Who is the original singer of "Walking in Memphis"?
I thought Marc Cohn was the original singer, but a friend said, it was originally Bruce Springsteen, and others said it was Don Henley. Thus, the original singer? Thank you!
Original soundtrack to the 2007 film starring Gerard Depardieu. The script is based on a real-life dance-hall singer, and while the songs play a crucial role in establishing his credentials; they also act as a commentary on the unfolding romance as well
The very fact that the good-natured romantic comedy The Wedding Singer is set in 1985 means that the accompanying soundtrack is a perfect vehicle for a host of early-’80s new wave classics. Although the album, like the movie, gets the time period slightly
If Songs for a Hurricane, Kris Delmhorst’s album from 2003, was deep and thought-provoking, this fifth solo CD (excluding side projects and EPs) released five years later, Shotgun Singer, wraps up that psychological web with sound modifications that go deeper and denser. The artist seems to take liberally from George Martin’s efforts on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and transfer those embellishments to the needs of a songwriter/singer in the same way that Emitt Rhodes emulated the first Paul McCartney solo LP, McCartney. The dangling vocal on “Midnight Ringer” squeezes out all emotion possible while the instrumentation goes about its business filling the available spaces in highly entertaining fashion. Keep in mind, all this praise isn’t saying that this is “the next Sgt. Pepper’s” or anything of the sort, what is obvious is that Delmhorst picks up on great work and uses what came before to interpret her new ideas, forging a sound that is both original and appealing. Picture Joni Mitchell deciding to step into Brian Wilson’s treasure chest of sound effects and very consciously — and cautiously — blending them like some aural chemist to interact with the words and melodies. “Blue Adeline” is simple yet majestic, the cymbals working as if they offer their own notes, the song following the path set by another K.D. — k.d. lang — on her masterpiece, Ingénue, which this artist clearly owes much to. That debt, though, is perhaps on another level, say the dark recesses that the Velvet Underground’s Nico explored, yet fashioned to translate well to the arena where Delmhorst chooses to reside. The singer plays 11 instruments in addition to her lovely and dreamy vocals on this highly ambitious project, the minimal guitar on “1,000 Reasons” teasing the listener as the strings bring up the conclusion, each song setting up the next experience. Going “back down “To the Wire” is smart, clever pop, and also appears to be Delmhorst’s best opportunity for a Top 40 hit; as a central part of this CD it also serves as the counterpoint to the title track, “Shotgun Singer.” “Birds of Belfast” inspires with its church bell atmosphere, a very conscious and finely crafted set of movements that, like so much on this disc, calls the audience back to investigate/excavate these expressive feelings again. Shotgun Singer is a very elaborate presentation that is up there with Jackie DeShannon’s underrated but terrific You Know Me and Tracy Bonham’s exquisite Down Here CDs, two albums that helped bring in the new millennium. Kris Delmhorst presents a logical sequel to the above referenced collections eight years later and anyone dipping into a song like “Freediver” or any other random track on this disc is bound to be quite surprised at the extraordinary depth inside. ~ Joe Viglione, Rovi Performers: David “Goody” Goodrich – Guitar Loops;
Muddy’s “unplugged” album was cut in September of 1963 and still sounds fresh and vital today. It was Muddy simply returning to his original style on a plain acoustic guitar in a well-tuned room with Willie Dixon on string bass, Clifton James on drums, and Buddy Guy on second acoustic guitar. The nine tracks are divvied up between full rhythm section treatments with Buddy and Muddy as a duo and the final track, “Feel Like Going Home,” which Waters approaches solo. What makes this version of the album a worthwhile buy is the inclusion of five bonus tracks from his next two sessions: An April 1964 session brings us Willie Dixon’s “The Same Thing” and Muddy’s “You Can’t Lose What You Never Had,” while the October 1964 session features J.T. Brown on sax and clarinet on “Short Dress Woman” and “My John the Conqueror Root,” as well as “Put Me in Your Lay Away,” another strong side. Folk Singer offers both sides of Muddy from the early ’60s. ~ Cub Koda, Rovi
For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway, AlfredA’s Singer’s Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys, authentically transcribed from their original vocal score
Bear in mind the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” as the release of the soundtrack to the Broadway musical The Wedding Singer makes its splash on Broadway quite similar to the way the movie of the same name did, only with more music. The Wedd
Disc 1:Too ShyIt`s All I Can DoTrueSpace Age Love SongPrivate IdahoMoney (That`s What I Want)You Spin Me `Round (Like a Record)Just Can`t Get EnoughLove StinksYou Make My DreamsHolidayGrow Old with You
Track Listing: It`s Your Wedding Day George`s Prayer Not That Kind Of Thing Saturday Night In The City All About The Green Someday (Reprise) Right In Front Of Your Eyes Single If I Told You Let Me Come Home If I Told You (Reprise) Someday Move That Thang Grow Old With You It`s Your Wedding Day (Finale) Note From Linda, A Pop! Somebody Kill Me Note From Grandma, A Casualty Of Love Come Out Of The Dumpster Today You Are A Man
The seventh in our series of Clifford T. Ward releases, Cherry Red Records is now set to reissue the classic Singer Songwriter’ album. Originally issued on John Peel and Clive Selwood’s Dandelion Records in the early 1970′s, this fantastic album contains Clifford’s first two singles, ‘Carrie’ and ‘Coathanger.’ This heart-warming album also includes the original artwork and brand new in-depth sleevenotes from regular Record Collector and Mojo contributor Michael Heatley. Cherryred Records. 2005. Performers: John Sawyer – Vibraphone, Vocals (Background); Bev Pegg – Vocals (Background), Bass; Clifford T. Ward – Vocals (Background), Vocals, Keyboards; Dave Skinner – Keyboards; Derek Thomas – Guitar; Ken Wright – Vocals (Background), Drums, Percussion; William Roper – Flute
Disc 1:Video Killed the Radio StarDo You Really Want to Hurt MeEvery Little Thing She Does Is MagicHow Soon Is Now?Love My WayHold Me NowEveryday I Write the BookWhite WeddingChina GirlBlue MondayPass the DutchieHave You Written Anything Lately? – (dialogue)Somebody Kill MeRapper`s Delight
The catchy soundtrack to the Broadway version of Adam Sandler’s hit movie features an all-original set of songs (except for “Somebody Kill Me” and “Grow Old With You” which are from the movie) by Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar. Our folio features 15 of t
All his life he trained to be a cantor, but now Jerry Golding has other ideas. He wants to see his name up in lights on Broadway! Danny Thomas, star classic TV comedy series Make Room for Daddy, plays Jerry in this 1952 update of the 1927 movie landmark that introduced the Sound Era. Opposite Thomas is musical legend Peggy Lee. Both Thomas and Lee rarely appear in films, which makes this heart-tugging show business story even more exceptional.VCWBA050512 00 who’d hoped that Jerry would follow in his footsteps. Sorrowfully, Cantor Golding reads the Kaddish service, indicating that, so far as he is concerned, his son is dead. A tearful reconciliation (and a more upbeat denouement than was found in the original film) occurs when Jerry dutifully returns to sing the Kol Nidre in his ailing father’s absence. Peggy Lee co-stars as Judy Lane, a musical comedy entertainer who falls in love with Jerry, while Mildred Dunnock and Alex Gerry do what they can with the stereotyped roles of Jerry’s mother and uncle, respectively. This 1952 Jazz Singer has its faults, but it is vastly superior to the empty-headed 1980 Neil Diamond/Laurence Olivier remake. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
This radio dramatization of the classic movie, featuring the original stars, aired on June 2, 1947….
For many, the antique Singer sewing machine value is mostly, or partially, sentimental. Typically, the machine they own belonged to a family member and was passed down through the generations as an heirloom piece. This does not, however, mean that antique Singer machine value lies purely in the sentimental, or in the family tree. Many collectors seek out antique Singer sewing machines for their rarity, for their beauty and for the sheer craftsmanship that went into their creation.
Singer started to manufacture sewing machines back in 1851, later on in 1856, they offered the first home-use model, which was cost prohibitive to most consumers at the time. Most People Who purchased a Singer model in the 1850s did so on a payment plan, much the same as a credit card today.
These earlier models were stand mounted and featured one pedal while later models featured lock-stitch shuttles (patented by Singer in 1859) and two pedals. The machine that started a home-sewn revolution was so popular, it even had its own “action figures”-toy and miniature sewing machines made of cast iron.
Over the next several decades, Singer focused on creating more affordable models for home-use through mass production, leaving the original beauties behind. In the early 1900s, cabinet enclosures and even flip-top sewing machine tables were made, followed by various changes that lead to today’s plastic models.
The original models from the mid to late 1800s may be valued in the high thousands depending on their condition, model, original extras, the casing and of course, the market as well as the pool of potential buyers. While condition is certainly a factor, antique Singer sewing machine value is based more on the year of production and the type of machine.
Factors that may be considered in determining the value of your antique Singer sewing machine include decoration on the machine and whether it is older, with a one pedal treadle or two pedal treadles. In addition, if the machine is in working condition with all of the original parts, the value will rise substantially. To get information about your pre-1900 Singer sewing machine, you can contact the Singer manufacturer at 1-800-4-SINGER for a verbal appraisal and have your model type, serial number and wits ready.
