Gary Low

Last updated

Gary Low
GARY LOW (8335409156).jpg
Belmonte performing in 2004
Born
Luis Romano Peris Belmonte

(1954-06-07) 7 June 1954 (age 67) [1]
Rome, Italy
OccupationSinger
Years active1982–present
Musical career
Genres Italo disco
InstrumentsVocals
Labels

Luis Romano Peris Belmonte (born 7 June 1954), known by his stage name Gary Low, is an Italian singer. He recorded several musical works in both English and Spanish. His recording of "I Want You" is prominently sampled on Washed Out's "Feel It All Around", used as the opening theme song of the television series Portlandia . [2]

Contents

Discography

Albums

Compilation albums

Extended plays

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
BEL
(VL)

[3]
GER
[4]
NED
[5]
SPA
[6]
SUI
[7]
SWE
[8]
UK
[9]
1982"You Are a Danger"254217Grandes Éxitos
1983"Forever, Tonight and All My Life"4Go On
"I Want You"37452
"Where I Am"
"Mi Querido Amor" ("My Dear Love")
1984"La Colegiala" ("The Schoolgirl")222811117La Colegiala
"Gary Low's Summer"Single only
1985"Non-Stop Searching/Play the Game"La Colegiala
"How Much"3Rien Ne Va Plus
"Niña/Don't Shout"6
1986"I Wanna Be with You"3Singles only
1990"Give Me a Friend"
1991"Dear Enemy"
"–" denotes releases that did not chart

See also

Related Research Articles

Raphy Leavitt was a Puerto Rican composer and founder of the salsa orchestra, La Selecta.

Raffaella Carrà Italian singer and actress (1943–2021)

Raffaella Maria Roberta Pelloni, better known as Raffaella Carrà, was an Italian singer, dancer, television presenter, actress and model.

<i>Living Eyes</i> (Bee Gees album) 1981 studio album by Bee Gees

Living Eyes is the Bee Gees' sixteenth original album, released in 1981. The Bee Gees turned away from the disco sound that was prominent on their work in the middle-to-late 1970s with this album. While it did not sell well in either the UK or the US, the album itself was a top 40 hit in the majority of territories in which it saw wide release.

<i>Border Girl</i> 2002 studio album by Paulina Rubio

Border Girl is the sixth studio album and first English-language album by Mexican recording singer Paulina Rubio. It was released on 18 June 2002 internationally by Universal Records and later launched in the Japan on August 21, 2002 by Umvd Labels. To her crossover into the English-language pop market, Rubio worked with writers and producers such as Doug Morris, Gen Rubin, Richard Marx, Brett James, Troy Verges, Michelle Bell, Jodi Marr and works again with Estefano and Marcello Acevedo. Its music incorporates genres of pop with influences of dance and pop rock, dived into elements of R&B, disco, ranchera, hip hop, house, and electronica. Its lyrics address the subjects of love, sexuality and self empowerment.

Ride on Time 1989 single by Black Box

"Ride on Time" is a song by the Italian dance group Black Box, released as a single in 1989 and included on their debut album, Dreamland (1990).

Love to Love You Baby (song) 1975 single by Donna Summer

"Love to Love You Baby" is a song by American singer Donna Summer from her second studio album Love to Love You Baby (1975). Produced by Pete Bellotte, and written by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, Summer, and Bellotte, the song was first released as a single in the Netherlands in June 1975 as "Love to Love You" and then released worldwide in November 1975 as "Love to Love You Baby". It became one of the first disco hits to be released in an extended form.

Paulina Rubio discography

Mexican singer-songwriter Paulina Rubio has released eleven studio albums, fifteen compilation albums, 62 singles, ten promotional singles, and has made some eleven guest appearances. In 1992, Rubio signed a recording contract with record label Capitol Latin in order to launch her career as a solo artist, after recording ten albums with Timbiriche between 1982 and 1990.

Thalía discography

The discography of Mexican recording artist Thalía, consists of eighteen studio albums, twenty four compilation albums, two live albums and seventy singles. She has also sung in Portuguese, French and Tagalog, apart from Spanish and English, in order to promote her music in other music markets. Thalía's popularity was further enhanced by her telenovelas, that were broadcast in over 180 countries, giving her the chance to create a solid fan base in many countries and gain stardom mainly by Spanish recording records. Her records have sold in markets that Latin stars don't normally sell such as China, Yemen, and the Philippines.

Eye in the Sky (song) 1982 song by The Alan Parsons Project

"Eye in the Sky" is a song by British rock band The Alan Parsons Project, released as a single from their sixth studio album, Eye in the Sky (1982), in August 1982. It hit No. 3 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. in October 1982, No. 1 in both Canada and Spain, and No. 6 in New Zealand; it was their most successful release. The instrumental piece entitled "Sirius" segues into "Eye in the Sky" on the original recording.

<i>Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me</i> (Gloria Estefan album) 1994 studio album by Gloria Estefan

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me is the fifth studio solo album and first cover album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is the 17th overall, released in October 1994.

<i>Gloria!</i> 1998 studio album by Gloria Estefan

Gloria! is the eighth studio album released by American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, released on June 2, 1998, by Epic Records.

I Dont Wanna Be a Star 1995 single by Corona

"I Don't Wanna Be a Star" is a song by the Italian band Corona, released in November 1995 as the fourth and last single from their debut album, The Rhythm of the Night. It was a club hit in many European countries, but unlike the previous Corona singles, it had disco sonorities. The song was unable to eclipse the success of "The Rhythm of the Night" or "Baby Baby", but achieved moderate success in Europe. It peaked at number-one in both Italy and Spain, number five in Hungary and number six in Finland. In the UK and on the Eurochart Hot 100, it peaked within the Top 30. It is Corona's last major hit to date.

La novia

"La novia" is a popular song by Chilean songwriter Joaquín Prieto, first recorded by his brother Antonio Prieto. Recorded in Mexico, it became an instant hit in that country and the brothers' native Chile.

The Music I Like 1998 single

"The Music I Like" is the sixth single released by the Italian singer Alexia released in 1998 and the second single from her second album The Party. It reached number one in the Italian charts. A complete set of remixes for the UK market were issued which were later released in Italy.

<i>A Pocketful of Dreams</i> 1990 studio album by Big Fun

A Pocketful of Dreams is the debut album by English boy band Big Fun. It was released in 1990 and reached the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart, peaking at #7.

Den Harrow Musical artist

Den Harrow is an Italo disco artist and fashion model. The name Den Harrow was conceived by producers Roberto Turatti and Miki Chieregato, who based it on the Italian word denaro (money).

"I Want You" is a song by Italo disco singer Gary Low, released as a single in 1983, from his debut album, Go On. It was a hit in Spain, reaching No. 4 on the Spanish chart. In Germany, the song made the top 40, peaking at No. 37. In the UK, the song reached No. 52. "I Want You" is one of Low's most popular songs, alongside his 1982 debut hit "You Are a Danger" and 1984's "La Colegiala".

<i>Mi Vida: Grandes Éxitos</i> 1998 greatest hits album by Julio Iglesias

Mi Vida: Grandes Éxitos is a double-CD greatest hits album by Julio Iglesias, released in 1998 on Sony Discos.

"You Are a Danger" is the debut single by Italo disco singer Gary Low, released in 1982. It was a hit in several countries across Europe, with its biggest success in Spain, where it reached number one.

References

  1. [ dead link ] "Gary Low, ídolo de la música disco de los 80, vuelve a actuar en Italia" [Gary Low, 1980s Disco Idol, Returns to Action in Italy]. El Periódico de Catalunya (in Spanish).
  2. "Feel It All Around" samples "I Want You":"Direct Sample of Multiple Elements", at whosampled.com Retrieved 5 October 2019
  3. Belgian peaks
  4. German peaks [ dead link ]
  5. Dutch peaks
  6. Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN   978-8-480-48639-2.
  7. Swiss peaks
  8. Swedish peaks
  9. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. ISBN   978-1-904-99410-7.