Scritti Politti are a British band,originally formed in 1977 in Leeds,England,by Welsh singer-songwriter Green Gartside. He is the only member of the band to have remained throughout the group's history.
Rory Dodd is a Canadian rock vocalist who has performed many songs written by Jim Steinman. He is probably best known for singing as the duet voice on Bonnie Tyler's version of "Total Eclipse of the Heart",a number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Sweetest Sin" is a song by American singer Jessica Simpson. It was written by Diane Warren and produced by Ric Wake for Simpson's third studio album,In This Skin (2003). It was released as the album's first single on July 22,2003 through Columbia Records. The R&B song,speaks about what would be the sweetest sin between a couple. "Sweetest Sin" received positive reviews from critics,with some calling it a catchy tune and an "ode to booty knocking". Simpson performed the song on her Reality Tour Live (2004). An accompanying music video,directed by Constantine Paraskavopoulos,showed Simpson swaying on a beach and flirting with singer Nick Lachey during the whole video.
C81 was a cassette compiled for the British music paper NME in 1981 and released in conjunction with the record label Rough Trade. Featuring a number of contemporary musical acts and performers,it was intended to mark the first five years of the independent label movement in the UK record industry and Rough Trade itself. It was the first in a series of many cassette releases from the paper,including the C86 compilation of 1986.
Ēbn-Ōzn was an American,1980s New York based experimental New Wave synth pop duo,composed of Ned "Ebn" Liben (synthesizer) and Robert "Ozn" Rosen. The duo,who pioneered the sound recording technique of "sampling",is best known for the 1983 hit single and award-winning music video "AEIOU Sometimes Y",the first commercial American single recorded entirely on a computer.
"Sweetest Thing" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It was originally released as a B-side on the "Where the Streets Have No Name" single in 1987. The song was later re-recorded and re-released as a single in October 1998 for the band's compilation album The Best of 1980–1990.
Cupid &Psyche 85 is the second studio album by British pop band Scritti Politti,released in the UK on 10 June 1985 by Virgin Records. The release continued frontman Green Gartside's embrace of commercial pop music stylings and state-of-the-art studio production,while its lyrics reflect his preoccupation with issues of language and politics.
White Bread Black Beer is the fifth studio album by British pop band Scritti Politti,released in the UK on 28 May 2006 by Rough Trade Records,and in the US on 25 July 2006 by Nonesuch Records. It is effectively a solo album by the group's only permanent member,Green Gartside,as it was written and recorded at his home in Dalston in east London and he sang and played all the instruments on the album. The album was Green's first for Rough Trade since leaving them in somewhat acrimonious circumstances in 1983,following the release of Scritti Politti's debut album Songs to Remember. Since then Scritti Politti had been signed to Virgin Records and the previous three albums were known for their highly-produced sound. White Bread Black Beer marked a return to a more minimalist style.
Diamonds Are Forever is the soundtrack by John Barry for the seventh James Bond film of the same name.
Green Gartside is a Welsh songwriter,singer and musician. He is the frontman of the band Scritti Politti.
"The 'Sweetest Girl' " is a song written by Welsh singer Green Gartside. It was originally performed by Gartside's band Scritti Politti,and released in October 1981 as a single. The single peaked at No. 64 in the UK Singles Chart. The keyboards are played by Robert Wyatt.
Everything's the Rush is the third studio album by British rock band Delays. It was released on 5 May 2008 through Fiction and Polydor Records. As touring in promotion for their second studio album You See Colours wrapped up in 2006,the band decamped to Space Mountain in Spain with producer Martin "Youth" Glover to work on its follow up. After recording one song at Mayfair Studios in London,recording concluded after 20 days in total. Everything's the Rush is an indie pop album that recalls the sound of their debut studio album Faded Seaside Glamour (2004),with the addition of orchestral elements.
"Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)" is the seventh single released by British pop band Scritti Politti,issued in the UK on 24 February 1984 by Virgin Records. It later appeared on the band's second studio album Cupid &Psyche 85 (released in June 1985) and was produced by Arif Mardin. The song's subtitle is a reference to "I Say a Little Prayer",Aretha Franklin's biggest UK hit;Mardin had also produced Franklin.
Songs to Remember is the debut studio album by British pop band Scritti Politti. The album's recording had to be delayed for nine months due to frontman Green Gartside's collapse and illness,and then after completion its release was delayed for a further year at the band's request. It was eventually released on 3 September 1982 by Rough Trade Records,peaking at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was heavily influenced by disco,reggae,and soul music,and marked the beginning of Scritti Politti's move from their underground DIY post-punk sound towards commercial pop music.
David Gamson is an American keyboardist/musician. Originally hailing from New York,he has worked with,among others,Kesha,Kelly Clarkson,Jessie J,Adam Lambert,Chaka Khan,Charli XCX,Meshell Ndegeocello,Green Gartside,Sheila E.,George Benson,Luther Vandross,Donny Osmond,Miles Davis,Al Jarreau,Tony LeMans,Roger Troutman and Eden XO.
Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before... is a compilation of Rough Trade's artists covering classics from the label's back-catalogue. It was released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary indie label,in late 2003. A limited edition 7" split single featuring "Ride It On" by Delays and "Lions After Slumber" by The Veils was released to promote the album.
Anomie &Bonhomie is the fourth album by the British group Scritti Politti,released in 1999. The album marks a sharp departure from their previous synthpop era and features contributions from rappers Mos Def and Me'Shell Ndegeocello.
Early is a 2005 compilation by Scritti Politti which collects singles and EPs recorded in the first years of the band's existence,during its early incarnation as a DIY post-punk act characterised by an experimental musical approach and leftist political concerns. Following these recordings,leader Green Gartside would abandon the group's avant-garde leanings and attempt a more commercial musical direction.
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