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“L'important c'est la rose” is a song written by Louis
Amade and Gilbert Bécaud, and recorded by Gilbert Bécaud, released 1967.
"Important e trandafirul" este un cantec compus si cu versuri scrise de catre Louis Amade si Gilbert Becaud, inregistrat de catre Gilbert Becaud si lansat in 1967.
"Piano Man" is a song written and performed by
American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. His first single in North America, it
was included on Joel's 1973 album of the same name and later released as a
single on November 2, 1973. The song is sung from Joel's point-of-view as a
piano player at a bar, reminiscing about his experiences there and the people
he encountered. "Piano Man" is based on Joel's real-life experiences
as a lounge musician in Los Angeles from 1972–73, which he had decided to pursue
in an effort to escape his contracted New York-based record company at the
time, Family Productions, following the poor commercial performance of the
album “Cold Spring Harbor”. Joel describes various characters, including a
bartender named John and a "real-estate novelist" named Paul, all based
on real-life individuals.
Joel's first major hit and his signature song, "Piano Man" peaked at
#25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in April 1974. Following Joel's breakthrough
as a popular musician with the release of “The Stranger”, it became one of his
most well-known songs. It is now a highlight of Joel's live shows, where he
usually allows the audience to sing the chorus. In 2016, the Library of
Congress selected "Piano Man" for preservation in the National
Recording Registry for its "cultural, historic, or artistic significance.
“Piano Man” este un cantec scris si interpretat de
cantautorul american Billy Joel. A fost primul lui single in America de Nord,
fiind inclus in albumul lui Joel cu acelasi nume din 1973 si lansat ca single,
mai tarziu, la 2 noiembrie 1973. Cantecul e cantat din perspectiva lui Joel, ca
pianist intr-un bar, amintind despre experientele lui cu oamenii intalniti
acolo. “Piano Man” este bazat pe reala experienta de viata a lui Joel ca muzician
de salon in Los Angeles in perioada 1972-1973, cand el decisese, intr-un tarziu,
sa scape de contractul cu compania sa din New York, Family Productions, datorita
slabelor performante comerciale ale albumului “Cold Spring Harbor”. Joel
descrie diferite personaje, inclusiv un barman numit John si un agent imobiliar
romancier, numit Paul, toti fiind oameni din viata reala.
Primul lui slagar major si un cantec de autograf, “Piano Man” a atins locul 25
in Billboard Hot 100 in aprilie 1974. Urmand loviturii de succes ca muzician popular
cu lansarea “The Stranger”, a devenit unul dintre cele mai cunoscute cantece
ale lui. Este acum punctul de atractie al spectacolelor live ale lui Joel,
unde, de obicei, el permite audientei sa cante ca un cor. In 2016 Biblioteca
Congresului a selectat “Piano Man” pentru conservare in Registrul National de
Inregistrari, pentru semnificatia sa culturala, istorica si artistica.
Billy Joel & Guests - Piano Man (Gershwin Prize -
November 19, 2014)
"Dreamer" is the third track from Ozzy
Osbourne's album Down to Earth, which was released on October 16, 2001. The
single peaked at number 10 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks. The song
describes the rockstar's vision of a better world for his children, where they
are happy and safe. In the liner notes to Osbourne's Prince of Darkness box
set, Ozzy refers to this song as his version of John Lennon's
"Imagine".
“Dreamer” este al treilea cantec de pe albumul lui Ozzy
Osbourne “Down to Earth”, lansat in 16 octombrie 2001. Single-ul a atins locul
10 in Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks. Cantecul descrie versiunea
rocler-ului despre o lume mai buna pentru copiii sai, unde ei sa fie fericiti
si in siguranta. In notele din caseta de text de la Printul Intunericului, Ozzy
se refera la cantecul sau ca la “Imagine” al lui John Lennon.
Personnel
Ozzy Osbourne - lead vocals
Zakk Wylde - guitar
Robert Trujillo - bass
Mike Bordin - drums
Tim Palmer - keyboards
Gazing through the window at the world outside
Wondering will mother earth survive
Hoping that mankind will stop abusing her sometime
After all there's only just the two of us
And here we are still fighting for our lives
Watching all of history repeat itself
Time after time
I'm just a dreamer
I dream my life away
I'm just a dreamer
Who dreams of better days
I watch the sun go down like everyone of us
I'm hoping that the dawn will bring a sign
A better place for those Who will come after us ...
This time
I'm just a dreamer
I dream my life away oh yeah
I'm just a dreamer
Who dreams of better days
Your higher power may be God or Jesus Christ
It doesn't really matter much to me
Without each others help there ain't no hope for us
"In My Secret Life" is a song written and
performed by Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson. Bob Metzger plays the guitar.
The song first appears on the album “Ten New Songs”, released in 2001.
Cohen first revealed he was working on a new song called 'My Secret Life' in
1988, although it was not until 2001 that the song finally made it onto record.
In addition to the album version of 4:53 minutes long, a promotional radio edit
of 3:52 minutes was released by Sony Music Canada.
"In My Secret Life" peaked at number two on the Polish Airplay Chart
in 2002.
The music video for "In My Secret Life" was filmed in Montreal at
Habitat 67. This building is famous for its futuristic take on architecture and
was built by Jewish architect Moshe Safdie, popular for Expo 67 in 1967 as his
thesis at McGill University.
“In My Secret Life” este un cantec scris si interpretat
de catre Leonard Cohen si Sharon Robinson. Bob Metzger canta la chitara.
Cantecul apare pentru prima data pe albumul “Ten New Songs” lansat in 2001.
Cohen a marturisit primul ca a lucrat in 1988 la un cantec numit “My Secret
Life”, si de-abia in 2001 cantecul a fost finalizat si inregistrat. In plus
fata de varianata discografica de 4:53 minute, a fost lansata de catre Sony
Music Canada si o varianta radiofonica de 3:52 minute.
“In My Secret Life” a atins locul 2 in clasamentul albumelor radiodifuzate din
Polonia in 2002. Videoclipul musical “In My Secret Life” a fost filmat in
Montreal la Habitat 67. Aceasta cladire este faimoasa pentru alura sa
arhitectonica de viitor si a fost realizata de arhitectul evreu Moshe Safdie,
popular pentru Expo 67 din 1967 si tezele lui de la Universitatea McGill.
"Runnin' Wild" is the 1st single
from the album “Runnin' Wild” by the Australian hard rock band Airbourne,
released on 16 May 2007.
The music video for this song shows the band Airbourne in the back of a truck
playing while being chased by the LAPD. It also features a guest appearance by
Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead as the driver of the truck, eventually locking the
pursuing policemen inside the truck (whilst wearing a Motörhead jacket) after
it has stopped and the band has left it.
“Runnin’ Wild” este primul single de pe
albumul “Runnin’ Wild” al trupei australiene de hard rock Airbourne, lansat la
16 mai 2007.
Clipul video musical pentru acest cantec arata trupa Airbourne in partea din
spate a unui camion, cantand, in timp ce este urmarita de poltia din Los
Angeles. Are de asemenea si aparitia invitatului Lemmy Kilmister de la Motörhead,
pe post de sofer, in cele din urma incuindu-i pe politistii urmaritori in
camion (in timpul acesta fiind imbracat cu jacheta de la Motörhead) dup ace a
oprit si trupa a plecat.
"Love Is Like Oxygen" is a song by the British
band Sweet, co-written by the group's guitarist Andy Scott and Trevor Griffin,
a musician who had played with various unsuccessful bands before becoming a
roadie and sound engineer, and released in January 1978. The song was a
departure from earlier recordings by Sweet, which were more guitar-driven and
featured high vocal harmonies. The extended album version of the song (6
minutes 57 seconds), which appeared on their album “Level Headed”, incorporates
strings and has some disco elements. Their first release on the Polydor label after their departure from RCA, it was
also their last Top 10 hit, reaching No. 4 in New Zealand, No. 6 in
Switzerland, No. 8 in Belgium, Canada, and the United States, No. 9 in United
Kingdom, No. 9 in Australia and No. 10 in West Germany. Later that year it was honoured with a Song of the Year nomination at the Ivor
Novello Awards, although beaten by "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty.
The song is frequently included on greatest hits compilations, usually in its
edited single version.
“Love Is Like Oxigen” este un cantec al trupei britanice
Sweet, avand co-autori pe chitaristul Andy Scott si Trevor Griffin, un musician
care a cantat cu variate trupe fara success inainte de a deveni membru de
turnee si inginer de sunet. A fost lansat in ianuarie 1978. Cantecul a fost o
plecare de la inregistrarile timpurii ale trupei, care aveau in prim plan
chitara conducatoare si prezentau inalte armonii vocale. Versiunea extinsa a
cantecului (6 minute si 57 de secunde), care apare pe albumul “Level Headed”,
incorporeaza elemente de coarde si disco.
Prima lor lansare cu Polydor, dupa plecarea de la RCA, a fost si ultimul hit de
top 10, atingand locul 4 in Noua Zeelanda, locul 6 in Elvetia, locul 8 in
Belgia, Canada si Statele Unite, locul 9 in Marea Britanie si Australia si
locul 10 in Germania de Vest.
Mai tarziu in acel an a fost onorat cu o nominalizare la Cantecul Anului si la
premiile Ivor Novello, desi a fost batut de “Baker Street” a lui Gerry
Rafferty. Cantecul este frecvent inclus pe compilatii de mari slagare, usual cu
versiunea de single.
"Enter Sandman" is a song by American heavy
metal band Metallica. It is the opening track and lead single from their
self-titled fifth album, released in 1991. The music was written by Kirk
Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Hetfield
wrote the lyrics, which deal with the concept of a child's nightmares. The single reached number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum
certification for more than 1,000,000 copies shipped in the United States,
spurring sales of over 30 million copies for Metallica and propelling Metallica
to worldwide popularity. Acclaimed by critics, the song is featured in all of
Metallica's live albums and DVDs released after 1991 and has been played live
at award ceremonies and benefit concerts.
“Enter Sandman” este un cantec al trupei americane de
heavy netal Metallica. Este piesa de deschidere si sigle-ul principal de pe al
cincilea lor album autointitulat, din 1991. Muzica a fost scrisa de catre Kirk
Hammett, James Hetfield si Lars Ulrich. Hetfield, chitaristul ritmic si
vocalistul grupului, a scris versurile, acestea tratand conceptul de cosmar la
copii.
Single-ul a atins locul 16 in US Billboard Hot 100 si a obtinut certificarea de
platina pentru 1 000 000 de copii vandute in SUA, stimuland vanzarea de peste
30 000 000 de copii si propulsarea trupei pe plan international. Aclamat de
catre critici, cantecul apare in toate albumele live Metallica si in DVD-urile
lansate dupa 1991 si a fost cantat la ceremonii de premiere si concerte pentru
beneficii.
Personnel
James Hetfield – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic
guitar
"Stairway to Heaven" is a song by the English
rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by the band's
guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for their untitled fourth studio
album (usually called Led Zeppelin IV). The song is often regarded as the most
popular rock song of all time. The song has three sections, each one progressively increasing in tempo and
volume. The song begins in a slow tempo with acoustic instruments (guitar and
recorders) before introducing electric instruments. The final section is an
uptempo hard rock arrangement highlighted by Page's guitar solo (considered by
many to be one of the greatest ever) accompanying Plant's vocals that end with
the plaintive a cappella line: "And she's buying a stairway to
heaven." "Stairway to Heaven" was voted number three in 2000 by VH1 on its
list of the 100 Greatest Rock Songs, and was placed at number 31 on Rolling
Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It was the most requested song on FM
radio stations in the United States in the 1970s, despite never having been
commercially released as a single there. In November 2007, through download
sales promoting Led Zeppelin's “Mothership” release, "Stairway to
Heaven" reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.
“Stairway to Heaven” este un cantec al trupei engleze de
rock Led Zeppelin, lansat spre sfarsitul anului 1971. A fost compus de
chitaristul trupei Jimmy Page si vocalistul Robert Plant pentru al patrulea
album de studio fara titlu (uzual numit “Led Zeppelin IV”). Cantecul este
privit deseori ca cel mai popular cantec rock din toate timpurile.
Cantecul are trei sectiuni, fiecare crescand progresiv in tempo si volum. Cantecul incepe intr-un
tempo lent cu instrumente acustice (chitara si inregistrari) inaintea
introducerii instrumentelor electrice. Sectiunea finala este un aranjament
inalt de hard rock evidentiat de solo-ul de chitara al lui Page (considerat de
multi a fi cel mai mare chitarist), acompaniat de vocea tanguitoare a lui Plant
pe versul a cappella:”Si ea cumpara o scara la cer”.
“Stairway to Heaven” a fost votat numarul 3 in 2000 de catre VH1 pe listele
salela Cele mai mari 100 de cantece
rock din toate timpurile. A fost cantecul cel mai cerut la posturile radio FM
din Statele Unite in anii ’70, in ciuda faptului ca nu a fost lansat commercial
ca single acolo. In noiembrie 2007 printre descarcarile ce promovau albumul “Mothership”
al lui Led Zeppelin, “Stairway to Heaven” a atins locul 37 in clasamentul
britanic de single-uri.
Personnel
Robert Plant – vocals
Jimmy Page – electric and acoustic guitars, production,
mastering, digital remastering
John Paul Jones – bass, electric piano, recorders,
synthesizer
"The Guitar Man" is a song written by David
Gates and originally recorded by the rock group Bread. It first appeared on
Bread's 1972 album, “Guitar Man. It is a mixture of the sounds of soft rock,
including strings and acoustic guitar, and the addition of a wah-wah effect
electric guitar, played by Larry Knechtel. It peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard
Hot 100 chart in the United States and their third No. 1 hit on the easy listening
chart, (following "If" and "Baby I'm-a Want You").
“The Guitar Man” este un cantec al lui David Gates si
inregistrat original de grupul Bread. ”.A aparut mai intai pe albumul lui Bread
din 1972, “Guitar Man”. Este un amestec de sunete de soft rock, icluzand corzi
si chitara acustica si, in plus, effect ua-ua de chitara electrica, realizat de
Larry Knechtel. A atins locul 11 in Bilboard Hot 100 in Statele Unite si al
treilea lor hit de locul 1 in clasamentul ascultatorilor (dupa “If” si “Baby I’m-a
Want You”).
The song was covered in 1970 by Black Sabbath and was
released in England as the band's first-ever single. It belongs to the American
rock band Crow. The song also appeared on the European version of the band's
debut album, “Black Sabbath”, though it was excluded from versions released in
other markets and was replaced by its B-side, "Wicked World", on the
American version of the album.
Cantecul a fost preluat de Balck Sabbath in 1970 si a
fost lansat in Anglia ca primul single al trupei. Apartine trupei americane de
rock Crow. Cantecul a aparut si pe versiunea europeana a albumului de debut al
trupei “Balck Sabbath”, desi a fost exclus din versiunile lansate pe alte piete
si a fost inlocuit de fata B a single-ului, “Wicked World” pe versiunea americana
a albumului.
"Mademoiselle chante le blues" (Eng:
"Mademoiselle Sings the Blues", possibly referring to the Billie
Holiday song "Lady Sings the Blues") is the name of a 1987 song
recorded by the French singer Patricia Kaas. It was her first single from her
debut studio album, “Mademoiselle chante...”, on which it features as ninth
track, and her second single overall. Released in November 1987, it was Kaas'
first hit, reaching the top ten in France. It remains one of the most
emblematic songs of the singer.
“Madmoiselle chante blues” (in engleza:”Madmoiselle Sings
the Blues”, posibil ca o referire la cantecul lui Billy Holliday “Lady Sings
the Blues”) este numele unui cantec inregistrat in 1987, al cantaretei francize
Patricia Kass. A fost primul ei single de pe albumul de studio de debut “Madmoiselle
chante…”, pe care se prezinta 9 piese si al doilea single al ei pana atunci.
Lansat in noiembrie 1987, a fost primul success al lui Kass, atingand top 10 in
Franta. Ramane unul dintre cele mai emblematice cantece ale cantaretei.
Y en a qui élèvent des gosses au fond des HLM
Y en a qui roulent leurs bosses du Brésil en Ukraine
Y en a qui font la noce du côté d'Angoulême
Et y en a même
Qui militent dans la rue avec tracts et banderoles
Et y en a qui en peuvent plus de jouer les sex symbols
Y en a qui vendent l'amour au fond de leur bagnole
Mademoiselle chante le blues
Soyez pas trop jalouses
Mademoiselle boit du rouge
Mademoiselle chante le blues
Y en a huit heures par jour qui tapent sur des machines
Y en a qui font la cour masculine-féminine
Y en a qui lèchent les bottes comme on lèche des vitrines
Et y en a même
Qui font du cinéma, qu'on appellent Marilyn
Mais Marilyn Dubois s'ra jamais Norma Jean
Faut pas croire que l'talent c'est tout c'qu'on s'imagine
Mademoiselle chante le blues
Soyez pas trop jalouses
Mademoiselle boit du rouge
Mademoiselle chante le blues
Elle a du gospel
Dans la voix et elle y croit
Y en a qui s'font bonne sœur, avocat, pharmacienne
Y en a qui ont tout dit quand elles ont dit "je
t'aime"
Y en a qui sont vieilles filles du côté d'Angoulême
Et y en a même
Qui jouent femmes libérées, petit joint et gardénal
Qui mélangent vie en rose et image d'Epinal
Qui veulent se faire du bien sans jamais s'faire du mal
"Money for Nothing" is a single by British rock
band Dire Straits, taken from their 1985 studio album “Brothers in Arms”. The
song's lyrics are written from the point of view of two working-class men
watching music videos and commenting on what they see. The song features a
guest appearance by Sting singing background vocals, providing both the
signature falsetto introduction and backing chorus of "I want my
MTV." The groundbreaking video was the first to be aired on MTV Europe
when the network launched on 1 August 1987.
It was Dire Straits' most commercially successful single, peaking at number 1
for three weeks in the United States, number 1 for three weeks on the US Top
Rock Tracks chart and number 4 in the band's native UK. "Money for
Nothing" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group
with Vocal in 1986 at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards and the video won Video of
the Year at the 3rd MTV Video Music Awards.
“Money for Nothing” este un single al trupei britanice de
rock Dire Straits, scos de pe albumul lor de studio din 1985 “Brothers in Arms”.
Versurile cantecului sunt scrise din punctul de vedere a doi muncitori care
urmaresc clipuri video si comenteaza ceea ce vad. Cantecul il prezinta si pe Sting
care apare in backing vocals, ambele furnizand introducerea de falsetto si
corul backing la “I want my MTV”. Videoclipul inovator a fost primul emis de
catre MTV Europa la lansarea postului pe 1 august 1987.
A fost cel mai mare succes comercial al unui single de la Dire Straits,
atingand locul 1 pentru trei saptamani in Statele Unite, in clasamentul US Top
Rock Tracks si numarul 4 in Marea Britanie. “Money for nothing” a castigat
premiul Grammy pentru Cea mai buna performanta rock a unui duo sau grup cu voce
in 1986 la a 28-a editie a premiilor Grammy si video-ul a castigat premiul
pentru Video al anului si premiul 3 la MTV Video Music.
Now look at them yo-yo's that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That ain't workin' that's the way you do it
Money for nothin' and chicks for free
Now that ain't workin' that's the way you do it
Lemme tell ya them guys ain't dumb
Maybe get a blister on your little finger
Maybe get a blister on your thumb.
We gotta install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators
We gotta move these colour TV's
See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup
Yeah buddy that's his own hair
That little faggot got his own jet airplane
That little faggot he's a millionaire
We gotta install microwave ovens
Custom kitchens deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators
We gotta move these colour TV's
I shoulda learned to play the guitar
I shoulda learned to play the drums
Look at that mama, she got it stickin' in the camera
Man we could have some fun
And he's up there, what's that? Hawaiian noises?
Bangin' on the bongoes like a chimpanzee
That ain't workin' that's the way you do it
Get your money for nothin' get your chicks for free
"Hotel California" is the title track from the
Eagles' album of the same name and was released as a single in February 1977.
Writing credits for the song are shared by Don Felder (music), Don Henley, and
Glenn Frey (lyrics). The Eagles' original recording of the song features Henley
singing the lead vocals and concludes with an extended section of electric
guitar interplay between Felder and Joe Walsh.
The song is considered the most famous recording by the band, and in 1998 its
long guitar coda was voted the best guitar solo of all time by readers of
Guitarist. The song was awarded the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in
1978. The lyrics of the song have been given various interpretations by fans
and critics alike, the Eagles themselves describing the song as their
"interpretation of the high life in Los Angeles". In the 2013
documentary History of the Eagles, Henley said that the song was about "a
journey from innocence to experience... that's all..."
Since its release, "Hotel California" has been covered by a number of
artists and has become a part of international popular culture. Julia Phillips
proposed adapting the song into a film, but the members of the Eagles disliked
the idea and it never came to fruition. Commercially, "Hotel
California" reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 and
reached the top ten of several international charts.
Hotel California este piesa de titlu de pe albumul omonim
al formației Eagles. Cântecul a fost lansat ca single în februarie 1977 și este
unul dintre cele mai cunoscute melodii rock. Este compusă de Don Felder
(muzică), Don Henley, and Glenn Frey (versuri).
„Hotel California” a fost în topul Billboard Hot 100 timp de o saptamână în mai
1977. Trei luni după lansare, cântecul a fost certificat "Gold" de
către Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), pentru cele un milion
de copii vândute. Deasemenea în 1977, cei de la Eagles au câștigat Grammy Award
for Record of the Year pentru "Hotel California" la cea de-a 20-a ceremonie
a Premiilor Grammy.
În 2009, cântecul "Hotel California" a fost certificat cu Platină
(Digital Sales Award) de către RIAA pentru vânzarea a peste 1.000.000 albume în
format digital. Cântecul este bine cotat în foarte multe sondaje și clasamente
de muzică rock; revista Rolling Stone l-a clasat pe poziția 49 în lista sa
"The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". De asemenea, „Hotel California”
este unul dintre cele 500 de cântece din Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Solo-ul la
chitară din cântec a fost votat de către cititorii revistei Guitarist în 1998
drept cel mai bun solo din toate timpurile și a fost inclus pe poziția a 8-a în
„Guitar Magazine's Top 100 Guitar Solos”.
Personnel
Don Felder – 12- and 6-string electric guitars, backing
vocals
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