Showing posts with label Vanity. Show all posts
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January 1, 2022
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Herbie Hancock article/mentions
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Herbie Hancock ~ Death Wish
mentions:
Patrick Gleeson ~ Star Wars
Oscar Peterson ~ Maharaja of the keyboard
Herbie Hancock - 1968
photo by Jack Robinson
August 3, 2017
Michael Jackson articles/mentions
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mentions:
David Gates ~ First, Bread
USA For Africa ~ We Are The World
The Wizard of Oz LaserDisc
Madonna ~ La Isla Bonita
vinyl LP album cover detail
detail photo by Styrous®
February 19, 2017
April 21, 2016
20,000 Vinyl LPs 53: Prince ~ Purple Rain
Prince and The Revolution
cover photo by Ed Thrasher
photo of album cover by Styrous®
For the third time this year I am in shock! Prince Rogers Nelson, the artist formerly known as Prince, died today. The first time was the death of David Bowie (see link below). The second time was the death of Vanity (see link below). Needless to say, I was stunned! He was only 57 years old! At this point there is no information about his death.
Two of his albums are my favorites and I couldn't decide which one I would write about so I'm going to write about both of them; Purple Rain first, and then in the next article, Around the World in a Day. Purple Rain is the soundtrack of the 1984 film of the same name.
Two of his albums are my favorites and I couldn't decide which one I would write about so I'm going to write about both of them; Purple Rain first, and then in the next article, Around the World in a Day. Purple Rain is the soundtrack of the 1984 film of the same name.
Prince and The Revolution
back cover
art director - Laura LiPump
photo by Styrous®
As with every album I like, there are favorite songs of mine. In Purple Rain, there are two; When Doves Cry which is second only to the title song, Purple Rain.
What an incredible song it is! It's rock and it's very best! The guitar work
is exquisite!
Purple Rain a combination of rock, pop, gospel, and orchestral music. It reached number 2 in the U.S. for two weeks, behind Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Wham!, and it is widely considered Prince's signature song. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, shipping 1 million units in the United States.
Rolling Stone ranked it number 143 on their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (no argument from me on this) while Q magazine placed it at number 40 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks, and Pitchfork Media named it the best song of the 1980s.
Purple Rain is a gatefold album designed by Laura LiPump. Ed Thrasher, who passed away in 2006, was also the photographer for the covers of the Jimi Hendrix album, Are You Experienced?, Song to a Seagull by Joni Mitchell and Anthem of the Sun by the Grateful Dead, among many, many others.
Purple Rain a combination of rock, pop, gospel, and orchestral music. It reached number 2 in the U.S. for two weeks, behind Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Wham!, and it is widely considered Prince's signature song. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, shipping 1 million units in the United States.
Rolling Stone ranked it number 143 on their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (no argument from me on this) while Q magazine placed it at number 40 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks, and Pitchfork Media named it the best song of the 1980s.
Prince and The Revolution
side 1 record label detail
art director - Laura LiPump
detail photo by Styrous®
Prince played all the instruments on the song, When Doves Cry. The song's texture is stark. There is no bass line,
which is unusual for an 80s dance song; Prince has said that there
originally was a bass line but, after a conversation with singer Jill Jones, he decided that the song was too conventional with it. The song ends with a classical music-inspired keyboard piece backed by another synthesizer solo. It's A great dance tune, however.
According to the Purple Rain
DVD, Prince was asked by the director to write a song to match the
theme of a particular segment of the film – one which involved
intermingled parental difficulties and a love affair. The next morning,
Prince had reportedly composed two songs, one of which was "When Doves
Cry". According to Per Nilsen, Prince's biographer, the song was
inspired by his relationship with Vanity 6 member Susan Moonsie.
When Doves Cry
is considered the lead single from the album and was his first number
one hit worldwide. The song was #1 in the U.S. for five weeks, from July
7, 1984 to August 4, 1984. According to Billboard magazine, it was the top-selling single of the year. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Prince and The Revolution
side 2 record label detail
art director - Laura LiPump
detail photo by Styrous®
Purple Rain is a gatefold album designed by Laura LiPump. Ed Thrasher, who passed away in 2006, was also the photographer for the covers of the Jimi Hendrix album, Are You Experienced?, Song to a Seagull by Joni Mitchell and Anthem of the Sun by the Grateful Dead, among many, many others.
Prince and The Revolution
gatefold interior
art director - Laura LiPump
photo by Styrous®
Prince was born on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He wrote his first song when he was seven years old. He wrote one of my all-time favorite songs, Nothing Compares To You, which was covered by Sinéad O'Connor. Her version, which O'Connor co-produced with Nellee Hooper, became a worldwide hit in 1990. A music video, which has been described as iconic, was shot and received heavy rotation on MTV. Its lyrics explore feelings of longing from an abandoned lover's point of view.
Tracklist:
Side 1:
A1 - Let's Go CrazyRecorded By – David Leonard, Susan RogersTechnician [All Overdubs As Well] – David Leonard, Susan RogersWords By, Music By – Prince |
4:39 | |
A2 - Take Me With UArranged By [Strings] – Lisa*, PrinceCello – David Coleman (2), Suzie KatayamaConductor [Strings] – Lisa & Wendy*Featuring [Duet With] – ApolloniaRecorded By – David Leonard, Peggy Mac*Strings – David Coleman (2), Novi Novog, Suzie KatayamaTechnician [All Overdubs As Well] – David Leonard, Peggy Mac*Violin, Viola – Novi NovogWords By, Music By – Prince |
3:54 | |
A3 - The Beautiful OnesProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceRecorded By – David Leonard, Peggy Mac*Technician [All Overdubs As Well] – David Leonard, Peggy Mac*Words By, Music By – Prince |
5:15 | |
A4 - Computer BlueRecorded By – David Leonard, Susan RogersTechnician [All Overdubs As Well] – David Leonard, Susan RogersWords By, Music By – John L. Nelson, Prince, Lisa, Wendy* |
3:59 | |
A5 - Darling NikkiProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceWords By, Music By – Prince Side 2: |
4:15 | |
B1 - When Doves CryProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceRecorded By – David Leonard, Peggy Mac*Technician [All Overdubs As Well] – David Leonard, Peggy Mac*Words By, Music By – Prince |
5:52 | |
B2 - I Would Die 4 URecorded By – David Leonard, David RivkinWords By, Music By – Prince |
2:51 | |
B3 - Baby I'm A StarArranged By [Strings] – Lisa*, PrinceCello – David Coleman (2), Suzie KatayamaConductor [Strings] – Lisa & Wendy*Recorded By – David Leonard, David RivkinStrings – David Coleman (2), Novi Novog, Suzie KatayamaViolin, Viola – Novi NovogWords By, Music By – Prince |
4:20 | |
B4 - Purple RainArranged By [Strings] – Lisa*, PrinceCello – David Coleman (2), Suzie KatayamaConductor [Strings] – Lisa & Wendy*Recorded By – David Leonard, David RivkinStrings – David Coleman (2), Novi Novog, Suzie KatayamaViolin, Viola – Novi NovogWords By, Music By – Prince |
8:45 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Communications
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – WEA International Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Published By – Controversy Music
- Recorded At – The Warehouse, St. Louis Park
- Recorded At – Sunset Sound
- Recorded At – First Avenue
- Recorded At – Record Plant, N.Y.C.
- Mastered At – Sheffield Lab Matrix – △ 6851
- Distributed By – Warner Bros.
- Pressed By – Allied Record Company
Credits:
- Art Direction – Prince
- Bass, Voice – Brown Mark*
- Design – Laura LiPuma
- Guitar, Voice – Wendy*
- Keyboards, Voice – Lisa Coleman, Matt Fink
- Mastered By [Originally Mastered By] – Bernie Grundman
- Other [Makeup] – Jayson Jefferys
- Other [On The Hair Side] – Earl Jones
- Other [Rags By] – Louis & Vaughn, Marie France & Prince
- Painting [Dust Sleeve Painting] – Doug Handers*
- Percussion – Bobby Z*
- Photography By [Additional Photography] – Larry Williams (9)
- Photography By [Front Cover Photo] – Ed Thrasher & Associates
- Photography By [Photos By] – Larry Williams (9), Ron Slenzak
- Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince & The Revolution*
Notes:
1st cat# sleeve; 2nd cat# labels
Track A4 segues into track A5 and B2 into B3
Music From The Motion Picture Purple Rain Starring PRINCE
"Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" were recorded at The Warehouse in the summer of '83
"Take Me With U," "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound
"I Would Die 4 U," "Baby I'm A Star," "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York.
"Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live.
Includes poster and printed inner sleeve.
Track A4 segues into track A5 and B2 into B3
Music From The Motion Picture Purple Rain Starring PRINCE
"Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" were recorded at The Warehouse in the summer of '83
"Take Me With U," "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound
"I Would Die 4 U," "Baby I'm A Star," "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York.
"Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live.
Includes poster and printed inner sleeve.
Prince Discography
Prince ~ Around The World In a Day
YouTube links:
Purple Rain
When Doves Cry
Prince ~ Nothing Compares To You (original version)
Sinéad O'Connor ~ Nothing Compares To You
Prince ~ Around The World In a Day
YouTube links:
Purple Rain
When Doves Cry
Prince ~ Nothing Compares To You (original version)
Sinéad O'Connor ~ Nothing Compares To You
“Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. ” ― William Shakespeare, Hamlet
Styrous® ~ Thursday, April 21, 2016
February 16, 2016
20,000 Vinyl LPs 51: Action Jackson & Vanity
Action Jackson soundtrack album
cover photo by Peter Sorel
Copyright 1988, Lorimar Productions
photo of album cover by Styrous®
I just discovered Vanity
died yesterday. I was saddened to hear the news and began hearing her
music in my mind. She only made two albums but she made an impression on
me when she was in full swing.
She was a model before Prince discovered her In 1980 and propelled her into the music
scene. She met Prince at the American Music Awards.
Prince renamed her Vanity because, he said, he saw his female
reflection when he looked at her. She first sang backing vocals for his song Free on his 1982 album, 1999; she reappeared on his 1994 album, Come, in the song, Orgasm. In 1982, she sang on the album, Vanity 6, along with Brenda Bennett and Susan Moonsie, one of many projects produced by Prince. The hit song from the album was the funky, Nasty Girl, which was composed and written by Prince.
Action Jackson soundtrack album
back cover photos by Peter Sorel
Copyright 1988, Lorimar Productions
photo of album cover by Styrous®
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid- to late 1960s when African American musicians created a rhythmic, danceable new form of music through a mixture of soul music, jazz, and rhythm and blues (R&B). The word funk
initially referred (and still refers) to a strong
odor. It is originally derived from Latin "fumigare" (to smoke) via Old
French "fungiere" and, in this sense, first documented in English in
1620. In 1784 "funky" meaning "musty" is first documented, which, in
turn, led to a sense of "earthy" that was taken up around 1900 in early
jazz slang for something deeply or strongly felt. It was a term used in
the early sixties by the gay community; it was picked up by funk
musicians in the late sixties.
Due to its explicit lyrics, Nasty Girl met with resistance on mainstream American radio, peaking within the U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. It did, however, become a sizable hit on U.S. R&B radio and it hit number one on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart for four weeks in November 1982. The song was knocked off the number one position by Prince's 1999.
Lead singer Vanity, who later became a Christian preacher, subsequently
denounced the song and told members of her congregation who listened to
the song to "keep praying for the Holy Spirit"
Vanity was born Denise Katrina Matthews on January 4, 1959, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Her mother is of Polish descent and was born in Germany and her father was African American. She won the Miss Niagara Hospitality title in 1977 and went on to compete for Miss Canada in 1978.
In 1980, Matthews had a small role in the horror movie Terror Train, which was filmed in Montreal a year earlier. She then went to Toronto to film the lead role in the B-movie, Tanya's Island. At the time of both film roles, she was billed as D.D. Winters. After her music career started, as Vanity she starred in a number of movies, including The Last Dragon, which featured her underground hit 7th Heaven. In 1986 she starred in Never Too Young to Die opposite John Stamos. The film also featured Gene Simmons. She went on to appear in 52 Pick-Up and 1988's Action Jackson, her highest profile role, in which she starred opposite Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, and Sharon Stone.
Vanity was linked romantically to Adam Ant and Billy Idol. In 1987, she stated that she and Mötley Crüe bassist, Nikki Sixx, were engaged; she joked that she would become Vanity 6 (Sixx) again.
In 1994, Vanity overdosed on crack cocaine and suffered from near-fatal renal failure. She recalled that after being rushed to the hospital, doctors said she had three days to live while on life support. She said that Jesus appeared to her at this time and spoke to her, saying if she promised to give up her Vanity persona, he would save her. When she recovered, she renounced her stage name and career and became a born-again Christian. In 1995, she said, "When I came to the Lord Jesus Christ, I threw out about 1,000 tapes of mine — interviews, every tape, every video. Everything." She stated that she had chosen not to receive any further revenue from her work as Vanity, and cut off all ties with Hollywood and her former life in show business.
Matthews suffered from sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, a rare complication of a peritoneal dialysis, and died in a Fremont, California hospital yesterday, February 15, 2016. She was 57.
In 1980, Matthews had a small role in the horror movie Terror Train, which was filmed in Montreal a year earlier. She then went to Toronto to film the lead role in the B-movie, Tanya's Island. At the time of both film roles, she was billed as D.D. Winters. After her music career started, as Vanity she starred in a number of movies, including The Last Dragon, which featured her underground hit 7th Heaven. In 1986 she starred in Never Too Young to Die opposite John Stamos. The film also featured Gene Simmons. She went on to appear in 52 Pick-Up and 1988's Action Jackson, her highest profile role, in which she starred opposite Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, and Sharon Stone.
Action Jackson movie poster
Vanity was linked romantically to Adam Ant and Billy Idol. In 1987, she stated that she and Mötley Crüe bassist, Nikki Sixx, were engaged; she joked that she would become Vanity 6 (Sixx) again.
In 1994, Vanity overdosed on crack cocaine and suffered from near-fatal renal failure. She recalled that after being rushed to the hospital, doctors said she had three days to live while on life support. She said that Jesus appeared to her at this time and spoke to her, saying if she promised to give up her Vanity persona, he would save her. When she recovered, she renounced her stage name and career and became a born-again Christian. In 1995, she said, "When I came to the Lord Jesus Christ, I threw out about 1,000 tapes of mine — interviews, every tape, every video. Everything." She stated that she had chosen not to receive any further revenue from her work as Vanity, and cut off all ties with Hollywood and her former life in show business.
Matthews suffered from sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, a rare complication of a peritoneal dialysis, and died in a Fremont, California hospital yesterday, February 15, 2016. She was 57.
Tracklist:
Side 1:
1 - The Pointer Sisters - He Turned Me Out - written by LeMel Humes, Mary Lee Kortes - Producer: Richard Perry - 4:25
2 - Madame X - Action Jackson - written by Bernadette Cooper - Producer: Bernadette Cooper - 5:01
3 - LeVert - For The Love Of Money - written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff & Anthony Jackson - Producers: Craig Cooper*, Gerald Levert, Marc Gordon - 5:24
4 - Vanity - Undress Me - written by Kim Cage & Jesse Johnson - Producer: Jesse Johnson - 4:10
5 - Herbie Hancock - Building Up "Action Jackson" - written by Herbie Hancock - Producer: Herbie Hancock, Co-producer: Michael Kamen - 4:05
Side 2:
1 - Sister Sledge - Keeping Good Loving - written & produced by: Kae Williams Jr., Kathy Sledge, Phillip Lightfoot - 5:24
2 - Dave Koz & Vanity - Shotgun, Featuring Kareem - written by Autry DeWalt II - Producer: Jeff Lorber - 4:12
3 - Vanity - Faraway Eyes - written by Sue Ann Carwell & Jesse Johnson - Producer: Jesse Johnson - 4:24
4 - Skyy - Lover's Celebration - Producers: Randy Muller & Solomon Roberts Jr. - 3:46
5 - MC Jam & Pee Wee Jam - Protect And Serve - Producer: Stevie Salas - 5:05
Notes:
Some covers are gold stamped as promotional.
Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Barcode (Scanned): 075679088611
Net links:
Action Jackson cast and crew on IMDb
Action Jackson info on Forgotten Flix
Action Jackson Roger Ebert review
Yahoo Obituary
CNN Obituary
Rolling Stone Obituary
Washington Post Obituary
Variety Obituary
NY Daily News Obituary
YouTube links:
Vanity - Faraway Eyes
Vanity - Undress Me
Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl
Action Jackson Official Trailer
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Those far away eyes will be missed!
Styrous® ~ Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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