Songwriter Jack Morell (Steve Guttenberg)-a reference to Village People creator Jacques Morali-gets a break DJing at local disco Saddle Tramps. His roommate Sam Simpson (Valerie Perrine), a supermodel newly retired at the peak of her success, sees the response to a song he wrote for her ("Samantha") and agrees to use her connections to get him a record deal. Her connection, ex-boyfriend Steve Waits (Paul Sand), president of Marrakech Records (a reference to Village People record label Casablanca Records), is more interested in getting back with her than in Jack's music (and more interested in taking business calls than in wooing Samantha), but agrees to listen to a demo.
Can't Stop the Music is the sixth studio album and first soundtrack by Village People for their movie Can't Stop the Music released in 1980. Though the movie was a commercial failure, the album did better, reaching #9 on the UK Albums Chart, #47 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S.A., and #1 in Australia (on the Kent Music Report). This album was reissued to CD in 1999.
It contains songs not only by the Village People but also by David London and The Ritchie Family. The album also features a re-make of "Y.M.C.A." with lead vocals by Ray Simpson. Simpson's remake never charted and was not released as a single.
This is the first Village People album that was not certified Gold by the RIAA.
"Can't Stop the Music" is a song recorded by American disco group the Village People. It was the first release after the exit of original lead singer Victor Willis. With lead vocals by replacement cop Ray Simpson, the song was the first Village People single to flop, i.e., to not go gold or platinum, though it fared much better in the UK (reaching number 11) and Australia (reaching number 1). It is the title track from the soundtrack album of their feature movie, Can't Stop the Music, which also failed miserably, except in Australia.
The Music is the eponymous debut album by Britishrock bandThe Music, first released in September 2002. It was certified gold in Japan for 100,000 copies shipped in March 2003.
The UK release of this album also contains a track in the pregap called "New Instrumental", which plays upon rewinding from the start of "The Dance". A live version of this song also appeared as the B-side to "Take the Long Road and Walk It".
Singles
Take the Long Road and Walk It, released 19 August 2002 link
"Getaway", HUT-162, released 18 November 2002 link
The Truth Is No Words, HUT-164, released 17 February 2003 link
"Can't Stop" is a song performed by After 7, issued as the fourth single from the group's eponymous debut album. It is the group's highest charting single, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. The song also became the group's second #1 R&B single, as well as peaking at #25 on the dance charts.
"Can't Stop" was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 7, 1991.
Can't Stop is a compilation of AmericanR&B early recordings attributed to singer Ashanti released first in 2004.
Compilation Released Without Ashanti‘s Consent
"Can't Stop" features material that Ashanti (born Ashanti Douglas) recorded on July 15, 1997. The tapes resurfaced in September 2004 and was re-mixed and mastered by Genard Parker and Ernie Lake.
Ashanti claims she recorded the material for demo-shopping purposes and never intended the recordings to be released to the public.
Further, on two of the tracks she only sings background vocals, while on another she is not performing at all.
Ashaniti filed suit to stop distribution. In addition to Genard Parker (and possibly Ernie Lake), Big Records Australia, Farm Records, Unique Corp., Simply Vinyl, Team Entertainment, ZYX Music and others are named as defendants in the lawsuit. The album has a street date of February 21, 2005.
Further Lawsuits
Genard Parker, sued Ashanti for breach of contract and the jury awarded $630,000. When Ashanti got a record deal, he let her out of the contract she signed with him, with the understanding that he'd get to produce some songs for her and earn royalties. Although the jury took Parker’s side, they didn’t give him everything he asked for. He had sued Ashanti for $2.2 million.
It Won't Be Soon Before Long is the second studio album by the American pop rock band Maroon 5. It was released in May 2007 as the follow-up to their debut album Songs About Jane (2002). The name was inspired by a phrase the band adopted to keep themselves motivated while on their tour.
The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling around 430,000 copies in its first week and, as of 2011, approximately 5 million copies worldwide. It is the first Maroon 5 studio release to feature drummer Matt Flynn. The band's former drummer, percussionist and background vocalist - Ryan Dusick, who officially left Maroon 5 in 2006 due to serious wrist and shoulder injuries, was credited as the "Musical Director".
Background
It Won't Be Soon Before Long has 12 songs, plus 6 bonus tracks. The band stated in interviews that the album has a different feel to it from their 2002 debut album Songs About Jane. The songs are not all based on one specific relationship, as in Jane, and also have a different sound than their first album, being more electric and drawing inspiration from such artists as Talking Heads, Michael Jackson and Prince. A review written prior to the album's release described the songs as having a very retro feel.Adam Levine explained that this record is a little more self-confident and powerful lyrically: "...you can dance to it, there's a little more attitude."
Everyone you meet the children in the street are swaying To the rhythm there's something moving in them. There's no place to hide So why even try. Can't you hear it coming you way it's here to stay Music in our walk - Music when we talk. It's really something magic to lose it would be tragic. Can't you feel the sound Moving through the ground music makes the world go around. You can't stop the music nobody can stop the music. Take the cold from the snow tell the trees "don't grow" Tell the wind "don't blow" 'cause it's easier no! You can't stop the music nobody can stop the music. Take the spark from love make the rain fall up Cause that's easier to do. Moving with the wind. Since the world began the beat is gona get cha' The beat is gonna get cha' Music for the blues For young dancing shoes There's music in the way that we kiss You can't resist moving through the trees Buzzing with the bees The sound is getting louder the sound is getting louder. Music when we play when we kneel to pray There's music in the sound of the wind. You can't stop the music Nobody can stop the music. Take the heat from flame Try not feeling pain Though you try in vain It's much easier no! You can't stop the music Nobody can stop the music. Change the master plan Take the hope from man Cause that's easier to do. On the radio on every TV show For each and every reason In each and every season. Music when we love for the moon above Music for the show of life that never ends. Music on a plane music on a train Sailing on the ocean music in the motion Music in your car at your local bar There's music when you look at a star. You can stop the music nobody can stop the music. Keep two lovers apart mend a broken heart Catch a falling star that's much easier to do. No! You can stop the music Nobody can stop the music. Tell the sun "Don't shine" Stop old father time 'Cause that's easier to do. You can stop the music nobody can stop the music. Take the cold from the snow
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Sylva Herald
23 Dec 2024
Sylva Herald
23 Dec 2024