"Move Away" is a 1986 song by the British band Culture Club. Taken as the lead single from their fourth album, From Luxury to Heartache, the song became the group's eighth top-ten hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven. It reached number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100, and was also their last chart success in USA. It also reached the top ten in various other countries including Canada (#4), Italy (#10) and Australia (#10).
The song was produced by Lew Hahn and Arif Mardin (the latter a producer for Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin in the 80s). "Move Away" was the only single from the album to reach the top-ten in the UK and would be the band's last UK top 10 hit until 1998's "I Just Wanna Be Loved".
The video-clip for the song, which cast Boy George and Jon Moss as silent film-stars racing cars across a black/white movie screen, was filmed at the Brixton Academy, London. George's friend Alice Temple can also be seen in the video.
Track listing
7"
A. Move Away
B. Sexuality (7" version (alternate mix))
Kill the Lights is the fifth studio album by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released on August 7, 2015, through Capitol Nashville. The album's lead single, "Kick the Dust Up", was released to radio on May 19, 2015. "Strip It Down" was released as the second single from the album on August 4, 2015. The album's third single, "Home Alone Tonight", was released to country radio on November 23, 2015.
Kill the Lights garnered positive reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, moving 345,000 equivalent units in the week ending August 13.
Critical reception
Kill the Lights has received mostly positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a "weighted average" rating out of 100 from selected independent ratings and reviews from mainstream critics, the album received a Metascore of 69/100, based on nine reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic rates the album four stars conveying: "Kill the Lights winds up feeling happy and generous, an inclusive record that plays to teenage desires as effectively as memories of an adolescence left behind. " The publication Billboard rates the album three and a half stars, and Jewly Hight commenting: "the fact that Kill the Lights features a pensive, black-and-white cover shot -- the rare photo in which he's not smiling even a little -- is a hint: He isn't simply going about his business-as-usual fun on this album."Brian Mansfield rates the album three stars out of four at USA Today proffering: "The hits are fine, but that's the guy who's really worth getting to know." Maura Johnston gives the album a positive review on behalf of The Boston Globe suggesting: "Bryan might have broken up with spring break, but crashing pop’s party will probably offer him just as good a time."
"Move" is a single by CSS, it is the third released from the album Donkey. It was released on October 13, 2008. It was remixed by Cut Copy and Frankmusik. The single failed to chart everywhere, except for Italy. It is featured in the forever 21 playlist. A remix of the song was used for a jazz routine on So You Think You Can Dance season 5, which was performed by Janette Manrana and Evan Kasprzak, and later season 8 for a solo by jazz dancer Missy Morelli.
Move is the eponymous debut album by The Move, released on the Regal Zonophone label. The only one which was recorded by the group’s initial line-up before bassist Ace Kefford left, it includes both sides of their third and fourth singles ('Flowers in the Rain' and 'Fire Brigade'). 'Flowers in the Rain' was the first ever song played on Radio 1 in September 1967 by Tony Blackburn
Content
The album consisted of Roy Wood originals, and three cover versions that had featured prominently in their live set. "Weekend" was an Eddie Cochran song, and "Hey Grandma" had originally been recorded by US psychedelic band Moby Grape. "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart" was an old James F. Hanley standard, with an arrangement copied from The Coasters.
"Cherry Blossom Clinic"/"Vote for Me" single
The last track, "Cherry Blossom Clinic", was intended as a single at the end of 1967, and an acetate, with "Vote for Me" (a song which remained unreleased until 1997), was pressed. Release was cancelled, as the lyrics were about the inmate of a mental home, and in the wake of the controversy which had dogged 'Flowers In The Rain', with its promotional postcard featuring an allegedly libellous drawing of Prime MinisterHarold Wilson, it was felt that potential further allegations of bad taste and scandal would harm their career irreparably.
Tim DeLaughter Discusses Tripping Daisy, Life in the 90s, The Polyphonic Spree & more!
In this very candid, very interesting, very fun interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses the history of Tripping Daisy, life in the 90s, the ups & downs of the music business, The Polyphonic Spree, & more. Enjoy!
#trippingdaisy #thepolyphonicspree #90smusic
published: 26 Mar 2024
What Is Tim DeLaughter Thinking?
The Polyphonic Spree is an enigma, and Tim is at the forefront. Find out what Tim had to say after the band played at PETA's 25th Anniversary Gala.
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The website the meat industry doesn't want you to see: https://www.meat.org/
How to go vegan: https://how-to-go-vegan.peta.org/
PETA Saves: https://spotlight.peta.org/petasaves/
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published: 16 Jul 2008
Tim DeLaughter of The Polyphonic Spree Interview
In this interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses his new album, Salvage Enterprise, performing the album in its entirety by himself for small groups of people in remote locations, touring with David Bowie, and his acting role in a new film.
published: 16 Jan 2024
St. Vincent on the Polyphonic Spree
published: 25 May 2014
Tim DeLaughter of The Polyphonic Spree - Your Next Favorite Band
What robed goodness! This episode Phillip and David get to spend time with the frontman and mastermind behind The Polyphonic Spree, Tim DeLaughter.
They've just released brand new music that is stunningly beautiful. The record is called Salvage Enterprise and it is a treasure to enjoy, especially front to back, in order as it was intended. We'll hear all about that and what it took to get here - it's been about a decade since their last release, and Tim shares some details around that.
We also learn about the months leading up the release and how he partook in a listening experience, taking the music on the road to play for people in parks and various locations to try it out and get feedback (and that badass photo of him).
This is also the 4th guest this year that was a iconic musi...
published: 06 Dec 2023
Tim DeLaughter of The Polyphonic Spree on independent record stores and their patrons
The new album "Yes, It's True" from The Polyphonic Spree available at a record store near you August 2013 on CD & LP.
published: 07 Aug 2013
Tim Delaughter & The Polyphonic Spree - A New Beginning (OMPS 'Visioneers' 2008)
Origiginal Motion Picture Score from 'Visioneers' (2008).
I am posting this simply because it's nowhere to be found on the internet and it is one of the most beautiful songs I have heard. The music piece appears in the film 'Visioneers' (2008). The motion picture soundtrack for the movie is not available to purchase anymore, the track doesn't exist in any digital music store or on Spotify either.
Please enjoy :)
No copyright infringement intended. I do not own this song.
published: 16 Jan 2019
Kids Are Back In School and Tim DeLaughter of The Polyphonic Spree!
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The Polyphonic Spree: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
This year marks the 10th anniversary for The Polyphonic Spree's annual holiday music show — an extravaganza the group has held in Dallas each December — and it's celebrating with a live tour and a new CD called Holidaydream, on which the band reworks versions of classics such as "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "White Christmas."
Last week, The Polyphonic Spree's members rolled up to NPR in their packed-to-the-gills bus and unloaded a small army of horn players, singers and assorted gear for the largest Tiny Desk performance we've ever hosted. The band members spent much of the day getting ready for the three-song set, puzzling out the logistics of getting that many people behind Bob Boilen's desk. But, they said, it's a "human Tetris game" they've played many times before, and by the early ...
published: 21 Dec 2012
Learn to Love the Ride by Tim DeLaughter
The Song is the theme tune for United states of Tara.
the photos are just of old times :)
In this very candid, very interesting, very fun interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses the history of Tripping Daisy, life in the 90s, the ups & downs of the music...
In this very candid, very interesting, very fun interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses the history of Tripping Daisy, life in the 90s, the ups & downs of the music business, The Polyphonic Spree, & more. Enjoy!
#trippingdaisy #thepolyphonicspree #90smusic
In this very candid, very interesting, very fun interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses the history of Tripping Daisy, life in the 90s, the ups & downs of the music business, The Polyphonic Spree, & more. Enjoy!
#trippingdaisy #thepolyphonicspree #90smusic
The Polyphonic Spree is an enigma, and Tim is at the forefront. Find out what Tim had to say after the band played at PETA's 25th Anniversary Gala.
Subscribe t...
The Polyphonic Spree is an enigma, and Tim is at the forefront. Find out what Tim had to say after the band played at PETA's 25th Anniversary Gala.
Subscribe to #PETA: https://bit.ly/2Qu3mOO . 🔔Turn on ALL push notifications 🔔
PETA's mission statement is that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way: https://www.peta.org/about-peta/
The website the meat industry doesn't want you to see: https://www.meat.org/
How to go vegan: https://how-to-go-vegan.peta.org/
PETA Saves: https://spotlight.peta.org/petasaves/
PETA: https://www.PETA.org/
FAQs: https://www.peta.org/about-peta/faq/
The Polyphonic Spree is an enigma, and Tim is at the forefront. Find out what Tim had to say after the band played at PETA's 25th Anniversary Gala.
Subscribe to #PETA: https://bit.ly/2Qu3mOO . 🔔Turn on ALL push notifications 🔔
PETA's mission statement is that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way: https://www.peta.org/about-peta/
The website the meat industry doesn't want you to see: https://www.meat.org/
How to go vegan: https://how-to-go-vegan.peta.org/
PETA Saves: https://spotlight.peta.org/petasaves/
PETA: https://www.PETA.org/
FAQs: https://www.peta.org/about-peta/faq/
In this interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses his new album, Salvage Enterprise, performing the album in its entirety by himself for small groups of people in rem...
In this interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses his new album, Salvage Enterprise, performing the album in its entirety by himself for small groups of people in remote locations, touring with David Bowie, and his acting role in a new film.
In this interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses his new album, Salvage Enterprise, performing the album in its entirety by himself for small groups of people in remote locations, touring with David Bowie, and his acting role in a new film.
What robed goodness! This episode Phillip and David get to spend time with the frontman and mastermind behind The Polyphonic Spree, Tim DeLaughter.
They've ju...
What robed goodness! This episode Phillip and David get to spend time with the frontman and mastermind behind The Polyphonic Spree, Tim DeLaughter.
They've just released brand new music that is stunningly beautiful. The record is called Salvage Enterprise and it is a treasure to enjoy, especially front to back, in order as it was intended. We'll hear all about that and what it took to get here - it's been about a decade since their last release, and Tim shares some details around that.
We also learn about the months leading up the release and how he partook in a listening experience, taking the music on the road to play for people in parks and various locations to try it out and get feedback (and that badass photo of him).
This is also the 4th guest this year that was a iconic musical fixture for Phillip during his college years, as Tim was the frontman of Tripping Daisy back then. He'll take us through the usual chronology of their story and how that chapter closed, only to open a new one with The Spree. Which lead to some cool "firsts" that we'll talk about in commercials (Apple/VW) and television (Scrubs).
Be sure to check out a show if you can, especially the Holiday Extravaganza in Dallas in mid-December, or their planetarium shows that will be coming in 2024.
#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival
What robed goodness! This episode Phillip and David get to spend time with the frontman and mastermind behind The Polyphonic Spree, Tim DeLaughter.
They've just released brand new music that is stunningly beautiful. The record is called Salvage Enterprise and it is a treasure to enjoy, especially front to back, in order as it was intended. We'll hear all about that and what it took to get here - it's been about a decade since their last release, and Tim shares some details around that.
We also learn about the months leading up the release and how he partook in a listening experience, taking the music on the road to play for people in parks and various locations to try it out and get feedback (and that badass photo of him).
This is also the 4th guest this year that was a iconic musical fixture for Phillip during his college years, as Tim was the frontman of Tripping Daisy back then. He'll take us through the usual chronology of their story and how that chapter closed, only to open a new one with The Spree. Which lead to some cool "firsts" that we'll talk about in commercials (Apple/VW) and television (Scrubs).
Be sure to check out a show if you can, especially the Holiday Extravaganza in Dallas in mid-December, or their planetarium shows that will be coming in 2024.
#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival
Origiginal Motion Picture Score from 'Visioneers' (2008).
I am posting this simply because it's nowhere to be found on the internet and it is one of the most b...
Origiginal Motion Picture Score from 'Visioneers' (2008).
I am posting this simply because it's nowhere to be found on the internet and it is one of the most beautiful songs I have heard. The music piece appears in the film 'Visioneers' (2008). The motion picture soundtrack for the movie is not available to purchase anymore, the track doesn't exist in any digital music store or on Spotify either.
Please enjoy :)
No copyright infringement intended. I do not own this song.
Origiginal Motion Picture Score from 'Visioneers' (2008).
I am posting this simply because it's nowhere to be found on the internet and it is one of the most beautiful songs I have heard. The music piece appears in the film 'Visioneers' (2008). The motion picture soundtrack for the movie is not available to purchase anymore, the track doesn't exist in any digital music store or on Spotify either.
Please enjoy :)
No copyright infringement intended. I do not own this song.
The Rockstar Dad Show - Est. 2018
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This year marks the 10th anniversary for The Polyphonic Spree's annual holiday music show — an extravaganza the group has held in Dallas each December — and it'...
This year marks the 10th anniversary for The Polyphonic Spree's annual holiday music show — an extravaganza the group has held in Dallas each December — and it's celebrating with a live tour and a new CD called Holidaydream, on which the band reworks versions of classics such as "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "White Christmas."
Last week, The Polyphonic Spree's members rolled up to NPR in their packed-to-the-gills bus and unloaded a small army of horn players, singers and assorted gear for the largest Tiny Desk performance we've ever hosted. The band members spent much of the day getting ready for the three-song set, puzzling out the logistics of getting that many people behind Bob Boilen's desk. But, they said, it's a "human Tetris game" they've played many times before, and by the early afternoon they were ready to go.
While many of the large groups we host at the Tiny Desk often opt for stripped-down performances, what you see here with The Polyphonic Spree is pretty close to the band's full-on production, with a horn section, cellist, guitars and drums — and, of course, the full group of singers, led by the wonderfully effusive Tim DeLaughter.
For this special holiday Tiny Desk performance, The Polyphonic Spree treated the NPR Music office to two traditional carols — "The Christmas Song" and "Silver Bells" — and the more modern John Lennon classic "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." --ROBIN HILTON
Set List
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"
"The Christmas Song"
"Silver Bells"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton; Editor: Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Mito Habe-Evans, Christopher Parks, Ryan Smith; photo by Lauren Rock/NPR
This year marks the 10th anniversary for The Polyphonic Spree's annual holiday music show — an extravaganza the group has held in Dallas each December — and it's celebrating with a live tour and a new CD called Holidaydream, on which the band reworks versions of classics such as "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "White Christmas."
Last week, The Polyphonic Spree's members rolled up to NPR in their packed-to-the-gills bus and unloaded a small army of horn players, singers and assorted gear for the largest Tiny Desk performance we've ever hosted. The band members spent much of the day getting ready for the three-song set, puzzling out the logistics of getting that many people behind Bob Boilen's desk. But, they said, it's a "human Tetris game" they've played many times before, and by the early afternoon they were ready to go.
While many of the large groups we host at the Tiny Desk often opt for stripped-down performances, what you see here with The Polyphonic Spree is pretty close to the band's full-on production, with a horn section, cellist, guitars and drums — and, of course, the full group of singers, led by the wonderfully effusive Tim DeLaughter.
For this special holiday Tiny Desk performance, The Polyphonic Spree treated the NPR Music office to two traditional carols — "The Christmas Song" and "Silver Bells" — and the more modern John Lennon classic "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." --ROBIN HILTON
Set List
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"
"The Christmas Song"
"Silver Bells"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton; Editor: Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Mito Habe-Evans, Christopher Parks, Ryan Smith; photo by Lauren Rock/NPR
In this very candid, very interesting, very fun interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses the history of Tripping Daisy, life in the 90s, the ups & downs of the music business, The Polyphonic Spree, & more. Enjoy!
#trippingdaisy #thepolyphonicspree #90smusic
The Polyphonic Spree is an enigma, and Tim is at the forefront. Find out what Tim had to say after the band played at PETA's 25th Anniversary Gala.
Subscribe to #PETA: https://bit.ly/2Qu3mOO . 🔔Turn on ALL push notifications 🔔
PETA's mission statement is that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way: https://www.peta.org/about-peta/
The website the meat industry doesn't want you to see: https://www.meat.org/
How to go vegan: https://how-to-go-vegan.peta.org/
PETA Saves: https://spotlight.peta.org/petasaves/
PETA: https://www.PETA.org/
FAQs: https://www.peta.org/about-peta/faq/
In this interview, Tim DeLaughter discusses his new album, Salvage Enterprise, performing the album in its entirety by himself for small groups of people in remote locations, touring with David Bowie, and his acting role in a new film.
What robed goodness! This episode Phillip and David get to spend time with the frontman and mastermind behind The Polyphonic Spree, Tim DeLaughter.
They've just released brand new music that is stunningly beautiful. The record is called Salvage Enterprise and it is a treasure to enjoy, especially front to back, in order as it was intended. We'll hear all about that and what it took to get here - it's been about a decade since their last release, and Tim shares some details around that.
We also learn about the months leading up the release and how he partook in a listening experience, taking the music on the road to play for people in parks and various locations to try it out and get feedback (and that badass photo of him).
This is also the 4th guest this year that was a iconic musical fixture for Phillip during his college years, as Tim was the frontman of Tripping Daisy back then. He'll take us through the usual chronology of their story and how that chapter closed, only to open a new one with The Spree. Which lead to some cool "firsts" that we'll talk about in commercials (Apple/VW) and television (Scrubs).
Be sure to check out a show if you can, especially the Holiday Extravaganza in Dallas in mid-December, or their planetarium shows that will be coming in 2024.
#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival
Origiginal Motion Picture Score from 'Visioneers' (2008).
I am posting this simply because it's nowhere to be found on the internet and it is one of the most beautiful songs I have heard. The music piece appears in the film 'Visioneers' (2008). The motion picture soundtrack for the movie is not available to purchase anymore, the track doesn't exist in any digital music store or on Spotify either.
Please enjoy :)
No copyright infringement intended. I do not own this song.
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This year marks the 10th anniversary for The Polyphonic Spree's annual holiday music show — an extravaganza the group has held in Dallas each December — and it's celebrating with a live tour and a new CD called Holidaydream, on which the band reworks versions of classics such as "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "White Christmas."
Last week, The Polyphonic Spree's members rolled up to NPR in their packed-to-the-gills bus and unloaded a small army of horn players, singers and assorted gear for the largest Tiny Desk performance we've ever hosted. The band members spent much of the day getting ready for the three-song set, puzzling out the logistics of getting that many people behind Bob Boilen's desk. But, they said, it's a "human Tetris game" they've played many times before, and by the early afternoon they were ready to go.
While many of the large groups we host at the Tiny Desk often opt for stripped-down performances, what you see here with The Polyphonic Spree is pretty close to the band's full-on production, with a horn section, cellist, guitars and drums — and, of course, the full group of singers, led by the wonderfully effusive Tim DeLaughter.
For this special holiday Tiny Desk performance, The Polyphonic Spree treated the NPR Music office to two traditional carols — "The Christmas Song" and "Silver Bells" — and the more modern John Lennon classic "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." --ROBIN HILTON
Set List
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"
"The Christmas Song"
"Silver Bells"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton; Editor: Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Mito Habe-Evans, Christopher Parks, Ryan Smith; photo by Lauren Rock/NPR
Moving moving Move away Spirit changed the conversation Stepping stones across the land I never wanted to be a hero I never wanted to be a man I hurt you darling I made you cry I hurt you darling Don't ask me why Move move move away from me darling I never said I'd hold your hand Move move move away from me darling I never said I'd understand If I could say this was judgment day You know I'd be a millionaire I'm prepared to wear my sorrow Everywhere we go in town Ain't no need to beg or borrow While you're there to drag me down I hurt you darling I made you cry I hurt you darling Don't ask me why Move move move away from me darling I never said I'd hold your hand Move move move away from me darling I never said I'd understand If I could say this was judgment day You know I'd be a millionaire (Justice right) Move away I need you so I can't let go I hurt you darling I made you cry I hurt you darling Don't ask me why Move move move away from me darling I never said I'd hold your hand Move move move away from me darling I never said I'd understand If I could say this was judgment day You know I'd be a millionaire Moving moving Move away I never said I'd hold your hand Move move move away Why don't you move? I never said I'd understand (moving moving) Move away Move move move away Why don't you move? (moving moving)