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Michele Francesco Puccioni (April 26, 1961 – January 30, 2009), better known under his stage name Mike Francis, was an Italian singer and composer, born in Florence. He was best known for his 1984 hit, "Survivor".
Francis formed his first band at age 14 with schoolmates from l'Istituto di Studi Americano in Rome. He had his first hit with "Survivor" in 1984 and went on to record ten studio albums.
Among his best known works is the song "Friends" from 1985, a duet with Amii Stewart, which became a big hit in the UK and in the Philippines.
His album Inspired followed the cover of Van Morrison's "Someone Like You", together with Blank & Jones for the compilation album Café del Mar Vol. 12. His website states him as saying: "From that moment many other songs were born, in a simple and spontaneous way, simply "inspired"..."
Beginning in 2000, assisted by his brother Mario (Mari-One) and by the Maltese multi-instrumentalist Aidan Zammit, he gave life to the group Mystic Diversions. Songs by Mystic Diversions were featured on many high-profile chill-out and lounge compilations. In addition to new, original song material, the group also did covers of famous 70s and 80s songs like "Float On" (by The Floaters), and "A Warm Summer Night" (by Chic). The band was composed of members Francesko (Francesco Puccioni), Mari-One (Mari-One Puccioni), and Aidan Zammit. Additional musicians for live sets consisted of Agostino Marangolo (drums), Fabio Pignatelli (bass), Marco Rinalduzzi (guitars), Giovanni Imparato (percussion and vocals), and Wendy Lewis & Laura Serra (backing vocals).
Michael Gordon Francis, known as Mike Francis (born November 27, 1946), is a prominent Crowley businessman who was the chairman of the Republican Party in Louisiana from 1994 to 2000. A staunch fiscal and social conservative, Francis was an unsuccessful candidate for Secretary of State of Louisiana in a special election held on September 30, 2006. Francis indicated that he would seek the position again in the jungle primary on October 20, 2007, but he failed to file his qualification papers. "I will work to ensure the right to vote. I will fight to stop voter fraud, vote buying, and vote stealing," Francis vowed in his campaign for secretary of state.
As the Republican state chairman, Francis challenged the political order, including an effort to unseat most of Governor Edwin Washington Edwards' floor leaders in the Louisiana State Senate in the 1995 elections. In the 1996 Louisiana presidential caucus won by the journalist and commentator Patrick J. Buchanan, Francis worked for then U.S. Senator William Philip "Phil" Gramm of Texas, who soon left the race and deferred to the eventual nominee, former Senator Robert J. Dole of Kansas.
"Your Smiling Face" is a hit single by singer James Taylor. First available on the album JT, and released as the disc's sophomore single in September 1977, "Your Smiling Face" peaked #11 in Cash Box magazine and at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 near year's end. It reached #11 on the RPM Top Singles chart in Canada. On Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, it reached #6.
Lines like "Isn't it amazing a man like me can feel this way?" reflect Taylor's surprise at his newfound happiness in his relationship with Carly Simon.Rolling Stone Magazine critic Peter Herbst described it as being "unabashedly happy." However, according to Taylor biographer Timothy White, the song was written for Taylor's and Simon's then three-year-old daughter Sally. White described the song as a "pop sonnet." Taylor described it as a "good, light-hearted pop love song." Herbst praises Taylor's vocal for being " a pretty convincing rock singer" on the song.
"Your Smiling Face" was a fixture in Taylor's live shows, but he had to abandon it for a while because he went through a period where he had difficulty reaching the falsetto notes.
See the following website for details. http://www.discogs.com/Mike-Francis-The-Very-Best-Live/release/1632489 MIKE FRANCIS The Very Best - Live 1. Let Me In 0:00 2. Let's Get It On 6:01 3. Suddenly Back To Me 10:26 4. Say Love 15:53 5. Settle Down 20:21 6. Times Out Of Time 24:06 7. Don't Start Givin' Up 29:44 8. Upside Down 35:16 9. Survivor 41:00 10. Your Smiling Face 47:30 11. Lovely Day 50:46 12. Dusty Road 57:30 13. Friends 1:03:09 14. Moonlight In Boracay 1:08:20
This song was released in 1984 as a single. Francesco Puccioni, better known under his stage name Mike Francis (April 26, 1961 January 30, 2009) was an Italian singer and composer. He was born in Florence.
Circa Sitenta presents... Let me in with the flowers don't bring me down I'm on the ground Let me in you got the power to kill the pain I'm feelin' deep within Last night I hurt you so but 'till the mornin' sun grow cold and rivers flow I promise you my heart and we can make love grow until the moon up high deserts the sky I know you'll never face a broken heart No doubt about it I wanna win you back again Let me in your darkest hour just take my hand and try to understand I know I hurt you so and till the seas run dry I'll worship you and more I promise you my heart now we can make love grow until the lovers cease to dream and have no heart my lovely lady we'll never part Now we can dance upon the sweetest love refrain you're my tomorrow and you're my today...
Mike Francis - Survivor (Long Version) 1984 I have uploaded my Maxi Record Single from 1984 you can look here !! https://youtu.be/9N6E6XVeo5U
"Friends"... ♡ by Mike Francis featuring Amii Stewart Come on my friend And leave your caution to the wind I know we use to keep that feeling out of sight It's getting stronger I feel it burning in my mind Slowly teasing me it's growing deep inside Come on and lay your tender lips down on my skin Show me how sweet and easy it can be Let us stick together And make it happen... I won't think it over again I'll take you to the top Tell of your hidden thoughts Come on let me move you again I'll do the best I can Make me tremble with your breath Come on my friend And leave your caution way behind I wanna love your body till the morning light Watch me my friend I feel you reachin' in my mind Though I know we'll be in love just for one night I keep on trying to change ...
1. Survivor 2. Chances Of The Heart 3. You Can't Get Out Of My Heart 4. Suddenly Back To Me 5. Friends 6. Let Me In Mike Francis, alias Francesco Puccioni, was born at 01:20 on April 26, 1961 in Florence, Italy. The choice of an English stage name comes from Mike's direct contact with American culture. From the time of his first album "Let's not talk about it", including the hit "Survivor", Mike carried through his activity as an author and composer with great success, other than for himself as in "Let Me In", for other artists, in this particular case for Amii Stewart in "Friends" (already on top of both Black American and English charts) and "Together", where he is again author-composer. The year after, he came out with his second LP, "Features", which shows undoubtedly hi...
"Dusty Road"... ♡ by Mike Francis Carry on and bear the heavy load On a dusty road Got to win the race Even though the road is hard Gotta be certain Like the blackbird Flyin' in the night, what she lookin' for Searchin' for the way Even though the road is hard You gotta be certain It's a typical dream that's never ending Burnin' inside of my soul Gotta follow this dream And watch you bend it Through the dark years Don't you stray away From a dusty road Just keep it goin' on Even though the road is hard You gotta be certain Lots of people are gonna put you down Does it bother you Don't let them change your mind Even though the road is hard You gotta be certain It's a typical dream that's never ending Burnin' inside of my soul Gotta follow this dream and watch you ben...
Music video by James Taylor performing Your Smiling Face (Audio). (C) 1977 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment http://vevo.ly/rpQjqz
Hello there! Please like, share and subscribe! Feel free to leave your mood in the comments below. Share your songs. Share your feelings. ————————————————————————————————— Artist: James Taylor Songwriter(s): James Taylor Label: Columbia Official website:https://jamestaylor.com/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Your_Smiling_Face ————————————————————————————————— "Your Smiling Face" - James Taylor Whenever I see your smiling face, I have to smile myself because I love you, yes, I do. And when you give me that pretty little pout, it turns me inside out. There's something about you, baby, I don't know. Isn't it amazing a man like me can feel this way, tell me how much longer, it could grow stronger every day. Oh, how much longer? I thought I was in love a couple of times bef...
Music video by James Taylor performing Your Smiling Face (from Squibnocket). (C) 1993 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment http://vevo.ly/YL18La
Ahead of his residency in Las Vegas at The Colosseum Caesars Palace (4/11 - 5/11), James Taylor performs 'Your Smiling Face.' Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/ColbertYouTube For more content from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", click HERE: http://bit.ly/1AKISnR Watch full episodes of "The Late Show" HERE: http://bit.ly/1Puei40 Like "The Late Show" on Facebook HERE: http://on.fb.me/1df139Y Follow "The Late Show" on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1dMzZzG Follow "The Late Show" on Google+ HERE: http://bit.ly/1JlGgzw Follow "The Late Show" on Instagram HERE: http://bit.ly/29wfREj Follow "The Late Show" on Tumblr HERE: http://bit.ly/29DVvtR Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 PM ET/10:35 PM CT. Only on CBS. Get the CBS app for iPhone & iPad...
James Taylor is no stranger to the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. As of 2023, James has performed at Blossom more than any other featured performer: 26 times in the past five decades. In 1979, James was celebrating the release of his most recent studio album, “Flag”, with an extensive U.S. concert tour that included the Blossom Music Festival. The concert was taped for release by Warner Bros, produced by Peter Asher and Stanley Dorman. This was James’ first ever commercial video release. James Taylor - Vocals, Guitar Waddy Wachtel - Guitar Don Grolnick - Keyboards Danny Kortchmar - Guitar David Sanborn - Saxophone Leland Sklar - Bass Russ Kunkel – Drums Arnold McCuller - Background Vocals David Lasley - Background Vocals LYRICS Your Smiling Face by James Taylor Whenever ...
Music video by James Taylor performing Your Smiling Face (from Pull Over). (C) 2002 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment http://vevo.ly/DuxaV5
Charlie from Smiling Friends sings Your Smiling Face AI generated
Provided to YouTube by Columbia Your Smiling Face · James Taylor James Taylor Live ℗ 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Released on: 1993-06-30 Piano, Producer: Don Grolnick Vocal: Valerie Carter Composer, Lyricist: John Taylor Mixing Engineer, Producer: George Massenburg Vocal: David Lasley Vocal: Kate Markowitz Engineer: Michael White Vocal: Arnold McCuller Assistant Engineer: Rail Rogut Guitar: Michael Landau Mastering Engineer: Doug Sax Drums: Carlos Vega Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen Keyboards: Clifford Carter Recording Engineer: Nathaniel Kunkel Recording Engineer: John Godenzi Bass: Jimmy Johnson Recording Engineer: Randy Hutson Auto-generated by YouTube.
하루의 고단함을 잊고, 보사노바와 어쿠스틱 재즈의 부드러운 선율 속에서 마음을 쉬어보세요. 비 오는 오후, 커피 한 잔과 함께 듣기 좋은 이 플레이리스트는 당신의 일상에 따뜻한 위로와 평화를 선물할 거예요. 감미로운 기타 소리와 여유로운 리듬이 어우러진 이 음악들로 오늘의 여유를 만끽해보세요. ⚠️ 본 채널의 모든 컨텐츠는 저작권 보호를 받으며, 무단 복제 및 배포를 금합니다. #보사노바재즈 #플레이리스트 #BossaNova #acousticjazz #jazzplaylist
This video is the first session on my channel. I'm honored to be playing with both amazing musicians on it, the first for the channel. Check out their incredible playing too. @ToniLindgren @elleandtoni Website: https://www.kentnishimura.online i Tunes: http://tiny.cc/16t0vz Spotify: http://tiny.cc/26t0vz Tabs: https://www.kentnishimura.online/tab Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Kent.Nishimura.Fingerstyle Twitter https://twitter.com/kentguitar_Funk Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kent.nishimura Acoustic Guitar: Lowden F-35 Microphone: RODE NT 5 Acoustic Pickups: Sunrise S-2 & R-Zero Contact Pro BACNT Strings: La Bella 7ZPS Light/Phosphor Bronze Wound Tuning: CGE♭GB♭E♭
Michele Francesco Puccioni (April 26, 1961 – January 30, 2009), better known under his stage name Mike Francis, was an Italian singer and composer, born in Florence. He was best known for his 1984 hit, "Survivor".
Francis formed his first band at age 14 with schoolmates from l'Istituto di Studi Americano in Rome. He had his first hit with "Survivor" in 1984 and went on to record ten studio albums.
Among his best known works is the song "Friends" from 1985, a duet with Amii Stewart, which became a big hit in the UK and in the Philippines.
His album Inspired followed the cover of Van Morrison's "Someone Like You", together with Blank & Jones for the compilation album Café del Mar Vol. 12. His website states him as saying: "From that moment many other songs were born, in a simple and spontaneous way, simply "inspired"..."
Beginning in 2000, assisted by his brother Mario (Mari-One) and by the Maltese multi-instrumentalist Aidan Zammit, he gave life to the group Mystic Diversions. Songs by Mystic Diversions were featured on many high-profile chill-out and lounge compilations. In addition to new, original song material, the group also did covers of famous 70s and 80s songs like "Float On" (by The Floaters), and "A Warm Summer Night" (by Chic). The band was composed of members Francesko (Francesco Puccioni), Mari-One (Mari-One Puccioni), and Aidan Zammit. Additional musicians for live sets consisted of Agostino Marangolo (drums), Fabio Pignatelli (bass), Marco Rinalduzzi (guitars), Giovanni Imparato (percussion and vocals), and Wendy Lewis & Laura Serra (backing vocals).
Drop it
Ace and action
Steady pace by my side
The name of this one here is together
This is goin out to all those who some day reach that fork in the road, you know?
Cause we all have the potential to get there together
Listen up
I got a problem, the ace is bubblin
Physically I'm fit as a fiddle, but somethin's troublin
My mind, I'm in search of the find
A style that's designed just for this kind
Of a raid, it's a must to get paid
Or fade into the wack parade
And so you can't wade
Through this groove, it's as deep as a diver goes
As I proceed, the liver it grows
Then it reaches your ear, teaches you where
You are and where it should be, to each his share
Unadultared, dope, I made it to cope
With any that hope that I faded - nope
I'm still on the scene, kill all the mean
Stares, who cares, they hurtin nothin, when will you fiend
For somethin attainable, somethin more gainable
I build and I'm filled with knowledge undrainable
It's overflowin, before long you're goin
To find out, you kept your mind out of growin
The way you did it, was you didn't admit it was
Somethin that applied to you, you should bit it, cuz
But you chose to ignore, I suppose you explore
Only things with wings and a halo - sure
You're not a saint, but you try to paint
A picture that'll get you respect, don't you know it ain't
How large you're livin, or what you're drivin
But what your goals are, so keep on strivin
And gainin, maintainin
Keep your brain intact, this is mental trainin
For the minds that have given up
Other are livin up, if you want a sip, then go get a cup
And we'll take a drink from the fountain
Of success, yo, let's all climb the mountain
Together
[ chorus ]
We're gonna get there
Oh yeah, we're gonna get there
Together (3x)
We got to, got to, got to
Get there together
Who's with me now, raise your hand
Need inspiration? the capital a's your man
I'll inspire you to strive a little higher
You won't tire, and not even barbwire
Will obstruct your progress, I guess
You wanna succeed? determination is what you need
Face your fears and place your tears aside
Raise your peers to the top, here's a guide
For you to follow by, try and swallow my
Food for thought, and you're short of an alibi
There's no excuses, the rhyme just spruces
And juices up a small mind, so call mine the loosest
Cause I get looser than mice in a basement
I grab the mic, and that's when the place went
Wild, steady smiled, I didn't crack one
Not that I'm mean or that I lack fun
But the topic is serious, listeners are curious
Rappers are lerious, the ace and I'm furious
It's not the kinda rage that makes me wanna rant and rave
Across the stage like a beast in a cage, I save
All the screamin and shoutin for the next man
The look on my face is the proof that I'm vexed, and
I don't yell, I don't swell, I tell facts
And simply stated I made it, sell tracks
But I want respect from those who chose to
Flap your rat traps, cause heaven knows you
Made a mistake when you chose to oppose
You tried to step on toes, now you're dissed - case closed
Cause like it or not, action is gettin there
So keep on sittin there, riffin and splittin hair
And critizisin, I got my eyes in
An upward glance, and I see us all risin
Together
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Listen up
Who says a brother can't get his with his
Eyes on the prize, realize that it is
Highly probable that someday he will
Believe and therefore achieve, but we will
Keep an eye out, cause he might try out
A quicker way to payday, but I doubt
The brother knows: the harder the wind blows
The faster the quick cash goes, and I suppose
Gettin paid everyday means improvement
Bust the movement on the floor as the groove went
(together) as the bass kicked, the ace picked
The mic up, and now I'm gonna strike up a taste licked
By a licker and bitten by a biter
Sucked by a sucker, I fought like a fighter
To get the meal rarely barely shared by
A brother of color, but I'm not scared, i
Don't wanna stop, to the top it's a rat race
Or should I say rap race, I wanna get that taste
My mouth is waterin, who's that orderin?
The ace'll slow a pace, I'm almost borderin
On breakin, cause it's there for the takin
And I'm not fakin, yo, I want the bacon
But I'm not hurryin or worryin, there's time for
Me to get mine, but I made a rhyme for
To use, so you score, it's more like food for
Empty spaces, now the ace is in the mood for
Seein the black with a tack with a feather
Cause we don't need a 2x4 just to get there together