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New York Groove. " New York Groove " is a song written by English musician and producer Russ Ballard. The song was originally recorded by glam rock band Hello in 1975 and was later covered by Ace Frehley ( Kiss) for his 1978 solo album. Frehley's version is also well known, especially in the US.
Bessie Smith recorded the song on May 15, 1929, [8] in New York City. Unlike the earlier versions, she recorded the song with instrumental accompaniment, including a small trumpet section. When Smith's record was released on September 13, 1929 (a Friday), the lyrics turned out to be oddly prophetic.
by Albert Hague and Marty Brill. "Audubon" by Sonny Rollins. "Audubon Ballroom" by Anthony Davis. "Aurélie New York City" by Gerard Lenorman. "Auto Theft in New York City" by Ism. "Autumn in New York" by Vernon Duke sung by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie and many more. "The Ave." by Blue Scholars.
More hits followed throughout the 1950s, particularly after signing with Savoy Records later in 1955, including "Candy" (1956), one of her biggest sellers. [5]During this time, she also appeared on stage at the Apollo Theater in New York City in 1957, and at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival she sang "All Night Long/I Ain't Mad at You", as seen in Bert Stern's film of the festival, Jazz on a ...
Allmusic. [1] The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. [2] Mel Tormé Sings Sunday in New York & Other Songs About New York is a 1963 studio album by Mel Tormé, of songs about New York City. [3]
Signature. Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer and songwriter. One of the most iconic and successful rock performers of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals, [ 1] as well as her "electric" stage presence. [ 2][ 3][ 4] In 1967, Joplin rose to prominence following an appearance at ...
Orange Blossom Special (song) "Orange Blossom Special" is a fiddle tune about the luxury passenger train of the same name. The song was written by Ervin T. Rouse (1917–1981) in 1938 and was first recorded by Rouse and his brother Gordon in 1939. Often called simply "The Special" or "OBS", the song is commonly referred to as "the fiddle player ...
Release. "Your Wildest Dreams" was released as the first single from the band's 1986 album The Other Side of Life. The song was a top-10 hit in the United States, peaking at number 9, the band's highest charting US single since the number two hit "Nights in White Satin" in 1972. [ 6] Hayward attributed this commercial success in part to the ...