query: who is the lead singer of shocking blue

pos: Mariska Veres Mariska Veres Maria Elisabeth Ender, better known as Mariska Veres () (1 October 1947 – 2 December 2006), was a Dutch singer who was best known as the lead singer of the rock group Shocking Blue. Described as being similar to a young Cher, she was known for her sultry voice, eccentric performances, and her striking appearance which featured kohl-rimmed eyes, high cheekbones, and long jet black hair, which was actually a wig. Veres was born in The Hague. Her father was the Hungarian Romani violinist Lajos Veres (1912–1981), and her mother, Maria Ender (1912–1986), was born in Germany of

pos: Mariska Veres painted doll (back in those days), nobody could ever reach me. Nowadays, I am more open to people." Veres died of gallbladder cancer on 2 December 2006, aged 59, just three weeks after the disease had been detected. Mariska Veres Maria Elisabeth Ender, better known as Mariska Veres () (1 October 1947 – 2 December 2006), was a Dutch singer who was best known as the lead singer of the rock group Shocking Blue. Described as being similar to a young Cher, she was known for her sultry voice, eccentric performances, and her striking appearance which featured kohl-rimmed eyes, high

neg: Mariska Veres Four. Later in 1966 she sang with the Motowns with whom she also played organ. In 1968, she was invited to join Shocking Blue to replace lead singer Fred de Wilde who had to join the army. In 1969/1970 Shocking Blue gained worldwide fame with the hit single "Venus". The month of their arrival in the United States gossip columnist Earl Wilson referred to Veres as a 'beautiful busty girl.' When Shocking Blue split up on 1 June 1974, Veres continued in a solo career until the band was reunited in 1984. This comeback turned out to be successful, but

neg: At Home (Shocking Blue album) At Home (Shocking Blue album) At Home is the second album by the rock band, Shocking Blue. It was released in 1969 on the Pink Elephant label. The album is the debut for Mariska Veres. This is the group's first record with singer, Mariska Veres. Robbie van Leeuwen acquired Veres in the attempt to assimilate to the form Jefferson Airplane did by adding a female singer. With Veres's notable vocal performance and stunning looks, the band finally had someone to front them. The band's second album was a mixture of influences ranging from pop rock to psychedelic rock. There is

neg: At Home (Shocking Blue album) As originally released on the Pink Elephant label in the Netherlands in 1969, the album ran as follows: Later pressings of the album would often append the hit single "Venus", as well as other contemporary tracks. On some editions "Poor Boy" is edited to 2:28. Repertoire Records re-issued the album in CD format in 1989: Bonus tracks: At Home (Shocking Blue album) At Home is the second album by the rock band, Shocking Blue. It was released in 1969 on the Pink Elephant label. The album is the debut for Mariska Veres. This is the group's first record with singer,

neg: Robbie van Leeuwen Robbie van Leeuwen Robbie van Leeuwen (born 29 October 1944, The Hague) is a Dutch musician who was guitarist, sitarist, background vocalist and main songwriter for Dutch bands, including The Motions and Shocking Blue. As of February, 2018, he is the only surviving member of Shocking Blue’s best known four-piece lineup. In 1974 he released the successful single "Long hot Summer" with his new band Galaxy Lin. He was the founder and main composer for this band which released two albums, "Galaxy Lin" in 1974 and "G" in 1975. The singer was Rudy Bennett, with whom van Leeuwen already collaborated

neg: Shocking Blue (film) beach. Their lives are like so many rural youth, but a dramatic accident changed everything. When the three of them are sitten on the tractor, Jacques falls below it, while Thomas steers the wheel. Thomas asks himself in the depths of his thoughts if his jealousy of Jacques, who ran off with Manou the evening before, had something to do with the accident. Shocking Blue (film) Shocking Blue is a 2010 Dutch drama film. Directed by Mark de Cloe, the movie stars Lisa Smit, Dragan Bakema, and Niels Gomperts. It was screened at the 2001 Seattle International Film Festival, the

neg: Venus (Shocking Blue song) also on reissues of the second album "At Home"), Shocking Blue's single reached number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100 on 7 February 1970. RIAA certification came on 28 January 1970 for selling over one million copies in the US, garnering a gold record. Worldwide, the single sold over 7.5 million copies. The song's lead vocals are performed by Mariska Veres. The song's music and lyrics were written by Robbie van Leeuwen, the band's guitarist, sitarist and background vocalist, who also produced along with record producer Jerry Ross. Van Leeuwen originally miswrote the line "...the "goddess" on the mountain top..."

neg: Paul Humphrey (Canadian musician) Paul Humphrey (Canadian musician) Paul Humphrey is a Canadian singer/songwriter and musician who plays keyboards and guitar and is best known as the lead singer for the 1980s Canadian new wave band Blue Peter. Humphrey has also been the leader of The Paul Humphrey Band, The Monkey Tree, and Broken Arrow. Blue Peter was founded by Humphrey and Chris Wardman in the late 1970s. Humphrey sang lead, and was known for his low-timbred singing, compared at times to that of David Bowie and Bryan Ferry, as well as his "suave" looks and dancing style. While a member of Blue Peter,

neg: Lady Alpine Blue Lady Alpine Blue "Lady Alpine Blue" was the Russian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2001. It was performed by the rock group, Mumiy Troll. The lead singer, Ilia Lagutenko, who had also written the song, appeared dressed casually in a navy blue shirt and white trousers. The song's lyrics were rather unusual, but obviously a love song dedicated to the mysterious "Lady Alpine Blue", who appeared to be a newcomer in the singers' neighbourhood. The singer is leaving her, but tells her to "keep on smiling". It performed sixth on the night, following Israel's Tal Sondak with "En Davar"

neg: Shocking Pinks Shocking Pinks Shocking Pinks is the project of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nick Harte from New Zealand. Founded in Christchurch, New Zealand, Nick Harte has played in many New Zealand bands such as the CM Ensemble, Hiatus, The Incisions, Montessouri, Laudanum, Palace of Wisdom, Luxor Dance Ensemble, Urinator, Solaa, The Brunettes, and Pig Out. Harte & McDonald performed a Shocking Pinks gig at the Media Club in his hometown of Christchurch in December, 2003. This performance was attended by Tim Baird who ran local label Pinacolada Records; Baird subsequently funded and released the original version of the Shocking Pinks' debut album

neg: Black Gives Way to Blue Black Gives Way to Blue Black Gives Way to Blue is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on September 29, 2009. It is their first record without singer Layne Staley, who died in 2002. It instead features new vocalist and rhythm guitarist William DuVall sharing vocal duties with lead guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, who sings lead vocals on most of the songs. It is the first Alice in Chains album released on Virgin Records and their first venture away from Columbia, who handled all of their previous releases. The album debuted at No. 5

neg: Sick of It Sick of It "Sick of It" is the first single from the 2013 album "Rise" from the Christian rock Band Skillet. The single was released on SoundCloud on April 8, 2013 and was released in the iTunes Store on April 9, and was released to US rock radio on April 23. During an interview prior to the full album's release, Lead Singer John Cooper stated, "We see something like the Boston bombing and it's shocking, but not as shocking perhaps as it might have once been because of all the terrible things that happen today. And I think, 'you have

neg: Kristen May Flyleaf was hers. Kristen May Kristen May is an American musician, best known as the former lead singer of the rock bands Vedera and Flyleaf. May was raised in Blue Springs, Missouri. May was the lead singer of Vedera. During her time with Vedera, "Stages", reached No. 146 on the "Billboard" 200. "Satisfy" charted at No. 36 on "Billboard"s Top 40 Adult Pop Songs. She is married to her former Vedera bandmate, Brian Little. After Lacey Sturm departed Flyleaf, May was announced as the band's new lead singer on October 22, 2012. The band released an EP, "Who We Are"

neg: Kristen May Kristen May Kristen May is an American musician, best known as the former lead singer of the rock bands Vedera and Flyleaf. May was raised in Blue Springs, Missouri. May was the lead singer of Vedera. During her time with Vedera, "Stages", reached No. 146 on the "Billboard" 200. "Satisfy" charted at No. 36 on "Billboard"s Top 40 Adult Pop Songs. She is married to her former Vedera bandmate, Brian Little. After Lacey Sturm departed Flyleaf, May was announced as the band's new lead singer on October 22, 2012. The band released an EP, "Who We Are" (EP), on July

neg: Paul Humphrey (Canadian musician) appearances in a few television series including "" and "Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future". Paul Humphrey (Canadian musician) Paul Humphrey is a Canadian singer/songwriter and musician who plays keyboards and guitar and is best known as the lead singer for the 1980s Canadian new wave band Blue Peter. Humphrey has also been the leader of The Paul Humphrey Band, The Monkey Tree, and Broken Arrow. Blue Peter was founded by Humphrey and Chris Wardman in the late 1970s. Humphrey sang lead, and was known for his low-timbred singing, compared at times to that of David Bowie and

neg: Shocking Pinks D4, Leper Ballet, Pig Out, The Enright House, and the Tiger Tones. Shocking Pinks Shocking Pinks is the project of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nick Harte from New Zealand. Founded in Christchurch, New Zealand, Nick Harte has played in many New Zealand bands such as the CM Ensemble, Hiatus, The Incisions, Montessouri, Laudanum, Palace of Wisdom, Luxor Dance Ensemble, Urinator, Solaa, The Brunettes, and Pig Out. Harte & McDonald performed a Shocking Pinks gig at the Media Club in his hometown of Christchurch in December, 2003. This performance was attended by Tim Baird who ran local label Pinacolada Records; Baird subsequently

neg: Kirstine Stubbe Teglbjærg Kirstine Stubbe Teglbjærg Kirstine Stubbe Teglbjærg is a Danish composer, writer, singer, arranger and producer. She is well known for having been lead singer for Blue Foundation. She was the lead singer for Blue Foundation until 2009 and was nominated for several awards for her work in this band. Since her departure, she has been making music underground. She worked in her own studio Copenhagen until the release of her first solo album in 2012. She wanted to find her very own and unique sound. This is why she composed, arranged and produced all of the music. Albums 2001: Blue

neg: Mark Shaw (singer) USA" and the numerous reasons why he walked out of the show on their "Most Shocking Talent Show Moments" programme which aired in April 2011. He also briefly appeared on Channel 5’s ‘’Most Shocking Reality TV Moments’’ clip show in September 2014, but not interviewed. On 10 June 2012, Vintage TV aired a show hosted by Shaw. It aired another show hosted by him on 3 October 2012. Mark Shaw (singer) Mark Shaw (born Mark Robert Tiplady on 10 June 1961 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England) is an English singer who formed the 1980s rock band Then Jerico, which he continues

neg: Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes another one in 2015, during the fourth sailing. Despite group founder and original lead singer Harold Melvin's top billing, the Blue Notes' most famous member was Teddy Pendergrass, their lead singer during the successful years at Philadelphia International. In 2013 and 2017, The group reunited when The Centric Network presented the Soul Train Cruise, and The Blue Notes reunited for both events, although they only performed during the fifth sailing in the 2017 event. The group formerly known as The Charlemagnes took on the name "The Blue Notes" in 1954, with a lineup consisting of lead singer Franklin Peaker, Bernard

neg: Culture of the Netherlands English, and some tracks were instrumental. Bands such as Shocking Blue, (the) Golden Earring and Focus enjoyed international success. As of the 1980s, more and more pop musicians started working in the Dutch language, partly inspired by the huge success of the band Doe Maar. Today Dutch rock and pop music thrives in both languages, with some artists recording in both. Current symphonic metal bands Epica and Within Temptation, as well as Jazz / pop singer Caro Emerald are having some international success. Contemporary local heroes include rock singer Anouk, country pop singer Ilse DeLange, rock band Kane and Dutch

neg: Journals (Cobain) effusion, Faustian ambition, otherworldly detachment, and an iron will helpless to help itself. Packed into 280 pages are shocking confessions, sweetly eloquent letters to brilliant friends, hard-nosed band plans, fulminating political screeds, obscene cartoons, haunting video treatments, and lyrical poetry of tremulous Romantic sensitivity, Bukowskian crudity, dadaist flippancy, and modernist opacity." Furthermore, its release reportedly polarized fans, some of whom felt it constituted an invasion of Cobain's privacy, and others of whom saw it as a unique opportunity to better understand him. Journals (Cobain) Journals is a collection of writings and drawings by Kurt Cobain, who was the lead singer

neg: Jane Says Jane's Addiction's most famous songs and frequently ends their concerts. The title refers to lead singer Perry Farrell's ex-housemate, Jane Bainter, who was the muse, inspiration, and the namesake of the band. The song carries drug references such as "kick" (stop using). The fourth verse contains a reference to St. Andrews Place in Los Angeles, California. "Jane Says" uses only two chords for most of the song. The original recording from "Jane's Addiction" features bongos and is sung in a lower register than later versions. The version that appears on "Nothing's Shocking" makes extensive use of steel drums played by

neg: Candy Lo Sammy So, lead singer of the band Kolor, in April 2013. Candy Lo Candy Lo is a Canto-rock singer-songwriter and film actress from Hong Kong. Formerly the lead vocalist of the band Black and Blue, Lo launched her solo career in 1998 and is best known for the singles, "Trash" (垃圾) and "Please Break Up" (好心分手). Prior to going solo, Lo was the lead vocalist in the Hong Kong indie rock band Black & Blue, which released two albums: "Hope in Just One Day" (1995) containing songs mostly sung in English; and "Black & Blue" (1996) which was sung completely

neg: Venus (Shocking Blue song) Venus (Shocking Blue song) "Venus" is a 1969 song written by Dutch musician Robbie van Leeuwen. In 1970, the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue took the song to number one in nine countries. In 1981 it was sampled as part of the Stars on 45 medley. In 1986, the British female pop group Bananarama returned the song to number one in seven countries. The composition has been featured in numerous films, television shows and commercials, and covered dozens of times by artists around the world. Released in late 1969 as a single from the group's third album "Scorpio's Dance" (later

neg: Shocking Blue (film) Shocking Blue (film) Shocking Blue is a 2010 Dutch drama film. Directed by Mark de Cloe, the movie stars Lisa Smit, Dragan Bakema, and Niels Gomperts. It was screened at the 2001 Seattle International Film Festival, the São Paulo International Film Festival, the Cairo Panorama of the European Film and the Seville European Film Festival. It received two Golden Calf nominations for Best Supporting Actor (Niels Gomperts) and best cinematography (Rob Hodselmans). Thomas, Jacques and Chris, all about sixteen years, are best friends. They live in the Dutch bulb-growing region, where villages, fields and meadows lean against the dunes and

neg: Miriam Stockley Miriam Stockley Miriam Arlene Stockley (born 15 April 1962) is a South African singer and composer. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and her work is influenced by the African music of her home country. Her distinctive "vocalise" style gained international acclaim when Karl Jenkins launched the "Adiemus" project with "", with Stockley as the lead singer. At the age of eleven, Stockley and her older sister Avril formed the group the Stockley Sisters and had a hit with a cover of Shocking Blue's "Venus" in 1976 on the South African Top 30, ten years before Bananarama's version. Later

neg: Miriam Stockley They have two children, Carly Houison and Leigh Brandon Houison. Backing vocals: Miriam Stockley Miriam Arlene Stockley (born 15 April 1962) is a South African singer and composer. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and her work is influenced by the African music of her home country. Her distinctive "vocalise" style gained international acclaim when Karl Jenkins launched the "Adiemus" project with "", with Stockley as the lead singer. At the age of eleven, Stockley and her older sister Avril formed the group the Stockley Sisters and had a hit with a cover of Shocking Blue's "Venus" in 1976

neg: Blue Tears a compilation of unreleased songs titled "Mad, Bad and Dangerous "and another called Dancin' On the Backstreets. Both of these were released on Sun City Records. However, in 2006, Blue Tears (only with Fulkerson, from the original band) resurfaced releasing an album titled "The Innocent Ones" on AOR Heaven. It was posted on country singer Jessica Miller's Myspace page that lead singer Gregg Fulkerson had died on April 14, 2009 morning, aged 44. He was the only constant member in the band and the one who kept it together, and the band was put to rest Blue Tears Blue Tears

neg: William DuVall William DuVall William Bradley DuVall (born September 6, 1967) is an American musician, best known as the current co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Alice in Chains. DuVall joined Alice in Chains in 2006, replacing the band's original lead singer Layne Staley, who died in 2002, and sharing vocal duties with guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell. To date, DuVall has recorded three albums with the band, 2009's "Black Gives Way to Blue", 2013's "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here", and 2018's "Rainier Fog". DuVall is also co-founder, lead singer, guitarist and lyricist for Comes with the Fall. Since 2016, DuVall

neg: Heaven & Hell Tour on this tour as a sideman. For a portion of the North American tour, which was popularly known as the "Black and Blue Tour", Black Sabbath co-headlined with Blue Öyster Cult, with whom they shared a manager, Sandy Pearlman. The arrangement reportedly set attendance records but caused friction between the two bands as well as between Black Sabbath and Pearlman. In April 1980, Black Sabbath released "Heaven and Hell", the band's ninth studio album and first with former Rainbow and Elf lead singer, Ronnie James Dio, who was hired to replace original lead singer, Ozzy Osbourne. The band began the

neg: David Ebo (singer) David Ebo (singer) David Ebo (November 9, 1950 - November 30, 1993) was an American singer from Philadelphia, PA. In 1976, Harold Melvin was looking for a lead singer for his group, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes after Teddy Pendergrass left, eventually hiring Ebo to replace Teddy. Joining the Blue Notes, Ebo sang lead on four albums starting with Reaching for the World and ending with All Things Happen In Time (1981). He sang lead on songs like Reaching for the World, Hostage, and Prayin'. In 1982, Ebo left the group and was replaced by Gil Saunders. In 1985,

neg: Pretty Girl Rock and shows Hilson portraying Josephine Baker, before transforming into Dorothy Dandridge. The video then switches to color and Hilson is shown portraying lead singer Patty from the singing group The Andrews Sisters. She is then seen channeling Diana Ross as lead singer of The Supremes, before switching to Donna Summer while wearing a blue sequined mini-dress. Hilson then portrays Janet Jackson from the military-inspired "Rhythm Nation" music video. Lastly, she is shown as singer T-Boz of the R&B girl group TLC, wearing light blue silk pajamas from their "Creep" music video. Two background dancers appear as Left Eye wearing red

neg: Kirstine Stubbe Teglbjærg House: (Tim Feldmann/Wilda Dance) Kirstine Stubbe Teglbjærg Kirstine Stubbe Teglbjærg is a Danish composer, writer, singer, arranger and producer. She is well known for having been lead singer for Blue Foundation. She was the lead singer for Blue Foundation until 2009 and was nominated for several awards for her work in this band. Since her departure, she has been making music underground. She worked in her own studio Copenhagen until the release of her first solo album in 2012. She wanted to find her very own and unique sound. This is why she composed, arranged and produced all of the

neg: Shocking Blue died of gallbladder cancer on December 2, 2006, at the age of 59 in The Hague, Netherlands. Bassist Klaasje van der Wal died on 12 February 2018 at the age of 69. LPs CDs Shocking Blue Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band formed in The Hague in 1967. The band spawned a number of psychedelic rock hits throughout the counterculture movements era during the 1960s and early 1970s, including "Never Marry a Railroad Man", "Mighty Joe", "Love Buzz", "Blossom Lady", "Inkpot" and "Venus". The latter became their biggest hit and went to No. 1 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot

neg: Shocking Blue Shocking Blue Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band formed in The Hague in 1967. The band spawned a number of psychedelic rock hits throughout the counterculture movements era during the 1960s and early 1970s, including "Never Marry a Railroad Man", "Mighty Joe", "Love Buzz", "Blossom Lady", "Inkpot" and "Venus". The latter became their biggest hit and went to No. 1 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100 and many other countries during 1969 and 1970. The band had sold 13.5 million records by 1973 but disbanded in 1974, during the final years of the hippie, flower power and other counterculture

neg: Blue October as the new lead guitarist. Studio albums Blue October Blue October is an American alternative rock band originally from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and currently consists of Justin Furstenfeld (lead vocals, guitar), Jeremy Furstenfeld (drums, percussion), Ryan Delahoussaye (violin/viola, mandolin, piano, backing vocals), Matt Noveskey (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Will Knaak (lead guitar). The band has had eleven top 40 singles over their past seven studio albums and is best known for their platinum singles "Hate Me" and "Into the Ocean" from their 2006 platinum album "Foiled". Blue October was formed by lead singer/ songwriter/guitarist

neg: American Idol round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft. Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result. On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named "American Idol", with Katharine McPhee the runner-up.

neg: Jay Traynor Jay Traynor John "Jay" Traynor (March 30, 1943 – January 2, 2014) was an American singer. Traynor was the third lead vocalist of the Mystics, singing falsetto on "The White Cliffs of Dover", and lead on "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and "Blue Star". Later, he started Jay and the Americans with Kenny Vance and Sandy Yaguda, and was the original lead singer. He sang lead on the group's first hit, "She Cried," which was followed up by the album "She Cried". All recordings were produced by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller, who produced numerous artists and wrote many hits for

neg: Ble (band) Ble (band) Ble is a pop-rock band from Greece that was formed in 1996, by George Papapostolou (guitar, sax, vocals, music) and George Parodis (lyrics). Theodosia Tsatsou (lead vocals) and Natasa Alexiou (backing vocals, violin) would complete the current line up of the band in 1996. The name "Ble" (Μπλε in Greek) means blue. Their music is characterised by their dark and introspective "Enohes". In 1997, Theodosia Tsatsou left the band and, against all odds, Ble continued successfully with a new singer, Georgia Kefala, who remains the lead singer of the band till today. The group has released six studio

neg: House of Cards (Lynsey de Paul song) House of Cards (Lynsey de Paul song) "House of Cards" is a song written by Lynsey de Paul and Barry Blue and is one of their most covered songs. It was first released as a single by Chris Kelly (who went on to become the lead singer for Blackwater Junction) on the CBS label on 7 April 1972, credited as being written by Rubin (de Paul) and Green (Blue). A few weeks later it was also released as a single by the UK artist Heart on RCA. The UK born but New Zealand based singer, Rob Guest (formerly a member

neg: Gil Saunders ten years before pursuing a solo career. His performances with the group were documented in a 1986 P.B.S. television special. With Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Gil Saunders Solo Singles Gil Saunders Gil Saunders is an American soul singer who came to fame as lead singer with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Saunders was born in Philadelphia and sang in church from early age. He developed his style after David Ruffin of The Temptations and Marvin Junior of The Dells and, encouraged by family and friends, pursued a career in music. He formed his first group as a

neg: Blue Highway Lawson. Lane's songs have also been recorded by Ricky Skaggs, Ronnie Bowman, Mountain Heart, Blue Ridge, and other groups. Lead singer Wayne Taylor, who plays bass, hails from Southwest Virginia and is also a founding member of the group. Grammy nominations International Bluegrass Music Association Awards Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America Awards Dove Award Blue Highway Blue Highway is an American contemporary bluegrass band formed in 1994 and based in Tennessee. The band's albums include "Wondrous Love" (2003), "Marbletown" (2005), and "Original Traditional" (2016). After helping found the band Dusty Miller, which was the 1990 SPBGMA

neg: Gil Saunders England, Melvin recruited Saunders in 1982 to replace then lead singer David Ebo in his group Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. They toured extensively overseas with acts like Billy Paul and The Three Degrees. During a London concert performance, Saunders was introduced as the new lead singer of Harold Melvin & Blue Notes. In 1984, Saunders sang lead on the international dance music hit "Today's Your Lucky Day" from the Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' album "Talk It Up (Tell Everybody)". The album produced three Billboard R&B chart hits, "Today's Your Lucky Day", "Don't Give Me Up" and

neg: Beggin' In 1967 Italian singer Riki Maiocchi performed his cover, "Prega". In the same year, a spanish version was released under the title "Ruega" by the band "Duo Inter". In 1974, Dutch band Shocking Blue included a cover version of the song on their album "Good Times". In 2008, British girl band The Saturdays, inspired by both Pilooski and Madcon, recorded their own version as a b-side for their single "Issues" and performed a live acoustic version on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge as well as on their The Work Tour in 2009. In June 2009 Dutch singer/songwwriter Bertolf recorded a

neg: Welcome to Blue Island label's top seller of 2004. The song "87 Days" is a live acoustic performance for a radio show with BulletBoys lead singer Marq Torien on co-vocals and future Guns N' Roses guitarist DJ Ashba on guitar. The songs "Roll Me," "Can't Wait," and "Z Overture" would all be used in the 2011 film Dahmer Vs. Gacy. Welcome to Blue Island Welcome to Blue Island was the final recording of new studio material by Enuff Z'nuff before lead singer Donnie Vie left the group in 2002. As a result, Vie did not tour to support the album. However, the band continued

neg: Bad Boys Blue assuming the role of lead singer on some of the tracks. At the end of 1999, Kevin McCoy (stage name JoJo Max) replaced Irmo Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue full-time after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2005, Kevin McCoy rejoined Andrew Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up. In 2005, McInerney and Thomas split under less than amicable circumstances. Andrew Thomas went on to form an all-American version of Bad Boys Blue with former member Kevin McCoy and new lead singer (no relation), and they

neg: Dr. No (song) Blue"'s release. The song was released on February 19, 2008. Dr. No (song) "Dr. No" is a song released by German music group Systems in Blue. The song was released as single on February 19, 2008, and was produced by Michael Scholz, Detlef Wiedeke and Thomas Widrat. It was the first single released by the group since Rolf Köhler's (lead singer) death. The song was produced by Systems in Blue and Thomas Widrat. The song was recorded in 2007, and it was going to be released the same year. However, the lead singer of the group Rolf Köhler died suddenly

neg: Leigh Stephens Leigh Stephens Leigh Stephens is an American guitarist and songwriter best known for being former lead guitarist of the San Francisco psychedelic rock group Blue Cheer. Leigh Stephens has recorded two albums with the band, "Vincebus Eruptum" and "Outsideinside". He has claimed to have been the only member of the band who did not use drugs. His replacement as Blue Cheer's lead guitarist was Randy Holden. Leigh Stephens went on to form Silver Metre in 1969, with Pete Sears, Micky Waller (drummer), and Jack Reynolds (singer), recorded one album at Trident Studios in London, England, released on the National General

neg: Black Gives Way to Blue (song) Black Gives Way to Blue (song) "Black Gives Way to Blue" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains, and the last track on their 2009 studio album of the same name. Written and sung by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, it features Elton John on piano. The song is a tribute to the band's late lead singer, Layne Staley, who died in 2002. A piano mix of the song is a bonus track on iTunes. The lyrics to "Black Gives Way to Blue" are printed on the base plate of Jerry Cantrell's signature Cry Baby Wah-Wah pedal. "Black Gives

neg: Jenny Choi Jenny Choi Jenny Choi is an American singer and cellist, who founded the Asians in Rock tour, and is the lead singer of the two-piece Chicago band, Sanawon. For many years she performed solo at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (where she received her undergraduate degree) as well as with a back-up band. She also played synthesizer and sang lead and backing vocals in the short-lived Sweet Black And Blue, with Philip Stone on drums and Ben Weasel at guitar and microphone. She played cello on Mike Park's second album "North Hangook Falling", The Lawrence Arms fifth album "Oh!

neg: Bobby & Laurie The Knights and in 1962 was lead singer/organist of a previously instrumental group The Blue Jays. At about the end of 1963, The Blue Jays became The Fabulous Blue Jays, the backing band for singer Tony Worsley. Laurie then rejoined The Roulettes. Bright had previously worked mainly as a solo artist, starting his singing in Adelaide. He later moved to Melbourne and released two solo singles on the W&G Records label in 1963. One of The Roulettes was Ron Blackmore who decided to leave the performance side of the industry and move into band management. In about 1963, Allen also

neg: Gigi Hangach benefit of brain research in memory of Phantom Blue co-founder Michelle Meldrum, who died of a cystic growth in her brain on May 21, 2008. Gigi Hangach Gigi Hangach is an American female singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the all-female heavy metal band Phantom Blue. From 1989 to 1997, Hangach recorded three studio albums and a live album with Phantom Blue. Today, she lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is an animal rights advocate and a strong supporter of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Hangach joined Phantom Blue members Linda

neg: Blue October Blue October Blue October is an American alternative rock band originally from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and currently consists of Justin Furstenfeld (lead vocals, guitar), Jeremy Furstenfeld (drums, percussion), Ryan Delahoussaye (violin/viola, mandolin, piano, backing vocals), Matt Noveskey (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Will Knaak (lead guitar). The band has had eleven top 40 singles over their past seven studio albums and is best known for their platinum singles "Hate Me" and "Into the Ocean" from their 2006 platinum album "Foiled". Blue October was formed by lead singer/ songwriter/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld, his brother Jeremy and multi-instrumentalist

neg: Live to Tell Live to Tell "Live to Tell" is the lead single from American singer Madonna's third studio album "True Blue" (1986). Originally composed by Patrick Leonard for the score of the film "Fire with Fire", the instrumental was shown to Madonna, who decided to use it for then-husband Sean Penn's film "At Close Range". Madonna wrote all the lyrics, co-composed the melodies, and co-produced it with Leonard. The song was released as the lead single from "True Blue" on March 26, 1986 by Sire Records. It later appeared on compilation albums "The Immaculate Collection" (1990), "Something to Remember" (1995), and "Celebration"

neg: David Ebo (singer) he released his only solo album "I'd Rather Be By Myself" on Domino Records. The title track peaked at no. 37 on the charts. Ebo died on November 30, 1993 from bone cancer at 43 years old. David Ebo (singer) David Ebo (November 9, 1950 - November 30, 1993) was an American singer from Philadelphia, PA. In 1976, Harold Melvin was looking for a lead singer for his group, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes after Teddy Pendergrass left, eventually hiring Ebo to replace Teddy. Joining the Blue Notes, Ebo sang lead on four albums starting with Reaching for the

neg: Terry Weeks taking the place of Temptations lead Ali-Ollie Woodson, who was battling throat cancer. He would replace Woodson permanently in 1997, joining the Temptations lineup that included Williams, Ron Tyson, Theo Peoples and Harry McGilberry in 1996. Weeks sung co-lead on the group's latter day hits, "Stay" (1998) and "I'm Here" (2000). Terry Weeks Terry Wayne Weeks (born December 23, 1963) is an American R&B and soul singer who is currently one of the lead singers of the legendary Motown quintet The Temptations. Weeks was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Serving in the Air Force, including involvement with Tops In Blue for

neg: Shocking Loud Voice Shocking Loud Voice Shocking Loud Voice is an album by Japanese band Dazzle Vision. It is Dazzle Vision's sixth album. Shocking Loud Voice was released on May 4, 2012. On March 31, 2012, Dazzle Vision released its first music video for this album. The Second was released both on their official website and YouTube on March 31, 2012. Here is a link to the . A release date or video has not yet been announced or produced for the album's second single, "This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like", featuring Five Finger Death Punch's singer Ivan L. Moody. The

neg: Trick (Koda Kumi album) Trick (Koda Kumi album) Trick (stylized as "TRICK") is the seventh studio album released by J-Urban singer-songwriter Kumi Koda. The album continued her #1 streak and stayed on the Oricon charts for twenty-nine weeks. It was released on January 28, 2009 and came in CD and CD+2DVD with the latter being a limited edition and the second DVD containing her "Live DVD "Koda Kumi Special Live "Dirty Ballroom" ~One Night Show~"". The limited editions of both versions carried the bonus track "Venus," originally released by Shocking Blue in 1969. "Trick" is Kumi Koda's seventh studio album and eleventh overall album.

neg: Dr. No (song) Dr. No (song) "Dr. No" is a song released by German music group Systems in Blue. The song was released as single on February 19, 2008, and was produced by Michael Scholz, Detlef Wiedeke and Thomas Widrat. It was the first single released by the group since Rolf Köhler's (lead singer) death. The song was produced by Systems in Blue and Thomas Widrat. The song was recorded in 2007, and it was going to be released the same year. However, the lead singer of the group Rolf Köhler died suddenly on September 16, postponing the single's and "Out of the

neg: Blue Rose (song) Blue Rose (song) "Blue Rose" is a song recorded by Japanese singer Shizuka Kudo, from her ninth studio album, "Expose". It was released through Pony Canyon as the album's lead single on March 18, 1994. The song marks a significant change in artistic direction for Kudo, as it is her first single to be self-produced, as well as her first release since parting ways with long-time collaborator Tsugutoshi Gotō, who has helmed Kudo's songwriting team since her solo debut. It was featured on TV commercials for Seagaia Ocean Dome. The single's B-side, "Door", is the ending theme to the TX

neg: Troglodyte (band) the crowd with fake blood (usually red and blue Kool-Aid). The band wears masks created by lead singer Jeff Sisson, who is also a movie special effects artist. Troglodyte (band) Troglodyte is a death metal band from Independence, Missouri. The band has a Horror punk inspired look and writes songs about Bigfoot. They have released three studio albums so far. Formed in early 2005, the band was formed by singer Jeff Sisson, drummer Chris Wilson, and guitarist Jack Riedel. Soon after the creation of the band they were joined by bassist Gary Wray, who formerly played for The Feds and

neg: Gil Saunders Gil Saunders Gil Saunders is an American soul singer who came to fame as lead singer with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Saunders was born in Philadelphia and sang in church from early age. He developed his style after David Ruffin of The Temptations and Marvin Junior of The Dells and, encouraged by family and friends, pursued a career in music. He formed his first group as a teenager which eventually merged into a neighborhood act called New Day. During a live performance, he was noticed by the Philadelphia singer, songwriter and producer Harold Melvin. Following a tour of

neg: The Mystics in 1960, the Mystics' lead singer changed several times. Paul Simon (aka Jerry Landis), who frequently hung around Gribble's office, became The Mystics' new lead. In January 1960, "All Through the Night" (with five voices singing together with no distinct lead), "I Began to Think of You" and "Let Me Steal Your Heart Away" were recorded. When Paul Simon left the group to pursue other projects, The Mystics chose John "Jay" Traynor, who later went on to form Jay and the Americans. On May 11, 1960, The Mystics with Jay Traynor on lead recorded "White Cliffs of Dover", "Blue Star"

neg: Bluegrass music is Neo-traditional bluegrass. In the 1990s, most bluegrass bands were headed by a solo artist such as Doyle Lawson and Rhonda Vincent, with an accompanying band. Bands playing this subgenre include The Grascals, Mountain Heart, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Dixie Bee-Liners, The SteelDrivers, Pert Near Sandstone, Balsam Range, and Cherryholmes, who all—with the exception of Waterfall Blue Boys—have more than one lead singer. Bluegrass music Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music. It was named by Bill Monroe who named his band The Blue Grass Boys. The Bluegrass boys played a Mountain Music style that Bill learned in

neg: Love Buzz psychedelic band Lithium X-Mas as a CD single. The song was also sampled by the Danish rap group Malk De Koijn, in the song "5 øres ting" from the 2011 release "Toback to The Fromtime". British and German singer/songwriter Anika covered "Love Buzz" on her 2013 self-titled EP. Hip hop artist k-os also sampled the track in the song "Uptown GirL" from the album Yes! in 2009. Specific references: General references: Love Buzz "Love Buzz" is a song by Dutch rock band Shocking Blue. It was written by Robbie van Leeuwen and first released on the group's 1969 album, "At

neg: Robbie van Leeuwen music business and moved to Luxembourg. In 2013 he received the Buma Lifetime Achievement Award. As of 2018 he, again, lives in the Netherlands, in Wassenaar. His best-known compositions are Shocking Blue's most famous songs, "Venus", which was a US and UK No. 1 hit, "Love Buzz", which was covered by Nirvana and released as their first single, and "Deamon Lover". Robbie van Leeuwen Robbie van Leeuwen (born 29 October 1944, The Hague) is a Dutch musician who was guitarist, sitarist, background vocalist and main songwriter for Dutch bands, including The Motions and Shocking Blue. As of February, 2018, he

neg: The Blue Ridge Rangers The Blue Ridge Rangers The Blue Ridge Rangers is the first solo studio album by John Fogerty, the former lead singer and lead guitarist of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Upon its initial release by Fantasy Records in 1973, the album was credited to "The Blue Ridge Rangers" with no mention of Fogerty on the cover. Fogerty chose to do this in order to distance himself from his legacy. The LP was later reissued and credited to John Fogerty with a different cover design. The CD reissue restores the original silhouette cover photo and credits the album to Fogerty. The album is

neg: The Real Housewives of New York City (season 5) working out who they can and cannot trust. LuAnn de Lesseps is still annoyed at Singer for her comments about her parenting last seasons and the two butt heads when de Lesseps attempts to discuss it. Singer, Sonja Morgan, Drescher and Thomson head to the Hamptons for the weekend and when they return de Lesseps reveals some shocking news. Throughout the season, de Lesseps continues to stand strong with her issues with Ramona. The two meet up where to clear the air but de Lesseps is determined to have Singer admit to blackmailing her. Singer attempts to reconcile with de

neg: Blue Magic (band) Blue Magic (band) Blue Magic is an American R&B and Soul group, and one of the more popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Founded in 1972, the group's original members included lead singer Ted Mills with Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt. Their most notable songs included smooth soul ballads such as "Sideshow", "Spell", "What’s Come Over Me", "Three Ring Circus" and "Stop to Start." Blue Magic was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1972 when former member of The Delfonics, Randy Cain, brought in singer-songwriter Ted Mills to do some writing with the Philly-based WMOT production

neg: When the Stars Go Blue When the Stars Go Blue "When The Stars Go Blue" is a popular alternative country song composed and originally performed by solo artist and former Whiskeytown band member Ryan Adams. It was first released with his album "Gold" on September 25, 2001. The song has been covered by many artists, notably: Celtic band The Corrs featuring U2's lead singer Bono, country music singer Tim McGraw and Norwegian artists Venke Knutson and Kurt Nilsen as a duo. The song has also been performed live many times by Phil Lesh and Friends. The original recording of "When the Stars Go Blue" on

neg: Little Boy Blue (film) her and to say his final goodbye. She listens to his shocking story about Ray's abusive behavior, and is startled when Jimmy says that he cannot leave his own sons with such a Vietnam-traumatised monster. He leaves her house and goes back to his place. On his way he is stopped by Ray who takes advantage of the absence of Kate and the boys and tells Jimmy that he needs to know who he really is and why he keeps on calling Jimmy "Little boy blue". Figuring out where Ray is going, Jimmy wants to stop him, and a fight

neg: Leigh Nash Leigh Nash Leigh Anne Bingham Nash (; born June 27, 1976) is an American singer and songwriter who is the lead vocalist for the pop band Sixpence None the Richer and is also a member of Fauxliage and Movement Nashville. Her debut solo album, "Blue on Blue", was released on August 15, 2006 by the One Son/Nettwerk record labels. Nash was born Leigh Anne Bingham in New Braunfels, Texas. She started singing country music and learning old country songs on the guitar at the age of 12. She had several years' experience singing in local cafes with a band and

neg: Leigh Nash one child (a son) together in 2004. The couple divorced in 2007. Leigh married musician Stephen Wilson in 2011. Leigh Nash Leigh Anne Bingham Nash (; born June 27, 1976) is an American singer and songwriter who is the lead vocalist for the pop band Sixpence None the Richer and is also a member of Fauxliage and Movement Nashville. Her debut solo album, "Blue on Blue", was released on August 15, 2006 by the One Son/Nettwerk record labels. Nash was born Leigh Anne Bingham in New Braunfels, Texas. She started singing country music and learning old country songs on the

neg: The Blue Ridge Rangers made up entirely of traditional and country covers, and features Fogerty playing all the instruments. The album peaked at #47 on the charts. Two singles from the album became hits: "Jambalaya" which peaked at #16, and "Hearts of Stone" which peaked at #37. In 2009, Fogerty released a sequel to this album, entitled "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again". The Blue Ridge Rangers The Blue Ridge Rangers is the first solo studio album by John Fogerty, the former lead singer and lead guitarist of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Upon its initial release by Fantasy Records in 1973, the album was credited

neg: Shocking Blue the U.S or U.K. Klaasje van der Wal left towards the end of 1971, following their first trip to Japan (which spawned a live album). In 1974 Robbie Van Leeuwen quit and, later that year, Mariska Veres left, leading to the band's split. Veres enjoyed a solo career until 1982. Her singles "Take Me High" (1975) and "Lovin' You" (1976) were popular mainly in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. She also released the singles "Tell It Like It Is" (1975), a cover version of Dusty Springfield's "Little By Little" (1976), and "Too Young" (1978). Shocking Blue reformed with its most

neg: Graham Parker Graham Parker Graham Parker (born 18 November 1950) is an English singer-songwriter, who is best known as the lead singer of the popular British band Graham Parker & the Rumour. Despite only moderate commercial success, Parker's energetic performances - along with the wittily class-conscious spirit of his debut album "Howlin' Wind" - preceded the arrival of punk rock and new wave music. In addition, his quirky-blue-collar image is often believed to be a major influence on the public persona of many British musicians, most notably Elvis Costello, Paul Weller and Joe Jackson. Parker was born in London in 1950. He

neg: Dov Rosenblatt Reese Witherspoon celebrating the one-year anniversary of her Draper James clothing line. Rosenblatt lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son Kol. Raised Modern Orthodox, he is Lubavitch by marriage. Dov Rosenblatt Dov Rosenblatt (born 1981) is an American Jewish singer, songwriter, producer, composer, and teacher. Currently based in Los Angeles, California, he is best known as the lead singer of the Jewish rock band Blue Fringe, who were credited along with Moshav and Soulfarm with advancing Jewish rock in the early 2000s. He has also been a member of the indie rock bands Fools for April (with C

neg: Shocking Blue movements around the world. Shocking Blue was founded in 1967 by Robbie van Leeuwen. Other members of the group at this time were Fred de Wilde, Klaasje van der Wal and Cor van der Beek. The group had a minor hit in 1968 with "Lucy Brown is Back in Town". De Wilde left in 1968 after joining the Dutch army and van Leeuwen was introduced to Mariska Veres, singing at that time with a club band. He persuaded her to take over the vocals and the group charted a worldwide hit with the song "Venus", which peaked at No. 3

neg: Venus (Shocking Blue song) as a tableau vivant. The video marked a pivotal shift towards a more glamorous and sexual image for the girls that contrasted with the tomboyish style of their earlier work. "U.K.: London Records NANA 10 / U.S.: London Records 886-056-7 / Canada: London Records LDS 227 / Australia: Liberation Records LS 1789" + some copies released in picture disc format "NANPD 10" "U.K.: London Records NANX 10 / Canada: Liberation Records LMD 474" "London Records NANXR 10" "London Records NAXRR 10" "London Records 886 088-1" Additional personnel Venus (Shocking Blue song) "Venus" is a 1969 song written by Dutch musician

neg: Keni Stevens Keni Stevens Keni Stevens is a British born soul singer. He is best known for his debut 1987 album, "Blue Moods". Stevens is the son of a US serviceman, and began his career working in a record shop, selling deleted catalogues of soul and lovers rock, rock steady and reggae music. His first move into music came in the mid 1970s, when he joined as lead singer for the group Raw Energy. Raw Energy members included Alan Cooke (now a British actor starring in "London Bridge") and Peter Hinds (who went on to play keyboards for 1980s Brit funk band

neg: Pia Toscano "Pyro" and "You'll Be King", on April 7, 2016. "Belong" (2016) Lead artist Featured artist Pia Toscano Pia Toscano (born October 14, 1988) is an American singer from Howard Beach, New York. Toscano placed ninth on the tenth season of "American Idol". She was considered a frontrunner in the competition, and her elimination shocked judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler, all of whom were visibly and vocally upset. Some viewers and media outlets described Toscano's departure as one of the most shocking eliminations in "American Idol" history. Toscano was born on October 14, 1988, to Jane and Pat

neg: The Shangri-Las the Shangri-Las, after a Queens, New York restaurant. Some discographies list The Beatle-ettes and The Bon Bons, who both issued singles in 1964, as early versions of the Shangri-Las. However, they are different groups. Mary Weiss was the main lead singer; Betty, however, took lead on "Maybe" (the LP version), "Shout", "Twist and Shout", "Wishing Well" and a number of B-sides and album tracks. Mary Ann Ganser took lead on most of "I'm Blue", which is a cover of the Ikettes' biggest hit at the time, and was included on their 1965 album "Shangri-Las 65!". In April 1964, when the

neg: Edith Bowman Between 30 March 2016 and 29 September 2017, Edith was presenter of the breakfast show on Virgin Radio. In May 2008, Bowman supported the "Fashion Targets Breast Cancer" campaign in support of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, alongside fellow celebrities: comedian Alan Carr, actress Anna Friel, singer Natalie Imbruglia and model Twiggy. From 2015 until 2017 Bowman hosted the annual Young Scot Awards. Bowman's television debut was on the Grampian Television talent show "The Big Break". At the age of 14, she covered Bananarama’s "Venus" which was itself a cover of the Shocking Blue original, but finished joint last in her heat.

neg: Don Seabolt both the Singing News and Cashbox Magazine. In the last 10 years he has been inducted into both the Pennsylvania and South Carolina Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Don Seabolt Don Seabolt (born July 30, 1944) is an American singer and songwriter best known for singing tenor with the famed Blue Ridge Quartet from Spartanburg, South Carolina from 1971-1978. Prior to his tenure with the Blue Ridge Quartet he served as the lead singer for the Prophets Quartet from Nashville, Tennessee. In 1978 he left the Blue Ridge to start the Donnie Seabolt Band where he continued to sing

neg: Don Seabolt Don Seabolt Don Seabolt (born July 30, 1944) is an American singer and songwriter best known for singing tenor with the famed Blue Ridge Quartet from Spartanburg, South Carolina from 1971-1978. Prior to his tenure with the Blue Ridge Quartet he served as the lead singer for the Prophets Quartet from Nashville, Tennessee. In 1978 he left the Blue Ridge to start the Donnie Seabolt Band where he continued to sing and tour until 2002. In his 40 years of singing Southern Gospel music, Seabolt has recorded over 100 albums and composed several songs that have climbed the charts in

neg: Dov Rosenblatt Dov Rosenblatt Dov Rosenblatt (born 1981) is an American Jewish singer, songwriter, producer, composer, and teacher. Currently based in Los Angeles, California, he is best known as the lead singer of the Jewish rock band Blue Fringe, who were credited along with Moshav and Soulfarm with advancing Jewish rock in the early 2000s. He has also been a member of the indie rock bands Fools for April (with C Lanzbom), The Wellspring (with Talia Osteen), and Distant Cousins (with Duvid Swirsky and Ami Kozak). His music has appeared in several films, television shows, and advertisements. Dov Rosenblatt was born in

neg: Robbie van Leeuwen in The Motions. Galaxy Lin disbanded in 1976. Together with Rick van der Linden van Leeuwen founded Mistral in 1977. The group scored three hits during this period, "Jamie", "Starship 109" and "Neon City". The main instrument used was the synthesizer. The group produced three more singles in 1980, but these were not as successfull as the former singles. In 1984 he released two more singles under the name Cat's Eye. Except for producing two singles for former Shocking Blue singer Mariska Veres in 1977, titled "Too Young" and in 1994, "Body and Soul", Robbie van Leeuwen withdrew from the

neg: Candy Lo Candy Lo Candy Lo is a Canto-rock singer-songwriter and film actress from Hong Kong. Formerly the lead vocalist of the band Black and Blue, Lo launched her solo career in 1998 and is best known for the singles, "Trash" (垃圾) and "Please Break Up" (好心分手). Prior to going solo, Lo was the lead vocalist in the Hong Kong indie rock band Black & Blue, which released two albums: "Hope in Just One Day" (1995) containing songs mostly sung in English; and "Black & Blue" (1996) which was sung completely in Cantonese, a decision made with their record label to make

neg: Blue Zone (song) Blue Zone (song) "Blue Zone" is a song recorded by Japanese singer Shizuka Kudo for her fourteenth studio album, "Full of Love". It was released through Pony Canyon as the album's lead single on April 7, 1999. The song featured on TV commercials for Toyo tires. A song titled "I.n.g" was originally slated to be released in place of "Blue Zone". Since it does not appear on "Full of Love", it is unclear whether the song was scrapped or if "I.n.g" was simply an alternate title. "Blue Zone" is the third and last in a trilogy of singles with "Blue"

neg: Perfect Blue Perfect Blue The film follows Mima Kirigoe, the member of a Japanese idol group who retires from music to pursue an acting career. As she becomes a victim of stalking, she starts to lose her perception of reality and fiction. Like much of Kon's later work, such as "Paprika", the film deals with the blurring of the lines between fantasy and reality in contemporary Japan. Mima Kirigoe, the lead singer of the fictional J-pop idol group "CHAM!", decides to leave the group to become an actress, believing that the idol group life is a dead end job. Her first project

neg: That's the Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson song) That's the Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson song) "That's the Way Love Goes" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album "Janet" (1993). The song was released in April 20, 1993 as the lead single from the "Janet" album. Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song's themes of romantic lust saw Jackson transitioning to sensual territory, considered a shocking contrast to her previous releases among critics and the public. The song's slow tempo fused R&B, pop, funk and soul music with flourishes of downtempo and hip hop music. It received

neg: J. R. Richards J. R. Richards John Robert "J. R." Richards (born April 30, 1967) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and television and film composer. Richards was the original lead singer and principal songwriter for the alternative rock band Dishwalla. Richards began his career as the lead singer of the alternative rock band Dishwalla. The band released their debut album Pet Your Friends in 1995. The album scored Dishwalla a hit in 1996 with the Richards-penned “Counting Blue Cars”. The song is well known for its lyrics, "Tell me all your thoughts on God, 'cause I'd really like to meet Her"

neg: Richard Fairbrass Richard Fairbrass Richard Peter John Fairbrass (born 22 September 1953) is an English singer, bassist and television presenter, best known as lead singer of the pop group Right Said Fred, which spawned a huge hit in the 1990s with the single "I'm Too Sexy". He and his band have won two Ivor Novello Awards. Before forming his own band, Richard was a bassist who had played with several prominent artists, including Boy George. In 1984 he appeared in "Jazzin' for Blue Jean", a David Bowie video, as the bass player. Towards the end of the 1980s, Richard joined with his

neg: Teddy Pendergrass along, and Melvin, impressed by his vocals, made him the lead singer. Before Pendergrass joined the group, the Blue Notes had struggled to find success. That all changed when they landed a recording deal with Philadelphia International Records in 1971, thus beginning Pendergrass's successful collaboration with label founders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. In 1972, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes released their first single, a slow, solemn ballad entitled "I Miss You". The song was originally written for The Dells, but the group passed on it. Noting how Pendergrass sounded like Dells lead singer Marvin Junior, Kenny Gamble decided

neg: When the Stars Go Blue a show at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. The show was available for live streaming to fans throughout the world. When the Stars Go Blue "When The Stars Go Blue" is a popular alternative country song composed and originally performed by solo artist and former Whiskeytown band member Ryan Adams. It was first released with his album "Gold" on September 25, 2001. The song has been covered by many artists, notably: Celtic band The Corrs featuring U2's lead singer Bono, country music singer Tim McGraw and Norwegian artists Venke Knutson and Kurt Nilsen as a duo. The

neg: Einir Dafydd Einir Dafydd Einir Dafydd is a Welsh singer who won the third series of the television talent show Wawffactor and the 2007 Cân i Gymru ("A Song for Wales") competition. Dafydd started her career as the lead singer in the band Garej Dolwen, but first came to prominence after winning the Wawffactor competition televised on S4C in March 2006. This provided the opportunity for exposure on other S4C television shows, such as Wedi 7 and Noson Lawen, as well as the chance to record a CD. Her debut EP, titled Y Garreg Las ("The Blue Rock") was launched in June

neg: Leah Dou Leah Dou Dou Jingtong (born 3 January 1997), also known as Leah Dou, is a Chinese singer-songwriter who primarily sings in English. She is the daughter of Chinese musicians Dou Wei and Faye Wong. She first contributed her voice to her mother's work "童(Tong)" when she was 1 year old in 1998. In 2011, Leah Dou formed her first band and became the lead singer. In 2012, she released the first song "With You". In 2013, she launched second personal original single "On the Beach", in the same year, she released third personal original single "Blue Flamingo". She debuted in

neg: Carol Lloyd (Australian singer) Time", appeared late in 1974. McFarlane described it as "a mixture of Shocking Blue, Jethro Tull and Steely Dan elements with its hard guitar/flute-driven sound." AllMusic's reviewer felt the group's "music was a mixture of covers and originals written by Stone and was busy, brassy, percussive rock with a funk-jazz feel. But most important was the stunning voice of Carol Lloyd - a voice that was raw, stretched and soared in a manner comparable to Janis Joplin." Two of their cover versions were The Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday" and The Beatles' "Come Together". In August 1975 Lloyd left Railroad Gin

neg: Hollyoaks Later (series 6) Esther from Jade who had taken her hostage after becoming fixated on Esther because of her liver transplant from Jade's dead boyfriend. While rescuing Esther, Callum was stabbed by Jade with a samurai sword which killed him. Callum's exit was not announced previous to its airing, shocking viewers. Duncan felt that the scenes are "surprising and shocking" as they lead the viewer to believe that Callum has saved Esther until he is suddenly killed. Gape said she felt bad that Jade was responsible for Callum's death, although she praised the means of his murder, calling it "one of the best