LET IT ALL GO

BIRDY + RHODES

SONGWRITERS: DAVID RHODES & JASMINE VAN DEN BOGAERDE

COUNTRY: U. K.

ALBUM: WISHES

LABEL: WARNER MUSIC GROUP

GENRE: INDIE FOLK

YEAR: 2015

 

     Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van den Bogaerde (born 15 May 1996), better known by her stage name Birdy, is an English singer, songwriter and musician. She won the music competition Open Mic UK in 2008, at the age of 12.

         Her debut single, a cover version of Bon Iver's "Skinny Love", was her breakthrough, charting all across Europe and earning platinum certification six times in Australia. Her self-titled debut album, Birdy, was released on 7 November 2011 to similar success, peaking at number one in Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands. Her second studio album, Fire Within, was released on 23 September 2013 in the UK. At the 2014 Brit Awards, she was nominated for Best British Female Solo Artist. Her third studio album, Beautiful Lies, was released on 25 March 2016. Her fourth studio álbum Young Heart was released on 30 April 2021.

         "Let It All Go" is a song by British musician, singer and songwriter Rhodes and English musician Birdy. It was released as a digital download on 11 September 2015 in the United Kingdom, as the second single from Rhodes' debut studio album, Wishes(2015). The song was written and produced by Rhodes and Birdy.

         The music video for the song was published on the official Birdy YouTube channel on 11 August 2015. It was filmed in Edinburgh, and features Birdy and Rhodes singing in a purple valley. It has currently amounted over 86 million views.

I've been sleepless at night, 'cause I don't know how I feel

I've been waiting on you, just to say something real

There's a light on the road and I think you know

Morning has come and I have to go

 

I don't know why, I don't know why

We need to break so hard

I don't know why we break so hard

 

But if we're strong enough to let it in

We're strong enough to let it go oh oh

Let it all go, let it all go, let it all out now

 

If I look back to the start, now I know

I see everything true

There's still a fire in my heart, my darling

But I'm not burning for you

We've started it wrong and I think you know

We waited too long, now I have to go

 

I don't know why, I don't know why

We need to break so hard

I don't know why we break so hard

 

But if we're strong enough to let it in

We're strong enough to let it go oh oh

Let it all go, let it all go, let it all out now

 

Who says, who says

Who says, who says

 

Who says truth is beauty after all?

And who says love should break us when we fall?

 

But if we're strong enough to let it in

We're strong enough to let it go oh oh

Let it all go, let it all go, let it all out now

Let it all go, let it all go, let it all out now

We're strong enough to let it go oh oh!

YOU’RE MY SWEETNESS

BILLY PAUL

SONGWRITERS: KENNY GAMBLE & LEON HUFF

COUNTRY: U. S. A.

ALBUM: BILLY PAUL’S GREATEST HITS

LABEL: PHILADELPHIA INTERNACIONAL

GENRE: SOUL

YEAR: 1980

 

       Paul Williams (December 1, 1934 – April 24, 2016), known professionally as Billy Paul, was a Grammy Award-winning American soul singer, known for his 1972 Nº 1 single "Me and Mrs. Jones", as well as the 1973 album and single War of the Gods, which blends his more conventional pop, soul, and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences.

           He was one of the many artists associated with the Philadelphia soul sound created by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell. Paul was identified by his diverse vocal style, which ranged from mellow and soulful to low and raspy. Questlove of the Roots equated Paul to Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, calling him "one of the criminally unmentioned proprietors of socially conscious post-revolution '60s civil rights music."

Baby, you're my sweetness

And I'm never gonna hurt you

Baby, you're my sweetness

And I'm never gonna let you down

Oh, no, not you, baby

 

After all the thing in life we've been through

I thank the Lord every day 'cause I'm blessed with you

I was lost in a world of pain and misery

Ooh, baby, I'm glad about your love

Ooh, baby, I'm proud about your love

Each day I love you more and more and more and more

You're the one I adore

Tell the world that you're mine

 

Baby, you're my sweetness

And I'm never gonna hurt you

Baby, you're my sweetness

And I'm never gonna let you down

Oh, no, not you, baby

 

You and me can build a world so complete

All we got to do is love each other so truthfully

You are my sunshine, you chase the clouds away

Ooh, baby, I'm proud about your love

Ooh, baby, I'm glad about your love

Come with me, let's walk arm in arm, arm in arm

Show the world that you belong to me

 

Baby, you're my sweetness

And I'm never gonna hurt you

Baby, you're my sweetness

And I'm never gonna let you down

 

Baby, you're my sweetness

And I'm never gonna hurt you

Baby, you're my sweetness

And I'm never gonna let you down.

SLOW DOWN

IMANY

SONGWRITERS: NADIA MLADJAO; JOHAN BERG DALGAARD & MALICK OUSMANE NDIAYE

COUNTRY: FRANCE

ALBUM: THE SHAPE OF A BROKEN HEART

LABEL: THINK ZIK!

GENRE: SOUL

YEAR: 2011

 

              Nadia Mladjao, dite Imany, est un mannequin et une chanteuse française née le 5 avril 1979 à Martigues au sein d'une famille de sept enfants d'origine comorienne, d'un père pompier dans l'armée de l'air française, alors affecté à la base aérienne d'Istres. Elle fait sa scolarité em internat.

             Elle débute une formation sportive à l'INSEP et s'entraîne pour le saut en hauteur. Durant des championnats UNSS (Union nationale du sport scolaire) elle est repérée par Thierry Blancon, lors de championnats UNSS benjamins. Elle arrive en finale des championnats de France jeunes.

         Engagée à l'âge de 17 ans par une agence de mannequins, elle part pour New York deux ans plus tard, avec un contrat de trois mois pour Calvin Klein; elle reste finalement sept ans aux États-Unis. C'est durant son séjour à New York qu'elle attrape «le virus de la musique» en écoutant Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution de Tracy Chapman, qui lui donne envie de tenter sa chance comme chanteuse. Elle commence à l'époque à prendre des cours de chant et à écrire des textes. Lassée de «faire le cintre», elle arrête sa carrière de mannequin après 12 ans d’exercice, en 2008. À l'occasion d'un passage au Sentier des Halles, elle fait la connaissance de Malik Ndiaye, déjà producteur d'Ayọ et Grace, qui l'aide à lancer sa carrière. Ses parents ne sont, dans un premier temps, «pas franchement ravis» de cette vocation musicale, mais finissent par lui apporter leur soutien.

      Ayant choisi comme nom de scène Imany—signifiant «ma foi» ou «mon espoir» en arabe—elle écrit ses chansons en anglais, langue qui, pour l'écriture, lui vient «plus naturellement» que le français. Elle débute en faisant la première partie d'artistes comme Angie Stone, Wasis Diop, Anthony Hamilton, Hocus Pocus, Sly Johnson et Ben l'Oncle Soul.

Slow down

Take your time

It will be all right

If you decide to take it on the signs

Take it easy

Take it easy

 

Slow down

Take your time

It will be all right

If you decide to take it on the signs

Take it easy

Take it easy

Oh, slow down

 

And now I understand

Life isn't a friend

Is so hard, sometimes

But guess what?

You're not the only one

The door is shot

But so is your mind

 

And now I understand

Life isn't a friend

Is so hard, sometimes

But guess what?

You're not the only one

The door is shot

But so is your mind

 

Slow down

Take your time

It will be all right

If you decide to take it on the signs

Take it easy

 

Take it easy

Slow down

Take your time

It will be all right

If you decide to take it on the signs

Take it easy

Take it easy

Oh, slow down

 

But let we explain you

You'll have to complain

But kept the bright side

Open your eyes

Along with your mind

It's not so bad

God is love and love is all around

 

You do the best you can

As it have to be great

Open your arms

Now is the time

To get away with your life

Hold on

And your heart and enjoy the ride

 

Slow down

Take your time

It will be all right

If you decide to take it on the signs

Take it easy

Take it easy

 

Slow down

Take your time

It will be all right

If you decide to take it on the signs

Take it easy

Take it easy

Oh, slow down.

GRAVITY IN CONCERT

KATERINE ELLIS (FEAT)

SONGWRITER: STEVEN PRICEARR; MARTIN GELLNER & WERNER STRANKA

WITH: SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VIENNA

COUNTRY: U. K.

PRESENTATION: WORLD PREMIERE

WHERE: AT HOLLYWOOD IN VIENNA

ALBUM: GRAVITY IN CONCERT WORLD PREMIERE AT HOLLYWOOD IN VIENNA

LABEL: VARIOUS

GENRE: ELETRONIC

YEAR: 2021

 

       Katherine Ellis (born Katherine Jane Margaret Wood on 21 June 1965 in Bromley, England) is an English electronica vocalist and songwriter. A mainstay of the house music genre past and present, she has been featured on vocals since 1990.

         Katherine Ellis is one of the most respected and versatile vocalists and topline writers in the industry today. She currently performs extensively throughout the World with her vast back catalogue including the huge club hits ‘When you touch me’ and 'Tears' with The Freemasons, ‘Lost’ by Roger Sanchez and ‘Dreaming’ by The Ruff Driverz, Hed Kandi anthems ‘Let The Beat Hit ‘Em’ and ‘Stand Up’ as well as ‘Love U More’ by Oxford Hustlers’ released by Fierce Angel. Katherine is also involved with the BAFTA winning original soundtrack to accompany the movie 'Gravity', where she performs the title track of the same name.

          SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VIENNA under the baton of Keith Lockhart for the second year in a row.