1) An electronica d… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least seven artists with this name:
1) An electronica duet from Los Angeles
2) William Oliver Swofford
3) Belgian Rock / Pop singer (Junior Eurovision)
4) Romanian rock band
5) Oliver Ching from Hong Kong
6) American band from the West Coast of the USA
7) Finnish rock band
8) Sydney, Australia rock band
9) Oliver (Vocaloid)
10) Oliver Dragojević, Croatian legend
11) An alternative teenager from Arizona
12) Oliver Chaplin
13) Oliver Francis, an indie rapper from Columbia, United States
1) Formed by Oliver “Oligee” Goldstein and Vaughn "U-Tern" Oliver, Oliver have found the beating heart inside the dance machine. Whether moving bodies at the world's biggest electronic festivals, or hand-crafting digital gems in the studio, the producer / DJ duo of U-Tern and Oligee are responsible for some of the funkiest, toughest, and most diverse dance music today.
After spending years writing, producing, DJing and digging for vinyl, U-Tern and Oligee linked up in LA to forge something groundbreaking. They took their shared '80s baby tastes - relentlessly groovy R&B, boombox worthy hip-hop, soaring electropop hooks - and mashed them together in remixes for everyone from Chromeo and Foster The People to Breakbot and techno godfather Juan Atkins. Original jams like "All Night" and "Dirty Talk" (supported by dance music luminaries like Alan Braxe and Busy P) took Oliver's back-to-the-future sound even further, while high-powered collaborations with A-Trak ("Disco Nap") and Destructo ("LA Funky") brought the duo to the festival circuit, where they kept hands in the air all summer.
With the release of their Fool's Gold EP Mechanical, Oliver push their hybrid sound to even funkier new horizons. The stadium worthy opener "MYB" perfectly segues into the moody strut of “Night Is On My Mind,” before shifting gears with the hands-in-the-air ecstasy of “Control” and riding off into the sunset on the title track’s cinematic pulse. With non-stop DJ sets on deck (complete with Oligee's live keyboard riffs) and even more new music, there's no telling where the beats will take them next. "Oliver is all over the map," says U-Tern. "But we're going to have a good time no matter what."
2) Born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, William Oliver Swofford began singing as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the early 1960s. He was a member of two music groups: The Virginians and, later, The Good Earth.
Oliver's clean-cut good looks and soaring baritone were the perfect vehicle for his July 1969 #3 single "Good Morning Starshine", from the pop-rock musical Hair. In October 1969 Oliver reached #2 with Rod McKuen's melodious ballad "Jean", the theme from the Oscar-winning film The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Oliver performed both hits on a number of TV variety shows and specials in the late 1960s, including the Ed Sullivan Show. Later recordings had much less commercial success: "Sunday Mornin'" peaked at #35 in December 1969, and "Angelica" stalled at #97 in April 1970. His follow-up "I Can Remember" from July 1970 missed the Hot 100.
Despite his vocal talents, Oliver could not sustain more hits and he later made a career in business. A short-lived attempt to team up with Karen Carpenter in the late 1970s was unsuccessful. In 1983, People magazine ran a feature article on Oliver, describing a happily married father who kept his distance from the music business. In the late 1990s Oliver was diagnosed with cancer, and he died in Shreveport, Louisiana, on the same date that Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Charles Schulz, and Tom Landry all died.
3) The Belgian Singer is the representative of Belium in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song 'Shup Up'. He won Junior EuroSong 2008 in Belgium which gained him the ticket to Limassol in November 2008 to represent his nation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
4) The Romanian rock band's story begins in 2005, when after four years marked by major member changes, the band 41 shed its skin to reveal what we know today as Oliver: four experienced musicians who are not afraid to experiment, mercilessly blending their uncensored ideas into music. Oliver oozes passion, energy, poetry and the band spares no efforts in making live shows a real treat. And if you’re confused about their lyrics, this might mean you understand them.(Doru Puscasu - vocals, Mircea Moroianu - guitar, Horia Gridan - bass, Mihai Zorca - drums)
5) Born in Hong Kong. Formerly vocalist and guitarist from the band Little Beautiful Brand and becoming a solo singer-song-writer now. Released two solo records "Grace" and "Freddie and King" under 89268 in Hong Kong. working on his third album which will also be his first ever chinese album. Singles released on www.89268.com and www.oliverching.com for free download.
6) The American band was formed in 2000 by Eric Fischer, Stephan Hawkes, Ben Sprague, and Cory Van Name. They have three albums to their name: their self-titled EP, released in 2000; Quiet Life, released in 2002; and the 2-cd EP set Coming Back in Waves and Time Demands Pain, released in 2005. They are characterized by an upbeat, indie-rock sound.
7) Oliver is also a Finnish rock band.
www.oliverband.net
www.myspace.com/oliverfin
Album: Kauempaa sen tajuaa (2009, OMB-Records Finland)
8) A Sydney indie rock band founded by Jason Slattery and David Orwell with at least 2 EPs recorded:
Mr Blue Sky (1994, Ra Records, 4509988962)
Stars
Touchdown
The Conductor
Everyone's A Fool
Build Your Own Highway
Black Mountain Songs (1995)
Box Of Birds
Mr Blue Sky
Grate
Superfine
One Ninety
So You've Been Created
Cherry Shoes
9) Oliver is an English Vocaloid developed by PowerFX and new VOCALOID company, VocaTone. He is also the first to be released on the VOCALOID 3 product software.
As Long As He Needs Me
Oliver Lyrics
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Oh, yeah, he does need me
In spite of what you see
I'm sure that he needs me
Who else would love him still
When they've been used so ill
He knows I always will
As long as he needs me
I miss him so much when he is gone
But when he's near me , I don't let on
The way I feel inside
The love I have to hide
The hell, I've got my pride
As long as he needs me
He doesn't say the things he should
He acts the way he thinks he should
But all the same, I'll play this game
His way
As long as he needs me
I know where I must be
I'll cling on steadfastly
As long as he needs me
As long as life is long
I'll love him right or wrong
And somehow, I'll be strong
As long as he needs me
If you are lonely then you will know
When someone needs you, you love them so
I won't betray his trust
Though people say I must
I've got to stay true, just
As long as he needs me
The lyrics to Oliver's song, "As Long As He Needs Me," is an emotionally charged love song. The singer insists that she will stand by her partner no matter what happens. She is convinced that he truly needs her, even though others may say otherwise. She claims that she loves him even though he has been mistreated before. She misses him terribly when he is away but puts on a brave face and hides her feelings when he is near.
The song's lyrics celebrate a classic example of unconditional love. The singer's devotion is sincere, and she will remain true to her partner no matter what others may say. She believes that she is the only person who can love him unconditionally, even when he is at his lowest. She acknowledges that her lover isn't always perfect and that he should have done things differently, but this does not detract from her love.
The song's refrain of "as long as he needs me" expresses the singer's unwavering commitment to her partner. She will remain by his side even if he doesn't express that he needs her. The song's emotional impact comes from the singer's willingness to bear the pain and difficulties of this relationship as long as her partner needs her. It's a touching and stirring ballad that captures the essence of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
As long as he needs me
I'm committed to staying with him, no matter what
Oh, yeah, he does need me
It's clear that he relies on me
In spite of what you see
Looking from the outside, you might think he doesn't need me, but he does
I'm sure that he needs me
I'm positive that he needs me in his life
Who else would love him still
Even when he's been treated poorly by others, I still love him
When they've been used so ill
Despite being mistreated by others previously
He knows I always will
He's aware that I will always love and stand by him
I miss him so much when he is gone
When he's not with me, I feel his absence strongly
But when he's near me , I don't let on
I hide my true feelings when he's close by
The way I feel inside
My innermost feelings
The love I have to hide
The love I feel for him, but must keep hidden
The hell, I've got my pride
But I won't let my pride get in the way of loving him
He doesn't say the things he should
He doesn't always communicate his feelings properly
He acts the way he thinks he should
He behaves in a way that he believes is correct, even if it's not what I want
But all the same, I'll play this game
Despite this, I'll still love him
I know where I must be
I know that my place is by his side
I'll cling on steadfastly
I'll hold on to him no matter what
As long as life is long
For as long as I live
I'll love him right or wrong
I'll love him whether he's right or wrong
And somehow, I'll be strong
I'll find the strength to keep going
If you are lonely then you will know
If you've ever felt lonely, then you'll understand
When someone needs you, you love them so
When someone depends on you, you love them deeply
I won't betray his trust
I'll never do anything to break his trust
Though people say I must
Even though others may criticize me for staying with him
I've got to stay true, just
I must remain true to my feelings and continue to love him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lionel Bart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lucyrooney992
As long as he needs me
Oh, yes, he does need me
In spite of what you see
I'm sure that he needs me
Who else would love him still
When they've been used so ill
He knows I always will
As long as he needs me
I miss him so much when he is gone
But when he's near me
I don't let on
The way I feel inside
The love I have to hide
The Hell! I've got my pride
As long as he needs me
He doesn't say the things he should
He acts the way he thinks she should
But, all the same
I'll play this game his way
As long as he needs me
I know where I must be
I'll cling on steadfastly
As long as he needs me
As long as life is long
I'll love him, right or wrong
And, somehow, I'll be strong
As long as he needs me
If you are lonely, then you will know
When someone needs you, you love them so
I won't betray his trust
Though people say I must
I've got to stay true, just
As long as he needs me
@noradeny4828
Lyrics:
As long as he needs me...
Oh, yes, he does need me...
In spite of what you see...
...I'm sure that he needs me.
Who else would love him still
When they've been used so ill?
He knows I always will...
As long as he needs me.
I miss him so much when he is gone,
But when he's near me
I don't let on...
...The way I feel inside.
The love, I have to hide...
The hell! I've gone my pride
As long as he needs me.
He doesn't say the things he should.
He acts the way he thinks he should.
But all the same,
I'll play
This game
His way.
As long as he needs me...
I know where I must be.
I'll cling on steadfastly...
As long as he needs me.
As long as life is long...
I'll love him right or wrong,
And somehow, I'll be strong...
As long as he needs me.
If you are lonely
Then you will know...
When someone needs you,
You love them so.
I won't betray his trust...
Though people say I must.
I've got to stay true, just
As long as he needs me.
@1Cheytown
It just pisses me off to no end that Shani was not even nominated for an Oscar for this...she was BRILLIANT in this role and captures the essence of Nancy.
@webdesigngiants2106
Shani Wallice was excellent! I totally agree,
@marypettyfer4640
Thats not fair incredible performance 👏
@kazkazzie3906
Definately should have been nominated. Shani was fantastic in this role. Brilliant singer, dancer and actress.
@TR4SHYED1TS
I know that Jack was nominated for supporting actor, but I think they both should have been nominated and both should have won.
Edit: sorry I missed someone, Ron moody was also nominated
@christopher-ke9nj
Reminds, me of Judy The Man that Got Away
@flower2364
She acted and sang this song beautifully. It really moved me as a child when I first saw this performance and now that I am 56 it still does. What a performance. Nothing since has touched it.
@DonQwantsyou
+Heather Mallard was Wallis a singer as well?
@DonQwantsyou
+Erika Jones that's right, I saw the movie also as a child and I'm also 56 today
@arielvillademayo
+Erika Jones The movie have almost 48 years. Heather have 56 y.o. So she had 8 y.o. when the movie released. She was a child like she said.