The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Various Artists Lyrics
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Ain't no mountain high
Ain't no valley low
Ain't no river wide enough baby
If you need me, call me
No matter where you are
No matter how far
Don't worry baby
I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry
Because baby
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Remember the day
I set you free
I told you
you could always count on me darling
From that day on, I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Someway, somehow
Because baby
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Oh no darling
No wind, no rain
Nor winter storm
Can't stop me baby
No no baby
Cause you are my goal
If your ever in trouble
I'll be there on the double
just send for me
Oh baby
My love is alive
way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
Just as fast as I can
Don't you know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe
Don't you know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
The song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Various Artists is a love song about the singer's devotion to their significant other. It begins with the lyrics "Ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough baby," which serves as a metaphor for the singer's determination to be with their loved one despite any obstacle that may come their way. This is followed by the promise that if the significant other ever needs the singer's help, they should call their name and they will be there in a hurry.
The second verse of the song talks about a specific moment in their relationship, when the singer set their significant other free, but promised that they would always be there for them. The last verse reaffirms the singer's devotion to their significant other, stating that no wind, no rain, nor winter storm can keep them from coming to them in times of trouble.
The song is a classic in the Motown genre and was originally recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1967. It has since been covered by many artists, including Diana Ross and The Supremes, Michael McDonald, and Chaka Khan. The song has become a staple in pop culture, appearing in movies, TV shows, and commercials.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen Baby
Pay attention to what I'm about to say.
Ain't no mountain high
No obstacle is too great.
Ain't no valley low
No setback is too low.
Ain't no river wide enough baby
No distance is too far to overcome.
If you need me, call me
Contact me when you require assistance.
No matter where you are
Your location doesn't matter to me.
No matter how far
No distance is too great for me to reach you.
Don't worry baby
Don't be concerned, because I'm here for you.
Just call my name
Address me, and I'll come to you.
I'll be there in a hurry
I'll arrive as soon as I can.
You don't have to worry
Don't stress about anything because I'll handle it.
Because baby
In short, what I'm saying is,
There ain't no mountain high enough
No obstacle is too high to climb.
Ain't no valley low enough
No setback is too low to overcome.
Ain't no river wide enough
No distance is too wide to cross.
To keep me from getting to you, babe
You can count on me to be there no matter what.
Remember the day
Recall the time when I set you free.
I set you free
I gave you your freedom.
I told you
I expressed to you that,
You could always count on me darling
No matter what, I will always be there for you.
From that day on, I made a vow
Since then, I've made a promise to myself.
I'll be there when you want me
Whenever you need me, I'll be there.
Someway, somehow
One way or another, I'll be there for you.
Oh no darling
Oh, my dear,
No wind, no rain
Neither wind nor rain,
Nor winter storm
Nor winter storms,
Can't stop me baby
Nothing can prevent me from helping you.
No no baby
Absolutely not, my dear,
Cause you are my goal
You are what I'm striving for.
If your ever in trouble
If you find yourself in distress,
I'll be there on the double
I'll arrive as swiftly as possible.
just send for me
Contact me and I'll be there.
Oh baby
Oh, my dear,
My love is alive
My affection runs deep.
way down in my heart
At the core of my being.
Although we are miles apart
Even though we're separated by distance.
If you ever need a helping hand
If you require assistance,
I'll be there on the double
I'll arrive as swiftly as possible.
Just as fast as I can
As quickly as I'm capable.
Don't you know that there
Haven't you realized that,
Ain't no mountain high enough
No obstacle is too high to climb.
Ain't no valley low enough
No setback is too low to overcome.
Ain't no river wide enough
No distance is too wide to cross.
To keep me from getting to you babe
You can count on me to be there no matter what.
Don't you know that there
Haven't you realized that,
Ain't no mountain high enough
No obstacle is too high to climb.
Ain't no valley low enough
No setback is too low to overcome.
Ain't no river wide enough
No distance is too wide to cross.
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.