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.
Back Way Babylon
Various Artists Lyrics
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With a burning love inside
Yeah I'm working my way back to you babe
With a happiness that died
I let it get away, paying every day
When you were so in love with me
I played around like I was free
Oh how I cried over losing you
For every day I made you cry
I'm paying girl til the day that I die
I'll keep working my way back to you babe
With a burning love inside
I'm working my way back to you babe
With a happiness that died
I let it get away, payin every day
I used to love to make you cry
It made me feel like a man inside
But if I'd been a man in reality
You'd still be here babe lovin me
Now the nights are long and lonely
And I'm not too strong babe I just miss you so
And you're too proud, won't give in
But when I think about all I could win
I keep working my way back to you babe
With a burning love inside
I'm working my way back to you babe
With a happiness that died
I let it get away, payin every day
yeah yeah yeah
Working my way back to you babe
With a burning love inside
I'm working my way back to you babe
WIth a happiness that died oh how I'm cryin
Working my way back to you babe
With a burning love inside
The song "Working My Way Back to You Babe" is a classic love song that has been covered by various artists over the years. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has lost his love and is trying to win her back. He regrets his past mistakes and is willing to do whatever it takes to make it up to her. The song is full of emotion and showcases the vulnerability of the singer.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons were the first to record the song in 1966, and it became a big hit. The song has since been covered by various artists, including The Spinners and Michael Bolton. In each rendition, the song's message of longing and regret remains the same.
Interestingly, the song was actually a mash-up of two different songs, "Working My Way Back to You" and "Forgive Me, Girl." The producer decided to combine the two after realizing they were the same tune but with different lyrics.
The song's catchy chorus has made it a popular choice for commercials and TV shows. It has been featured in advertisements for companies such as Pizza Hut and AT&T.
The music video for the song, featuring The Spinners, was the first ever to be played on MTV on August 1, 1981. This marked a significant moment in the history of music videos and broadcast media.
"Working My Way Back to You Babe" has been covered by several famous artists, including Gloria Gaynor, The Temptations, and The Supremes. Each artist brings their own unique style and interpretation to the song.
Another interesting fact about the song is that the original recording by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons featured a fake drum solo. The producer, Bob Crewe, had the drummer "mime" the solo while he added the sounds of the drumstick hitting the floor to create the illusion of a live solo.
The song's popularity has endured over the years and has even been featured in movies such as "The Wanderers" and "Dirty Dancing."
Below are the chords for the song:
Verse: F#m - C#m - B - A
Chorus: D - G - D - A - D - G - D - A - D
Overall, "Working My Way Back to You Babe" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences to this day. Its message of love and regret is universal, and its catchy melody and singable chorus make it a beloved favorite of many.
Line by Line Meaning
Working my way back to you babe
I'm making an effort to regain your love and trust
With a burning love inside
My passion for you is intense and relentless
Yeah I'm working my way back to you babe
No matter how hard it gets, I won't give up on you
With a happiness that died
I once felt so happy with you, but I let it slip away
I let it get away, paying every day
I regret my actions and have to live with the consequences
When you were so in love with me
I took your love for granted and didn't appreciate it
I played around like I was free
I acted single and didn't honor our commitment
Thought I could have my cake and eat it too
I wanted the benefits of a relationship without the responsibilities
Oh how I cried over losing you
I only realized how much you mean to me when you left
For every day I made you cry
I caused you pain and heartache
I'm paying girl til the day that I die
I will make it up to you and never stop trying
I used to love to make you cry
I got a sick pleasure from hurting you
It made me feel like a man inside
I equated being controlling with being masculine
But if I'd been a man in reality
Real men don't treat women this way
You'd still be here babe lovin me
If I had been a better partner, we would still be together
Now the nights are long and lonely
I feel the emptiness of not having you by my side
And I'm not too strong babe I just miss you so
I have a hard time coping without you and just want you back
And you're too proud, won't give in
You're hurt and it's hard to forgive me, even though I'm trying
But when I think about all I could win
I can't help but imagine the potential we could have together
yeah yeah yeah
WIth a happiness that died oh how I'm cryin
I'm devastated by how much I hurt you and lost our happiness
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