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 Prรถfrock, 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.
Broadway
Various Artists Lyrics
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In a room full of strangers
Standing in the dark
Where your eyes couldn't see me
Well, I had to follow you
Though you did not want me to
But that won't stop my lovin' you
Blamin' it all on the nights on Broadway
Singin' them love songs
Singin' them straight to the heart songs
Blamin' it all on the nights on Broadway
Singin' them sweet sounds
To that crazy, crazy town
Now in my place
There are so many others
Standin' in the line
How long will they stand between us
Well, I had to follow you
Though you did not want me to
But that won't stop my lovin' you
I can't stay away
Blamin' it all (blamin' it all)
On the nights on Broadway (blame it on the nights on Broadway)
Singin' them love songs
Singin' them straight to the heart songs
Blamin' it all (I'm blamin' it all)
On the nights on Broadway (blame it on the nights on Broadway)
Singin' them sweet sounds
To that crazy, crazy town (oh those nights)
I will wait
Even if it takes forever
I will wait
Even if it takes a lifetime
Somehow I feel inside
You never ever left my side
Make it like it was before
Even if it takes a lifetime, takes a lifetime, ooh
Blamin' it all (I'm blamin' it all)
On the nights on Broadway (blame it on the nights on Broadway)
Singin' them love songs (yeah, yeah)
Singin' them straight to the heart songs (yeah, I'm blamin' it all)
Blamin' it all (blamin' it all)
On the nights on Broadway (blame it on the nights on Broadway)
Singin' them sweet sounds (oh yeah)
To that crazy, crazy town (yeah)
Blamin' it all (I'm blamin' it all)
On the nights on Broadway (blame it on the nights on Broadway)
Singin' them love songs (yeah, yeah)
Singin' them straight to the heart songs
Blamin' it all (I'm blamin' it all)
On the nights on Broadway (blame it on the nights on Broadway)
Singin' them sweet sounds (oh yeah yeah)
To that crazy, crazy town (yeah)
Blamin' it all (I'm blamin' it all)
On the nights on Broadway (blame it on the nights on Broadway)
Singin' them love songs (yeah, yeah)
Singin' them straight to the heart songs
Blamin' it all (I'm blamin' it all)
On the nights on Broadway
Singin' them sweet sounds
The song "On Broadway" by Various Artists is about a person who is infatuated with someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings and is trying to blame it on the magic of Broadway. The singer is in a room full of strangers, in the dark where their eyes can't focus on them, but they still had to follow the person they love because not chasing them isn't an option. They are singing love songs straight to the heart and blaming the situation on the nights on Broadway. The character is not alone; many others are standing in the line, waiting, and perhaps feeling the same way. They vow to keep following and waiting, even if it takes a lifetime.
The lyrics paint a picture of Broadway as a place where magic happens and love is in the air. It is a place where dreams can come true, and anything can happen. The singer is hopelessly in love, and despite the person they love not feeling the same way, they are still convinced that love can conquer all and that they can change the situation. The lyrics also suggest a sense of longing and desperation, suggesting that waiting forever is not out of the question.
Overall, the song captures the essence of love and passion on Broadway, where the city comes alive at night, and anything is possible. It is a song that speaks to the heart and reminds us that no matter how challenging love may be, it is worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are
We are in the same space and time
In a room full of strangers
In a space with people we do not know
Standing in the dark
Physically present in a low-light environment
Where your eyes couldn't see me
In a position where you were unable to visually detect my presence
Well, I had to follow you
I felt compelled to pursue you
Though you did not want me to
Even if you were uninterested
But that won't stop my lovin' you
Regardless, I will maintain my affection for you
I can't stay away
I cannot resist being near you
Blamin' it all on the nights on Broadway
Ascribing responsibility to the atmosphere of Broadway at night
Singin' them love songs
Performing music meant to convey affection
Singin' them straight to the heart songs
Playing songs that aim to elicit an emotional response
Now in my place
Currently occupying the space where I used to be
There are so many others
Numerous other people are now present
Standin' in the line
Waiting in a queue
How long will they stand between us
How much time will they spend waiting in between us
I will wait
I am willing to be patient
Even if it takes forever
I am willing to be patient indefinitely
Somehow I feel inside
I have an intuition
You never ever left my side
You have always been spiritually with me
Make it like it was before
I desire to return to a previous state of being
Even if it takes a lifetime, takes a lifetime, ooh
I am willing to wait for a long time to get back to that state
Singin' them sweet sounds
Playing sonorous, melodious music
To that crazy, crazy town
In the midst of the hectic, bustling atmosphere of the city
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lavendermatilda
IN ORDER OF MATILDA ON BROADWAY PEOPLE:
2:24 Lesli Margherita
3:55 Ava Briglia
4:11 Mimi Ryder
4:35 Paige Brady
4:41 Ava Ulloa
4:48 Tori Feinstein, Eliza Holland Madore, Aviva Winick, Willow McCarthy, Alexandra Vlachos, Milly Shapiro, Rileigh McDonald, Ripley Sobo, and Sophia Gennusa (the rest of them)
RIP Matilda on Broadway ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
Revival now pls so I can go and see it in person
I swear that you will revive one day at the Shubert Theatre
Just right after you do To kill a mockingbird do Matilda again plssss
I will love you guys if you do
I will love Matilda, Broadway, and New York City #FOREVER
#Teamtildasforlife
#MatildaTheMusical
#MatildaonBroadway
#NewYorkCity
#RevivalNOWplsssss
#IloveMatildaonBroadway
#Bway
#NYC
#LooksNotBooks
#QueenLesli
#LesliMargherita
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There comes a time when we heed a certain call
when the world must come together as one.
There are people dying and it's time to lend a hand to life, the greatest gift of all.
We can't go on pretending day by day that someone, somewhere will soon make a change.
We are all a part of God's great big family and the truth, you know, love is all we need.
We are the world, we are the children,
we are the ones who make a brighter day,
so let's start giving, There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives, it's true,
we make a better day, just you and me.
Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
and their lives will be stronger and free.
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread, so we all must lend a helping hand.
We are the world, we are the children,
we are the ones who make a brighter day,
so let's start giving, There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives, it's true,
we make a better day, just you and me.
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all,
but if you just believe, there's no way we can fall,
Let us realize that a change will only come
When we stand together as one.
We are the world, we are the children,
we are the ones who make a brighter day,
so let's start giving, There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives, it's true,
we make a better day, just you and me.
We are the world, we are the children,
we are the ones who make a brighter day,
so let's start giving, There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives, it's true,
we make a better day, just you and me.
Isabelle Lauzon
Derek Klena's part at 2:03 was just ๐๐๐
Thomas Lucia
TOTALLY agree! Pure, strong, beautiful! And Kate Rockwell's "solo" @ 3:48 is AMAZING!!!
Reymund Puyong
Yeah โ
Louise Lau
And he makes it look so easy ๐คฃ
Reymund Puyong
Derek klena and jarrod spector are both spectacular!
Ali Marie
Still sad that this version isn't on Spotify ๐ It's my favorite
AngelAnthony
Derek Klena voice is perfection! And Kate Rockwellโs riff at 3:48 Is amazing
Mazie
3:48 let that riff wash over you and make you feel whole
Nadine Hoogenboezem
Derek Klena has a great voice
Patricia White
This is actually my new favourite version! Thank you, Michael! In wring this song, you continue to inspire!โฅ๏ธ๐ถโฅ๏ธ๐ถโฅ๏ธ๐ถ