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.
Cups
Various Artists Lyrics
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Two bottle whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow. What d'you say?
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views
It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're sure gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
The lyrics of "Cups" by Various Artists is about a woman who is preparing to go on a journey alone. She has her ticket and some whiskey but she would like some company. She is leaving on the next day and she asks her listener if they would like to join her. The chorus emphasizes the fact that the listeners will miss her when she is gone. She lists different things about herself that they will miss, such as her hair, her walk, and her talk.
The song's lyrics originally came from a traditional American folk song called "When I'm Gone". The original version was written by A.P. Carter and was first recorded by the Carter Family in 1931. Anna Kendrick popularized the song in her 2012 movie, "Pitch Perfect". The song became known as "Cups" because she added a cup percussion to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
I have a ticket for a long and winding journey.
Two bottle whiskey for the way
I have prepared two bottles of whiskey for the trip.
And I sure would like some sweet company
I would greatly appreciate having someone to accompany me.
And I'm leaving tomorrow. What d'you say?
I am departing tomorrow. Would you like to come with me?
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
Once I have departed from you
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You will feel my absence when I am no longer with you.
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You will miss my hair.
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You will miss me all over.
You're gonna miss me by my walk
My distinctive walk will be missed.
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
My unique way of speaking will be missed.
I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
I have a ticket for a long and winding journey.
The one with the prettiest of views
This particular trip offers the most beautiful scenery.
It's got mountains, it's got rivers
The journey includes mountains and rivers.
It's got sights to give you shivers
The sights along the way are breathtaking and awe-inspiring.
But it sure would be prettier with you
The journey would be more enjoyable if you were there.
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
Once I have departed from you
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You will feel my absence when I am no longer with you.
You're gonna miss me by my walk
My distinctive walk will be missed.
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
My unique way of speaking will be missed.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You will feel my absence when I am no longer with you.
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
Once I have departed from you
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You will feel my absence when I am no longer with you.
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You will miss my hair.
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You will miss me all over.
You're sure gonna miss me when I'm gone
You will definitely feel my absence when I am no longer with you.
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fedupN
Man, i love the modern wonders of this world. Get to find gems i missed growing up, since, yknow, things didnt get ariund as far. Japanese hip-hop, dungeon synth emulating the dnd and sierra games of the day, jungle drum and bass goodness galore, and mixes like this one.
@tristanvadimterranova8053
It has become my cup of tea.
@grumblekin
Wow! Brings back memories!
@brianharris9823
Amen ... I'd completely forgotten about this gem... Thanks be
@user-nj4no9py6p
Thank. 🎑beautiful melody.
@paulcarter8515
Ad this on vinyl & used it playin out.
Seems like this was ahead of the time,not much has changed,only better production.
@TzadikTheManic
Very nice. I still have the 12”s but don’t remember this compilation. Don’t have everything so this is extra sweet, thank you 🖤
@DanK99999
Une tuerie!!Merci.
@runonce
This is really something, thanks for sharing!
@sergioquilape1971
Excelente mixtape