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.
Let's Have A Party
Various Artists Lyrics
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Some people like to roll
But movin' and a groovin'
Gonna satisfy my soul
Let's have a party
Ooh, let's have a party
Well, send it to the store, let's buy some more
I never kissed a bear
I never kissed a goon
But I can shake a chicken
In the middle of the room
Let's have a party
Ooh, let's have a party
Oh, send it to the store, let's buy some more
Let's have a party tonight
I never kissed a bear
I never kissed a goon
But I can shake a chicken
In the middle of the room
Let's have a party
Ooh, let's have a party
Oh, send it to the store, let's buy some more
Let's have a party tonight
Honky Tonky Joe
Is knockin' at the door
Bring him in and fill him up
And set him on the floor
Let's have a party
Ooh, let's have a party
Well, send it to the store, let's buy some more
Let's have a party tonight
The meat is on the stove
The bread's a-gettin' hot
Everybody run
They got the 'possum in the pot
Let's have a party
Ooh, let's have a party
Well, send it to the store, let's buy some more
Let's have a party tonight
Let's have a party tonight
Well, let's have a party tonight
We gon' have a party tonight
Well, let's have a party tonight
The song "Let's Have a Party" by Various Artists is a classic rock and roll tune with a simple message: let's dance, drink, and have a good time. The lyrics are straightforward and celebrate the joy of movement and socializing. The first verse notes that while some people might prefer to rock or roll, for the singer, moving and grooving is the way to satisfy his soul. The chorus repeats the invitation to party and notes that more supplies are needed.
The second verse adds a bit of whimsy to the proceedings by imagining the singer shaking a chicken in the middle of a room. The reference to kissing bears and goons is more humorous than meaningful, but continues the playful tone of the song. The third verse introduces Honky Tonky Joe, another character ready to join in the festivities. The final verse suggests that food is being prepared and that guests should dig in.
Overall, "Let's Have a Party" is a joyful and lively song that captures the essence of a good time. The lyrics are simple, but effective, and the music encourages listeners to move and groove.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people like to rock
There are people who enjoy listening to and dancing to rock music.
Some people like to roll
There are people who enjoy listening to and dancing to roll music.
But movin' and a groovin'
However, for me personally, nothing feels as good as moving and dancing to music.
Gonna satisfy my soul
Doing that (moving and dancing) will make me really happy and fulfilled.
Let's have a party
Let's get together and have a good time.
Ooh, let's have a party
An excited exclamation of agreement towards having a party.
Well, send it to the store, let's buy some more
We need to get more supplies, let's go to the store and buy some more things for the party.
Let's have a party tonight
We're specifically planning to have this party tonight.
I never kissed a bear
I haven't had many crazy experiences in my life.
I never kissed a goon
I haven't had many crazy experiences in my life.
But I can shake a chicken
But I can dance, and I'm good at it.
In the middle of the room
I'm not afraid to show off my dancing skills and dance anywhere in the room.
Honky Tonky Joe
A specific person is arriving at the door.
Is knockin' at the door
Someone is at the door and wants to come in.
Bring him in and fill him up
Welcome him inside and get him a drink.
And set him on the floor
Invite him to join us in dancing and having fun at the party.
The meat is on the stove
Food is being cooked and prepared for the party.
The bread's a-gettin' hot
More food is being prepared and cooked for the party.
Everybody run
Everyone is excited about the food that is being prepared and wants to go see it and enjoy it.
They got the 'possum in the pot
Some exotic or wild meat is being prepared for the party.
Let's have a party tonight
Reiteration of the plan to have a party tonight.
We gon' have a party tonight
We are definitely going to have a party tonight, without a doubt.
Well, let's have a party tonight
Another statement affirming the desire to have a party tonight.
Writer(s): Jonathan, Alexander Mclean, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Brian Lattrill, Kenyatta M. Galbreth, Jeffrey Sledge, David Mcpherson
Contributed by Emma P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.