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.
MEMORY
Various Artists Lyrics
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Jinagan sewore
Du nuneul gamabonda
Nareul seuchineun goyohan tteollim
Geu jageun sorie
Nan gwireul giullyeo bonda
Keobeorin sarmui jogakdeuri
Nal budichyeo jinal ttae
Geu goseul baraborira
Uriui mideum uriui sarang
Geu yeongwonhan yaksokdeureul
Na chueokhandamyeon himchage georeurira
Uriui mannam uriui ibyeol
Geu baraejin gieoge
Na saranghaetdamyeon misoreul ttuiurira
Nae ane inneun
Mojaran sarmui gieokdeuri
Nal budichyeo jinal ttae
Geu goseul baraborira
Uriui mideum uriui sarang
Geu yeongwonhan yaksokdeureul
Na chueokhandamyeon himchage georeurira
Uriui mannam uriui ibyeol
Geu baraejin gieoge
Na saranghaetdamyeon misoreul ttuiurira
The lyrics of "Memory" by Various Artists are about reminiscing on past memories with a loved one. The singer longs to go back to a specific place and moment in time where they can relive a cherished memory together. The first verse describes the feeling of the wind blowing against their heart, bringing back a memory that is now distant in time. The second verse speaks about the little things that trigger the singer's memory, like a sound or a touch. The chorus then discusses their shared belief and love, speaking of the promises they made and the memories they shared. The final verse describes how the singer wishes they could see that place again and reminisce on the good times they had, wishing that they could smile together again.
"Memory" is a sentimental ballad originally performed by Barbra Streisand for the musical "Cats" in 1981.
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Celine Dion, Elaine Paige, and Barry Manilow.
"Memory" has become a signature song for Barbra Streisand and is often regarded as one of the greatest musical numbers.
The songwriters for "Memory" are Andrew Lloyd Webber and T.S. Eliot.
The song was released as a single in 1982 and has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
"Memory" won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1983.
In 2019, Jennifer Hudson performed "Memory" in the film adaptation of "Cats."
The melody for "Memory" is based on a theme from a piece called "Variations" by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The song has been translated into multiple languages, including Japanese, Spanish, and Dutch.
Chords: G, Am, D7, G/B, C, B7, Em, Am/D, D7/F#
Line by Line Meaning
Baram bureowa nae mam heundeulmyeon
When the wind blows, my heart shakes
Jinagan sewore
In the dried up season
Du nuneul gamabonda
I closed both eyes
Nareul seuchineun goyohan tteollim
The gentle sway that shakes me
Geu jageun sorie
With that small voice
Nan gwireul giullyeo bonda
I clutch my hands together
Nae ane sumswineun
The memories hidden inside me
Keobeorin sarmui jogakdeuri
The small details of the forgotten moments
Nal budichyeo jinal ttae
Will come to me when I die
Geu goseul baraborira
I'll go to the place where they are
Uriui mideum uriui sarang
Our faith, our love
Geu yeongwonhan yaksokdeureul
Those eternal promises
Na chueokhandamyeon himchage georeurira
If I remember them, I'll walk slowly
Uriui mannam uriui ibyeol
Our meetings, our farewells
Geu baraejin gieoge
The memories engraved in them
Na saranghaetdamyeon misoreul ttuiurira
If I loved them, I'll smile
Nae ane inneun
The memories inside me
Mojaran sarmui gieokdeuri
The memories of the vague seasons
Nal budichyeo jinal ttae
Will come to me when I die
Geu goseul baraborira
I'll go to the place where they are
Writer(s): T. S. Eliot, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trevor Nunn
Contributed by Sarah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.