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 PrΓΆfrock, 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.
My Boy Lollipop
Various Artists Lyrics
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Though I never laid a hand on you,
My eyes adored you
Like a million miles away from me you couldn't see
How I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far away
Carried your books from school,
You were fifth grade, I was sixth
When we came to be
Walking home every day over Barnegat Bridge and Bay,
Till we grew into the me and you
Who went our separate ways
My eyes adored you
Though I never laid a hand on you,
My eyes adored you
Like a million miles away from me you couldn't see
How I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
Headed for city lights,
Climbed the ladder up to fortune and fame,
I worked my fingers to the bone,
Made myself a name.
Funny, I seem to find that, no matter how the years unwind,
Still I reminisce about the girI miss
And the love I left behind...
My eyes adored you
Though I never laid a hand on you,
My eyes adored you
Like a million miles away from me you couldn't see
How I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
All my life I will remember how warm and tender
We were way back then
Though I'm feeling sad regrets I know I won't ever forget
You, my childhood friend
My eyes adored you
Though I never laid a hand on you,
My eyes adored you
Like a million miles away from me you couldn't see
How I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
The lyrics to "My Eyes Adored You" tell the story of a boy who was deeply in love with a girl from a young age. Despite never actually being in a romantic relationship with her, he was infatuated with her from afar. The song touches on the innocence and naivety of young love, as well as the bittersweet nostalgia that comes with looking back on a past relationship.
Depending on the artist interpreting the song, the lyrics could be interpreted in different ways. For example, a singer might choose to emphasize the wistful, dreamy quality of the verses as they describe the boy's unrequited love. Alternatively, a more rock-oriented artist might focus on the driving rhythm and catchy chorus to give the song a more upbeat, energetic feel.
The lyrics are also notable for their vivid imagery, particularly in the opening lines describing the boy's adoration of the girl. By portraying his feelings as if they were a physical force, the song captures the intensity and power of young love.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes adored you
I had an intense and deep love for you - even though I didn't physically touch you
Though I never laid a hand on you,
I didn't have a physical relationship with you
Like a million miles away from me you couldn't see
You were too far away to see how much I loved you
How I adored you
I was obsessed with you and my love for you ran deep
So close, so close and yet so far away
We were so close to each other, but still so far apart in our love
Carried your books from school,
I did everything for you, even the small things like carrying your books
Playing make-believe you're married to me:
I dreamt of being in a long-term committed relationship with you
You were fifth grade, I was sixth
We were young and innocent when we first met
When we came to be
When we first started our romantic relationship
Walking home every day over Barnegat Bridge and Bay,
We had a routine and our love grew stronger every day
Till we grew into the me and you
We both grew into the people we are now
Who went our separate ways
We ended up splitting up and going on different paths in life
Headed for city lights,
I left home and went to the city to pursue my dreams
Climbed the ladder up to fortune and fame,
I worked hard to become successful and recognized in my industry
I worked my fingers to the bone,
I worked extremely hard to achieve my goals
Made myself a name.
I established a reputation and became well-known
Funny, I seem to find that, no matter how the years unwind,
No matter how much time passes, I can't forget you
Still I reminisce about the girl I miss
I still think about the person I used to be in love with
And the love I left behind...
I regret not being able to hold onto our love
All my life I will remember how warm and tender
Our love was filled with warmth and tenderness that will stay with me forever
We were way back then
Our love happened a long time ago, in the past
Though I'm feeling sad regrets I know I won't ever forget
Although I regret what happened between us, I can never forget you
You, my childhood friend
You were more than just a partner; you were my friend and partner in love
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@deltonkillen8024
I am a 71 yrs young grandpa and well remember when this song rode the air waves. I don't remember ever seeing this clip. I am much impressed with her dancing skills. Oh boy, memories sometimes grow sweeter with age, don't they?
@badday5468
I share your timeline. Shiiiiiyyyite. Last time I heard this was back in β65 at the tender age of 13. FF 58 years, bopping along with little Millie matching her word for word in this classic blast from the past!!π€£
@Doug50pl
I'm 67,but I really don't recall this, but I do like it!
@tonisumblin2719
YES!!!β€
@teresacristina998
β@@Doug50pl lembro sΓ³ da mΓΊsica.. β€β€πππ
A música alegra nossos coraçáes, almas e até nossos corpos
Brasil π§π· π§π·
@stephengarvey2299
I remember that song well i loved it and her
@glb_tvlr
This is my cousin. Glad to see the world enjoying her music still! β€
@dlk1dlk1
What was she like in private? What music did she like? She must have been shocked to become famous!
@algolightly115
β€ A-men!!!β€
@mikerusby
cool