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.
Night Fever
Various Artists Lyrics
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Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
Night fever
As the lyrics to this song are simply the repetition of the phrase "Night fever" over and over again, it is clear that the emphasis is on the feeling of feverishness or excitement that can come with the night. The repetitive nature of the lyrics gives a sense of a cyclical, almost hypnotic feeling that reflects the intensity of the fever. The use of the word "fever" is interesting in itself, as it suggests an intensity that is beyond mere excitement or enthusiasm - it is a visceral, almost physical response to the night.
From a musical perspective, the repetition of the phrase and the use of a strong beat create a powerful sense of rhythm and momentum that adds to the sense of feverishness. The song also makes use of electronic instruments and dance rhythms that were popular in the late 70s and early 80s, reflecting the disco era in which the song was written.
Overall, the lyrics to "Night Fever" are simple but effective in conveying a sense of frenzied excitement that can come with the night. The repetition of the phrase creates a powerful sense of rhythm and momentum that is mirrored by the dance rhythms of the music, making this an iconic song of the disco era.
Line by Line Meaning
Night fever
The intense feeling of excitement and energy that occurs during the night
Night fever
Repeated reference to the feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Continued emphasis on the intense feeling of excitement and energy associated with the night
Night fever
Further fixation on the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Continued repetition of the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Continuation of the fixation on the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Unwavering emphasis on the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Persistent focus on the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Sustained fixation on the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Continuous repetition of the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Reiteration of the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Restatement of the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Redundant repetition of the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Endless fixation on the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Unending emphasis on the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Infinite repetition of the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Night fever
Eternal fixation on the intense feeling of excitement and energy during the night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY ALAN GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
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