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.
Rock around the Clock
Various Artists Lyrics
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Five, Six, Seven O'clock, Eight O'clock rock.
Nine, Ten, Eleven O'clock, Twelve O'clock rock,
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
Put your glad rags on and join me hon',
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
When the clock strikes two, three and four,
If the band slows down we'll yell for more.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
When the chimes ring five, six, and seven,
We'll be right in seventh heaven.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too,
I'll be goin' strong and so will you.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
When the clock strikes twelve we'll cool off then,
Start rockin' 'round the clock again.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
"Rock Around The Clock" is a song that captures the excitement and energy of the early rock and roll era. The lyrics describe a night of dancing and singing with the clock as the only limit to the fun. The first verse sets the scene with a countdown from one to twelve, as the band prepares to start playing. Then, the singer invites the listener to put on their best clothes and come dance with them. As the night progresses, the tempo of the music picks up, and the lines about yelling for more music hint at the wildness of the party. By the time the chimes of five, six, and seven ring out, the dancers are in their prime and enjoying every moment. The later verses keep up the excitement, reminding the listener that the party won't stop until daylight comes.
The song was written by Max Freedman and James Myers in 1952, but it was Bill Haley & His Comets who made it famous with their 1954 recording. "Rock Around The Clock" is widely considered to be one of the first rock and roll songs to make an impact on mainstream audiences. It hit number one on the charts in both the US and UK and has since become a classic of the genre. The popularity of the song has only grown over the years, and it has been used in countless films, TV shows, and commercials.
Line by Line Meaning
One, Two, Three O'clock, Four O'clock rock,
Let's start rockin' from the early hours of the evening until the late hours of the night.
Five, Six, Seven O'clock, Eight O'clock rock.
We won't stop rockin' until the early hours of the morning.
Nine, Ten, Eleven O'clock, Twelve O'clock rock,
We'll keep rockin' until midnight.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
Tonight is the night we'll be rockin' all night long.
Put your glad rags on and join me hon',
Put on your best clothes and come party with me.
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one.
We'll start partying and having fun when the clock strikes one in the morning.
When the band starts playing their tune,
When the band starts playing their music,
The beat of the drums will drive you insane.
The rhythm of the drums will make you go wild.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We'll be dancing and rockin' all night long.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We'll keep dancing and rockin' until the sun comes up.
When the clock strikes two, three and four,
As the night goes on, we'll keep rockin' through the early morning hours.
If the band slows down we'll yell for more.
If the band plays slower, we'll ask for more upbeat and lively music.
When the chimes ring five, six, and seven,
As the morning progresses, we'll keep having fun on the dancefloor.
We'll be right in seventh heaven.
We'll be in a state of bliss and happiness, enjoying the moment.
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too,
As the day proceeds, we'll still be rockin' and dancing energetically.
I'll be goin' strong and so will you.
I'll still have plenty of energy to dance and so will you.
When the clock strikes twelve we'll cool off then,
When the clock hits midnight, we'll slow down a bit and take a break.
Start rockin' 'round the clock again.
But soon enough, we'll start dancing and rockin' again.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
One more time, we'll be rockin' and dancing all night long.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We'll keep the party going until the sun comes up and it's broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
Tonight, we're going to have the ultimate party and dance the night away.
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.