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.
Sittin' On Top Of the World
Various Artists Lyrics
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One... Two...
One... Two... Three... Four...
Rockin' on top of the world
Rockin' on top of the world
The place is hoppin'... there ain't no stoppin'
And if your spirits swing that girl
Rockin' on top of the world tonight
Rockin' on top of the world
Rockin' on top of the world
The place hoppin'... there ain't no stoppin'
Rockin' on top of the world
And if your spirits swing that girl
Rockin' on top of the world tonight... yeah
C'mon show me... woo... woo... yak yak...
Up here where it's freezin'... everybody needs some heat
No more ringy dingy
Time to get up on your feet... yeah
Up on my feet
Rockin' on top of the world
Rockin' on top of the world
The place is hoppin'... there ain't no stoppin'
Rockin' on top of the world
Blow your horn and swing that girl
Rockin' on top of the world tonight... yeah
A duby duby duby yeah...
Up here where it's freezin'... everybody needs some heat
No more ringy dingy
Time to get up on your feet... aah yeah
Get up on my feet
Rockin' on top of the world
Rockin' on top of the world
The place is hoppin'... there ain't no stoppin'
Rockin' on top of the world
Blow your horn and swing that girl
Rockin' on top of the world tonight
Rockin' on top of the world
Rockin' on top of the world
The place is hoppin'... there ain't no stoppin'
Rockin' on top of the world
Blow your horn and swing that girl
Rockin' on top of the world tonight... yeah
Duby duby duby duby...
The song "Sittin' on Top of the World" has been covered by various artists over the years, and Steven Tyler's version "Rockin' on Top of the World" is a high-energy rendition of the classic blues tune. The lyrics are all about feeling on top of the world and enjoying the moment. The song starts off with a classic rock count-in and immediately launches into the chorus of "Rockin' on top of the world" repeated four times. The place is hoppin' and there ain't no stoppin', and if the spirits are high, the night is yours.
Tyler continues to emphasize the need to get up on your feet and dance, free from the cold outside. He encourages his listeners to blow their horns and swing with their partners as they rock on top of the world tonight. This song is all about celebrating the moment, living your best life, and enjoying the music with the people you care about. Tyler's energetic style is sure to get any party started, and the fast-paced beat keeps the energy high throughout the song.
Overall, "Rockin' on Top of the World" is a classic party song that emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and enjoying the good times. It's a great song to get people dancing and celebrating life together.
Line by Line Meaning
Rockin' on top of the world
Feeling a great sense of accomplishment and joy in life
The place is hoppin'... there ain't no stoppin'
The atmosphere is lively and energetic, and there is no intention of slowing down
And if your spirits swing that girl
If you're feeling happy and carefree, go ahead and dance with that girl
Up here where it's freezin'... everybody needs some heat
In a cold and harsh environment, everyone needs something to warm them up and lift their spirits
No more ringy dingy
No more mundane and tedious tasks to worry about
Time to get up on your feet
It's time to start moving and enjoying life
Blow your horn and swing that girl
Take advantage of the good times and celebrate by having fun and dancing
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