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.
Take A Chance On Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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I don't know what
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Shying away
I'll be coming for your love, OK?
Take on me, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is OK
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
Oh the things that you say
Is it live or
Just to play my worries away
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day
I'll be gone (take on me)
In a day
The lyrics to Various Artists' song "Take a Chance on Me" capture the inner thoughts of someone who is trying to express their feelings to another person. The singer admits that they don't quite know what to say, but they're going to say it anyway. They're searching for this person and acknowledging that they may be hesitant, but they're willing to take a chance on love. The repeated lines of "take on me" and "take me on" seem to represent the vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to love.
The next verse continues this theme of uncertainty and vulnerability. The singer acknowledges that they're not perfect- they're "odds and ends"- and that they may make mistakes along the way. However, they're still willing to take the risk because they're slowly learning that life is okay. They encourage the other person to take a chance with them, and to not be too cautious, as it's better to regret taking a chance than to always wonder what could have been.
The bridge of the song then shifts tone slightly, with the singer questioning whether the things the other person is saying to them are genuine or just a way to distract them from their worries. Despite these doubts, the singer still cherishes their memories of the other person and is willing to pursue them anyway.
Overall, "Take a Chance on Me" is a hopeful and earnest plea for love and connection, with lyrics that speak to the universal struggle of putting oneself out there.
Line by Line Meaning
talking away
Starting the song with the artist talking about something without knowing what to say.
I don't know what
Admitting the lack of knowledge about something.
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Despite not knowing what to say, the artist is determined to say something.
Today's another day to find you
Conveying a sense of searching for something or someone and hoping today is the day to find it.
Shying away
Referring to someone who is hesitant or reluctant.
I'll be coming for your love, OK?
Despite shying away, the artist is still pursuing the possibility of love.
Take on me, (take on me)
Encouraging the listener to take a chance on the artist.
Take me on, (take on me)
Continuing to urge the listener to take a chance on the artist.
I'll be gone
Acknowledging that the artist won't be around forever.
In a day or two
The amount of time the artist has before they move on, and the listener should act soon if they want to take the chance.
So needless to say
Transitioning to a different topic, which is already implied or understood without being stated.
I'm odds and ends
Referring to feeling like a collection of random, disjointed parts that don't fit together.
I'll be stumbling away
Acknowledging that the artist is still uncertain and figuring things out.
Slowly learning that life is OK
Growing and developing understanding that life can be good, despite any challenges.
Say after me
Inviting the listener to repeat what the artist is about to say.
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Suggesting that taking risks can be better than being overly cautious and missing out on opportunities.
Oh the things that you say
Reflecting on what the listener has said and the effect on the artist.
Is it live or
Questioning the authenticity of what the listener said.
Just to play my worries away
Suggesting that the listener said whatever they did to distract the artist from their worries.
You're all the things I've got to remember
Referring to the listener as an important presence in the artist's life, perhaps as a reminder of what is important or valuable.
You're shying away
Reiterating the listener's reluctance or hesitation.
I'll be coming for you anyway
Despite the listener's hesitance, the artist is still pursuing the possibility of a connection.
I'll be gone (take on me)
Repeating the idea that the artist will only be around for a limited amount of time, so the listener should take action soon.
In a day
Emphasizing the urgency for the listener to take action.
Writer(s): Benny Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danbike9
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Anni-Frid, though was the model. During her EMI Sweden and TV days, 1967-1972, she drew lots of attention for her looks and fit body and started modeling.
Re: vocal talent and stage talent
Anni-Frid is the one that garner's respect from the music community, past and present.
She was identified in grade school her vocal talent.
In 1956 she took to the stage after being elected Children's Day Princess.
She swept the talent hunts.
From 1956-1958 she was on stage performing in lots of charity events. In 1958, she turned pro, age 13, when she became "legal".
She had already earned respect from music pro's and they hired her as soon as possible. Frida at age 13, was making her own way. Fronting bands and orchestras, too include 'Anni-Frid Four' / 'Anni-Frid & Gunnar Trio', 1963-1966.
Frida has won best vocalist awards as a child, pre-teen, teen and adult. In 1964 she won a national level best vocalist award. In 1967, her big break - National Best Vocalist, which she appeared on National TV hours after her win.
She became known nationally for her stage and TV performances.
Re: Agnetha
She actually started her music ambition as a writer. Pre-teen she decided to become a singer.
She became Nationally known, not from stage or vocal awards, but via a record label. She was a record label generated pop star.
In her teens she had fronted a local band. She graduated HS and took a job as a phone operator at a car dealership.
Meantime a record label heard a tape of the band she was with...and Agnetha had a vocal on the same tape. The record label thought she had a nice voice... He contacted her and cut a record.... This is how her pop career started, record label generated and marketed pop star.
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For ABBA's background and how they become a foursome, read:
ABBA: Bright Lights Dark Shadows
The Real Story of ABBA
by Carl Magnus Palm **
The girls vocal abilities are discussed. Frida gets lots of attention and praise from the ABBA team and her peers that goes back to her grade school days.
Benny, Bjorn and Michael Tretow -- ABBA's engineer, considered Frida a master vocalist.
** Carl is ABBA's historian. He knows more about them than anybody else on Earth.
@ronandavid
In hard times like these, in corona-induced quarantines all over the world, ABBA can cheer us all up!
Here's to ABBA and their timeless music! Let's sing and frolic:
If you change your mind
I'm the first in line
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know
Gonna be around
If you've got no place to go
When you're feeling down
If you're all alone
When the pretty birds have flown
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
And it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test
If you let me try
Take a chance on me
That's all I ask of you, honey
Take a chance on me
We can go dancing (oh)
We can go walking (yeah)
As long as we're together (long as we're together)
Listen to some music (oh)
Maybe just talking (yeah)
Get to know you better (get to know you better)
'Cause you know I've got
So much that I wanna do
When I dream I'm alone with you, it's magic
You want me to leave it there
Afraid of a love affair, but I think you know
That I can't let go
If you change your mind
I'm the first in line
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know
Gonna be around
If you've got no place to go
When you're feeling down
If you're all alone
When the pretty birds have flown
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
And it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test
If you let me try
Take a chance on me
Come on, give me a break, will you?
Take a chance on me
Oh, you can take your time, baby (oh)
I'm in no hurry (yeah)
Know I'm gonna get you (know I'm gonna get you)
You don't wanna hurt me (oh)
Baby, don't worry (yeah)
I ain't gonna let you (I ain't gonna let you)
Let me tell you now
My love is strong enough
To last when things are rough, it's magic
You say that I waste my time
But I can't get you off my mind, no, I can't let go
'Cause I love you so
If you change your mind
I'm the first in line
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know
Gonna be around
If you've got no place to go
If you're feeling down
If you're all alone
When the pretty birds have flown
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
Baby, can't you see?
Gotta put me to the test
Take a chance on me
Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me
Ba-ba-ba, ba, ba
Ba-ba-ba, ba, ba
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
Baby, can't you see
Gotta put me to the test
Take a chance on me
Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me
Ba-ba-ba, ba, ba
Ba-ba-ba, ba, ba, ba-ba
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
Baby, can't you see
Gotta put me to the test
Take a chance on me
@buffalobraves9
There's two types of people, those who love ABBA and those who love ABBA and don't admit it.
@eatersofdead
John Boutet Who the hell don't admit it?
@buffalobraves9
EVERYONE loves Abba, that's the point. Some are just too scared to admit it.
@gabiv100
John Boutet I love ABBA and I admit it, love affair for 35 years. But we had good music before them and after them, there will always be music.
@2Big2Sexy
Abba was offered 1 billion to reunite and tour they said no! I don't get it? People love there music to this date and would love to see them live on stage again!
@newperve
eatersofdead Over 1500 downvoting idiots who are ashamed that they can appreciate good music.
@tjvanpopta
The more i listen to abba, the more i realize how great this band really was.
@nualaryan9952
Love them
@nualaryan9952
Love theire sob
@nualaryan9952
Love there siong