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 Prรถfrock, 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.
The Christmas Song
Various Artists Lyrics
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We're all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
'Cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
Here at the Bridge whether rain or fine
We can shine all the time
Home or away, come and see us play
(Ayyy)
Blue is the colour, football is the game
We're all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
'Cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
Come to the she'd and we'll welcome you
Wear your blue and see us through
Sing loud and clear until the game is done
Sing Chelsea everyone.
(Ayyy
Blue is the colour, football is the game
We're all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
'Cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
Blue is the colour, football is the game
We're all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
'Cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
It is important to note that the lyrics above are not from the original "The Christmas Song" written by Mel Tormรฉ, but rather an alternate version by Various Artists. These lyrics are actually from a Chelsea football club chant, a song frequently sung by fans during games to show support for their team.
The lyrics depict the sense of unity that arises among fans and the team when supporting, playing and winning for their beloved Chelsea football club. Blue, the color of the team uniforms, is referenced heavily throughout the song, emphasizing the strong identification fans have with the team. The reference to football as the game shows the importance and passion that fans have for the sport and their team. Winning is the ultimate goal and the unification of fans and players is reinforced through mutual support in good times and in bad, whether it is through the sun or rain.
The repetition of "Chelsea, Chelsea is our name" acts as a rally cry for the team and their fans, reminding them of their shared passion and commitment to the club. The line "Come to the shed and we'll welcome you" also highlights the sense of community and inclusivity within the fanbase, inviting others to share in the excitement and camaraderie around the game and the team.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue is the colour, football is the game
Our team's symbol color is blue and we play football as our game
We're all together, and winning is our aim
We are united as a team to achieve the goal of winning
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
Encourage and support us in any weather condition
'Cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
Our team name is Chelsea, and we are proud of it
Here at the Bridge whether rain or fine
Whether it's raining or fine weather, our team gives their best at the Bridge stadium
We can shine all the time
We can always excel in our performance
Home or away, come and see us play
Whether it's at home or away games, the fans are welcome to come and watch us play
You're welcome any day
You can come and watch us play any day
(Ayyy)
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm
Come to the she'd and we'll welcome you
If you come to support us at the stadium, we will welcome you
Wear your blue and see us through
Wear our team color, blue, and support us through the game
Sing loud and clear until the game is done
Sing loudly and clearly to show your support until the game is over
Sing Chelsea everyone.
Sing the name of our team, Chelsea, together
Writer(s): Melvin H. Mel Torme, Robert Wells
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bridgetellen575
List of singers:
0:35 One Direction
0:44 Ed Sheeran
0:52 Rita Ora
1:01 Sam Smith
1:10 Paloma Faith
1:18 Emeli Sandรฉ
1:27 Elbow (Guy Garvey)
1:36 Dan Smith (Bastille)
1:40 Angelique Kidjo
1:44 Chris Martin (Coldplay)
1:53 Bono
2:02 Seal
2:10 Ellie Goulding
2:19 Sinead OโConnor
2:27 Bono
2:36 One Direction
2:38 Olly Murs
2:41 Bastille
2:42 Sam Smith
2:45 Rita Ora
@ffinleey
This is one of my favorite christmas songs so here are the lyrics๐
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
But say a prayer, Pray for the other ones
At Christmas time it's hard, but when you're having fun
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
Where the only water flowing
Is the bitter sting of tears
And the Christmas bells that ring
There are the clanging chimes of doom
Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
Where nothing ever grows
No rain nor rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Here's to you
Raise a glass for everyone
Spare a thought this yuletide for the deprived
If the table was turned would you survive
Here's to them
Underneath that burning sun
You ain't gotta feel guilt just selfless
Give a little help to the helpless
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
(Feed the world)
Feed the world
Feed the world
@mateuslippo9039
It's Christmas time
There's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time
We let in light and we banish shade
And in our world of plenty
We can spread our smile of joy
Feel your arms around the world at Christmas time
But say a prayer
And pray for the other ones
At Christmas time it's hard
But while you're having fun
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
Where a kiss of love can kill you
Where there's death in every tear
And the Christmas bells that ring there
Are the clanging chimes of doom
Well tonight we're reaching out and touching you
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa
A song of hope where there's no hope tonight (ooh)
Why is comfort to be feared?
Why is to touch to be scared?
How can they know it's Christmas time at all?
Here's to you
Raise a glass to everyone
Here's to them
And all there is to come
Can they know it's Christmas time at all?
Feel the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
@monta235
[One Direction:]
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
[Ed Sheeran:]
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
[Rita Ora:]
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
[Sam Smith:]
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
[Paloma Faith:]
But say a prayer and pray for the other ones
[Emeli Sandรฉ:]
At Christmas time it's hard but while you're having fun
[Guy Garvey:]
There's a world outside your window and it's a world of dread and fear
[Dan Smith:]
Where a kiss of love can kill you
[Angelique Kidjo:]
Where there's death in every tear
[Chris Martin:]
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom
[Bono:]
Well, tonight we're reaching out and touching you
[Seal:]
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa
[Ellie Goulding:]
A song of hope where there's no hope tonight
[Sinรฉad O'Connor:]
Why is comfort to be feared, why is to touch to be scared?
[Bono:]
How can they know it's Christmas time at all?
[One Direction:]
Here's to you
[Olly Murs:]
Raise a glass to everyone
[Bastille:]
Here's to them
[Sam Smith:]
And all there is to come
[Rita Ora:]
Can they know it's Christmas time at all?
[All:]
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
@teigan_b1543
They should do a 2020 version of this. I forgot that one direction are the first people to sing and I almost had a heart attack
@rhiannonjennings282
SAME OML
@Username-ww2cd
A 2020 version wouldn't be a good idea - Cardy B singing about her ass and a load of irrelevant rappers completely ruining it
@me8751
@Username Yup. That's exactly what would happen.
@Stephie2007
@Username Exactly. Did you see what what happened to the 25th anniversary edition of "We are the World" that benefited the Haiti earthquake? Unnecessary rap verses, Jamie Foxx impersonating Ray Charles (Nice effort at a tribute, sir but it wasn't needed.) Kanye West (After his hissy fit during a Hurricane Katrina televised event, do you really think I wanted to see HIM involved with this??), Lil' Wayne (Wasn't he supposed to be in Jail during that time?) and sooo much autotune.๐
@clqvss1026
Yep
@Metatron141
They should just write a brand new song for this group. Leave the original just the way it is. No one can touch the original version, its a complete masterpiece.
@suzy_the_cockatoo
Yup, and the voices in the original had true emotion that showed in their voices.
@Cassius.
We will see what ladbaby do with it
@Briegemc_kenna
It's a good idea but I really don't like the rewrites