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.
Theme from a Summer Place
Various Artists Lyrics
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Where It May Rain Or Storm
Yet I'm Safe And Warm
For Within That Summer Place
Your Arms Reach Out To Me
And My Heart Is Free From All Care
For It Knows
There Are No Gloomy Skies
Of Those Who Are Blessed With Love
And The Sweet Secret Of
A Summer Place
Is That It's Anywhere
When Two People Share
All Their Hopes
All Their Dreams
All Their Love
There's A Summer Place
Where It May Rain Or Storm
Yet I'm Safe And Warm
In Your Arms, In Your Arms
In Your Arms, In Your Arms
In Your Arms, In Your Arms
The lyrics to Theme From A Summer Place by Various Artists speaks to the idea of finding refuge and safety in the arms of someone you love. The song opens with the suggestion of a physical location, a "summer place", which can be exposed to adverse weather conditions such as storms and rain, but represents a haven for the singer. The imagery suggests that regardless of the external environment, the warmth and protection of love can be found in the embrace of the beloved, offering comfort and security. The singer then goes on to describe how this love brings a sense of joy and freedom from all worries, adding that when in love, even the bleakest of situations can appear bright, and no skies are gloomy when viewed through the eyes of the blessed. The "sweet secret" of this summer place is that it can be found anywhere when two people come together to share their hopes, dreams and love, suggesting that love is a universal language that knows no physical boundaries.
The song is notable for its simple yet emotive lyrics, which express universal sentiments about love and its power to transform people's lives. The melody, which is gentle and soothing, perfectly complements the lyrics, offering a sense of calm and serenity to the listener. Theme From A Summer Place was released in 1959, and quickly became a hit, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's popularity endures, and it has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Percy Faith and his orchestra, who recorded the original version. The song has also featured in several movies and TV shows, including The Simpsons, Mad Men, and The Sopranos, introducing it to new generations of listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
There's A Summer Place
There is a place that feels like summer
Where It May Rain Or Storm
Even when it rains or storms there, it still feels like summer
Yet I'm Safe And Warm
Despite any external weather conditions, I feel secure and comfortable
For Within That Summer Place
Inside that place that feels like summer
Your Arms Reach Out To Me
Your loving embrace surrounds me
And My Heart Is Free From All Care
I feel carefree and light-hearted because of your presence
For It Knows
Because my heart understands
There Are No Gloomy Skies
There are no dark or negative thoughts or feelings
When Seen Through The Eyes
When viewed from the perspective
Of Those Who Are Blessed With Love
By those who are fortunate enough to experience love
And The Sweet Secret Of
And the beautiful truth about
A Summer Place
That place that feels like summer
Is That It's Anywhere
It doesn't have to be a physical location, it can be a state of mind or feeling
When Two People Share
When two individuals come together to
All Their Hopes
Share their aspirations and desires
All Their Dreams
Share their ambitions and aspirations
All Their Love
Share their love and affection for one another
There's A Summer Place
There is that place/feeling of summer again
Where It May Rain Or Storm
Even though it may rain or storm outside of that place
Yet I'm Safe And Warm
I still feel secure and comfortable, thanks to your loving embrace
In Your Arms, In Your Arms
Being in your embrace, surrounded by your love and warmth
In Your Arms, In Your Arms
Emphasizing the safety and comfort found in their lover's embrace
In Your Arms, In Your Arms
A joyful repetition of the line, expressing that deep affection and gratitude for the feeling of safety and warmth in their lover's embrace
Writer(s): MAX STEINER
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.