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.
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Various Artists Lyrics
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Zip-a-dee-ehh
My my my my my what a
Wonderful day
Plenty of sun shine
Headin' my way
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah
zip-a-dee-ehh
Oh Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder
It's the truth and it's actual
Everything is gonna be satisfactual
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah
Zip-a-dee-ehh
Wonderful feelings
Wonderful day
Come on
That's right
Oh Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder
It's the truth and it's actual
Everything is gonna be satisfactual
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah
Zip-a-dee-ehh
Wonderful feelings
Wonderful day
One more time now
Wonderful feelings
Wonderful day
Wonderful feeling, oh yeah
Wonderful day, yeah
What a wonderful day
"Zip-a-dee-doo-dah" is a classic song that was originally featured in the 1946 Disney film "Song of the South." The song is a celebration of life and all its wonders. The lyrics talk about a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and a feeling of joy and gratefulness.
The song begins with the lines "Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ehh. My my my my my, what a wonderful day." These lines establish the joyful tone of the song and create an image of a person excitedly exclaiming about how great the day is. The second verse talks about a bluebird landing on the singer’s shoulder. The bluebird is a symbol of good luck, happiness, and freedom. Having a bluebird is an indication that everything is going to be alright, and the world is a great place.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Oh Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder, it's the truth and it's actual. Everything is gonna be satisfactual. Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ehh. Wonderful feelings, wonderful day." The message is clear that no matter what happens, there is a bright side to everything. The song conveys a message of positivity, no matter what challenges we face, there is always a silver lining.
Line by Line Meaning
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah
Expressing excitement or happiness about the day ahead
Zip-a-dee-ehh
Reiterating the excitement and eagerness for the day
My my my my my what a
Expressing great enthusiasm about the day
Wonderful day
Describing the day as full of delight and pleasure
Plenty of sun shine
Referring to the abundance of sunlight, indicating a pleasant weather condition and a positive vibe of the day
Headin' my way
Anticipating a great day ahead with opportunities and blessings coming one's way
Oh Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder
Talking about a bluebird, a symbol of happiness and optimism, as a good omen for the day
It's the truth and it's actual
Asserting the reality of the bluebird's presence as a sign of a wonderful day
Everything is gonna be satisfactual
Believing that everything will work out well in the end, leading to a sense of satisfaction
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah
Re-affirming positive energy and anticipation for the day
Zip-a-dee-ehh
Repeating the excitement and enthusiasm for a great day
Wonderful feelings
Expressing positive emotions about the day, such as joy, happiness, and contentment
Wonderful day
Emphasizing again how amazing and delightful the day is
Come on
Encouraging others to also embrace the positivity of the day
That's right
Reinforcing the previous statement of the wonderfulness of the day
One more time now
Wishing for one more repetition of the phrase to continue relishing in the day's great vibes
Wonderful feelings
Continuing to express positive emotions about the day
Wonderful day
Concluding the song by highlighting how amazing and enjoyable the day has been
Writer(s): Allie Wrubel, Ray Gilbert
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.