IT'S MY LIFE (Bon Jovi)

  "IT'S MY LIFE"

55.- Día 4 de Junio de 2022.

Vamos hoy con una cover a la batería de la canción "IT'S MY LIFE" de la conocida banda de rock estadounidense "BON JOVI", la canción fue incluida en su séptimo álbum de estudio "CRUSH" grabado en el año 2000 llegando a ser un gran éxito de ventas y llegando al número uno de las listas de muchos países, siendo elegida como mejor canción rock en los "VH1 Awards 2000" y nominada como mejor canción rock en los premios "Grammy".

BON JOVI se formó en el año 1983 en Nueva Jersey por Jon Bon Jovi (Voz), estando actualmente en la banda Hugh McDonald (Bajo), David Bryan (Teclas), Tico Torres (Batería) y Phil X (Guitarra) que sustituyó a Richie Sambora en 2013 después de haber estado Richie 30 años en la banda. El grupo ha vendido más de 130 millones de discos, formando parte del Salón de la Fama del Rock and Roll.

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TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH:

 " IT'S MY LIFE"

Let's go today with a drum cover of the song "IT'S MY LIFE" by the well-known American rock band "BON JOVI", the song was included in their seventh studio album "CRUSH" recorded in 2000 becoming a great sales success and reaching number one in the lists of many countries, being chosen as best rock song at the "VH1 Awards 2000" and nominated for best rock song at the "Grammy" awards.

BON JOVI was formed in 1983 in New Jersey by Jon Bon Jovi (Voice), currently being in the band Hugh McDonald (Bass), David Bryan (Keys), Tico Torres (Drums) and Phil X (Guitar) who replaced Richie Sambora in 2013 after Richie had been in the band for 30 years. The group has sold more than 130 million records, forming part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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VIDEOS:

"IT'S MY LIFE" - (Bon Jovi) 

Drum Cover de Fernando Pagés  4/6/2022

"IT'S MY LIFE"  (2008 Live)- (Bon Jovi) 

"IT'S MY LIFE"  (2000 Videoclip oficial)- (Bon Jovi) 

LETRA:

"IT'S MY LIFE"

(Bon Jovi)

This ain't a song for the broken-hearted No silent prayer for faith-departed- And I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd You're gonna hear my voice when I shout it out loud. It's my life It's now or never But I ain't gonna live forever I just want to live while I'm alive (It's my life) My heart is like an open highway Like Frankie said, "I did it my way" I just want to live while I'm alive It's my life. Yeah, this is for the ones who stood their ground For Tommy and Gina, who never backed down. Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your own breaks. It's my life And it's now or never I ain't gonna live forever I just want to live while I'm alive (It's my life) My heart is like an open highway Like Frankie said, "I did it my way" I just want to live while I'm alive 'Cause it's my life. Better stand tall when they're calling you out Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down. It's my life And it's now or never 'Cause I ain't gonna live forever I just want to live while I'm alive (It's my life) My heart is like an open highway Like Frankie said, "I did it my way" I just want to live while I'm alive. And it's now or never I ain't gonna live forever I just want to live while I'm alive (It's my life) My heart is like an open highway Like Frankie said, "I did it my way" I just want to live while I'm alive 'Cause it's my life. Fuente: Musixmatch Autores de la canción: Martin Gellner / Werner Stranka Letra de It's My Life © Bon Jovi Publishing, Sony/atv Tunes Llc, Aggressive Music, Gv Mxm OBSERVACIONES: Todos los derechos pertenecen a los autores de sus obras.

IMMACULATE FOOLS (IMMACULATE FOOLS)

"IMMACULATE FOOLS"

 

46.- Día 7 de Junio de 2020.

Hoy rescato una canción del año 1984 (para acompañarla a la batería y a la voz) de la banda británica "IMMACULATE FOOLS" con una de (para mi gusto) sus mejores composiciones musicales, la canción que lleva el mismo nombre que el grupo "IMMACULATE FOOLS" (que traducido sería algo así como "locos/tontos inmaculados").

La banda se formó en Kent (Reino Unido) en el año 1984 en principio por los hermanos Weatherill (Kevin; Voz y guitarra) y (Paul; Voz y bajo); y los también hermanos Ross (Andy; Guitarra) y (Peter; Batería). La canción elegida para la cover de hoy "Immaculate fools" llegó a alcanzar el número 51 de la lista de singles en el Reino Unido, así como su primer álbum lanzado al mercado en el año 1985 "Hearts of Fortune" llegó hasta el puesto 65. En el año 1987 publicaron "Dumb Poet"  consiguió buenas críticas pero no llegó al éxito del primer álbum. Ya para la grabación del siguiente disco "Another Man's World" en el año 1990 los hermanos Ross abandonaron el grupo y se incorporaron Barry Wickens, Paul Skidmore e Ian Devlin. En 1992 sacaron "The Toy Shop", en 1995 entraron Wickens Brian Beetts (Guitarra) y Nick Thomas (Batería) para grabar "Woodhouse" y en 1996 "Kiss and Punch". En el año 1997 la banda finalizó su andadura musical hasta que en el año 2015 con Kevin Weatherill como líder (Voz y guitarra) con otros componentes volvieron a grabar el disco "Turn the whole world down" y en 2016 "Keep the blade sharp" con Laura Solla (Guitarra), Linda Lamb (Voz), Helena Watt (Violín), Alex Salgueiro (Bajo) y Naíma Acuña (Batería).

Actualmente el grupo sigue en activo con Kevin Weatherill como líder y compositor del mismo, también Kevin realiza trabajos en solitario con el nombre de Dirty Ray.

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TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH:

Today I rescue a song from 1984 (to accompany it on drums and voice) by the British band "IMMACULATE FOOLS" with one of (for my taste) their best musical compositions, the song that bears the same name as the group "IMMACULATE FOOLS" ( which translated would be something like "crazy / immaculate fools").

The band was formed in Kent (UK) in 1984 initially by the Weatherill brothers (Kevin; Voice and guitar) and (Paul; Voice and bass); and the Ross brothers (Andy; Guitar) and (Peter; Drums). The song chosen for today's cover "Immaculate fools" reached number 51 on the UK singles chart, as well as their first album released in 1985 "Hearts of Fortune" reached number 65. In 1987 they released "Dumb Poet" It got good reviews but did not reach the success of the first album. Already for the recording of the next album "Another Man's World" in 1990 the Ross brothers left the group and joined Barry Wickens, Paul Skidmore and Ian Devlin. In 1992 they released "The Toy Shop", in 1995 Wickens Brian Beetts (Guitar) and Nick Thomas (Drums) joined to record "Woodhouse" and in 1996 "Kiss and Punch". In 1997 the band ended their musical career until in 2015 with Kevin Weatherill as leader (Voice and guitar) with other components they re-recorded the album "Turn the whole world down" and in 2016 "Keep the blade sharp" with Laura Solla ( Guitar), Linda Lamb (Voice), Helena Watt (Violin), Alex Salgueiro (Bass) and Naíma Acuña (Drums).

Currently the group is still active with Kevin Weatherill as its leader and songwriter, Kevin also performs solo work under the name Dirty Ray.

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VIDEOS:

"IMMACULATE FOOLS".  (Immaculate Fools)

Drumcover de Fernando Pagés 07/06/2020

"IMMACULATE FOOLS".  (Immaculate Fools) Estudio 1984

"IMMACULATE FOOLS".  (Immaculate Fools)  Directo TVE 1987

"IMMACULATE FOOLS".  (Immaculate Fools)  Directo Madrid 2017

LETRA:

IMMACULATE FOOLS

(Immaculate Fools)

We talk of changes

We talk of may things

When there is sadness

We re-arrange the dream

Those tainted promises

They fade and die

We forget so easily

The love insisde

We are enchanted.

We are immaculate

We are selected.

We are enchanted

We are immaculate

We are selected

I looked out my window

Thought i heard you come

Looked inside my mirror

To see what i had done

Faith hope and charity

They passed you by

Call them now they can´t refuse

Get, side by side

We are enchanted

We are immaculate

We are selected.

We are enchanted

We are immaculate

We are selected.

Immaculate Fools,

Immaculate Fools.

The pretty tune is at an end

It´s down to you and me again

All the things that i don´t need

Always seem to follow me

Every day´s a holiday

Sink or swim

Laughing as the ship goes down

We shall live again

We are enchanted

We are immaculate

We are selected.

We are enchanted

We are immaculate

We are selected.

Immaculate Fools,

Immaculate Fools,

Immaculate Fools.

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ALWAYS THE SUN (THE STRANGLERS)

"ALWAYS THE SUN"

 

44.- Día 11 de Mayo de 2020.

Drum cover - Ensayo a la batería de la canción "ALWAYS THE SUN" de la banda británica "THE STRANGLERS" (Los estranguladores). He escogido esta canción por varios motivos: Para dedicarle mi humilde homenaje a esta banda que creó buenas canciones, en recuerdo a Dave Greenfiel (Teclista) de la banda que falleció por coronavirus el pasado día 3 de mayo (D.E.P.) y a todas las personas fallecidas recientemente por ésta y otras enfermedades, por el título de la canción (que se traduciría en algo así como "Siempre el sol" como motivo de esperanza para tod@s los que en estos momentos están sufriendo las consecuencias de la situación actual) y porque sencillamente es una canción que me gusta.

THE STRANGLERS se formó en el año 1974 (en un principio con el nombre de "THE GUILDFORD STRANGLERS") y en Inglaterra fue en su momento una de las bandas impulsoras del fenómeno PUNK-ROCK aunque quizás mucho más en las formas y en sus letras que en su propio sonido que  sobre todo en los años 80  fue evolucionando hacia sonidos mas tranquilos y refinados dentro de estilos como el NEW WAVE o el POP-ROCK con el que consiguieron un notable éxito comercial, de hecho en Gran Bretaña metieron a lo largo de su carrera 17 álbumes y 23 discos sencillos en las listas del Top 40. El grupo grabó en el año 1977 su primer single "GET A GRIP IN YOUR SELF" con el que llegaron al número 4 en las listas británicas y en el mismo año sus dos primeros álbumes y a partir de ahí comenzaron a cosechar éxitos. 

Su discografía principal es la siguiente: Rattus Norvegicus y No more heroes (1977); Black and white (1979), The gospel according to the Meninblack y La Folie (1981); Feline (1983), Aural Sculpture (1984); Dreamtime (1986); 10 (1990); Stranglers in the night (1992); About time (1995); Written in Red (1997); Coup de Grace (1998); Norfolk Coast (2004); Suite XVI (2006); y Giants (2012).

Actualmente hasta el fallecimiento reciente de Dave el grupo era un cuarteto integrado por Jet Black (Batería), Jean-Jacques Burnel (Bajo), Baz Warne (Voz y Guitarra) y Dave Greenfiel (Teclados). Otros miembros que pasaron formaron parte de la banda: Hugh Cornwell (Guitarra), Paul Roberts (Voz), John Ellis (Guitarra) y Hans Wärmling (Guitarra; 22/7/43 - 12/10/95).

Respecto a la canción elegida para hoy "ALWAYS THE SUN" fue lanzada al mercado primero como disco sencillo en octubre de 1986 llegando al número 30 en la lista de singles del Reino Unido, al 16 en Irlanda, al 15 en Francia y al 21 en Australia entre otros; a su vez aparece en el álbum "Dreamtime" y en diciembre de 1990 sacaron otra versión remezclada como single. El sonido de la canción podríamos etiquetarlo como NEW WAVE con voces muy suaves con estribillo muy pegadizo, arreglos muy melódicos de teclados y guitarras acompañados por una base rítmica tranquila que comienza muy abajo aumentando su intensidad especialmente en los estribillos.

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TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH:

Drum cover - Rehearsal on the drums of the song "ALWAYS THE SUN" by the British band "THE STRANGLERS" (The Stranglers). I have chosen this song for several reasons: To dedicate my humble tribute to this band that created good songs, in memory of Dave Greenfiel (Keyboardist) of the band that died of coronavirus on May 3 (DEP) and all the deceased recently for this and other diseases, for the title of the song (which would translate into something like "Always the sun" as a reason for hope for all those who are currently suffering the consequences of the current situation) and because it's just a song that I like.

THE STRANGLERS was formed in 1974 (at first with the name "THE GUILDFORD STRANGLERS") and in England it was at the time one of the driving bands of the PUNK-ROCK phenomenon although perhaps much more in the forms and in its lyrics that in their own sound that especially in the 80s was evolving towards quieter and more refined sounds within styles such as NEW WAVE or POP-ROCK with which they achieved notable commercial success, in fact in Great Britain they got along of their career 17 albums and 23 singles in the Top 40 charts. The group recorded in 1977 their first single "GET A GRIP IN YOUR SELF" with which they reached number 4 in the British charts and in the same year their first two albums and from there they began to reap successes.

His main discography is the following: Rattus Norvegicus and No more heroes (1977); Black and white (1979), The gospel according to the Meninblack and La Folie (1981); Feline (1983), Aural Sculpture (1984); Dreamtime (1986); 10 (1990); Stranglers in the night (1992); About time (1995); Written in Red (1997); Coup de Grace (1998); Norfolk Coast (2004); Suite XVI (2006); and Giants (2012).

Currently until Dave's recent death the group was a quartet consisting of Jet Black (Drums), Jean-Jacques Burnel (Bass), Baz Warne (Vocals and Guitar) and Dave Greenfiel (Keyboards). Other members who passed through were part of the band: Hugh Cornwell (Guitar), Paul Roberts (Vocal), John Ellis (Guitar) and Hans Wärmling (Guitar; 7/22/43 - 10/12/95).

Regarding the song chosen for today "ALWAYS THE SUN" it was first released as a single album in October 1986 reaching number 30 in the UK singles chart, 16 in Ireland, 15 in France and 21 in Australia among others; in turn appears on the album "Dreamtime" and in December 1990 they released another remixed version as a single. The sound of the song could be labeled as NEW WAVE with very soft voices with a very catchy chorus, very melodic arrangements of keyboards and guitars accompanied by a calm rhythmic base that starts very low increasing its intensity especially in the choruses.

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 VIDEOS:

"ALWAYS THE SUN. (The Stranglers)
Drumcover de Fernando Pagés 11/05/2020

"ALWAYS THE SUN. (The Stranglers)
Videoclip oficial - 1986

"ALWAYS THE SUN. (The Stranglers)

Long Hot Sunny Side Up Mix - 1990

"ALWAYS THE SUN. (The Stranglers)

LIVE (Alexandra Palace) - 1990

LETRA:

ALWAYS THE SUN

(The Stranglers)

How many times have you woken up and prayed for the rain?

How many times have you seen the papers apportion the blame?

Who gets to say?
Who gets to work and who gets to play?
I was always told at school, everybody should get the same.

How many times have you been told if you don't ask you don't get?
How many lads have taken your money, your mother said you shouldnt bet
And who has the fun?
Is it always a man with a gun?
Someone must have told you, if you work too hard you can sweat.

There's always the sun

Mm-hmm, there's always the sun
Always, always (always the sun).

How many times has the weatherman told you stories that made you laugh?

You know it's not unlike the Politicians and leaders, when they do things by half

Who gets the job
Of pushing the knob?
That sort of responsibility, you draw straws for it if you're mad enough.

There's always the sun

Mm-hmm, there's always the sun
Always, always (always the sun).

There's always the sun

Mm-hmm, there's always the sun
Always, always (always the sun).

There's always the sun

Mm-hmm, there's always the sun
Always, always (always the sun).

There's always the sun

Mm-hmm, there's always the sun
Always, always (always the sun).

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NEW YEAR'S DAY (U2)

"NEW YEAR'S DAY"

 

34.- Día 15 de Marzo de 2020.

 

Aquí estoy de nuevo, en esta ocasión he elegido el tema "NEW YEAR'S DAY" de la genial banda irlandesa "U2", personalmente creo que es una de sus mejores canciones compuesta en la década de los 80, la etapa que considero humildemente que es en la que crearon sus mejores composiciones, con letras reivindicativas y musicalmente sin tantos arreglos electrónicos y donde se mostraba la esencia del sonido de la banda de formato guitarra/bajo/batería pero ya digo que ésta es solo una cuestión de gustos personales. 

 

U2 nació en el año 1976 siendo sus integrantes adolescentes y se ha mantenido unida durante todo este tiempo, lo cual ya es digno de elogio, ha grabado 14 álbumes de estudio, ha vendido más de 170 millones de discos en todo el mundo, ha ganado 22 premios Grammy (más que cualquier otro grupo) y en el año 2005 fue incluido en el Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. La revista musical Rolling Stone la posicionó en el puesto número 22 en su lista de los "100 Mayores Artistas de todos los tiempos". 


El grupo está integrado por BONO (Paul David Hewson) con su expresiva y melódica voz, (En 2008 la revista Rolling Stone colocó a Bono como el cantante número 32 mas grande de todos los tiempos), THE EDGE (Dave Howell Evans) y sus característicos efectos de sonido de guitarra, (En 2011 la Revista Rolling Stone lo posicionó en el número 38 en su lista de los "100 Mejores guitarristas de todos los tiempos"); y la base rítmica integrada por ADAM CLAYTON al bajo y LARRY MULLEN JR. a la batería. El sonido del grupo comenzó con raíces post-punk y fue incorporando posteriormente sonidos de otros géneros musicales desde el rock mas clásico, rock alternativo, pop-rock, pasando por el pop mas comercial y la incorporación de arreglos y sonidos electrónicos.

La canción "NEW YEAR'S DAY" forma parte del tercer disco de estudio de la banda publicado en el año 1983 "WAR" y su primer sencillo, posteriormente también ha sido grabada en directo en varias ocasiones como en "UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY" (1983), personalmente creo que ésta es su mejor versión, y también fue incluida en los discos recopilatorios "THE BEST OF 1980-1990" y "U218 SINGLES". La letra tiene su origen en una canción de amor que Bono escribió a su mujer aunque posteriormente fue modificada inspirada por el movimiento social polaco "Solidaridad".

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TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH:

Here I am again, this time I have chosen the song "NEW YEAR'S DAY" by the great Irish band "U2", personally I think it is one of their best songs composed in the 80's, the stage that I humbly consider to be in which they created their best compositions, with vindictive lyrics and musically without so many electronic arrangements and where the essence of the sound of the guitar / bass / drums format band was shown but I already said that this is just a matter of personal taste.

U2 was born in 1976 when its members were teenagers and has remained together throughout this time, which is already worthy of praise, has recorded 14 studio albums, has sold more than 170 million records worldwide, has won 22 Grammy Awards (more than any other group) and in 2005 it was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone music magazine ranked her at number 22 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time."

The group is made up of BONO (Paul David Hewson) with his expressive and melodic voice, (In 2008 Rolling Stone magazine ranked Bono as the 32nd greatest singer of all time), THE EDGE (Dave Howell Evans) and his signature guitar sound effects, (In 2011 Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it at number 38 on their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"); and the rhythmic base composed of ADAM CLAYTON on bass and LARRY MULLEN JR. to the battery. The sound of the group began with post-punk roots and later incorporated sounds from other musical genres from more classic rock, alternative rock, pop-rock, through more commercial pop and the incorporation of arrangements and electronic sounds.

The song "NEW YEAR'S DAY" is part of the band's third studio album published in 1983 "WAR" and their first single, later it has also been recorded live on several occasions as in "UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY" ( 1983), I personally think this is his best version, and it was also included on the compilation albums "THE BEST OF 1980-1990" and "U218 SINGLES". The lyrics have their origin in a love song that Bono wrote to his wife, although it was later modified inspired by the Polish social movement "Solidarity".

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VIDEOS:

"NEW YEAR'S DAY".  (U2)

Drumcover de Fernando Pagés 8/2/20

"NEW YEAR'S DAY".  (U2)

Concierto en Colorado 5/6/83

"NEW YEAR'S DAY".  (U2)

Disco "WAR". 1983

"NEW YEAR'S DAY" - Reggae cover.  (The Dangerous)

"NEW YEAR'S DAY" - Cover.  (The Rialto Burns)

"NEW YEAR'S DAY" - Metal cover.  (To Die For)

"NEW YEAR'S DAY" - Metal cover.  (Valiria)

"NEW YEAR'S DAY" - Acustic cover.  (Yes The Raven)

LETRA:

NEW YEAR'S DAY 

(U2)

Yeah

All is quiet on New Year's Day

A world in white gets underway

I want to be with you

Be with you, night and day

Nothing changes on New Year's Day

On New Year's Day

I will be with you again

I will be with you again
Under a blood red sky

A crowd has gathered in black and white

Arms entwined, the chosen few

The newspapers says, says

Say it's true, it's true

And we can break through

Though torn in two

We can be one

I, I will begin again

I, I will begin again

Oh, oh
Oh, oh

Oh, oh

Oh, oh

Oh, oh

Oh, oh

Oh, oh

Ah, maybe the time is right

Oh, maybe tonight
I will be with you again

I will be with you again
And so we're told this is the golden age

And gold is the reason for the wars we wage

Though I want to be with you, be with you

Night and day

Nothing changes

On New Year's Day

On New Year's Day

On New Year's Day

Autores de la canción: Dave Evans / Larry Mullen / Adam Clayton / Paul Hewson

Letra de New Year's Day © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group