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One of the oldest and well known Russian mp3 music sites. All downloads are available at unbelievably low prices. Search, Download & Enjoy! For the film's 1982 sequel, La Boum 2, the main song was changed to 'Your Eyes', performed by Cook da Books. Because 'Reality' has the same key as 'Go On Forever' (another song played in the last part of the film, from the La Boum soundtrack and sung by Sanderson and Chantal Curtis), both songs are musically linked at the end of the film. Cook Da Books formed in 1980 in Fazakerley, Liverpool, composed of former members of The Dogems and Brooklyn. The initial line-up was Peter Deary (vocals, guitar), Owen Moran (bass.
Cook da Books (also known as Cook the Books, Big in France and Da Books) were a British new wave band from Liverpool, England, formed in 1980. The band were signed to indie labels throughout their career, and much of their music was politically charged,[1] though they also contributed music to popular film soundtracks.[2] They released two albums and eleven singles before splitting up in 1988.
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Cook da Books formed in 1980 in Fazakerley, Liverpool composed of former members of pub/cabaret circuit groups The Dogems and Brooklyn, two bands not connected with the city's punk and new wave scene, but competent musicians with close harmonies gained from the Hilda Fallon Roadshow days, similar to other local bands such as Our Kid.[3] The initial line-up was Kevin Kunky Kelly (Guitar/vocals) Peter 'Digsy' Deary (vocals, guitar), Owen Moran (bass, vocals), Tony Prescott (keyboards), and John Legget (drums).[4]
They initially gained attention with their acclaimed and politically charged debut single 'Piggie in the Middle 8', with provocative lyrics about the Toxteth riots. The band's manager played a demo to well-known reggae producer Dennis Bovell, who had recently produced a number two record with Janet Kay's 'Silly Games', upon which he agreed to produce the track at his Studio80 in London.[1] A further deal was reached with Probe Records to release the record in the emerging independent market. This was the first record ever released on the Probe label, which went on to find success with many other artists following this release. Local photographer John Stoddart was enlisted to produce the artwork for the 7' & 12' sleeves. After this first band session, Stoddart went on to photograph many bands, most notably Frankie Goes to Hollywood through their major success.
The single brought them to the attention of musician Vladimir Cosma, who included three tracks by the band on the soundtrack to the French film La Boum 2.[2] The film includes a scene with the band playing 'Your Eyes', which reached number one in Europe and Hong Kong, selling over 900,000 copies and earning the band a gold disc.[2] It brought the band international recognition, while remaining relatively unknown in their home country and the United States. There followed further live shows including high-profile supporting tours in the UK and USA with Men at Work, Joan Armatrading and The Undertones, among others. They established a recording and rehearsal space in central Liverpool during the Virgin records deal. However, following the demise of the deal their manager, John Smith sold this on to another Liverpool band, Echo & the Bunnymen.
The band recorded two further sessions (in 1983 and 1984) for John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show, and one for Simon Bates.[2][5] They appeared on the BBC TV show Whistle Test in 1985.[6] In 1984, they contributed the demo version of 'Piggy In The Middle 8' to Ronnie Flood's Jobs For the Boys compilation album, released to highlight the lack of employment available in Thatcher's Britain, particularly Liverpool.[7]
Though the soundtrack to La Boum 2 was released on Polymer Records, and they were also signed to 10 Records (part of Virgin Records), Cook Da Books remained fiercely independent throughout their career, running their own label, Kiteland Records.[4] According to the band themselves in an interview with Explicit magazine in 1983: 'Being independent means that we've got the freedom to choose whatever we want, have whatever product we want marketed when we want'.[3]
In 1985 they sang the song 'Spartakus', written By Cosma, for the soundtrack of the French sci-fi cartoon TV 'Les Mondes Engloutis' ('Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea'). That year they performed a concert with Joan Armatrading at the Gammage Performing Arts Center in Arizona.[8]
After Prescott's departure, the remaining three members became simply 'Da Books', and re-emerged a year later with a cover of Stevie Wonder's 'Living for the City', released on Probe Plus. They also recorded 'The Lookout Is Out' with new lyrics (based on the melody of 'Asterix est là ' by Plastic Bertrand), the theme song for the 1986 animated film Asterix in Britain.
Singer/guitarist Peter 'Digsy' Deary went on to front Smaller, featuring his brother Stephen on drums, which had UK hit singles in 1996 and 1997 with 'Wasted' and 'Is', and was celebrated in the Oasis song 'Digsy's Dinner' from their debut album Definitely Maybe. Oasis's Noel Gallagher was also a guest on Smaller's 1997 album Badly Badly.[4][9] He then fronted The Sums in the 2000s.[10]
In 2012, Digsy and Owen were the subject of a documentary entitled We Wouldn't Want to Knock It by Liverpool filmmakers Daniel Draper and Frankie Cowley.
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The band were compared to Duran Duran, U2, and Squeeze.[11]
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Chart placings shown are from the UK Indie Chart.[4]
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References[edit]![]() Cook Da Books Your Eyes Download Mp3 Online
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'Reality' is a song by French composer Vladimir Cosma, performed by English singer Richard Sanderson. It was released in 1980 as part of the soundtrack to the popular 1980 French film La Boum, which starred French actress Sophie Marceau (who later starred in popular films such as Academy Award-winningBraveheart and James BondfranchiseThe World Is Not Enough). It was also served as the theme song to the 2011 Korean film Sunny.
'Reality' is a ballad composed and written by Vladimir Cosma (under the name of Jeff Jordan) and produced by Pierre Richard Muller. Between 1980 and 1982, then in 1987 after its re-release, it became a major hit in Europe and Asia, topping the charts in fifteen countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Finland and Switzerland and selling more than eight million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.[1][2] The song led Richard Sanderson to stardom, giving him more hits with Cosma such as 'Your Eyes', 'She's a Lady', and 'Sun'.
'Reality' has been covered many times by various artists, including one singing a Spanish version of the song ('Mi realidad'). On DSDS, the German equivalent of American Idol, the song has been sung multiple times. In the film La Boum, it also appears frequently (usually during the actors' romantic scenes), being the film's main theme song. For the film's 1982 sequel, La Boum 2, the main song was changed to 'Your Eyes', performed by Cook da Books. Because 'Reality' has the same key as 'Go On Forever' (another song played in the last part of the film, from the La Boum soundtrack and sung by Sanderson and Chantal Curtis), both songs are musically linked at the end of the film.
The La Boum soundtrack album, which features the song 'Reality', was made available on iTunes in 2009 by Larghetto.[3]
Versions[edit]
In the 1980s, 'Reality' became an instant hit in some countries in Europe, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and the Philippines. It has been released in various forms. Some of them were remixed or mashed up, and released on one of Sanderson's compilation albums and/or played on radio stations.
Single[edit]
The single version of the song omits some verses on the second repetition of the chorus (Maybe my foolishness is past, and maybe now at last, I see how the real thing can be), and ends with a fade effect. This version can be found on the singles released between 1980 and 1987, normally with another song from La Boum (most original copies had 'Gotta Get A Move On' (Instrumental) by Karoline Krüger on the B-side, although some came with 'I Can't Swim' or 'Swingin' Around') and on The Best of Richard Sanderson.
Album[edit]
The album version of the song has the omitted lines and ends with a defined musical melody. This is the most common version. It can be found on La Boum Original Soundtrack (old and new editions and the English edition), Sanderson's studio album Reality and compilation albums of his.
Instrumental[edit]
An instrumental version appears on some vinyl editions of the single, the new edition of La Boum Original Soundtrack and The Best of Richard Sanderson. This version has a synth sound replacing Sanderson's voice, and a different guitar solo.
Extended[edit]
There's an extended version of the song whose duration is about eight minutes and which repeats the verses and the chorus, as well as the guitar solo three times. It appears on The Best of Richard Sanderson.
The Special Mix[edit]
Finally, there's a version called The Special Mix, which is a mashup of the album version and the instrumental version. It appears on some of Sanderson's EPs and compilation albums.
2009[edit]
In 2009, Cosma and Sanderson made a new version of the song â this one having an orchestra style instead of synthesized sounds, and replacing the guitar solo. Sanderson's vocals were rerecorded for this version, except for the first verses.
2010[edit]
There's also a 2010 version of the song with new synthesized sounds made by Sanderson.
2016[edit]
This song was the closing scene in BoBoiBoy The Movie On Disney Channel Asia
Last-years 2016[edit]
This song was the closing scene in the series in BoBoiBoy Galaxy on TVB Pearl
Instrumental or orchestral versions of the song by Vladimir Cosma[edit]
In the film, the song's main melody is heard repeatedly with different sounds. Here are the songs that have the main melody and appear on the new edition of La Boum Soundtrack:
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