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Thursday, June 11, 2015

"Doo-Woops & Hooligans" Album - Bruno Mars

Doo-Wops & Hooligans is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, released on October 4, 2010. Mars' writing and production team The Smeezingtons were credited with writing all songs and serve as the album's executive producers. The album's title refers to doo-wop music and was chosen to reflect simplicity, as well as appeal to both males and females.
Two digital singles—"Liquor Store Blues" featuring Damian Marley and "Grenade"—were released to promote the album. Lead single "Just the Way You Are" was released on December 14, 2009, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks, going on to become an international top ten hit. "Grenade" was later announced as the second single, and has charted in the top ten in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, as well as becoming his second consecutive number one in the US and UK. "The Lazy Song" was released as the third official single from the album in Spring 2011, peaking at #4 on the Hot 100 and becoming his third consecutive number one single in the UK as a solo artist.
Doo-Wops & Hooligans charted at number three on the Billboard 200 and in the top ten of music charts in Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. The usage of a wide variety of influences was noted by critics, with musical comparisons made to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Little Richard. The album received a total of seven nominations for the Grammy Awards in 2011 and 2012 including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Mars embarked on a US headlining tour throughout November and December 2010 to promote the album. Doo-Wops & Hooligans was announced the third biggest-selling album of 2011 in the UK, selling approximately 1,214,420 copies. The album has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.

Songs:
1. Count On Me
2. Grenade
3. Just the Way You Are
4. Liquor Store Blues
5. Marry You
6. Our First Time
7. Runaway Baby
8. Talking to the Moon
9. The Lazy Song
10. The Other Side

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"The Lazy Song" Sheet Music - Bruno Mars

"The Lazy Song" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars for his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). It was serviced to contemporary hit radios in the United States on February 15, 2011 as the album's third single by Atlantic and Elektra. Development of "The Lazy Song" began while Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine were hanging around the studio and didn’t feel like working. Mars wrote the song in collaboration with singer-songwriter, K'naan and his production team The Smeezingtons, who also produced the track. Musically, "The Lazy Song" has been described as borrowing "heavily from roots reggae", while lyrically it is an anthem to laziness.
"The Lazy Song" reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, while it topped the charts in Denmark and charted on most international markets within the top five. It topped the charts in Denmark and the United Kingdom. Cameron Duddy and Mars directed the accompanying music video, in which Mars hangs out with five dancers with monkey masks while jest around in his underwear. Worldwide, it was one of the best selling digital singles of 2011 with sales of 6.5 million copies. Mars performed "The Lazy Song" on The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour (2010–12), and occasionally on The Moonshine Jungle Tour (2013–14).



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"Talking to the Moon" Sheet Music - Bruno Mars

"Talking to the Moon" is a song by singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010), included as its seventh track. The song was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Albert Winkler and Jeff Bhasker, while being produced by The Smeezingtons and co-produced by Bhasker. It was conceived as a big power jazz ballad. Throughout its lyrics, Mars' describes a failed relationship.
The track was first unveiled in Mars' debut extended play (EP) It's Better If You Don't Understand. Upon the release of "Doo-Wops & Hooligans", "Talking to the Moon" received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Following the soundtrack of Brazilian telenovela Insensato Coração, Warner Music decided to released it as an official single in Brazil, after receiving high airplay. The song was part of the The song charted at number one on the Brazilian airplay charts. It has been covered by a number of artists.



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"Runaway Baby" Sheet Music - Bruno Mars

"Runaway Baby" is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars, which appears on his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans. It was written by Mars and Brody Brown and produced by The Smeezingtons. The song peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart on October 30, 2011, after Mars performed the song on The X Factor results show on October 30, 2011. "Runaway Baby" was used as the opening theme for the film Friends with Benefits. The song was also used for a trailer of the movie Escape from Planet Earth in 2013.

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"Marry You" Sheet Music - Bruno Mars

"Marry You" is a song by American recording artist Bruno Mars, released as the fourth single internationally from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Mars wrote the song along with his production team The Smeezingtons, who also produced the track. "Marry You" incorporates influences of reggae and R&B. Lyrically, the song sees Mars singing about a spontaneous marriage idea. It received generally mixed reviews from most of the critics, with some complimenting its production and Mars' vocals on the song. The song charted at number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 10 on the Canadian Hot 100. It also peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia and the top twenty of the charts in the United Kingdom.


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"Just the Way You Are" Sheet Music - Bruno Mars

"Just the Way You Are" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. It is the lead single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). The song was written by The Smeezingtons, Khalil Walton and Needlz and produced by The Smeezingtons, and Needlz. It was released in the United States on December 14, 2009. It has also received airplay from AOL Radio's New Pop First station. The track was added to BBC Radio 1 A Playlist in the United Kingdom, and was released in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2010 as "Just the Way You Are (Amazing)".
The debut single received generally positive reviews from critics, who considered it a stand-out track on Doo-Wops & Hooligans and praised The Smeezington's production. It won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 2011 ceremony. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Top 40 charts and charted in the top five in other countries. It was certified 6 times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and 6 times by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Worldwide, it was the best selling digital single of 2011 with sales of 12.2 million copies. So far, it has sold over 13.7 million copies worldwide becoming one of the best selling digital singles of all time. In 2012, Dominican musician Karlos Rosé covered the song in bachata as his debut single which peaked at number-one on the Billboard Tropical Songs chart.
The music video, directed by Ethan Lader, was released on September 8, 2010[ and features Peruvian born Australian actress Nathalie Kelley. The official remix features rapper Lupe Fiasco and is included on the deluxe edition of Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Mars performed "Just The Way You Are" on The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour (2010–2012) and The Moonshine Jungle Tour (2013-2014), and was also performed at his Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show. The song has been covered by various recording artists. "Just the Way You Are" also inspired Meghan Trainor's debut single "All About That Bass.

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"Grenade" Sheet Music - Bruno Mars

"Grenade" is a song by American singer-songwriter and producer Bruno Mars from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). It's a Pop, R&B ballad produced by Mars himself along with his production team, The Smeezingtons and written by the latter with Brody Brown, Claude Kelly, and Andrew Wyatt.
The song was developed from an unreleased track with similar lyrical themes played by record producer Benny Blanco to Mars. "Grenade" was completely rearranged and re‑recorded two days before the album was supposed to be handed in. The song's lyrics carry a message of unrequited love and how Mars' heart got broken, despite his best efforts. Initially released as a promotional single on September 28, 2010, it was later announced to be the album's second single from the album released by Atlantic and Elektra.
"Grenade" was well received by most critics, with reviewers praising the vocals and emotional lyrics of the heartbreak song, while its melody was lauded, being called "haunting piano" and "creamy". Some critics considered the song one of the stand-out tracks on Doo-Wops & Hooligans. The single reached the top spot number one in fifteen different countries, including the United States, where it became Mars' third number one single on the Billboard Hot 100, spending three non-consecutive weeks and topped the Canadian Hot 100, also for three non-consecutive weeks. "Grenade" was certified quintuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and six times by Music Canada (MC). Worldwide, it was the second best selling digital single of 2011 with sales of 10.2 million copies. So far, it has sold over 10.8 million copies worldwide becoming one of the best selling digital singles of all time.
Some of the song's promotion was due to the release of the music video, shot by director Nabil Elderkin, through MTV and MTV.com, on November 19, 2010. In the music video Mars is seen dragging an upright piano through Los Angeles. When arriving at the home of his beloved, he discovers she is with another man, so he decides to leave and ends up by killing himself. Mars performed "Grenade" on The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour (2010–12) and The Moonshine Jungle Tour (2013–14). The song was covered by several artists. It was nominated for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.


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Monday, June 16, 2014

"The One That Got Away" Sheet Music - Katy Perry

"The One That Got Away" is a song by American recording artist Katy Perry for her third studio album, Teenage Dream (2010). The song was produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, both of whom also co-wrote the song with Perry. The song is a mid-tempo pop ballad about a lost love. It features references to the rock band Radiohead as well as the relationship of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash to express the strength of the relationship. "The One That Got Away" received mostly positive reviews from most music critics, who complimented Perry's serious tone. The song was released in October 2011 by Capitol Records as the sixth and final single from the album.
"The One That Got Away" peaked at number three on Billboard Hot 100, with Teenage Dream becoming the seventh album in the 53-year history of the Hot 100 to generate at least six top 10s. The song joins the set's first five singles, all of which reached number one: "California Gurls" (featuring Snoop Dogg), "Teenage Dream", "Firework", "E.T." (featuring Kanye West), and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)". The single reached the top of Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs, Adult Top 40 and Mainstream Top 40 charts, both more than any other album in chart's history.




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