“Ordinary Love” is a song by rock band U2. It was written to honour Nelson Mandela and is included in the biography film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The song will be given a limited 10″ vinyl release on Record Store Day.”Ordinary Love” is the first song by U2 since 2010. The song was released on 29 November 2013, less than a week before Mandela died.
Tag: Soundtrack
Kenny Loggins – Danger Zone
“Danger Zone” is a song, with music composed by Giorgio Moroder and lyrics written by Tom Whitlock, which American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins recorded and released in 1986. The song appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 American motion picture Top Gun. Dann Huff, lead vocalist and guitarist from ’80s hard rock group Giant, performed guitar on the selection. The bass line is a classic 1980s sound comprised in the main of a plucked bass sound from the ubiquitous Yamaha DX7 synthesizer, with the drums being provided by the LinnDrum (a drum machine designed by Roger Linn) which also appears on hundreds of other 1980s pop hits. A tenor saxophone joins in near the end of the song.
Bryan Adams – Here I Am
“Here I Am” is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Canadian artist Bryan Adams. The song was written and recorded in 2002 for the movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and was both released on the official soundtrack and as a single. The single reached number-one in Taiwan, Azerbaijan, Portugal and hit number 5 in both Canada and the U.K. The song won an ASCAP Award and was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Happy is a song written, produced and performed by American singer and producer Pharrell Williams, from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack album, the song will also be included on his second studio album which will be released in 2014. It was released as a single on November 21, 2013 alongside a long-form music video presented via the website 24hoursofhappy.com.
Savage Garden – The Animal Song
Music video: Savage Garden – The Animal Song
“The Animal Song” is a song by Savage Garden, released in February 1999. The song was written for the soundtrack of the film The Other Sister, but also appeared on their second studio album, Affirmation, as well as their compilation album, Truly Madly Completely: The Best of Savage Garden. It was the band’s first song to be produced by Walter Afanasieff, a producer well known for his work with Mariah Carey. Walter would later produce the group’s Affirmation album, and also Darren Hayes’ first solo album, Spin.