Macy GrayMacy Gray (born Natalie McIntyre, September 6, 1970) is an American neo-soul R&B singer from Canton, Ohio. Her career began after moving to Los Angeles in University of Southern California's screenwriting program, also penning lyrics for a friend's songs. At a demo session for which the singer didn't arrive, Gray sang and the recording became a surprise success. She began performing in hotels in the area, eventually forming an after-hours called the We Ours. Gray then signed to Atlantic Records, who refused to release the album she recorded. A publishing contract with Zomba followed, as a result of her demo tape, and Gray signed another deal, this time with Epic Records, in 1998. The resulting album was 1999's On How Life Is, which gained commercial success slowly, though critical acclaim was nearly unanimous and she was nominated for two Grammy Awards (Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal). "I Try", the first single, became a big hit and had gone triple platinum in the U.S. by 2000. "I've Committed Murder" and "Why Don't You Call Me?" were minor hits there. The next year, Gray won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal for "I Try", and was nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. She then collaborated with Fatboy Slim (on Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars), Black Eyed Peas and Slick Rick ("The World Is Yours" from Rush Hour 2 soundtrack), as well as acting for the first time in Training Day. With her fame growing, Gray became known for a series of bizarre antics, including being booed in 2001 after forgetting the words to the American national anthem. In the midst of the controversy, Gray's The Id became a commercial failure, largely stalling on the U.S. charts, in spite of appearances by John Frusciante and Erykah Badu, though the single "Sweet Baby" hit #11 there. In 2002, she appeared in Spider-Man as herself and worked on Shaman, an album by Santana before releasing 2003's The Trouble With Being Myself. Discography
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In 2002, she appeared in Spider-Man as herself and worked on Shaman, an album by Santana before releasing 2003's The Trouble With Being Myself. As part of the Caddo Lake Coalition, CLI helps protect the Texas wetland where Henley spent much of his childhood. charts, in spite of appearances by John Frusciante and Erykah Badu, though the single "Sweet Baby" hit #11 there. Henley founded the non-profit Caddo Lake Institute to underwrite ecological education and research. In the midst of the controversy, Gray's The Id became a commercial failure, largely stalling on the U.S. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With her fame growing, Gray became known for a series of bizarre antics, including being booed in 2001 after forgetting the words to the American national anthem. A long period without a new recording followed, as Henley waited out a dispute with his record company and participated in an Eagles reunion tour and live album. Henley finally released another solo studio recording, Inside Job, in 2000. She then collaborated with Fatboy Slim (on Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars), Black Eyed Peas and Slick Rick ("The World Is Yours" from Rush Hour 2 soundtrack), as well as acting for the first time in Training Day. Henley's next album, 1989's The End of the Innocence, was equally successful. The next year, Gray won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal for "I Try", and was nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. A single release, "The Boys of Summer", reached #1 on the Billboard magazine's pop charts (the song would become a hit again in 2003 for The Ataris). "I've Committed Murder" and "Why Don't You Call Me?" were minor hits there. His first solo release, 1982's I Can't Stand Still, was a moderate seller and was followed two years later by Building the Perfect Beast, which featured layered synthesizers and was a marked departure from the Eagles' country-rock sound. by 2000. Following the breakup of the Eagles, Henley embarked on a successful solo career. "I Try", the first single, became a big hit and had gone triple platinum in the U.S. The first Eagles album was released in 1972 and contained the hit song "Take it easy," as well as Henley's first hit songwriting attempt, "Witchy Woman." As the seventies progressed, Henley's raspy vocals replaced Glenn Frey's twangy tenor as the focal point of the Eagles "sound." The band broke up in 1980; during the Eagles' existence Henley co-wrote (usually with Frey) most of the band's best-known songs, notably "Desperado" and "Hotel California". The resulting album was 1999's On How Life Is, which gained commercial success slowly, though critical acclaim was nearly unanimous and she was nominated for two Grammy Awards (Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal). They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band and in 1971 co-founded The Eagles. A publishing contract with Zomba followed, as a result of her demo tape, and Gray signed another deal, this time with Epic Records, in 1998. Henley moved from Linden, Texas to Los Angeles in 1970 to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey through Amos Records in Los Angeles. Gray then signed to Atlantic Records, who refused to release the album she recorded. Donald (Don) Henley (born July 22, 1947 in Gilmer, Texas) is a rock musician most noted as the drummer and one of the lead singers of the band The Eagles. She began performing in hotels in the area, eventually forming an after-hours called the We Ours. 1998 "The Boys Of Summer" (re-issue) #12 UK. At a demo session for which the singer didn't arrive, Gray sang and the recording became a surprise success. non-album re-issue single
The Trouble with Being Myself (2003). 1990 "The Heart of the Matter" #21 US. The Id (2001). 1989 "The Last Worthless Evening" #21 US. On How Life Is (1999). 1989 "The End of the Innocence" #8 US. from The End of the Innocence
1985 "Sunset Grill" #22 US. 1985 "Not Enough Love in the World" #34 US. 1985 "All She Wants to Do Is Dance" #9 US. 1985 "The Boys Of Summer" #5 US, #12 UK. from Bulding the Perfect Beast
from Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks album)
The End of the Innocence (1989) #8 US, #17 UK, US Sales: 6,000,000. Building the Perfect Beast (1984) #13 US, #14 UK, US Sales: 3,000,000. I Can't Stand Still (1982) #24 US, US Sales: 500,000. |