2 septembre, jour de naissance, il y a 80 ans, de Billy Preston (1946-2006), chanteur, pianiste prodige, 5ème Beatles en 1969, 6ème Rolling Stones dans durant les 70's, et numéro 1 aux USA en 1974 avec ce titre
"Nothing From Nothing"
(Soul Train, septembre 1974)
“Candyman” was written by Christina Aguilera and Linda Perry for Aguilera's 2006 album Back to Basics. Inspired by the sound of 1940s swing and the vocal harmonies of The Andrews Sisters, particularly “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” the song combines vintage jazz, blues and pop with Aguilera's provocative modern style. It also incorporates a sample from “Tarzan & Jane Swingin' on a Vine,” a U.S. Marines cadence, giving the track its instantly recognisable military-style chant.
The track became a major international hit, reaching No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 9 on the Canadian Hot 100. The music video, co-directed by Aguilera and Matthew Rolston, embraces a 1940s World War II aesthetic and presents Aguilera as a three-woman singing group inspired by The Andrews Sisters. The video also features references to classic Hollywood pin-up culture and the famous “We Can Do It!” poster, while Benji Schwimmer appears as her dance partner.
37 years ago today “Cold Hearted” went #1 🐍 Hard to believe it’s been 37 years, and even harder to put into words how grateful I am for all the love you continue to show this song!! 😘❣️