It was announced this week that comedian Jimmy Carr as had a little go at song writing!
Firstly, he has co-written a track with Robbie Williams called When You Know which will feature on upcoming album Heavy Entertainment Show as Robbie confirmed this on his Instagram.
Secondly, Jimmy Carr has also penned a duet for Robbie and Kylie Minogue! This isn’t the first time these two have teamed up on a track but it is definitely the first time Jimmy Carr has got involved. This song will be called Disco Symphony and is likely to be released next year.
So with this breaking news, tonight’s playlist included songs that were written for or about someone else...
Song: Irreplaceable
Writer: Ne-yo
For Who: Beyonce
Could you imagine this track with a more country vibe to it? Well that’s how it was originally written by none other than Ne-yo! But then he decided to put an R&B spin on it and once Beyonce heard the demo she wanted it and made it number 1!
Song: Black Widow
Writer: Katy Perry
For Who: Iggy Azaela
Black Widow nearly ended up on Katy Perry’s album Prism as she actually wrote the track. But she decided she didn’t want to use it and gave it to Iggy Azalea.
Song: Bad Blood
Writer: Taylor Swift
About Who: Katy Perry
Taylor Swift is the queen of writing songs about other people, usually her ex’s, but Bad Blood was written about the long standing feud between her and former friend Katy Perry. It all started when apparently Perry tried to sabotage Swift’s arena tour and hire a bunch of people from Swift’s crew. Perry’s reaction to this was on Twitter writing, ‘Beware the Regina George in sheep’s clothing’. This was then the birth of Bad Blood.
Song: Fix You
Writer: Chris Martin / Coldplay
About Who: Gwyneth Paltrow
When Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow were together the song Fix You was written as a dedication to her when sadly her father passed away.
Song: All of Me
Writer: John Legend
About Who: Chrissy Teigen
John Legend wrote this track for his wife Chrissy Teigen who may be better known for co presenting Lip Sync Battle in the USA.
Song: Give It To Me
Writer: Timbaland / Justin Timberlake / Nelly Furtado
About Who: Scott Storch / Prince / Fergie
Give It To Me is produced by Timbaland and co written/features Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. It is basically a song full of personal digs from each singer. Timbaland aims his verse at fellow producer Scott Storch who he had some issues with over production claims on JT’s Cry Me a River, JT’s verse is about Prince, who made a dig at his track Sexy Back and Furatdo’s bit is reportedly about Fergie’s feud over song lyrics – though apparently she has denied this.
Song: Till the World Ends
Writer: Kesha
For Who: Britney Spears
Kesha had influence on Britney Spears’ Femma Fatle album as she co wrote Till the World Ends. Kesha was very proud of her work saying that she’s “never been more proud of anything in [her] career,”.
Song: Holla Back Girl
Writer: Gwen Stefani
About Who: Courtney Love
The inspiration for this song came from a comment singer Courtney Love made about Gwen Stefani in a magazine interview – calling her a high school cheerleader. Gwen Stefani admitted she had never been a cheerleader but showed she could be a very good one if she wanted to!
Song: Disturbia
Writer: Chris Brown
For Who: Rihanna
One of Rihanna’s many number 1 hit’s Disturbia was actually written by her then partner Chris Brown, a year before he assaulted her.
Song: Party in the USA
Writer: Jessie J
For Who: Miley Cyrus
Jessie J is one for writing tracks for other people including Miley Cyrus – her debut mainstream hit Party in the USA was co written by Jessie J, who hoped to use it herself. In the end she didn’t but gained from the track, as apparently the royalties helped her pay her rent!
Song: Marilyn Monroe
Writer: Pharrell Williams
About Who: Marilyn Monroe
This one is quite an obvious one! In the track Pharrell Williams sings about some famous females including Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and French heroine Joan of Arc. However he is actually saying when looking for a girl he wants something different to these type of girls!
The Phoenix FM Club Guide
Date: 28th October 2016
Time: Open until 3am
Event: Missoula Friday’s
Location: Missoula, Romford
Details: With Brightly on the decks playing the best tunes.
Admission entry: Free before 10pm
Website: www.missoulabars.co.uk/missoularomford
Date: 28th October 2016
Time: 6pm – 3am
Event: Socialite Essex
Location: Kosho, Romford
Details: Resident DJ’s playing the best in House, RnB and Club Classics.
Admission entry: Free before 11pm
Website: www.koshobar.co.uk
Date: 28th October 2016
Time: 10pm – 4am
Event: Ship Wrecked
Location: Fiction, Romford
Details: Captain Blackbeard and his crew of cut throat pirates emerge from the depths of the seas to search for their lost treasure.
Admission entry: £3 before midnight, £7 after
Website: www.fictionclub.co.uk/romford
Date: 28th October 2016
Time: 10pm – 3.30am
Event: Diamonds and Demons
Location: Sugar Hut, Brentwood
Details: With celebrity DJ Michael Andre alongside resident DJ Nimblefingerz.
Admission entry: £5 until midnight, £10 after.
Website: www.sugarhutbrentwood.com
Date: 28th October 2016
Time:
Event: Social Circles
Location: Citizen, Chelmsford
Details: Resident DJ’s Sky High, Chris Watson and Ashe Lowe playing House, RnB and Hip Hop.
Admission entry: Free before 11pm
Website: https://twitter.com/ctznbar
Date: 28th – 29th
Time: Open until 3am
Event: Infected
Location: World’s Inn, Romford
Details: Fantastic DJ’s and lots of charity fundraising fun in support of children and young people with cancer.
Admission entry:
Website: www.facebook.com/theworldsinn
Date: 29th October 2016
Time: From 10pm
Event: Scotty T
Location: Yates, Romford
Details: Geordie Shore and Celebrity Big Brother winner, Scotty T will be in the building!
Admission entry:
Website: www.twitter.com/YatesRomford
Date: 29th October 2016
Time: 10.30pm – 3.45am
Event: Circuit’s 2nd Birthday
Location: Circuit, Romford
Details: Circuit celebrates it’s 2nd birthday in style – With Ministry of Sound featuring Colin Francis and friends.
Admission entry: Free before 12am, £8/£10 after
Website: www.circuitessex.com
Date: 29th October 2016
Time: Open until 3am
Event: Jaguar Skills
Location: Missoula, Chelmsford
Details: With DJ and Producer Jaguar Skills. Live entertainment, surpises around every corner, special effects that will leave you in awe!
Admission entry: £7 Tickets
Website: www.missoulachelmsford.co.uk
Date: 29th October 2016
Time: 10pm – 3am
Event: Nocturnal Halloween Horrors.
Location: Evoke, Chelmsford
Details: UV Paint Party!
Admission entry: Free on guest list before 11pm.
Website: www.evokenightclub.com/chelmsford
Date: 29th October 2016
Time: 7pm – 1am
Event: Funk Disco Night
Location: The Gardeners Arms, Brentwood
Details: Resident DJ’s playing Soul, Funk, RnB and Dance Anthems.
Admission entry: Free
Website: www.gardeners-brentwood.co.uk
