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"Ugly" is a midtempo pop rock ballad that contains lyrics about personality and body-image issues. It received comparisons to "Unpretty" by girl group TLC and "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera. "Ugly" is the band's final single released under the second line up of Sugababes, after original member Mutya Buena departed the group on 21 December 2005.
"If You Wanna Be Happy" is based on the song "Ugly Woman" by the Trinidadian calypsonian Roaring Lion (writing credited to his real name, Rafael de Leon), recorded in 1934. It hit #1 on the Hot 100 on May 18, 1963, as well as on the R&B singles chart. [1]
The lyrics have been subjected to the folk process, and some versions have become examples of the "Ugly Girl" or "Dinah" song. [citation needed] Music historian Ken Emerson noted that controversy over free and slave states, as well as Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, were hotly debated topics at the time of the song's composition. According to ...
Music critics interpreted the lyrics as encompassing various meanings. [7] [11] [12] Mike Wass wrote that Fantasia provides advice on life through "Ugly". [7] Sarah Grant of Rolling Stone found the single to be a reflection of past struggles - her attempted suicide, an affair with a married man, an abortion, and a battle with depression. [11]
In 1999, Fleming and John released their second album, The Way We Are, which spawned a minor hit with the single "Ugly Girl". The duo has recorded many cover songs, including "Winter Wonderland" (to the tune of Led Zeppelin 's "Misty Mountain Hop"), "Eldorado" ( Electric Light Orchestra ), " California Dreamin' " ( The Mamas & the Papas ...
Someone's Ugly Daughter is an alternative rock album by American band Chick. It was released on September 5, 1995, through Epic Records and 550 Music.. On September 27, 2020, American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey revealed in her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey that she secretly recorded and produced the album with her friend Clarissa Dane, under the moniker "Chick".
"Everything About You" is the debut single of American heavy metal band Ugly Kid Joe, originally from their 1991 EP, As Ugly as They Wanna Be. The song gained popularity after being featured in the 1992 hit film Wayne's World and was later included on the band's full-length debut album, America's Least Wanted, which was also released in 1992.
"Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" is the fourth single from the debut album Life in Cartoon Motion of singer Mika. It reached number 9 in the UK charts after it was released on 23 July 2007. It reached number 9 in the UK charts after it was released on 23 July 2007.