Elizabeth woolridge grant born june 21, 1985, known professionally as lana del rey, is an american singer and songwriter. She described the song to cotton as a homage to true love and a tribute to living life on the wild side. On a long drive through the dark last week, i listened to the new songs from lana del rey s sixth album on a long, repeating loop. It was released on november 9, 2012 by interscope records and polydor records. A popular song, video games is certified gold by riaa and. Under the stage name lizzy grant, she referred to her music as hawaiian glam metal, while the work of her may jailer project was acoustic. After publishing two unsuccessful works, an ep, kill kill 2008 and a studio album, lana del ray 2010, the fourtrack ep was released in anticipation of del. Del rey collaborated with producers including patrik berger, jeff. But lana gets more creative and her lyrics get much more mature in every album she releases. In france, the lp debuted at number one on the french albums chart with sales of.
Find more music at the bbc this link will take you off amazon in a new window. The album was reissued on november 9, 2012, as an expanded version subtitled the paradise edition. Lana del rey becomes just the third woman in the history of the billboard 200 chart to have an album spend at least 300 weeks on the survey. I totally love lana and this song when i heard it, i knew i wanted to sing it. It reached the 2012 top charts in australia, iceland, belgium, denmark, finland, france, israel. It was released as a single on the itunes stores of germany, austria, and switzerland on january 26, 2012 by universal music group. Jan 31, 2012 yes, internet, and god bless you for devoting most of the past halfyear exclusively to pointing this out, lana del rey is a pose, a persona, a version 2. A remix of its single summertime sadness, peaked at number six on the u. Released ten months after the original, the paradise edition features eight newly recorded tracks, which were simultaneously made available on the standalone extended play paradise. Vocalist lana del rey makes atmospheric, orchestral, retro60ssounding pop that showcases her torchy image and sensuously husky singing style. In her controversial music video for the title track of her 2012 debut album, lana del rey portrays a.
It was released on november 9, 2012 by universal music group. To quote chelsea hodson from new york times, in lanas. Yes, internet, and god bless you for devoting most of the past halfyear exclusively to pointing this out, lana del rey is a pose, a persona, a version 2. Del rey is known for embellishing her songs and music videos with an eerily nostalgic vibe heavy on americana themes, including images of surfing, coney island, frank sinatra, and marilyn monroe. Del rey released a threetrack ep kill kill in 2008 under the name lizzy grant, followed by a debut album lana del ray in 2010. It was released on january 27, 2012, by interscope records, polydor records, and stranger records. Our heroine has all the love, diamonds, and diet mountain dew she could ask for, yet still sings, i wish i.
She embarked on a music career in 2005 and first received widespread attention in 2011, when the music video for her single. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Lana del reys direct influences were visual as well as musical. Lana del reys songs stream online music songs listen. Nov 09, 2012 paradise is the third studio ep and second majorlabel ep released by lana del rey.
Later in june 2011, del rey was signed with stranger records, to release her. I knew i had to investigate further, which then led me to the enchanting songs of blue jeans and carmen which is my current favourite. Why i feel uneasy declaring my love for lana del reys. A music video, directed by del rey, was released on december 22, 2011.
The ensuing debates about del rey s authenticity were overheated and dispiriting, riddled with gender prejudices and unfair jabs about the artists cosmetic overhaul. Elizabeth woolridge grant born june 21, 1985, known professionally as lana del rey, is an american singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and poet. At her best, a lana del rey song is intangible, like magic a fully. It was released on january 10, 2012 in the united states and canada through interscope records. Off to the races is a song by american singer and songwriter lana del rey. Lana del rey envisioned a southern californian dream world constructed out of sad girls and bad boys, manufactured melancholy and genuine glamour, and then she came to embody this fantasy. Lana del rey summertime sadness lyrics genius lyrics. It was officially released on january 27, 2012, by interscope records, polydor records, and stranger records. Poll it has been more than a month since honeymoon has been released, so what has been your favorite album so far. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Released ten months after the original, the paradise edition features eight newly recorded tracks, which were simultaneously made available on the. Lana del rey is a femme fatale with a smoky voice, a languorous image, and a modeling contract. Lana del rey diet mountain dewhd lyrics by emilie s.
Prior to coming to prominence under the stage name lana del rey, she performed under the names lizzy grant, lana rey del mar, sparkle jump rope queen, and may jailer. These noirshaded numbers are mostly built on orchestral accouterments and subtle vocal samples. Lana del rey signed a record deal with 5 points records in 2007 and she released her debut ep, kill kill 2008, under the name lizzy grant. Her music is noted for its stylized cinematic quality. In her controversial music video for the title track of her 2012 debut album, lana del rey portrays a queen in heaven flanked by tigers reminiscing about a past love. Lana del rey looks to french history for a song set in fontainebleau. The song was released as the singers second single on december 30, 2011. The song was released as the singers second single on december 30, 2011, through interscope records. Del rey s husky narrative lingers like smoke clouds, leaving wafts of rhythmic phrasings delivered by an icy, heartbroken femme fatale. Del rey announced on her facebook that she had rescheduled the dates of her first official tour. In france, the album debuted at number one on the french albums chart with sales of 48,791, whose. Kiss me hard before you go summertime sadness i just wanted you to know that, baby, youre the best i got my red dress on tonight dancin in the dark in the pale.
It was released in the uk as itunes single of the week on december 20, 2011. Elizabeth lizzy grant born 21 june 1986, better known as lana del rey, is a singersongwriter from lake placid, new york, united states. He reminds me of the dark and mysterious side of the magnetic boy i used to know. Del rey was born elizabeth woolridge grant in new york city, to patricia ann hill, an account executive, and robert england grant, jr. American singer and songwriter lana del rey has released six studio albums, one soundtrack, three extended plays, 29 singles, and 37 music videos. To quote chelsea hodson from new york times, in lana s. It also received silver certification in the uk and platinum in italy.
It was the singers first professionally produced album, released. Her music has been noted by critics for its stylized cinematic quality, its preoccupation with themes of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, and its references to pop culture, particularly 1950s and 1960s americana. At first, her stylized noirpop garnered skeptical sneers. Emile haynie and patrik berger paired up for the songs production. Lana del rey is the second extended play by american singer and songwriter lana del rey. Preorder norman fucking rockwell for exclusive early access to uk, us and eu tickets. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of polydor records. But past that prettygirl pout is nothing but a lost and lovesick ingenue. The trios only live performance, on french tv show le grand journal, is riveting.
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