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Walking on Sunshine (Katrina and the Waves song)
"Walking on Sunshine" is a 1985 pop hit by Katrina and the Waves, written by Kimberley Rew and sung by Katrina Leskanich. First recorded in 1983 for a Canada-only debut, the Scott Litt-mixed 1985 re-recording reached No. 8 in the UK and No. 9 in the US.
Wall of Eyes
Wall of Eyes is the 2024 second album by the Smile, the trio of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner, released on XL Recordings; eight tracks, produced by Sam Petts-Davies, Metacritic 83.
Wall of Sound
Wall of Sound, also called the Spector sound: a 1960s pop production style Phil Spector developed at Gold Star Studios with Larry Levine and the Wrecking Crew, layering doubled instruments in heavy echo, exemplified by "Be My Baby" and distinct from the Grateful Dead's live sound system of the same name.
Wall of Sound (record label)
Wall of Sound is a London independent record label founded in the mid-1990s by Mark Jones, named after Phil Spector's production style. Its big beat roster included Propellerheads, Röyksopp, and The Wiseguys; it merged with PIAS UK in 2006. Unrelated: a 2020 Jeddah label and a Leeds record shop share the name.
Wall of Voodoo
Wall of Voodoo, Los Angeles new wave band active 1977–1988 with a brief 2006 return, founded as Acme Soundtracks by Stan Ridgway and Marc Moreland; known for the 1983 MTV hit 'Mexican Radio' and the album Call of the West.
Wallows
Wallows are a Los Angeles alternative rock trio of Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston; childhood bandmates behind "Pleaser" and the albums Nothing Happens, Tell Me That It's Over, and Model on Atlantic Records.
Walls and Bridges
Walls and Bridges is the fifth solo studio album by John Lennon, released on Apple Records in 1974 and featuring his first solo US number-one single, "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night".
Walls of Jericho
Walls of Jericho is a metalcore band from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 1998 and fronted by vocalist Candace Kucsulain, blending hardcore, thrash, and metalcore since its 1999 debut.
Walshy Fire
Walshy Fire (Leighton Walsh) is a Jamaican-American DJ, MC, and producer who serves as MC of Major Lazer and came up in Miami's Black Chiney Sound System.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Walt Disney Concert Hall is Frank Gehry's 2,265-seat stainless-steel concert hall in downtown Los Angeles, opened October 23, 2003. Born from Lillian Disney's 1987 $50 million gift, it houses the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Master Chorale, with Nagata Acoustics' vineyard auditorium and a 6,134-pipe Gehry-designed organ.
Walt Disney Records
Walt Disney Records, the Disney Music Group label of The Walt Disney Company, began in 1956 as Disneyland Records, was renamed in 1989, and releases Disney film soundtracks and children's music, including Mary Poppins and The Lion King albums.
Walter Afanasieff
Walter Afanasieff (born 1958, São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian-born American songwriter-producer known for his Mariah Carey partnership (Hero, One Sweet Day, My All, All I Want for Christmas Is You), Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On, and two Grammy wins.
Walter Becker
Walter Carl Becker (1950-2017), American guitarist, bassist, songwriter and producer who co-founded Steely Dan with Donald Fagen; co-wrote its 1972-1980 platinum catalog, solo albums 11 Tracks of Whack and Circus Money.
Walter Parazaider
Walter Parazaider (1945–2026), American woodwind multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of the rock band Chicago; conceived its horn-section sound, played the 'Colour My World' flute solo, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee 2016.
Waltzing Matilda
Waltzing Matilda, Australia's unofficial national anthem, is an 1895 folk song with lyrics by Banjo Paterson and melody attributed to Christina Macpherson, written at Dagworth Station near Winton, Queensland, and recorded over 600 times.
Wanavokali
Wanavokali is a Kenyan R&B and soul vocal collective of six artists from Nairobi, formed in 2019 after meeting on the Safaricom Twaweza Live Tour.
Wand (band)
Wand: Los Angeles rock band formed in 2013, led by Cory Hanson (not the Japanese band WANDS or Wooden Wand). Psychedelic garage rock on Ganglion Reef, Golem, 1000 Days; shifted to art rock on Plum (2017); Drag City albums through Vertigo (2024).
Wanda (Austrian band)
Wanda is a German-language pop and rock band from Vienna, founded in 2012, whose 2015 hit "Bologna" made them the most-awarded band in Amadeus Austrian Music Awards history.
Wanda Jackson
Wanda Jackson (born 1937, Maud, Oklahoma), the Queen of Rockabilly, is an American country, rockabilly, and gospel singer and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (2009), known for "Let's Have a Party" and "Fujiyama Mama."
Wando
Wando was the stage name of Vanderley Alves dos Reis, a Brazilian singer and composer of brega-romântico music, best known for the 1988 hit "Fogo e paixão".
Wang Chung (band)
Wang Chung (originally Huang Chung, from Chinese huáng zhōng, 'yellow bell') are an English new wave band of Jack Hues and Nick Feldman, known for 'Everybody Have Fun Tonight' (US No. 2, 1986), 'Dance Hall Days', and the To Live and Die in L.A. soundtrack; active again since 2012.
Wang Feng (汪峰) (singer)
Wang Feng (汪峰), born 1971 in Beijing, is a mainland Chinese rock singer-songwriter trained in violin at the Central Conservatory of Music. He led the band鲍家街43号 before going solo with Warner in 2000, known for《春天里》《飞得更高》《怒放的生命》, and mainstream rock.
Wang Leehom (王力宏)
Wang Leehom (王力宏), born 1976 in Rochester, New York, is a Taiwanese-American Mandopop singer, producer, actor, and director. Debut 1995; Chinked-out fusion creator; 2021 divorce controversy; comeback tour "The Best Place" with 57 sold-out shows.
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues
The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues is an Australian music festival held since 1990 in Wangaratta, Victoria, featuring jazz and blues and the National Jazz Awards competition.
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
The Wangjaesan Light Music Band was a North Korean popular music ensemble, one of the two pillars of 1980s and 1990s North Korean pop music.
WANIMA
WANIMA (ワニマ) is a three-piece Japanese rock band formed in 2010 in Kumamoto Prefecture, which rose from the melodic punk scene to a No. 1 Oricon album and Kohaku appearances.
Wanitwa mos & Nkosazana Daughter
Wanitwa mos & Nkosazana Daughter is the billing under which South African amapiano producer Master KG and vocalist Nkosazana Daughter release joint music, including the gold-certified 2024 album Makhelwane.
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is a Michael Jackson song from Thriller, produced with Quincy Jones and released as the album's fourth UK single in May 1983 on Epic Records.
Wanna One (워너원)
Wanna One (워너원) was an 11-member South Korean project boy group formed via Produce 101 Season 2, debuting August 7, 2017 with Energetic and disbanding January 27, 2019 after selling over a million albums.
Wannabe
Wannabe, Spice Girls debut single released 8 July 1996 on Virgin; seven weeks at UK Number 1, 31 countries, US Hot 100 Number 1 in 1997; written with Stannard and Rowe, the launch of Girl Power.