Don't Worry About Me
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Don't Worry About Me is the only album
released by Joey Ramone
as a solo artist, although he previously had many releases with the Ramones
as their lead singer. It was released posthumously in 2002, as he died in 2001. The album was produced by Daniel Rey
, who also did most of the guitar work on the album. Rey had previously produced 3 of the Ramones' albums, between 1987 and 1995.
The album includes two covers; "What a Wonderful World
" originally performed by Louis Armstrong
and "1969", originally performed by The Stooges
. "What a Wonderful World" was used for the ending credits of Michael Moore
's film "Bowling for Columbine
." The song was also used in the 2003 remake of "Freaky Friday
" and appeared on that film's soundtrack. Apple Inc. also used the song extensively in its launch of the original Final Cut Studio
software package. The song also appeared in 2001's Without A Paddle
.
A DualDisc
version of the album was released on November 19, 2002. It included the album in the DVD-Audio
format, which is in 5.1 surround sound
, as well as the music video
for "What a Wonderful World" (directed by Debbie Harry
) and other material.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
released by Joey Ramone
Joey Ramone
Joey Ramone was an American vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist in the punk rock band the Ramones. Joey Ramone's image, voice and tenure as frontman of the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.-Early life:Joey Ramone was born Jeffry Hyman to parents Noel and Charlotte Hyman...
as a solo artist, although he previously had many releases with the Ramones
Ramones
The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group...
as their lead singer. It was released posthumously in 2002, as he died in 2001. The album was produced by Daniel Rey
Daniel Rey
Daniel Rey is an American musician, music producer and songwriter from New York City best known for his work with the Ramones....
, who also did most of the guitar work on the album. Rey had previously produced 3 of the Ramones' albums, between 1987 and 1995.
The album includes two covers; "What a Wonderful World
What a Wonderful World
"What a Wonderful World" is a song written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong and released as a single in 1968. Thiele and Weiss were both prominent in the music world . Armstrong's recording was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999...
" originally performed by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong , nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana....
and "1969", originally performed by The Stooges
The Stooges
The Stooges are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003...
. "What a Wonderful World" was used for the ending credits of Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Michael Francis Moore is an American filmmaker, author, social critic and activist. He is the director and producer of Fahrenheit 9/11, which is the highest-grossing documentary of all time. His films Bowling for Columbine and Sicko also place in the top ten highest-grossing documentaries...
's film "Bowling for Columbine
Bowling for Columbine
Bowling for Columbine is a 2002 documentary film written, directed, produced, and narrated by Michael Moore. The film explores what Michael Moore suggests are the causes for the Columbine High School massacre and other acts of violence with guns...
." The song was also used in the 2003 remake of "Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday is a classic comedic children’s novel written by Mary Rodgers first published in the USA in 1972, and adapted for film several times.-Plot:...
" and appeared on that film's soundtrack. Apple Inc. also used the song extensively in its launch of the original Final Cut Studio
Final Cut Studio
Final Cut Studio is a professional video and audio production suite for Mac OS X from Apple Inc., and a direct competitor to Avid Media Composer in the high-end movie production industry...
software package. The song also appeared in 2001's Without A Paddle
Without A Paddle
Without a Paddle is a 2004 comedy film about three reunited childhood friends going on a trip up a remote river in order to search for the body of a long lost thief and his loot...
.
A DualDisc
DualDisc
DualDisc was a type of double-sided optical disc product developed by a group of record companies including EMI Music, Universal Music Group, Sony/BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and 5.1 Entertainment Group and later under the aegis of the Recording Industry Association of America...
version of the album was released on November 19, 2002. It included the album in the DVD-Audio
DVD-Audio
DVD-Audio is a digital format for delivering high-fidelity audio content on a DVD. DVD-Audio is not intended to be a video delivery format and is not the same as video DVDs containing concert films or music videos....
format, which is in 5.1 surround sound
Surround sound
Surround sound encompasses a range of techniques such as for enriching the sound reproduction quality of an audio source with audio channels reproduced via additional, discrete speakers. Surround sound is characterized by a listener location or sweet spot where the audio effects work best, and...
, as well as the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "What a Wonderful World" (directed by Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Harry is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known for being the lead singer of the punk rock and new wave band Blondie. She has also had success as a solo artist, and in the mid-1990s she performed and recorded as part of The Jazz Passengers...
) and other material.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Joey Ramone; except where indicated- "What a Wonderful WorldWhat a Wonderful World"What a Wonderful World" is a song written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong and released as a single in 1968. Thiele and Weiss were both prominent in the music world . Armstrong's recording was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999...
" (Bob ThieleBob ThieleBob Thiele was an American record producer who worked on countless classic jazz albums and record labels.-Biography:...
, George David WeissGeorge David WeissGeorge David Weiss was an American songwriter and former President of the Songwriters Guild of America.-Career:...
) – 2:23 - "Stop Thinking About It" (Joey Ramone, Andy ShernoffAndy ShernoffAndy Shernoff is a musician, songwriter, record producer and oenophile.He is a founding member of The Dictators, one of the original New York punk bands, in which he wrote nearly all of the songs, played bass guitar and keyboards, and sang backing vocals and occasional leads...
) – 2:57 - "Mr. Punchy" – 2:35
- "Maria BartiromoMaria BartiromoMaria Bartiromo is an American television journalist, magazine columnist and author of three books. Bartiromo is a native of New York and attended New York University. She worked at CNN for five years before joining CNBC television...
" – 3:58 - "Spirit in My House" – 2:02
- "Venting (It's a Different World Today)" – 3:17
- "Like a Drug I Never Did Before" – 2:04
- "Searching for Something" (Joey Ramone, Al Maddy) – 4:12
- "I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)" – 3:42
- "1969" (Dave AlexanderDave Alexander (The Stooges)David Michael Alexander was an American musician, best known as the original bassist for influential protopunk band The Stooges.-Biography:...
, James "Iggy Pop" OsterbergIggy PopIggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
, Ron AshetonRon AshetonRonald Frank Asheton was an American guitarist and co-songwriter with Iggy Pop for the rock band The Stooges.Asheton is ranked as number 29 on Rolling Stones list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time....
, Scott AshetonScott AshetonScott "Rock Action" Asheton is an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band The Stooges...
) – 3:40 - "Don't Worry About Me" – 3:55
Musicians by song
| "What a Wonderful World" |
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|---|---|
| "Stop Thinking About It" |
Frank Funaro Frank Funaro is an American drummer who has played with Del Lords, The Brandos, Camper Van Beethoven, Joey Ramone, The Dictators, and Cracker.... – drums |
| "Mr. Punchy" |
Captain Sensible Captain Sensible is a singer, songwriter, guitarist who grew up in Croydon, England, and co-founded the punk rock band The Damned in 1976. After leaving the band, he reinvented himself as an alternative pop singer with a rebellious, self-conscious image... - backing vocals |
| "Maria Bartiromo" |
|
| "Spirit in My House" |
|
| "Venting (It's a Different World Today)" |
|
| "Like a Drug I Never Did Before" |
|
| "Searching for Something" |
|
| "I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)" |
|
| "1969" |
Dr. Chud Dr. C.H.U.D. is an American rock drummer and singer.-Life and career:... - drums |
| "Don't Worry About Me" |
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