IngievV Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I got this send to me for MF.net: Trixter guitarist Steve Brown has joined the roster of the upcoming tribute album “WHOLE LOTTA LOVE: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks.” Steve puts a rock spin on the hit single “Big Girl (You Are Beautiful),” made famous by current pop sensation Mika. A celebratory affirmation of plus-sized women, it was written as the theme for the Butterfly Lounge, a California nightclub catering to larger ladies and their admirers. The song was an international Top 40 hit in 2007 and has been featured on such TV shows as ABC’s “Ugly Betty” and “Good Morning America.” Brown took the dance beat of the original and infused it with his own patented guitar stylings, adding a hard rock coating around its pop center. A sample of the song is now available at the official “WHOLE LOTTA LOVE” MySpace page. http://www.myspace.com/WholeLottaLoveTribute “Women make the world go ’round,” states an enthusiastic Steve Brown. “All shapes and sizes, I love ‘em all! As such, this is the perfect song for me. I stuck with the dance groove and added some big guitars and huge vocals to take this tune to the next level. It rocks and it (jelly) rolls!” Also confirmed for the tribute is the inclusion of a track from newcomers Triangle Exception, who contribute a cover of the song “Big, Fat, Sexy Mama.” Channeling the spirits of the Rolling Stones and the New York Dolls, “Big, Fat, Sexy Mama” is a raucous ballad extolling the virtues of making love to a fuller figured woman. The song originated with New York City underground sensation The Compulsions, hailed by “Classic Rock” magazine as “The Coolest Band in the World” and featuring frontman Rob Carlyle, alongside current Guns N’ Roses members Richard Fortus and Frank Ferrer. A sample of the song is now available at the official “WHOLE LOTTA LOVE” MySpace page. As previously reported, "WHOLE LOTTA LOVE: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks" is a musical homage to the big, beautiful women who make the rockin' world go 'round. The tribute will feature all-new recordings of popular songs praising the fuller female figure, originally made famous by some of the biggest names in rock and pop music. These anthems to abundance will be performed by renowned rock & rollers from yesterday and today, along with a select few rising stars. In direct opposition to the "no fat chicks" mantra espoused by some, "WHOLE LOTTA LOVE" will be a star-studded celebration of large and lovely ladies. Songs confirmed so far include Queen's arena rock classic "Fat Bottomed Girls" by L.A. Guns singer Phil Lewis, with guitarist Paul LaPlaca and drummer John Macaluso. Also on tap is a high-octane version of the AC/DC concert staple "Whole Lotta Rosie" by Rufus Fontain, featuring Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar and original Jackyl vocalist Ronnie Honeycutt. The Poison chart-topper "Unskinny Bop" is ably recreated by party rock outfit Evick, featuring members of the Bret Michaels Band. And the bass-heavy Spinal Tap dirge "Big Bottom" is given a 6-string revamp by Twisted Sister guitarist Eddie Ojeda and his Band of Steel. Plus-sized songstress Celisa Stratton brings all-new meaning to the title track "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin, in conjunction with veteran Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali and guitarist Alex Grossi. Additionally, rock & roll comic C.C. Banana offers up a faithful rendition of the Kiss track "Spit" (a.k.a. "Split"), featuring bassist David Z of ZO2 and guitarist Angus Clark. Danger Danger frontman Ted Poley lends his trademark vocals to the Electric Boys hit "All Lips N' Hips," alongside his Poley/Rivera partner Vic Rivera. And the Sir Mix-A-Lot hip-hop smash "Baby Got Back" is given a metal makeover by comedian Don Jamieson, co-host of "That Metal Show" on VH1 Classic. The album boasts an inspired cover by pop artist Les Toil, known for his bold and beautiful "big girl" pin-up art. Additional artists and track listings will be announced as they are confirmed. Samples of all tracks are available at the official "WHOLE LOTTA LOVE" MySpace page. "WHOLE LOTTA LOVE: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks" is scheduled for an August 31, 2010 release and is now available for pre-order directly from SplitScreen Entertainment. The first 500 pre-orders will receive a free instant digital download of "Fat Bottomed Girls," as well as a bonus mini-print of the cover art upon delivery of the album. Further details can be found at the SplitScreen Entertainment website. --------------------- What do you think? I kinda like the rock version of Big Girl:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miek Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 This is the longest post ever But it deserves it. It's about time we fat chicks get a tribute album coz we rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shine Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Most of the Mika songs could have their rock versions and sound great as well. At Exit which is mainly a rock-punk-metal festival he sang in a different, more rock manner and has adjusted almost all his songs (even Relax) to that vibe. Sounded perfectly to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeLottaLove Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Oops! It looks like this was posted while I was busy posting it myself! Sorry! http://www.MikaFanClub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3149207 Anyway, here's the album cover art if you'd like to check it out: http://www.SplitScreenEntertainment.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shine Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Oops! It looks like this was posted while I was busy posting it myself! Sorry! http://www.MikaFanClub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3149207 Anyway, here's the album cover art if you'd like to check it out: http://www.SplitScreenEntertainment.com It looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibele Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 This is great, I wanna hear more This is the longest post ever But it deserves it. It's about time we fat chicks get a tribute album coz we rock. well said, we rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Oops! It looks like this was posted while I was busy posting it myself! Sorry! http://www.MikaFanClub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3149207 Anyway, here's the album cover art if you'd like to check it out: http://www.SplitScreenEntertainment.com Don't think you can beat MFC's fastness, we're on it 24/7:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I like the sound of that, would love to hear the rock version of Baby Got Back:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy_girl_mika96 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Sounds awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NekoPixelz Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Wow! Big Girl rock version sounds awesome! i love it! i wonder if i can get this track from iTunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I love what he's done with the song! It sounds brilliant! Mika will be so proud! They should get together and work on something as a collaboration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia4u Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 i like it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikjass Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I LIKE IT all rocked & jelly rolled! I think he should start writing songs for Rock Stars too!! Gonna tweet to him about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I LIKE IT all rocked & jelly rolled! I think he should start writing songs for Rock Stars too!! Gonna tweet to him about it I always think Ring Ring sounds more Rock than Pop. It's a shame something more wasn't done with it as it's a fabulous song. It would sound brill on a Rock album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikjass Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I always think Ring Ring sounds more Rock than Pop. It's a shame something more wasn't done with it as it's a fabulous song. It would sound brill on a Rock album. I love Ring Ring! Shame we don't get to hear him sing it live often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babycakes Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I like it, sounds fresh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaMariaPetra Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I like the rock version of Big Girl! And I love the album cover:thumb_yello: Rubens was right all along:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeLottaLove Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Wow! Big Girl rock version sounds awesome! i love it!i wonder if i can get this track from iTunes. Working on getting the album on iTunes soon after the release of the album itself, so hopefully early fall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice.loves.mika Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Sounds good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunt irma Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 thanks for posting that - sounds really cool, but also shows that no-one sings as well as mika does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico_collard Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Damnit I can't listen to it!!! They've blocked MySpace at work... Oh well, I'll check it out at home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeLottaLove Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hi everyone! I realize it's been a full year (quite literally) since this thread was last updated. I apologize for resurrecting something so ancient but I just came across it again by accident, and I have an update for people who were asking about. Anyway, YES, the Steve Brown rock cover of "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" is available for individual download. You can purchase it for the standard $.99 at either CD Baby or iTunes, links included below. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/wholelottaloveanallstars http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/whole-lotta-love-an-all-star/id450506658 There are also lots of other great tracks on the album, all celebrating the big and beautiful girl. Samples can now also be heard at the official "WHOLE LOTTA LOVE" Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/WholeLottaLoveTribute You can also check out our latest video montage at the "WHOLE LOTTA LOVE" YouTube account: http://www.youtube.com/user/SplitScreenEnt So much awesome stuff has been happening with this album (album release prty, great reviews, TV appearances, radio interviews, newspaper articles, etc.), all of which is now viewable at the SplitScreen Entertainment website. Please come by and see what's new! Thanks again for liking Steve Brown's rock rendition of the Mika original, I'll try to check back in if anyone has any questions. WHOLE LOTTA LOVE: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks http://www.SplitScreenEntertainment.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krjsantos Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Wowwww a great song rocks I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathouzouf Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Sounds like Bon Jovi is singing some Mika:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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