Apr 27, 2001 visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. The british version of the phrase touch wood, predates the american knock on wood and was itself preceded by a latin version absit omen, meaning far be that omen from us. A singer mary griffin recorded her discodance version for the 1998 film 54. Grammy nominations, multiple platinum records, and movie sound tracks to name a few. Griffin was born in new orleans, the daughter of a local minister. The rosary was a physical representation of ones inner faith, and it was natural to finger or touch it when one was in distress or pain.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. It has often been pointed out that many stax and motown albums of the 60s had their share of filler nonetheless, others were full of gems that should have been released as singles. But what you may not know is that this popular saying refers to one of our own catholic traditions that of the recitation of the rosary. Knock on wood remixes, an album by mary griffin on spotify. Oct 16, 2018 remember the scene in the movie, 54, about the worldfamous new york city discotheque, studio 54, when the female singer is hoisted 30 feet in the air to sing the disco classic, knock on wood. With curb records, mary began singing for movie soundtracks and was featured in the movie studio 54 where she portrayed the artist amy stewart and sang knock on wood for the soundtrack. Genealogy profile for mary griffin mary griffin hancock 1783 1826 genealogy genealogy for mary griffin hancock 1783 1826 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
Knock on wood remixes by mary griffin on amazon music. As a child, she sang in churches with read full biography. I dont want to lose this good thing that i got if i do i would surely ill surely lose a lot cause your love is better than any love i kno. Official mary griffin knock on wood lyrics at cd universe. The song has become covered by later artists, most notably amii stewart in 1979. Mary began singing in church with her family and by the time she was a teenager, she wanted to pursue a music career. Im not superstitiousabout youbut i cant take no chance. Movie soundtracks and was even featured in the movie studio 54 where she portrayed the artist amy stewart and sang knock on wood for the soundtrack. May 08, 2017 youve probably heard the expression, knock on wood. She performed cant take my eyes off of you with frankie valli for the closing credits of conspiracy theory.
Feb 07, 2008 knock on wood mary griffin mary griffin appears in the movie studio 54. In the 1998 movie 54, actresssinger mary griffin portrayed amii stewart, performing the song knock on wood, at the famed discotheque studio 54. Reissued on cd in 1991, knock on wood is one of eddie floyds best albums. Genealogy profile for mary griffin mary griffin deceased genealogy genealogy for mary griffin deceased family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Oct 05, 2017 now we are looking on the crossword clue for. Mary griffin knock on wood love to infinity remix extended. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies.
With curb records, mary began singing for movie soundtracks and was even featured in the movie studio 54 where she portrayed the artist amy stewart and sang knock on wood for the soundtrack. Knock on wood by percy sledge was written by steve cropper and eddie floyd and was first recorded and released by eddie floyd in 1966. She started singing before grade school with her three sisters and father, who was a traveling preacher, in central louisiana. Download on amazon knock on wood radio edit play on apple music. Mary griffin is an accomplished singer songwriter with numerous accomplishments over her 30 year professional career including. In many cultures, its a common superstition for people to knock their knuckles on a piece of wood to bring themselves good fortune or ward off bad luck. Im not superstitious bout ya but i cant take no chance you got me spining baby, baby im in a trance cause your love is better. Knock on wood by mary griffin 1998 the avengers back by scooter 2004. We can get there lyrics, purified, love is you and me mr.
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Marys rich melodic sound and exciting performance style are rooted in the story of a pastors daughter with a true passion for singing good music. Unlimited free mary griffin music click to play knock on wood and whatever else you want. Top mary griffin lyrics anytime knock on wood perfect moment i surrender. Knock on wood is a 1966 hit song written by eddie floyd and steve cropper and originally. Her style eventually developed into a gospelinflected contemporary update of classic soul. Mary ann parker bates born griffin was born on month day 1784, at birth place, to michael griffin and mary griffin born amos. In the 1998 movie 54, actresssinger mary griffin portrayed stewart, performing the song knock on wood, at the famed discotheque studio 54. Unstoppable is a compilationstudio album by amii stewart released in 1999 which includes new versions of some of the greatest hits from her disco career, selected tracks from the 80s and 90s as well as two previously unreleased recordings, the title track and can i come home. It would not have been acceptable to be unmarried with children in the early part of the twentieth century. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Michael was born on december 24 1750, in galway, ireland.
Remember the scene in the movie, 54, about the worldfamous new york city discotheque, studio 54, when the female singer is hoisted 30 feet in the air to sing the disco classic, knock on wood. Related mary griffin links official page we can get there video. Cd universe is your source for mary griffins song knock on wood mp3 download lyrics and. I dont wanna lose this good thing that i got cuz if i do i surely surely lose a lot cuz your love is better than anything. Mary griffin the guardian, buzzfeed, sky news journalist. Find mary griffins background report in the us mylife. Mary griffin knock on wood love to infinity remix extended vocal mix. Stewarts disco version was the most successful on weekly music charts.
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Percy sledge released it on the album percy sledge show in 1970. Morality laws are still on the books in north carolina. That memorable moment showcases mary griffin, a houston icon by way of new orleans wholl perform for a local audience saturday. With curb records, mary began singing for movie soundtracks and was even featured in the movie studio 54 where she portrayed the artist amii stewart and sang knock on wood for the soundtrack.
This dates from at least the early 17th century, when it is quoted by john heywood in his collections of proverbs. Mary griffin music for your station playlist ipluggers. Check out knock on wood remixes by mary griffin on amazon music. Its like thunder and lightning, the way you love me is frightening. Its no secret about it, that woman is my loving cup cause she sees to it that i get enough. Get full address, contact info, background report and more. Amii stewart cover of eddie floyds knock on wood whosampled. You take my hand and you hold my heart you stand by me and i can touch the stars i can see eternity in your eyes now, were looki.
She performed cant take my eyes off of you with frankie valley for the closing. Mary griffin is an actress, known for 54 1998, whats eating gilbert grape 1993 and ballistic. Join facebook to connect with mary griffin woods and others you may know. Download shine on me by mary griffin on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. Knock on wood is a 1966 hit song written by eddie floyd and steve cropper and originally performed by floyd. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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