FUN. |
Featured Artist Janelle Monae! |
FUN. performing on MTV! |
Group members: Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff. They were formed during the winter of 2008.
Hometown New York, NY
Website: OurNameIsFun
Genre: Alternative, Rock & Pop
One of their most popular songs is featuring Janelle Monae!
See video below.
1. Some Nights (Intro)
2. Some Nights
3. We Are Young
4. Carry On
5. It Gets Better
6. Why Am I the One
7. All Alone
8. All Alright
9. One Foot
10. Stars
11. Out on the Town
Release year 2012
Fueled by Ramen Records
Number of Discs: 1 Disc
Contributing Artist: Janelle Monae
Album Notes
“Some
Nights” is a studio album released on the Fueled by Ramen record label
in 2012 by Indie pop band Fun. The album was produced by Jeff Bhasker
and recorded in 2011. “Some Nights” contains 10 tracks and has a total
CD play time of 45 minutes and 55 seconds. Hit singles on the indie pop
album include “We Are Young” and the title track “Some Nights.” Other
tracks include “Carry On,” “It Gets Better,” “Why Am I the One,” “All
Alone,” “All Alright,” “One Foot,” and “Stars.” “Some Nights” features
the musical talents of Jack Antonoff on the guitar, Andrew Dost on the
horn and vocals, and Nate Ruess on lead vocals. Fun also brought in
additional instrumentalists to assist with orchestral numbers, adding a
unique sound to the albums songs through violas, keyboards, cellos,
trombones, percussion, flutes, and even choir singers. The album was
recorded at a number of different studios including Dawson’s Studio,
Electric Lady Studios, Emile’s Studio, and Livingston Studios in London.
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Social Media Roundup – Musical Artist
Anastasia says
I think I bought music at Best Buy before… but it was in the late 90's 🙂
Anastasia says
I saw Tori Amos in concert with Alanis Morrissette 🙂 It was such a great show!
Kristin says
I always buy my music at Best Buy!!
Kristin says
Motley Crue and Poison at Camden Yards!!
Dot Marie says
I saw the Rolling Stones at Gillette Stadium
Angel Jacklyn says
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/246111098309328897
Angel Jacklyn says
YES, I'VE BEEN TO BEST BUY BEFORE BUT NO, I HAVE NEVER BOUGHT MUSIC FROM THEM. THEIR PRICES SEEM HIGH BUT I'VE ALWAYS PONDERED GOING BACK SINCE THEY SEEM TO CARRY EVERY ARTIST & NOWADAYS, DEPARTMENT STORES LIKE WALMART & MEIJER DON'T CARRY "JACK" – EXCUSE MY FRENCH.
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Angel Jacklyn says
IT'S SAD TO SAY, BUT I HAVE YET TO GO TO A CONCERT (EVER) & I'M 26. I NEVER HAD MANY FRIENDS GROWING UP SO I WAS NEVER INVITED TO ONE. I USED TO *PRETEND* I WENT TO CONCERTS BUT I WAS JUST TRYING TO SEEM AS NORMAL AS THE NEXT GIRL. ODD, I KNOW. =)
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Jessica's Junk says
yes an incubus cd and a lupe fiasco cd 🙂
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Jessica's Junk says
So you think you can dance last year ! And slightly stoopid 2009, Loved it sooooo much fun
Jessica
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Familyof5 says
I sometimes purchase music from Best Buy
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Familyof5 says
I haven't had a chance to attend any live concert
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Karen Che says
I just signed up for your Special Newsletter under my name.
Karen Che says
I've purchased music from Best Buy on multiple occasions. I believe the last CD I purchased was Metric's Synthetica, and before that, a copy of the Spring Awakening Soundtrack by the Original Broadway Cast.
Darcy Lion says
I always buy music at best buy!
Darcy Lion says
Never hear them. But I'm looking them up!
Karen Che says
I attended a concert last month at The Roxy in LA to see honeyhoney, an indie rock duo, they were playing in support of the Sunset Music Festival. Absolutely a great show, Suzanna Santo embodies the unlimited power of a rock 'n' roll goddess. The supporting acts were wonderful too.
Shane R. says
Shared on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanerus2/status/246085033876672513 and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shanerussell/posts/276935982416188
Shane R. says
I have not purchased music at Best Buy before but I have bought some DVDs
Shane R. says
I went to a Blink 182 concert back in 1999
Renee Walters says
The last concert I attended was Jimmy Buffet and it was awesome! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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Renee Walters says
I have purchased music there before. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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James V says
FB: https://www.facebook.com/james.vanhooser.3/posts/271196776331144
TW: https://twitter.com/bikeman12345/status/246056587322605568
James V says
I have not bought cds from Best Buy.
James V says
Last concert I went to was Paul McCartney in Dallas.
Danielle S. says
I have purchased a few CDs from Best Buy before, but I usually shop their for electronics and accessories mostly.
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Danielle S. says
I just recently saw one of my favorite bands, Carbon Leaf, at a food and music fest and it was great!
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Shooting Stars Mag says
i do buy music at Best Buy. I got Adele's last album there
Shooting Stars Mag says
the last concert i've been to was Ed Sheeran. It was awesome.
jzagarjr says
I've gone to a Britney Spears concert
jzagarjr says
I've bought many CDs at Bet Buy
abfantom says
Yes, I have bought CDs at Best Buy
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abfantom says
The last concert I went to see was the B52's
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peg42 says
Yes, I've purchased music from Best Buy before.
Thanks
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peg42 says
I saw Rod Stewart a few years ago in concert.
Thanks so much.
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ad0ffae6-78f6-11e1-8cde-000bcdcb5194 says
I bought a couple of CDs there a few months ago with a gift card.
eai(at)stanfordalumni(dot)org
ad0ffae6-78f6-11e1-8cde-000bcdcb5194 says
I just saw Redd Kross play last month–they were amazing!
I always see Sloan when they play the Bay Area, too…
eai(at)stanfordalumni(dot)org
sottovoce says
Yes, I have purchased music at Best Buy.
sottovoce says
I haven't been to a concert…I have a bit of a problem with crowds. 🙂 Thank you.
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Joni says
shared on fb and twitter:
https://twitter.com/sixcherries/status/245984449819467776
https://www.facebook.com/sixcherrymama/posts/362440367169661
Joni says
We shop best buy for a lot of stuff. i just recently purchased a new card for my camera from best buy for a great price.
Joni says
my very first concert was the beach boys and my most recent one was with my kids for their first concert to see miranda cosgrove (icarly).
Colleen says
yes, before iTunes it was my favorite place to buy music.
Colleen says
I saw coldplay in concert and it was awesome!
Karen says
My husband does all the time
Karen says
Stevie nicks when i was 16 forgot all about seeing her
Unknown says
Never bought from Best Buy, usually just iTunes and Amazon!
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Unknown says
I've seen Brad Paisley and he was wonderful!
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Julie says
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway.
amy beth marantino says
no, i do not recall ever buying music at best buy. i usually order from amazon.com