Head-directionality parameter
In linguistics, the head directionality is a proposed parameter that classifies languages according to whether they are head-initial (the head of a phrase precedes its complements) or head-final (the head follows its complements). The head is the element that determines the category of a phrase: for example, in a verb phrase, the head is a verb.
Some languages are consistently head-initial or head-final at all phrasal levels. English is considered to be strongly head-initial, while Japanese is an example of a language that is consistently head-final. In certain other languages, such as German and Gbe, examples of both types of head direction occur. Various theories have been proposed to explain such variation.
Head directionality is connected with the type of branching that predominates in a language: head-initial structures are right-branching, while head-final structures are left-branching.
Types of phrase
There are various types of phrase in which the ordering of head and complement(s) may be considered when attempting to determine the head directionality of a language, including:
Head First
Head First or Headfirst may refer to:
In music:
In other media:
In linguistics:
Head First (Goldfrapp album)
Head First is the fifth studio album by English electronic music duo Goldfrapp, released 19 March 2010 by Mute Records. The album spawned three singles: "Rocket", "Alive" and "Believer". It received a nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album at the 2011 Grammy Awards.
Background and development
"I think we just wanted something really simple and that had a sort of euphoric-ness to it. A kind of slightly surreal but dreamy quality—pink clouds and [the feeling that] you can carry on forever. A sort of slight fantasy feeling."
In July 2009, Goldfrapp announced that they had begun recording their fifth studio album. A photoshoot for the album took place in November 2009. The duo hoped to have the album recorded by December 2009. A press release issued ahead of the release described Head First as their "most powerful trip to date, a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance. With life affirming lyrics and stellar production it lifts off at full tilt and takes us on a journey to the heart of 2010."
Badfinger
Badfinger were a British rock band that, in their most prolific lineup, consisted of Pete Ham, Mike Gibbins, Tom Evans and Joey Molland. The band evolved from an earlier group called The Iveys that was formed in 1961 by Ham, Ron Griffiths and David "Dai" Jenkins in Swansea, Wales. They were the first group signed by the Beatles' Apple label in 1968 as The Iveys. In 1969, Griffiths left and was replaced by Molland, and the band renamed themselves Badfinger. In 1970, the band engaged American businessman Stan Polley to manage their commercial affairs. Over the next five years the band recorded several albums for Apple and toured extensively, before they became embroiled in the chaos of Apple Records' dissolution.
Badfinger had four consecutive worldwide hits from 1970 to 1972: "Come and Get It" (written and produced by Paul McCartney), "No Matter What", "Day After Day" (produced by George Harrison) and "Baby Blue". In 2013, "Baby Blue" made a resurgence onto the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart at number 14 after it was featured in the series finale of the television show Breaking Bad. Their song "Without You" has been covered many times, including a Billboard number one hit for Harry Nilsson.
Badfinger (album)
Badfinger is the fifth album by British rock band Badfinger. The album was recorded in autumn 1973 and released in 1974 on Warner Bros. Records. It was the first of two albums released by the band on the Warner label. The cover art for the album shows a woman wearing a riding outfit and hat from the 1920s and smoking a cigarette in a cigarette holder.
Background
As Badfinger were completing work on their last album for Apple Records, Ass, the band's manager, Stan Polley, signed them to a three-year, six-album deal with Warner Bros. Records. As a result, shortly after the band and producer Chris Thomas completed recording of Ass, they found themselves back in the studio making a new album for Warner's.
Release and reception
Originally planned for release on 28 December 1973, the album was delayed due to Ass being issued that month. Although the album is technically untitled, it is referred to as Badfinger as this is its only identification outside its matrix number. The intended title, For Love or Money, was rejected by the label at the time of production and was never used. The intended title referred to Badfinger's label change from Apple to Warner Bros.
Podcasts:
Badfinger
ALBUMS
- Timeless...The Musical Legacy released: 2013
- Magic Christian Music released: 2010
- Magic Christian Music released: 2004
- Apple Demos 1970-1972 released: 2003
- Complete Ass released: 2001
- Head First released: 2000
- The Very Best of Badfinger released: 2000
- Airwaves released: 1999
- Kickin' Ass released: 1999
- BBC in Concert released: 1997
- Come and Get It: The Best of Badfinger released: 1995
- Straight Up released: 1993
- Day After Day released: 1990
- The Best of Badfinger, Volume II released: 1990
- Shine On released: 1989
- Say No More released: 1981
- Badfinger released: 1974
- Wish You Were Here released: 1974
- Ass released: 1973
- No Dice released: 1970
- 1974-03-31: Alive: Cambridge, MA, USA released:
- Badfinger the Best Of (feat. Joey Molland) released:
Magic Christian Music
Released 2010- Come and Get It
- Crimson Ship
- Dear Angie
- Fisherman (1969 remix)
- Midnight Sun
- Beautiful and Blue
- Rock of All Ages
- Carry on Till Tomorrow
- I’m in Love
- Walk Out in the Rain
- Angelique
- Knocking Down Our Home
- Give It a Try
- Maybe Tomorrow
- And Her Daddy’s a Millionaire (previously unissued alternative version)
- Mrs. Jones (remix)
- Sali Bloo (previously unissued mono mix)
- See‐Saw Granpa (previously unissued mono mix)
- I’ve Been Waiting (previously unissued unedited remix)
The Best of Badfinger, Volume II
Released 1990- Know One Knows
- Shine On
- Lonely You
- Give It Up
- Song for a Lost Friend
- Just a Chance
- Your So Fine
- Got to Get Out of Here
- In the Meantime/Some Other Time
- I Miss You
- Meanwhile Back at the Ranch/Should I Smoke
- Lay Me Down
- Passed Fast
- Keep Believing
- Moonshine
- Lost Inside Your Love
- Love Is Gonna Come at Last
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by The Babys
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by Overkill
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by Infest
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by John Waite
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by Scallywagon
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by Waka Flocka Flame
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by Uriah Heep
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by Babys
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by Lil Eddie
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by Goldfrapp
Head First
by: AerosmithI was dancing down the sidewalk
Just some slam dunk
That you might jive
I was wonderin'
Bout this old girlfriend
Was she still around - still alive
It's been years
Since my gears have been turning
Since I asked her same dice dance
How the flames of my poor heart been burning
If it's hate then this must be romance
[Chorus]
Head first, baby
How the good time feelin' lingers
Oh, you can be alright
On the wrong side of the street
I'm so hungry for love
I've been lickin' off all my fingers
Oh yeah, you got to learn to
Take the bitter with the sweet
Yeah, I feel just like getting in trouble
By the hair on her chinny-chin-chin
And I love to get down on the stubble
With my teeth in a "Cheshire grin"...