The noun ALPINE SCURVY has 1 sense: 1. a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
Des Barres' friendship with actor Don Johnson led to the band's guest appearance on an episode of the television drama Miami Vice. Similarly, his friendship with producer Joel Silver led to the Power Station writing a song called We Fight for Love for the Arnold Schwarzenegger action film Commando (1985).
Need Your Love So Bad (song) Need Your Love So Bad is a blues song first published in 1955 and written by Mertis John Jr. The first recording of the song was by Mertis John's younger brother Little Willie John and was released by King Records. It was covered by Paul Weller and Adele for a special 6 Music session at the BBC studios at Maida Vale.