Scandium is a metal that has many of the characteristics of the rare earth elements, particularly yttrium. It is a light material with a higher melting point than aluminum, giving it uses in aerospace and other manufacturing, such as racing bicycles, baseball bats, and golf clubs.
Uptown by The Crystals Songfacts. This hit single from the Crystals' debut album, featuring lead vocals from  Barbara Alston, was written by the Brill Building songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. When producer Phil Spector got hold of the song, he changed a couple notes because no one could hit them.
Mark Ronson on Amy Winehouse, angst and the success of Uptown Funk. The producer and DJ helped launch the singer to superstardom with his retro-soul sound. Mark Ronson in Kingâs Cross, London. Mark Ronson on Amy Winehouse, angst and the success of Uptown Funk. The producer and DJ helped launch the singer to superstardom with his retro-soul sound. Now, after period of self-doubt that led him to collapse, he is back with new album Uptown Special, featuring Stevie Wonder and Bruno Mars and a No 1 single. Alexis Petridis.