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 Tom Jones Praise & Blame - reviewTom Jones' album "Praise & Blame" takes the Welsh star in a new and interesting direction. The result is his best album in years. One hit wonders - ten of the bestEnjoy our selection of ten of the best one-hit wonders, spanning 1954 to 1979. Ten forgotten originalsSometimes a cover verison of a song is so popular that it becomes better known than the first recording. Enjoy these "ten forgotten originals." Elvis Presley's essential first albumWe look back at Elvis Presley's first album, simply titled "Elvis Presley." T.A.M.I. Show DVD - reviewRead the Classic Pop Icons review of one of this year's "must have" music DVD releases. Pop legends say Things Go Better with CokeHear some of the biggest stars of the 1960s singing their Coke jingles, including Marvin Gaye, Roy Orbison and The Moody Blues. |
Archive for September, 2009
Jerry Lee Lewis profile
Written by admin on September 29, 2009 – 7:45 pm -| Today is Jerry Lee Lewis’ 74th birthday. The rock ‘n’ roll pioneer was born September 29, 1935 in Ferriday, Louisiana. |
Like many of the great early rockers, including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis. He had already been turned down by both the Grand Ole Opry and the Louisiana Hayride when he arrived at Sun Studios in November 1956. After an impressive audition, he began recording for the label both as a session musician and solo artist. In late 1956/early 1957, Lewis played piano on tracks such as Carl Perkins’ “Matchbox”, “Your True Love”, “You Can Do No Wrong”, and “Put Your Cat Clothes On”, and Billy Lee Riley’s “Flyin’ Saucers Rock’n'Roll. Read more »
Tags: great balls of fire, jerry lee lewis, last man standing, million dollar quarter, sun records, sun studios
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Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen – 60 today!
Written by admin on September 23, 2009 – 12:02 am -| Today is the 60th birthday of the legendary Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on September 23rd 1949 and and spent his childhood and high school years in Freehold Boro.
Watching recent live shows, it’s hard to believe that The Boss is turning 60 as his incredible energy and passion are undiminished. Read more » |
Tags: born to run, Bruce Springsteen, bruce springsteen 60th birthday, dancing in the dark
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Ronnie Spector sings Amy Winehouse
Written by admin on September 18, 2009 – 5:44 pm -| The Ronettes are my favourite girl group of the 60s, primarily because Ronnie Spector was such a charismatic and talented performer – and of course because of Phil Spector’s brilliant studio production.
Today I want to highlight two performances featuring Ronnie – one vintage and one modern. But first, some background on the group. |
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Tags: back to black, back to black mp3, be my baby, download back to black, phil spector, ronnie sings amy winehouse, ronnie spector, ronnie spector back to black, the ronettes, the wall of sound
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The Beatles remasters
Written by admin on September 9, 2009 – 9:21 am -| It’s Beatles Day on Classic Pop Icons today as, after a two-decade wait for fans, digitally remastered versions of all of the Beatles studio albums have been released, along with mono and stereo box sets.
Each album features the original UK track listings and artwork, as well as expanded booklets with original and newly written liner notes and rare photos. |
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Tags: abbey road, rubber soul, The Beatles, The Beatles in mono, The Beatles in Stereo, The Beatles remasters
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The Beatles: Rock Band hits stores
Written by admin on September 9, 2009 – 9:00 am - |
Today sees the release of the long awaited ‘The Beatles: Rock Band’ video game in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. |
Tags: beatles rock band, beatles video game, The Beatles
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