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Competitions

Competitions

Enter prize draws for the chance to win concert tickets, CDs, DVDs, cash, the latest gadgets, holidays and more.

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New releases

New releases

Check the new and upcoming CD, Blu-ray and DVD music releases.

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Elvis Presley's Concept Album

Elvis Presley's Concept Album

Harley Payette explains why he thinks that the "I'm 10,000 Years Old - Elvis Country" album "tells us as much about the man who created it as anything he ever did."

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Song of the week

Song of the week

Each week we showcase a classic track as Song of the Week. Check the current and past choices.

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Johnny Otis obituary - 1921-2012

Johnny Otis obituary - 1921-2012

The "Godfather of R&B," Johnny Otis, passed away on January 17 at the age of 90.

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Bruce Springsteen releases We Take Care Of Our Own single

Bruce Springsteen releases We Take Care Of Our Own single

Take a listen to Bruce Springsteen's new single, released ahead of his upcoming 17th studio album "Wrecking Ball."

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Before they were famous - high school yearbook photos

Before they were famous - high school yearbook photos

See if you can identify these stars before they were famous.

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“Soul Train” creator, Don Cornelius, found dead

Written by admin on February 2, 2012 – 9:29 am -

Don Cornelius, the creator of long-running music show “Soul Train,” was found dead yesterday at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. The 75-year-old’s body was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to police.

CBS report on Don Cornelius death

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No wedding for Aretha Franklin

Written by admin on January 24, 2012 – 6:31 pm -

Aretha Franklin’s wedding to long-term friend William Wilkerson has been called off. The pair had announced their engagement earlier this month and hinted at a summer wedding.

The following statement was released today, signed by Aretha and Will:

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Aretha Franklin announces engagement

Written by admin on January 2, 2012 – 6:27 pm -

Aretha Franklin has announced that she is engaged to be married to her “forever friend” William Wilkerson.

The pair are expected to marry in June or July in Miami Beach, with a reception on a private yacht.

Donna Karan, Valentino and Vera Wang are all being considered to design the wedding dress, according to Franklin’s rep.

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Song of the Week #56 – “Think”

Written by admin on May 30, 2011 – 5:35 am -

Aretha Franklin’s soul classic “Think” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

“Think” was released on single in May 1968, backed with a cover of the Sam Cooke hit “You Send Me.” Both songs featured on the album “Aretha Now,” which was released the following month.

Aretha Now LP cover

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Song of the Week #55 – “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”

Written by admin on May 23, 2011 – 9:12 am -

Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash single The Rolling Stones’ classic rocker “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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