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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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Song of the Week #59 – “Born To Run”

Written by admin on June 20, 2011 – 11:45 am -

In tribute to Clarence Clemons, who died on Saturday, June 18, Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons is Bruce Springsteen’s “Born To Run.”

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Bruce Springsteen: The Collection – 1973-1984

Written by admin on December 3, 2010 – 9:28 pm -

Last week saw the UK release of a fantastic, great value box set of Bruce Springsteen’s first seven albums, spanning the years 1973 to 1984. The set was released in August in the US.

“Bruce Springsteen: The Collection -1973-1984″ features seven albums on eight discs (two for “The River”). The albums are presented in mini LP cardboard sleeves which are housed in a red storage box.

Bruce Springsteen: The Collection -1973-1984

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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 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 »


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