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Preview Tom Jones' Evil single

Preview Tom Jones' Evil single

Listen to a preview of Sir Tom Jones' collaboration with Jack White on the Howlin' Wolf song "Evil."

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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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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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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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Tom Jones joins Isle of Wight Festival line-up

Written by admin on November 26, 2010 – 7:18 am -

Tom Jones on Jools Holland Tom Jones has been added to the line-up for the Isle of Wight Festival 2011.

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McCartney headlining Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday

Written by admin on June 10, 2010 – 8:09 pm -

The much anticipated Isle of Wight Festival takes place this weekend, with Jay-Z, The Strokes and Paul McCartney headlining. Around 55,000 festival goers will descend on Seaclose Park to enjoy three days of music.

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Icon award for Blondie

Written by admin on April 16, 2010 – 8:19 pm -

Blondie will receive the Icon Award at the “8th Annual TV Land Awards” on Saturday (April 17th.)

In addition to receiving the award, the band will also perform at the ceremony, which will be held on stage 15 of the Sony Studios Culver City lot. The show will be on TV Land on April 25 at 9:00 pm ET/PT.

Award for Blondie

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McCartney to headline Isle of Wight Festival

Written by admin on March 2, 2010 – 9:09 am -

Paul McCartney on stage This summer, Paul McCartney will headline both the Isle of Wight festival and Hard Rock Calling Festival in Hyde Park, London.

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