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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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Last chance to win McCartney and Manic Street Preacher tickets

Written by admin on December 1, 2011 – 6:00 am -

Today is the last chance for UK readers to enter the prize draws to win tickets to see Paul McCartney and the Manic Street Preachers in concert.

Read on for details…

Paul McCartney tickets – draw closes 1 December 2011

Paul McCartney tickets Paul McCartney is back on the road in December for his European “On the Road” tour, which includes UK dates in London, Manchester and Liverpool. The prize draw offers you the chance to win two tickets to a UK venue of your choice, hotel accommodation and £100 spending money.

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Competitions update

Written by admin on October 26, 2011 – 8:12 am -

The UK Competitions page has been updated to include the following exciting new prize draws:

The Cure at the Albert Hall tickets – draw closes 8 November 2011

The Cure at the Albert Hall tickets Tickets to see The Cure perform “Reflections” live at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 15th November sold out within four minutes of going on sale. This prize draw includes two tickets to the show, hotel accommodation, £100 spending money, and copies of the band’s first three albums.


Click here for your free entry to the Cure at the Albert Hall prize draw

Zappa Plays Zappa tickets – draw closes 8 November 2011

Zappa Plays Zappa tickets Frank Zappa’s son, Dweezil, is taking to the road with his band “Zappa Plays Zappa” for a 13-date UK tour in November. Among the highlights of the show is a section where Frank performs with the band from beyond the grave via synching of unreleased video footage. The prize includes two tickets for a venue of your choice, hotel accommodation and £100 spending money.


Click here for your free entry to the Zappa Plays Zappa prize draw

Paul McCartney tickets – draw closes 1 December 2011

Paul McCartney tickets Paul McCartney is back on the road in December for his European “On the Road” tour, which includes UK dates in London, Manchester and Liverpool. The prize draw offers you the chance to win two tickets to a UK venue of your choice, hotel accommodation and £100 spending money.


One runner up will receive Martin Scorsese’s critically acclaimed new documentary “George Harrison – Living in the Material World.”

Click here for your free entry to the Paul McCartney tickets prize draw

Stereophonics tickets – draw closes 12 December 2011

Stereophonics tickets The Stereophonics will be showcasing new material in three intimate gigs at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 19th, 20th and 21st December. The prize is two tickets to your choice of one of these gigs, hotel accommodation and £100 spending money.


Click here for your free entry to the Stereophonics tickets prize draw

Vespa Scooter – draw closes 30 March 2012

Vespa scooter prize draw This 1984 Vespa PX 125 scooter has had a total refurb and service including complete engine rebuild, new exhaust, 2 new Dunlop tyres and control cables and comes with 12 months M.O.T.


Click here for your free entry to the Vespa scooter prize draw

Elton John tickets – draw closes 24 May 2012

Elton John tickets Elton John will play Chesterfield’s B2net Stadium as part of his world tour on 9 June, 2012 and you could be there! The prize also includes hotel accommodation and £100 spending money.


Click here for your free entry to the Elton John tickets prize draw

Stone Roses reunion tickets – draw closes 18 June 2012

Stone Roses reunion tickets Here’s your chance to win two tickets to see the Stone Roses’ highly anticipated first reunion show at Heaton Park, Manchester on 29 June 2012. The prize will also include hotel accommodation and £100 spending money.


Click here for your free entry to the Stone Roses reunion tickets prize draw

Trip to New York City – draw closes 2 July 2012

Trip to New York City prize draw This outstanding prize includes return flights for two to New York City, four nights accommodation at The New Yorker Hotel, a helicopter ride over the city, £1,000 spending money each, a personal shopping consultation at Bloomingdales, and two New York City Passes to six attractions.


Click here for your free entry to the New York City prize draw

Go to the Competitions page to check all the current prize draws.


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Paul McCartney going back on tour

Written by admin on October 13, 2011 – 8:37 am -

Paul McCartney On the Run tour Tickets go on sale today for Paul McCartney’s 11-show On The Run tour.

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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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