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Stars pay tribute to Michael Jackson
Written by admin on October 9, 2011 – 7:03 pm - |
Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight and Christina Aguilera were among the stars who paid tribute to Michael Jackson at the Michael Forever concert at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium last night. The controversial event proved a success, despite late withdrawals from performers and the abandoned Facebook stream. |
Tags: Alexandra Burke, Alien Ant Farm, Beyonce, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Craig David, Gladys Knight, Michael Forever tribute concert, Michael Jackson, Pixie Lott, smokey robinson, Yolanda Adams
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Song of the Week #73 – “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me”
Written by admin on September 26, 2011 – 11:11 am -| The Miracles’ timeless hit “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” is “Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” joins the likes of “Rock Around the Clock” and “Be-Bop-a-Lula” in the list of classic recordings that were originally only deemed worthy of B-side status. As was often the case, savvy DJs recognised the hit potential of the song and it soon replaced “(Have A) Happy Landing” as the A-side. |
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Tags: smokey robinson, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Miracles, You've Really Got a Hold on Me
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T.A.M.I. Show DVD gets UK release
Written by admin on February 27, 2011 – 10:26 pm - |
Finally, the excellent “T.A.M.I. Show” is out on DVD in the UK. The DVD was released in March 2010 in the US and was one of the best music DVD releases of the year. |
Tags: beach boys, Chuck Berry, Gerry & The Pacemakers, James Brown, James Brown TAMI show, marvin gaye, smokey robinson, T.A.M.I. show, T.A.M.I. show DVD, The Rolling Stones, the supremes
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The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House
Written by admin on February 24, 2011 – 9:27 am -The President and First Lady will host a musical celebration of Black History Month and the legacy of Motown in the East Room of the White House tonight.
“The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House” will be hosted by Jamie Foxx. Artists scheduled to perform include Smokey Robinson, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Seal, Nick Jonas, Amber Riley, Natasha Bedingfield, Gloriana, Ledisi, Mark Salling and Jordin Sparks.
Tags: President Obama, Sheryl Crow, smokey robinson, The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House
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Song of the Week #37 – “The Tracks of My Tears”
Written by admin on January 17, 2011 – 9:16 am -| This week’s Song of the Week is Smokey Robinson & The Miracles’ masterpiece “Tracks of My Tears.” The song was released on single in the US in July 1965, backed with “A Fork in the Road.” |
Tags: Gladys Knight & the Pips, Johnny Rivers, Linda Ronstadt, smokey robinson, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Miracles, The Tracks of My Tears
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