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The T.A.M.I. Show on DVD
Written by admin on March 12, 2010 – 8:06 pm -After years of waiting, music fans can finally enjoy the T.A.M.I Show on DVD from March 23. It looks to be one of the coolest music DVDs of 2010.
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The film comprises footage from concerts held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on October 28 and 29, 1964. T.A.M.I means either Teenage Awards Music International or Teen Age Music International – both phrases were used in the show’s publicity. |
Tags: beach boys, Chuck Berry, Gerry & The Pacemakers, James Brown, marvin gaye, smokey robinson, T.A.M.I. show DVD, The Rolling Stones, the supremes
Posted in 60s pop, British Invasion, Motown, New releases, Rock 'n' roll, Soul | 2 Comments »
Dylan and Baez sing at the White House
Written by admin on February 12, 2010 – 8:42 pm -President Obama and the First Lady hosted a “Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement” at the White House on Tuesday night. The concert was the fifth in a series that is dedicated to what President Obama calls “Music that tells the story of America.”
The first performance was by Yolanda Adams who sang the Sam Cooke classic “A Change is Gonna Come.” This was followed by performances from Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Smokey Robinson, John Mellencamp, Natalie Cole, John Legend, Seal, The Blind Boys of Alabama, the Howard University Choir, The Freedom Singers, and Dr Bernice Johnson Reagon. Everyone, including President Obama, finished off the concert with a sing-along of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Tags: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, John Mellencamp, President Obama, smokey robinson
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American music legends series
Written by admin on January 28, 2010 – 5:07 am -The Observor has produced a great series on some of some of the living legends of American music, as recalled by the stars they influenced.
In addition, photographer Jamie-James Medina spent a year taking portraits of these legends for Observor Music Monthly. The results are impressive and are presented with the articles.
Tags: Chuck Berry, Etta James, jerry lee lewis, Les Paul, Little Richard, ray davies, smokey robinson
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Smokey Robinson Live at The Roundhouse
Written by admin on October 22, 2009 – 1:02 am -Smokey Robinson is to appear at the Roundhouse in London as part of the BBC’s Electric Proms week.
| The soul legend will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Motown records by performing his greatest hits plus songs from his new album ‘Time Flies When You’re Having Fun’. Read more » |
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Don’t miss the Motown 50 podcast series!
Written by admin on March 3, 2009 – 10:57 am - |
If you haven’t been listening to the Motown 50 Podcast series, it’s well worth checking out.
The series, which celebrates Motown’s 50th anniversary, features interviews with Motown producers, songwriters and singers, including Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5, the Commodores and more. |
Tags: jackson 5, marvin gaye, Motown, smokey robinson, stevie wonder, the supremes
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