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Song of the Week #42 – “Paint It Black”

Written by admin on February 21, 2011 – 9:14 am -

This week’s Song of the Week is the Rolling Stones’ brilliant 1966 recording “Paint it Black.”

“Paint it Black” was released on single in May 1966, backed with “Stupid Girl” in the US and “Long Long While” in the UK. It was also the lead track on the US version of the album “Aftermath”, and appeared on the UK version of the 1966 compilation “Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass).”

The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black

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Rolling Stones reunite with Bill Wyman

Written by admin on January 4, 2011 – 11:55 pm -

Rolling Stones reunite with Bill Wyman Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has reunited with the band in the studio to record a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Watching the River Flow.”

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The Rolling Stones to play Glastonbury?

Written by admin on December 23, 2010 – 9:58 pm -

Ronnie Wood hints at Rolling Stones reunion Ronnie Wood has told Metro that he hopes the Rolling Stones will regroup in 2011 and that he would be keen for the band to play Glastonbury.

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“Classic Albums” radio shows

Written by admin on November 11, 2010 – 7:00 pm -

BBC Radio 6 Classic Albums The BBC is repeating a series of “Classic Albums” radio shows on Radio 6 Music over the next week. The episodes will each be broadcast at 3am, starting this Saturday morning with Jimmy Page talking about “Led Zeppelin IV”. There’s no need to set your alarm though, as they will be repeated on BBC iPlayer.

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Classic Rock Awards – the winners

Written by admin on November 11, 2010 – 5:23 pm -

Rush, The Rolling Stones and AC/DC were among the winners at the sixth annual Classic Rock Awards, which took place at London’s Roundhouse last night.

The Classic Rock Awards are voted on by the readers and editorial team of Classic Rock Magazine.

Classic Rock Awards 2010

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