Capitol Records is currently reissuing a lot of their classic albums. Two more Beatle related albums are going to be released shortly.
This has to be one of the greatest Beatle solo albums released next to "Imagine," "Band on The Run," and "All Things Must Pass." This album had many hits for Ringo including "Photograph," "You're 16," and "Oh My My." The LP also included the closest thing to a Beatle reunion till Anthology was released. On the song "I'm The Greatest" written by John Lennon, and performed by Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and George Harrison with Klaus Voorman on Bass. This album certainly deserves a nice reissue on vinyl for 2009.
Sentimental Journey - Ringo Starr (Apple Records) - This is one of the first big band type covers album performed by a Pop Rock artist. Many artists like Natalie Cole have had much success with this formula. Ringo was kinda groundbreaking with this release produced by Quincy Jones, Barry Gibb, and Paul McCartney.
Both releases are listed at www.cduniverse.com as available now for preorder, but release date "not determined". From their home page, search for artist "Ringo Starr" and then look under vinyl releases and then click on "Vinyl LP".
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Franz Ferdinand To Release A Second Record This Year
Glasgow’s Franz Ferdinand will be releasing Blood — a dub version of their recently released third album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand — June 1 on Domino Records.
The album was mixed by Dan Carey, who mixed Tonight as well. Originally Blood was featured as part of the box set and double disc versions of Tonight, but the new version will include an extra song, “Be Afraid”, and a new version of “Dream Again”. Blood is being released in conjunction with this past weekend’s Record Store Day, and the group is planning to release 500 limited edition vinyl versions of the record exclusively to select independent record stores.
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Jeff Lynne Solo Effort
According to a Reuters story, Jeff Lynne's first official solo album since 1990s "Armchair Theater" is scheduled for release sometime in the fall (he also recorded the ELO album Zoom in 2001 which was essentially a solo work). He also recently produced five tracks for Regina Spektor and has plans to work with Joe Walsh.
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Morrison DVD Set For Release
Van Morrison will release the DVD, "Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl," on May 19 exclusively through Amazon. The DVD also "features special bonus songs," including a live version of "Gloria," and unprecedented behind-the-scenes footage as well as a candid conversation with the artist himself talking about the meaning behind Astral Weeks, his decision to revisit the pivotal project, and his impressions of the music business.
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