Michael Fremer Album Review

The List
(new release)

Rosanne Cash

Manhattan Records LP
Produced by: John Leventhal
Engineered by: John Leventhal and Rick DePofi
Mixed by: John Leventhal and Rick DePofi
Mastered by: Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound
Lacquer cut by: Ron McMaster at Capitol Studios

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Cash Draws From Her Dad's List of 100 Essential American Songs

by Michael Fremer
September 01, 2010

Drawn from a list of "100 Essential Country Songs" her dad penciled on a yellow legal pad after realizing that his young daughter didn't know any of what he considered to be part of his, and therefore her musical DNA, Roseanne Cash's The List is a full circle tribute to her father Johnny and her musical homecoming. It's an album the elder Cash would have been thrilled to hear.

As Cash points out in the notes to this collaborative effort with her husband John Leventhal, it incorporates elements of her Southern birth, her Southern California upbringing, a decade spent in Tennessee and her later life as a longtime New Yorker. Whew! So infused within these twelve, economically arranged and impeccably performed country classics is a musical mash-up that includes classic country, suburban rock and city sophistication.

The set list opens with a breezy "Countrypolitan" take on "Miss the Mississippi And You" that Chet Atkins would have been proud to produce and/or play on. Next up is the public domain "Motherless Children" popularized by Eric Clapton. "Sea of Heartbreak," co-written by Hal David has Bruce Springsteen joining in and sounding more like Lyle Lovett than "The Boss."

"Take These Chains From My Heart" by country veterans Hy Heath and Fred Rose hits all the right classic country notes: melody, lyrical line, pacing and emotional tone. This one epitomizes the spare, understated beauty of all of John Leventhal's arrangements. They're so good if you don't pay attention you'll miss them, which would be a real shame.

Hank Snow's country blues "Movin' On" covered in 1964 in a raucous version by The Rolling Stones gets a lazy yet resigned and powerful version. The side ends with Elvis Costello lending a hand on the classic "Heartaches By the Number" taken as if one time Carter-Cash family member Nick Lowe was involved.

That's just one side of this low key, understated and oh so tasteful album. Side two includes an appropriately spare, desolate and lonely take on Hedy West's "500 Miles" that Peter, Paul and Mary popularized, a mournful "Long Black Veil" featuring Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, "Hank Cochrane's lyrically archetypal " (I've Got the Records) She's Got You," Dylan's "Girl From the North Country" (squaring the circle) and after the unlikely pairing of Cash and Rufus Wainright (about as likely as Dylan and Johnny Cash!) on Merle Haggard's "Silver Wings," the album ends with founding Carter family member A.P. Carter's "Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow."

The List was just named "Album of the Year" at the Americana Music Association's "Americana Honors and Awards Show" held at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium, during which Ms. Cash awarded John Mellencamp the " 2010 Lifetime Recipient for Songwriting" award.

Sonically it's a well intended, cleanly produced album, with the collaborative vocals "phoned in" as is commonplace these days. It sounds ProTools-ish. That is the top end is opaque and diffuse, there's little in the way of instrumental definition and image solidity but either you get used to this for now, or you won't be buying too much new music.

If it's other than ProTools I'd be surprised and humiliated and I'll be sure to correct myself in this review. I asked a well respected recording engineer why ProTools recordings sound as they do and he said "It sucks. They don't know how to construct the algorithms to make music sound good." Or something close to that.

Ted Jensen mastered at Sterling but the lacquer cut was done at Capitol because someone didn't want to pay the higher going rate at Sterling so I'd bet a 44.1k/16 bit file was used to generate the lacquer. If I find out that's wrong I'll tell you.

Pressing quality is acceptable but not great so perhaps you're better off getting the CD. Whatever the format, you're better off getting this music!

Thanks to Michael over at http://www.musicangle.com  for the exclusive rights to reprint this material.

Copyright © 2008 MusicAngle.com & Michael Fremer - All rights reserved Reprinted by Permission

New EP From Wheels On Fire

1st ever re-issue of Brute Force's '67 debut w rare Apple track

Bar/None Records is proud to announce its re-release of "I, Brute Force –

Confections of Love," quite possibly the greatest album you've never

heard. Release date is October 5 and this will be the FIRST re-release of

this album in 46 years.

 "I, Brute Force" is a kaleidoscope for the

sonically adventurous, a reprieve from the maddening sameness of everyday

life, and, as explained in the liner notes, an invitation to meet the

memorable characters inhabiting Brutopia, an alternative America in which

satire doesn't bite but merely nips, inhibitions get nudged and collapse

all akimbo, and love, however weird, conquers all.

One of the strangest and strongest albums of 1967, Brute Force's debut,

"I, Brute Force - Confections of Love," thrust the enigmatic artist into

the center of the musical conversation, where he shared studios with

Columbia Records label mates Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan, and garnered the

praise of George Harrison and John Lennon. For the first time, I, Brute

Force - Confections of Love is available on CD, along with bonus tracks

that include Brute's banned Apple Records single, "King of Fuh.  '” You can

hear one of its more infamous songs - "Tapeworm of Love" (covered by many

early DC punk bands incidentally) here: http://bit.ly/a490vg

Stephen Friedland, born in 1940, is the man behind the pseudonym Brute

Force. As a young man in New York City, Friedland was introduced to The

Tokens, an all-male doo-wop vocal group known for their hit, "The Lion

Sleeps Tonight."”The Tokens hired Friedland to work as a songwriter for

their music publishing company, Bright Tones Productions, and he

eventually became the group's keyboardist. While working for Bright Tones

Productions, he wrote The Chiffons 1965 hit  "Nobody Knows What's Goin On

(In My Mind But Me)," of which his version appears as a bonus track on

this album.

In 1967, with famed producer John Simon on board, Friedland went into the

studio to record his debut, I, Brute Force - Confections of Love. With

this record, he embarked on a journey to depart from the conventions of

the current pop music. Sprinkled with surprisingly conspicuous lyrics and

diverse instrumentation, his debut certainly stretched the envelope. His

characters, weirder than most, are still your basic star-crossed lovers,

just ones who march to a slightly quirkier drum. The music sounds familiar

and the challenges are the same, but it's all happening in an alternate

dimension.

Brute Force's mixed bag of songs is predictable only in its strange

catchiness and the accompanying urge to sing along. For example, while

listening to "In Jim's Garage," you may find yourself transported to the

same repair shop where the loving, though considerably greasy, Jim holds

his lover in his arms. Similarly, it's difficult to avoid humming along to

the nonsensical warbling of Brute's song "Sitting on a Sandwich,"  which,

comically, is literally about sitting on a variety of sandwiches. The

verdict is still out on whether there is a deeper meaning in said

sandwich-sitting, but either way, Brute's hyper-catchy songs are

consistently great, and it's guaranteed that you'll be immediately drawn

into their universe, strange as it may be.

Polished by George Harrison, championed by John Lennon, and released by

Apple Records,  "King of Fuh," which appears as a bonus track on this

release, is a timeless anthem, a song rightfully deserving of the Beatles’

seal of approval. The song, which at first seems to resemble a

straight-forward piano ballad, complete with a saccharine string section

and simple drumbeat, reveals Brute's droll sense of humor as he reaches

the chorus and the king's more common moniker is revealed: “"I said the Fuh

King  he went to wherever he wanted to go/Mighty, mighty Fuh King/All

hail the Fuh King."”

But not even the Beatles' praise would be able to secure airtime for a

song with such a controversial, albeit clever, chorus. Friedland’s record

label, Capitol/EMI, expressed its disapproval of "King of Fuh" by refusing

to release it, and the song was banned from the radio. This is not to say

that Friedland or Apple Records gave up. Apple Records privately pressed

2,000 copies of the single, along with its b-side, "Nobody Knows",  his

version of the Chiffons 1965 hit.  Soon after, Friedland drove from New

York to Los Angeles, pushing his single along the way. To his

disappointment, this proved to be a fruitless journey, and, a few years

later, plagued by rejection and disillusionment, he left the music

industry.

While working for his father as a paralegal in Edison, New Jersey, he

continued songwriting. Eventually regaining his confidence in the ‘80s and

‘90s, Friedland performed as a musical stand-up comic under his given

name. In 2001, Gareth Jones, bandleader of Misty's Big Adventure, an

eight-piece band from Birmingham, England, sent him an email. Jones had

read about Brute in Irwin Chusid's “Music in the Key of Z, and found

“"Tapeworm of Love," a song of Brute's that appears on this album, on the

Internet. He began covering the song with his band, and hoped that Brute

would come to England to tour with them. Brute accepted his offer, and

since then has toured with Misty's Big Adventure, as well as with his own

band, which features his daughter, Lilah, performing as Daughter of Force.

Bar-None Records is honored to release this classic album. After forty-six

years of near obscurity, its time has finally come. I, Brute Force –

Confections of Love is an album for the ages, an under-appreciated love

letter to the world, and, most importantly, a desperately needed escape

from reality.

http://www.brutesforce.com/  

http://www.myspace.com/bruteforcedaughterofforce  

For more information and materials contact:

Howard Wuelfing
Howlin' Wuelf Media
215-428-9119
http://howlinwuelf.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/howlinwuelf
http://howlinwuelf.blogspot.com/

LIARS - LIVE at SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE

LIARS

LIVE at SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE

(iTUNES EXCLUSIVE)

CANADIAN TOUR DATES

9/29/10 – Lee’s Palace - Toronto, ON

9/30/10 – Le National - Pop Montreal (Headline)

10/1/10 – Ritual - Ottawa, ON

10/2/10 – This Aint Hollywood - Hamilton, ON

10/3/10 ­– Roosevelt Park - Detroit, MI

“A series of owl cries and electronically distorted yowls rose and fell over guitar lines played carefully just a half tone off where they should be, and the bass lurked and dodged in the lengthening shadows.”  – Chicago Sun-Times

“The trio has become one of the most daring noise bands to emerge from New York this century.” – The A.V. Club

Liars are releasing Live at Shepherds Bush Empire, a new EP consisting of five live tracks from their May 27th 2010 show at the renowned London venue. The iTunes exclusive EP is out September 28, 2010.

Liars will also release a new single, Proud Evolution, as a six track EP on October 19th, 2010. The new EP features a remix from Thom Yorke, a live version recorded at Music Hall Of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, plus three exclusive new b-sides “Come Now”, “Total Frown”, and “Strangers”.

Liars make a long awaited return to Canada, playing Toronto and Montreal for the first time since 2006, and playing Ottawa and Hamilton for the first time ever! Having taken their critically acclaimed fifth album Sisterworld across the US, Liars head north to devastate Canada including a headline appearance at the Pop Montreal International Music Festival on September 30th. For a peak at what Sisterworld looks like live, check out (Here) Liars’ performance at La Route Du Rock festival in France from August 13th 2010.

Sisterworldis out now on CD, double vinyl and 2CD version. The second disc of the 2CD release sees each track on Sisterworld remixed and reinterpreted by a host of artists including Thom Yorke, Devendra Banhart, Atlas Sound, Blonde Redhead, Fol Chen and Alan Vega while the unique packaging for the 2CD and deluxe vinyl editions, designed by Brian Roettinger / Hand Held Heart (Grammy nominated and Rolling Stone award winning for his work with No Age) allows a surreal glimpse into Sisterworld.

Daytrotter Session  Here

Pitchfork TV’s ‘Surveillance’ series  Here

John Norris for NoiseVox’s Noisemakers series  Here

“Live at Shephard’s Bush Empire” Track Listing:

1. Scissor

2. Proud Evolution

3. The Overachievers

4. Clear Island

5. A Visit from Drum

For more information and interview inquiries please reach out to Sheryl Witlen at Mute. Sheryl@mute.com  

http://www.liarsliarsliars.com/  www.myspace.com/liarsliarsliars  http://www.mute.com/  http://www.thesisterworld.com/  

This Date In Music History - September 24

Birthdays:

Barbara Allbut - Angels. The Angels were the first white girl group to have a US number one hit (1940)

Phyliss "Jiggs" Allbut - Angels (1942)

Gerry Marsden - Gerry and the Pacemakers (1942)

Carson Osten - Nazz, Utopia with Todd Rundgren (1946)

Jerry Donahue - Fairport Convention (1946)

Peter Salisbury - The Verve (1971)


They Are Missed:

The late Jim Henson (the voice of the Muppets, Ernie "Rubber Duckie" and Kermit) was born in 1936. His contributions to children's music are immeasurable.

Born on this day in 1933, Mel Taylor, drums, The Ventures. Taylor died of lung cancer on August 11, 1996.

Born today in 1942, Linda McCartney, (Linda Eastman). Wife of Paul, photographer, animal rights campaigner, launched her own brand of vegetarian food. Played keyboards with Wings and solo McCartney records. She died of breast cancer on April 17, 1998.

Singer-songwriter Matthew Jay died in 2003 (age 24) after falling from a seventh-storey window in London. Released the 2001 album ‘Draw’ and toured with The Doves, Stereophonics, Dido and Starsailor.


History:

Glenn Miller ended his broadcasts for Chesterfield Cigarettes in 1942 so he could go to World War II.

Sarah Vaughan recorded "Make Yourself Comfortable" in 1954.

In 1955, Elvis Presley appeared at The Louisiana Hayride, on KWKH TV, broadcast from Shreveport Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Judy Garland made her TV debut on the "Ford Star Jubilee" on CBS in 1955.

'Mister Rock and Roll,' the story of legendary Rock promoter and DJ Alan Freed, premiered at the Paramount in New York City, NY in 1957. The film has appearances by Chuck Berry and Little Richard.

The Platters recorded the immortal cut "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" while in Paris in 1958.



In 1962, Elvis Presley received an invitation to appear at the Royal Variety Performance in the UK which is attended by members of the British Royal Family. Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker graciously declined, citing motion picture commitments. The real reason was that Parker was an illegal Dutch immigrant living in the United States who feared he might not be allowed to return if he left the country.

The Rolling Stones appeared at the Ricky Tick Club, Thames Hotel, Windsor, England in 1963.

In 1965, Bob Dylan played the first night on a 36 date North American tour at Austin Municipal Auditorium in Austin, Texas.

Jimi Hendrix arrived in London in 1966 with manager Chas Chandler on a flight from New York City. With only the clothes he was wearing, Hendrix had sold his other belongings to pay a hotel bill in New York.

The Association started a three week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1966 with "Cherish." The New Christy Minstrels almost recorded the track but Association member and songwriter, Terry Kirkman, held onto "Cherish" instead of selling it for $1,000. The finished recording played for 3 minutes and 25 seconds, but the single’s label listed the time as 3:00 so that DJs wouldn’t be discouraged from playing a “long song.”



Traffic made their live debut in 1967 when they appeared at Saville Theatre in London, featuring Steve Winwood.

Also in 1967, filming continued for The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour' at West Malling Air Station, Maidstone, Kent with the shooting of the "Your Mother Should Know" ballroom finale. With The Beatles all dressed in white suits and shoes, gliding down a glittery staircase as 160 members of Peggy Spencer's dance team swirled round about.



In 1971, the Jackson 5 appeared on the cover of LIFE magazine.

Stevie Wonder's sensational cut "Superstition" was released in 1972.

"The Love Boat" debuted on ABC-TV in 1977. The theme song was sung by Jack Jones and was written by Paul Williams and Charles Fox. (you won't hear it here!)

The first Elvis Presley convention took place in Memphis, TN in 1977.

"Come Sail Away" was released by Styx in 1977.

Fleetwood Mac`s "Don`t Stop" peaked at #3 in 1977. However, an Arkansas fan, Bill Clinton, revived the song using as his presidential campaign theme song in '92.



The mixing of the forthcoming John and Yoko album Double Fantasy moved from the Hit Factory in New York City to Record Plant East in 1980. During this session, John Lennon gave one of last ever interviews to Lisa Robinson from 97-FM in Buffalo.

Prince's "1999" single was released in 1982.

ZZ Top’s "Eliminator," containing "Legs" and "Sharp Dressed Man," went platinum in 1983. The album stayed on the chart for over three years.

Billy Joel went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1983 with "Tell Her About It," the former boxers second US #1, a #4 hit in the UK.

Paul McCartney released "No More Lonely Nights" in 1984.

Bobby McFerrin started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1988 with "Don't Worry Be Happy," the first a-cappella record to be a #1. "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," was also included in the movie, 'Cocktail.' The song would go on to win Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

The Hollies were at #1 on the UK singles chart in 1988 with "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" after the song was used on a UK TV beer commercial, the song was originally a hit in 1969 and featured a young Elton John on piano.

In 1988, James Brown was arrested after a high-speed chase with police through South Carolina and Georgia. He was eventually convicted of illegal possession of firearms, drugs and failure to stop (ya think?) for the police and was sentenced to six years in jail.

Nirvana’s album ‘Nevermind’ was released in America in 1991, entering the chart at #144 on its first week, peaking at #1 in January 1992.

The album "The Low End Theory" was released by A Tribe Called Quest in 1991.

In 1993, Guns N' Roses reached a settlement with their former drummer Steven Adler ($2.5 million). Adler had been kicked out of the band for not kicking his heroin habit.

Eric Clapton performed on the season premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' in 1994.

The Charlatans were arrested by 24-armed police after a flight to New York in 1995. The band were accused of trying to disrupt the planes flight path, passengers complained of the group being drunk, spitting and interfering with in flight TV sets. Boys will be boys.....

In 1997, Barry Loukaitis was convicted of shooting and killing two pupils and a teacher at a school in Washington. His defense team claimed he had copied scenes from Pearl Jam's video "Jeremy."

Elvis Presley was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998.

In 2003, The Dave Matthews Band played at Central Park in New York City, in front of almost 100,000, the band's largest audience to date. The Central Park Concert was later released as an album.

Gordon Lightfoot was inducted into the Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame in 2003.

Stamps designed by John Lennon to support a strike by postal workers were sold for $2,000 in 2003, double the pre-sale estimate, according to auctioneers at Sotheby's.

In 2004, London`s Wembley Arena was the site of the 50th birthday party for the Fender Stratocaster guitar. Paul Rodgers, Joe Walsh and David Gilmour are among those who attend. Proceeds from the event go to the Nordiff-Robbins Music Therapy charity.

Audioslave's North American trek starts in Bakersfield, CA. Songs from member's previous bands find their way into the set list. "Between Rage (Against the Machine), Soundgarden and Temple Of The Dog, there's 11 or 12 (albums) that we could draw from," says guitarist Tom Morello. "The members of Audioslave are such a critical part of my history as a musician," claims Seether frontman Shaun Morgan. His group and Kasabian are the opening acts. 2005

In 2007, Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin is banned for life from the late Elvis Presley's Graceland estate after jumping into a private pool on the grounds. The band is visiting the grounds while on tour. "I just wanted to take a dip," quips Scantlin. He’s dragged out of the pool by very unhappy security personnel.

Theory Of A Deadman score their first #1 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks in 2008 with "Bad Girlfriend." The song displaced Metallica's "The Day That Never Comes" at the top spot. Meanwhile, Offspring's "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" jumps to #1 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, knocking off Staind's "Believe."

The Police top Forbes magazine's list of the world's best-paid musicians in 2008. Between June ‘07 and June ’08, the group earned approximately $115 million. Van Halen and Genesis also land in the Top 10.

In 2008, London's Proud Camden Gallery hosted an exhibit featuring 200 photos of Elton John taken by photographer Terry O'Neill. Eltonography: A Life in Pictures includes a large number of previously unseen photos.

U2's concert breaks the attendance record for Giants Stadium in 2009. The Irish band drew 84,472 fans, breaking the previous record of 82,948 held by Pope John Paul II. Cool, out-drawing a Pope!

Re-issue of 60's album from Mixtures, MULTI-racial Cali rockers

Minky Records is proud to announce the re-release of The Mixtures'

"Stompin' At The Rainbow," a live album recorded by a young Wally Heider

of this extraordinary, multi-racial (Black, Asian, Native American, Latino

and Causcasian!) rock 'n' roll band and their only long playing release.

It all happened at the Rainbow Gardens in 1960s Pomona as The Mixtures,

mighty kings of the West Coast's Eastside dance hall scene, rocked and

ruled the house.

As the movement for integration that began in Mississippi and Alabama was

taking shape nationwide, it was not only the South that was segregated. In

the Southern California of the '50s, non-white races were more allied,

though it was rare you'd find them mixed in a band. As the dawn broke on

rock 'n' roll, this six-man party band-at different times comprised of

African-Americans, Latinos, Asians, Caucasians, and a Native American-made

history.

CD TRACK LISTING

Intra • Turkey Time • One Degree North • Rainbow Stomp Pt 1 • Rainbow

Stomp Pt 2 • Peter Gunn • Medley • So Fine •

Surfers Stomp • The Peppermint Twist • Besame Mucha • St James Infirmary •

That's All I Ask • The Rainbow Stomp 1 • The

Rainbow Stomp 2 • Jawbone • Its Gonna Work Out Fine • Olive Oyl • Canadian

Sunset • Poochum • Tiki • Chinese Checkers •

Dig These Blues • The Last Minute • Sen-Sa-Shun

LP TRACK LISTING

Intra • Turkey Time • One Degree North. Rainbow Stomp Pt 1 • Rainbow Stomp

Pt 2 • Peter Gunn • Medley • So Fine •

Surfers Stomp • The Peppermint Twist • Besame Mucha • St James Infirmary •

That's All I Ask

RIYL: Cannibal & The Headhunters, The Premiers, Don & Dewey.

: • Vinyl issue is an exact reproduction of the rare 1962 live Linda

Records LP.

i • Recorded live at the Rainbow Gardens by a young Wally Heider.

: • Band is introduced by The Newlywed Game host Bob Eubanks.

• 180-gram vinyl limited to 1,000 copies includes a download certificate

for the extra tracks from the CD.

• CD also includes all six singles (A and B sides) from The Complete

Mixtures.

Howard Wuelfing

Howlin' Wuelf Media

215-428-9119

http://howlinwuelf.com/  

http://www.youtube.com/user/howlinwuelf  

http://howlinwuelf.blogspot.com/  

"You've got all that is really needed,

to save this dying world

from it's funkless self" - Parliament

 

Cee Lo Green Responds to Huge Popular Demand; "THE LADY KILLER" to Be Released November 9th

First Solo Album in Over Six Years From Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop/Soul Visionary Features the International Sensation, "F**k You"; First Live Show Set for October 7th in New York City

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - September 22, 2010) - Responding to massive popular demand, Elektra recording artist Cee Lo Green has moved up the release of his hugely anticipated new solo album. "THE LADY KILLER" -- which includes the blockbuster first single, "F**k You" -- will now arrive in stores and at all online retailers on November 9th.

Green will herald the album's release with an eagerly awaited New York City solo concert, slated for October 7th at the world famous Irving Plaza. Presale tickets will be available to members of Cee Lo's online community beginning today, Wednesday, September 22nd at 10 AM ET; Live Nation will then offer presale tickets on Thursday, September 23rd at 10 AM ET. All remaining tickets will then be released to the general public on Friday, September 24th at 12 PM ET.

"THE LADY KILLER" is currently available for pre-order at Cee Lo's official website, http://www.ceelogreen.com/  The album is offered in a variety of unique packages, with such extras as an exclusive screen-printed poster, a t-shirt, and a 7" vinyl single of the album's soulful "Georgia." All pre-orders receive an immediate MP3 download of the breakout hit, "F**k You."

Released last month via Green's official YouTube channel, "F**k You" caused an instant viral commotion, drawing more than 2 million plays in its first five days online. The clip quickly became the #1 Most Viewed Video in the United Kingdom, beating out the latest uploads from the hugely popular singing competition series, The X Factor. What's more, "F**k You" was featured on close to 4,500 music blogs around the world, hitting #1 on The Hype Machine MP3 blog aggregator as well as topping an array of global video charts. The song's official companion video can now be viewed online at Cee Lo's official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ceelogreen  while the original "F**k You" clip can be seen and heard at www.youtube.com/user/CeeLoGreen

"F**k You" -- co-written and produced by the multi-platinum certified production trio, The Smeezingtons, featuring Green's Elektra labelmate, Bruno Mars -- is now bulleting its way up the top 40 on Billboard's "Hot 100" singles chart. The track is officially on sale at all digital retailers, as well as via www.ceelogreen.com, where it can be purchased individually or in a bundle with an exclusive Cee Lo Green "F**k You" t-shirt. An amended version of the single and video -- entitled "Forget You" -- is set to arrive later in the fall.

Along with its phenomenal popular success, "F**k You" has also proven a favorite with Green's fellow artists and celebrities, with a flurry of tweets directing users to the video coming from such luminaries as 50 Cent, Ashton Kutcher, Perez Hilton, Simon Pegg, RealNetworks founder Rob Glaser, and music industry icon Bob Lefsetz. In addition, 50 Cent was inspired to put together his own unauthorized remix of the track, which has also drawn a huge online audience.

As if all that weren't enough, "F**k You" has received ecstatic critical acclamation from coast to coast. "One of the greatest songs in the history of humankind," declared The Dallas Observer's "DC9 At Night" music blog, with Idolator.com hailing it as "a toe-tapping old school soul-filled track that is hands down the happiest 'FU' we've ever heard." "As timeless, efficient, and repeatable as any number of golden oldies," declared Pitchfork, adding, "Like 'Hey Ya' before it, 'F**k You' gets by on a generation-spanning simplicity, and, coming from Cee Lo's mouth, the title phrase actually isn't illicit at all. It's beyond happy. Cathartic. It could be the new 'Sesame Street' theme."

Cee Lo -- whose "What Part Of Forever" is featured on Chop Shop/Atlantic's blockbuster "THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE - ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK" -- heralded "THE LADY KILLER" earlier this summer with "Georgia," an emotional tribute to his beloved home state. Both "Georgia" and an additional album track, entitled "ChamPain," are available now as free downloads to all fans joining the Cee Lo Green Mailing List at his official web home, www.ceelogreen.com.

Furthermore, explicit and amended videos for the album's stunning cover version of Band of Horses' "No One's Gonna Love You" -- produced by Paul Epworth (Florence & The Machine, Bloc Party, The Big Pink) -- can currently be seen and heard at www.youtube.com/ceelogreen .

Known far and wide as one half of Grammy Award-winning superstar duo Gnarls Barkley, Cee Lo Green is a true 21st Century renaissance man. Having first made his bones as a member of southern hip-hop pioneers, Goodie Mob, Green soon struck out on his own with 2002's "CEE LO GREEN AND HIS PERFECT IMPERFECTIONS," highlighted by the Timbaland-produced hit single, "Closet Freak." The acclaimed "CEE LO GREEN...IS THE SOUL MACHINE" followed two years later, again featuring a Timbaland-produced hit single in "I'll Be Around."

As if that weren't enough, Cee Lo also became one of R&B/hip-hop's most in-demand collaborators, penning and producing tracks for such like-minded artists as Jennifer Hudson, Brandy, Amerie, and Solange. His greatest success as songwriter/producer came in 2005 with the RIAA platinum-certified, international #1, "Don't Cha," by Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes.

In 2006, Green teamed with producer/DJ Danger Mouse as Gnarls Barkley and quickly made history with the international #1 smash, "Crazy" (later named as "Song of the Decade" by Rolling Stone). The duo's kaleidoscopic debut, "ST. ELSEWHERE," proved a critical triumph and chart-topping blockbuster, ultimately earning RIAA platinum certification in the US for sales exceeding 1 million. At 2007's 49th Annual Grammy Awards, Gnarls received seven nominations and snagged two of the event's most coveted trophies -- "Best Alternative Music Album" and "Best Urban Alternative Performance." "THE ODD COUPLE" followed in 2008, earning further praise along with an additional trio of Grammy nods.

"THE LADY KILLER" -- Green's first solo work in more than six years -- sees the endlessly inventive singer/writer/rapper/producer continuing to push hip-hop and soul's creative envelope, this time working with a star-studded cast of producers that includes Salaam Remi (Nas, Amy Winehouse), Jack Splash (Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, Jamie Foxx), and Fraser T. Smith (Nelly Furtado, James Morrison, Ellie Goulding).

For more news and information, please visit http://www.ceelogreen.com/  www.facebook.com/ceelogreen  www.myspace.com/ceelogreen  and www.youtube.com/ceelogreen 

SOURCE: Atlantic Records

News & Notes

Buddy Guy New Album

Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy will release his newest album 'Living Proof' on October 26.  The album features collaborations with Carlos Santana and, on lead single 'Stay Around a Little Longer,' B.B. King.

The King collaboration can be heard here:

http://www.jiverecords.com/buddyguy/player/

Tracklist:

1. 74 Years Young
2. Thank Me Someday
3. On The Road
4. Stay Around A Little Longer
5. Key Don't Fit
6. Living Proof
7. Where The Blues Begins
8. Too Soon
9. Everybody's Got To Go
10. Let The Door Knob Hit Ya
11. Guess What
12. Skanky

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Alfred Music Releases Guitar Songbook To The Biggest Rock Hits Of 2010

Alfred Music Publishing, one of the leaders in educational music publishing since 1922 and the official print publisher of thousands of popular artists, is thrilled to release a new songbook featuring the biggest rock hits of 2010, transcribed for guitar in full notation and TAB.

2010 Top Rock Hits for Guitar spans the best of rock from 2010 with incredible hits from award-winning artists Green Day, Katy Perry, Muse, Nickelback, Papa Roach, and many more. Enjoy playing your favorite chart-topping hits such as “Last Of The American Girls,” “Resistance,” “1, 2, 3, 4,” and “Waking Up In Vegas.” Each song in the edition is authentically transcribed from the original recordings in both music notation and TAB, and includes guitar chord charts and lead vocals.

2010 Top Rock Hits for Guitar is now available for $19.99. Pick up your copy at a local music retail store, or buy it today at Alfred.com.

Titles:

1, 2, 3, 4
The Animal
Another Way to Die
Awake and Alive
Burn It to the Ground
Cousins
East Jesus Nowhere
Hate My Life
Hero
Hollywood Whore
Last of the American Girls
Monster
Never Gonna Be Alone
Nothing But the Whole Wide World
Rain
Resistance
Shakin' Hands
A Thousand Faces
Uprising
Waking Up in Vegas

United Breaks Guitars' Singer, Dave Carroll, Releases New Video Honouring Emergency Responders to 9-1-1 Calls

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave Carroll is proud to announce that his new song and music video "Everyday Heroes," which honours all First Responders to 9-1-1 calls (fire, police, EMS & dispatch) is now up on his website 911Song.com & on YouTube. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the mp3 are being donated to the Tema Conter Memorial Trust whose mission is to help all First Responders and military service members suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Says Carroll, "The integrity and commitment that First Responders demonstrate each day is often overlooked. With 'Everyday Heroes,' I'm proud to be able to share this message of gratitude in a way that I think resonates with everyone who takes the time to watch it. Many thanks to Intrado, Curve Productions, Ferguson Music Productions and all the crew, musicians and actors who made this video possible."

With the release of United Breaks Guitars in July 2009 Dave Carroll became an international phenomenon and found himself at the center of a traditional & social media frenzy. What started off as a creative outlet for his frustration as a dismissed customer effectively became a major agent for change around the world. He demonstrated the power of the individual in this age of social media and is a globally recognized advocate, giving others a voice. The United Breaks Guitars Trilogy reached viral status within days of its release and well over 100 million people have heard Dave's story. The impact of United Breaks Guitars has been felt in the music industry, customer service industry & in social media circles globally and made Dave a highly sought after public speaker and performer, even earning him the title of "modern day folk hero."

In a world where broken promises are commonplace, when it counts most, there are people willing to help strangers because they gave their word that they would. The essence of "Everyday Heroes" is about these individuals keeping their promise to respond, regardless of who is in need or the unknown risks that may await the First Responders. As a volunteer fire fighter himself for five years, Dave wrote "Everyday Heroes" after being challenged by a friend to honour those who serve, and the video was shot in Halifax with logistical support from HRM Fire and Emergency and real fire fighters playing themselves.

Where United Breaks Guitars was about "promises broken," "Everyday Heroes" is about "promises kept." The website 911Song.com is dedicated to enhancing and supporting the lives of all First Responders and their families. It is a place where Dave Carroll hopes to facilitate a strong community of interest that connects and engages those who support First Responders and their related organizations and charities.

Please visit: 911Song.com for more information & to view "Everyday Heroes." You may also go directly to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm3eHZnfjPI

Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits Adds Additional Dates for Spring 2011 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

TICKETS TO APRIL 20-MAY 1 SHOWS ON SALE NOW

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlos Santana and his legendary band continue to take fans on a musical journey through 2011 with the release of eight new spring concert dates for Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits. Tickets to see Vegas' first and only rock-n-roll residency show at The Joint at Hard Hotel & Casino Las Vegas are on sale now for January 5-16 and April 20-May 1.

Showcasing the band's career-spanning classics such as "Oye Como Va," "Smooth," "Black Magic Woman," "Evil Ways" and "Maria Maria," Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits takes fans on a multi-sensory journey through the most prolific Santana songs. Each show includes a unique take on the band's repertoire to create a one-of-a-kind experience for show-goers. Fans can expect an ever-changing set list where no two shows are ever the same! The Supernatural Santana set was designed exclusively for The Joint, which was named "Best New Major Concert Venue" by Pollstar Magazine. Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits is produced by AEG Live.

Tickets for the following performances are on sale now. Newly added dates are in bold:

January: 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16

April: 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30

May: 1

*Shows are Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights at 8pm.

The legendary Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer, Sony Music Entertainment and longtime Santana collaborator, recently saw the show when he was in Las Vegas for a special VIP listening event to launch Santana's new album. "The Santana show at The Joint of The Hard Rock Hotel is purely and simply a gem. It includes hard driving, dazzling guitar versions of all his great hits as well as several all time vintage guitar classics from his brand new album. The evening rocks from beginning to end and the audience is on its feet cheering throughout. It's a memorable evening in every way," said Davis.

This past August, fans experienced a special performance of the show with guest vocalists as part of the launch of Santana's latest album, Guitar Heaven…The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time (on Arista Records). To celebrate the September 21 release, Santana and guest artists from the album are making special TV appearances to launch the new songs. The first appearance combined the talents of Santana and india.arie as they did their rendition of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (September 16). Then, Santana electrified audiences by performing "Photograph" with Chris Daughtry and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with india.arie on Dancing With The Stars (September 21). In addition, Santana opened the show with "Oye Como Va." Santana has two more upcoming appearances, both on Lopez Tonight. Tonight (September 23), india.arie will sing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Santana and on September 27 Nas will perform "Back In Black" with the band. Fans should check their local listings for times.

Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a not-to-be-missed concert experience! Ticket prices start at only $51 and can be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000. For groups of 12 or more, call the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office at (702) 693-5220. For more information, visit www.supernaturalsantana.com, Carlos Santana's Facebook page or The Joint's Facebook page.

About Carlos Santana

Forty years and as many albums later, Santana has sold more than 90 million records and has performed to more than 100 million fans at concerts worldwide. To date, Santana has won ten GRAMMY® Awards, including a record-tying nine for a single project, 1999's Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for "Smooth"). In 1998, the group was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, whose web page on their induction notes, "Guitarist Carlos Santana is one of rock's true virtuosos and guiding lights." Among many other honors, Carlos Santana has also been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time," and #90 on their 2005 survey of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time."

About The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas:

In the great tradition of Las Vegas' first rock venue, the Joint's commitment to rock and roll is unparalleled. Now double in size to the original, this highly upgraded version retains all the intimacy, charm and authentic rock experience as the original. State of the art sound rules the 2,951 seated venue (total capacity of 4,000). Offering up seven Luxury Suites, a VIP Studio level, superior video system and a production package tailor made for artist comfort, the Joint is the most sophisticated, intimate and authentic venue in Las Vegas. The property offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience featuring services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury hotel. For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com or www.thejointlasvegas.com.

About AEG Live:

AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices, and thirty state-of-the-art venues. The company is currently producing tours and productions including Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas and Celine Dion who will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in March 2011. The concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Leonard Cohen, Miley Cyrus, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Wisin & Yandel, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, P!nk, Paul McCartney, KISS, Mo'Nique and American Idols Live. AEG Live is the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For more information, go to www.aeglive.com


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Ask Mr. Music By Jerry Osborne

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2010


DEAR JERRY: I don't think I ever heard anything by Paul Revere and the Raiders until they became regulars on Dick Clark's “Where the Action Is” television show. Every time I saw them perform, they featured lead singer Mark Lindsay doing “Louie Louie,” “Steppin' Out,” and others. So it was surprising when I recently read that most of their early records were instrumentals.

Perhaps they were an instrumental band only because they didn't have a singer, until Mark joined?

How many instrumental records did they release before “Louie Louie”? What are the titles?
—Sharon Portnoy, Jamaica, N.Y.

DEAR SHARON: The instantaneous answer is eight singles, though not all of those have instrumentals on both sides, as you shall see.

One of those vocals should be of special interest to you, as it's all about “Sharon.”

All vocals feature Mark Lindsay, who was with the band from their very first record. He also played saxophone.

In order of release, here is the list you seek:

1960: “Beatnik Sticks”/“Orbit (The Spy) (Gardena 106)
1961: “Unfinished Fifth”/“Paul Revere's Ride” (Gardena 115)
1961: “Like, Long Hair”/“Sharon” (Gardena 116)
1961: “Like, Charleston”/“Midnite Ride” (Gardena 118)
1962: “All Night Long”/“Groovey” (Gardena 123)
1962: “Like, Bluegrass”/“Leatherneck” (Gardena 127)
1962: “Tall Cool One”/“Roadrunner” (Gardena 137)
1963: “Blues Stay Away”/“So Fine” (Jerden 807)

Of these 16 pre-Louie tunes, four are vocals: “Paul Revere's Ride”; “Sharon”; “Midnite Ride”; and “So Fine,” leaving a dozen instrumentals.

When Paul Revere (his real name) first approached Gardena Records, appropriately located in Gardena, Calif., the owner, John Guss, suggested they change their name to take advantage of Paul's famous name.

According to Revere: “When he [Guss] found out my name was Paul Revere, he said: “What a perfect gimmick. You gotta use that name!”

“At first, we tried Paul Revere and the Night Riders, but that was rejected as sounding too much like a country group. We settled on Paul Revere and the Raiders, which appeared on our first Gardena single - a boogie-woogie version of “Chopsticks“ that Guss dubbed “Beatnik Sticks.”

Their debut single did quite well in several west coast markets, but not much nationally. In 1961, their third single, “Like Long Hair,” a piano-led rocker inspired by Rachmaninoff's “Prelude in C-Sharp Minor,” made the national Top 40.

Three of the Gardena tracks, “Beatnik Sticks”; ”Like Long Hair“; and “Midnite Ride,” plus all of their Top 100 Columbia hits, are found on

“The Legend of Paul Revere,” a 55-track, double CD package (Columbia C2K-45311).

In early November 1963, dissimilar versions of “Louie Louie” hit the market by Paul Revere and the Raiders and by the Kingsmen.

The Kingsmen's track became the No. 1 party song of all time, relegating the excellent waxing by the Raiders to a spot among 1960s music trivia questions.


DEAR JERRY: In the late 1960s, one of my family's soundtrack albums included a downright absurd track — one I don't think even has any lines that rhyme.

Among other things, this girl is rambling on about meeting a boy from Brooklyn, falling in love, then losing his address. I think she also mentions him looking a lot like George Harrison.
—Tamara Smith, York, Pa.

DEAR TAMARA: Absurd pretty well describes “Frank Mills,” one of the songs from the show ”Hair (The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical).” Frank Mills is both the title as well as the boy being sung about.

Many variations of “Hair” exist — numerous cast performances plus a film soundtrack — nearly all of which include “Frank Mills.”

From one cast to another, it is usually a different actress cast as Crissy and singing “Frank Mills.” Among the best known Crissys are: Shelley Plimpton (1967 Off Broadway Cast and 1968 Original Broadway Cast); Sonja Kristina (1969 Original London Cast); Kristen Vigard (1977 Broadway Revival Cast); Suzette Charles (1979 Original Soundtrack Album); and Allison Case (2009 Broadway Revival Cast).

Though cut from the final edit of the film, “Frank Mills” is included on the Original Soundtrack Album (RCA Victor CBL2-3274).


IZ ZAT SO? Shortly after the 1967-'68 off- and on-Broadway success of ”Hair,“ a Canadian singer named Frank Mills came up with several hits, including ”Love Me, Love Me Love”; “Poor Little Fool”; “Peter Piper;” and the Top 3 instrumental smash, “Music Box Dancer.”

Jerry Osborne answers as many questions as possible through this column.  Write Jerry at: Box 255, Port Townsend, WA 98368  E-mail: jpo@olympus.net  Visit his Web site: www.jerryosborne.com.  

 

All values quoted in this column are for near-mint condition.

Copyright 2010 Osborne Enterprises- Reprinted By Permission

Music News & Notes

A DAY TO REMEMBER and Altpress.com Reveal New Album Cover

A Day To Remember will be releasing their new album, 'What Separates Me From You', on November 16th.

Don’t miss A Day To Remember’s headlining run with Underoath and Victory label mates Close Your Eyes beginning November 2nd in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Tour Dates:

11/02 - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC
11/03 - Disco Rodeo - Raleigh, NC
11/04 - NORVA - Norfolk, VA
11/05 - Asbury Park Convention Center - Asbury Park, NJ
11/06 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
11/08 - Northern Lights - Clifton Park, NY
11/09 - Mid Hudson Civic Center - Poughkeepsie, NY
11/10 - Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel - Providence, RI
11/12 - Headliners - Toledo, OH
11/13 - Expo Five - Louisville, KY
11/14 - Orbit - Grand Rapids, MI
11/16 - The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
11/17 - Pop’s - Sauget, IL
11/18 - Val Air Ballroom - Des Moines, IA
11/19 - Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City, OK
11/21 - Club 101 - El Paso, TX
11/22 - The East Side Drive In - Austin, TX
11/23 - Las Palmas Race Park - Mission, TX
11/27 - Rocketown - Nashville, TN
11/28 - New Daisy Theatre - Memphis, TN

For more information, please visit: www.myspace.com/adaytoremember.

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R.E.M. Re-Teams with Jacknife Lee for New Album; New Album Due Spring 2011

R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills have just finished recording their 15th studio album, which will be released in Spring 2011 by Warner Bros. Records. The band has re-teamed with Grammy Award-winning producer Jacknife Lee, who produced R.E.M.’s acclaimed previous album 'Accelerate'. He is also noted for his work on albums by U2, Snow Patrol, The Hives, and indie stalwarts Kasabian, The Editors, Aqualung, and Bloc Party.

R.E.M. and Lee have been recording in New Orleans at the Music Shed and in Berlin at the famed Hansa Studios, where several legendary albums, including David Bowie’s Heroes, U2’s Achtung Baby, and Iggy Pop’s Lust for Life, were made. Additional recording and mixing was done at the venerable Blackbird Studio in Nashville.

The new album will be the follow-up to 2008’s charging 'Accelerate', which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart, topped the Alternative, Rock, Digital, and Internet (physical goods) charts in the U.S., and debuted at No. 1 in Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. It spawned three hit singles “Supernatural Superserious,” “Hollow Man,” and “Man-Sized Wreath.” The band also released a two-CD live set, entitled R.E.M. Live At The Olympia, last October.

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(HED)p.e. reveal cover art and tracklisting for TRUTH RISING

Hed)pe have revealed the cover art and track listing for their upcoming new studio album "Truth Rising", which lands in stores October 26th through Suburban Noize. The album is currently available for pre-order with an exclusive 5-song "Skull & Bonus” CD, which also contains a 30 minute interview with Jahred discussing The Truth Movement, online at this location.

"When I titled the album 'Truth Rising', I immediately had the image of a phoenix rising from like a war torn city for the cover art," commented Jahred. "I think it perfectly symbolizes the message of this album which is the pursuit of true knowledge, not just condemning the government. When people start to learn the truth about self empowerment and the power of love and fear, then we as a civilization can rise above the war, poverty and hate that has been ruling this planet for centuries."

With the release of “Truth Rising” (Hed)pe has their sights firmly set on the New World Order and they are using their brand of hardcore to bring it down. While early (Hed)pe albums found them mixed up in the rock n’ roll lifestyle, the group have been reborn to become the voice for a movement that empowers the youth and uncovers the seedy underbelly of current political affairs. Always pushing the envelope, (Hed)pe stays true to form on their new album and earmark it with their signature brand of raunchy tracks to round out the mix.

The track listing for "Truth Rising" is as follows:

1. Silence is Betrayal
2. Truth Rising
3. It's All Over
4. The Capitalist Conspiracy
5. No Rest For The Wicked
6. This Fire
7. Takeover
8. Stand Up
9. Beijo Na Boca
10. Menina
11. Universal Peace
12. Forward Go!
13. Bad News
14. Deepthroat
15. Murder
16. The Hed Honcho
17. Children of the Fall
18. Enough Secrecy
19. No More Secrets
20. Whitehouse
21. We Are the Ones
22. It's Alright!

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Leonard Skinner Passes Away

Leonard Skinner, the no-nonsense basketball coach and gym teacher at Jacksonville, Florida's Robert E. Lee High School in the 1960s, whose name is forever linked with legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away early Monday morning at 77 years old.

Born Forby Leonard Skinner, the gym teacher infamously enforced the school's draconian dress code on his students, including Lynyrd Skynyrd founder and late vocalist Ronnie Van Zant. Writes local paper The Florida-Times Union, "The story goes this way: The band named itself in a smart-aleck tribute to the basketball coach and gym teacher at Robert E. Lee High School, the tough guy who sent some of the musicians to the assistant principal's office because their hair was too long - it touched their collars in the back."

Upon hearing the news of the passing of his band's namesake, Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington has written on the band's site, "Coach Skinner had such a profound impact on our youth that ultimately led us to naming the band, which you know as Lynyrd Skynyrd, after him. Looking back, I cannot imagine it any other way. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time."

Christmas Comes Early For Bing & Bowie Fans

Christmas Comes Early For Bing & Bowie Fans

7” Vinyl Single of Bing Crosby/David Bowie Duet Of

The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth

New Release From The Bing Crosby Archive

November 9th – Collectors’ Choice Music

Having sold hundreds of millions of records in the pre MP3 era, it is only natural that Bing Crosby return for the Holidays with a brand new vinyl release, a 7” single of the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth backed with a 1953 Bing Crosby/Ella Fitzgerald duet of White Christmas. This limited-edition release will be manufactured on red vinyl as befitting the season. Suggested Retail Price: $7.98

This iconic duet comes from Bing’s final special, taped just five weeks before his death in 1977, Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas. This special can be found in the forth-coming, November 9th, Infinity Entertainment Group DVD release, BING CROSBY: THE TELEVISION SPECIALS – Volume Two: The Christmas Specials. Included in this premiere, four-hour plus, two-disc collection are Bing’s first holiday special; his first color special; Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas from 1971 and Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas. All four specials are presented in their original uncut and are all making their DVD debut. Bonus Material includes: Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank Show, a 1957 holiday episode of The Frank Sinatra Show filmed in color, and out-takes from the 1962 Bing Crosby Christmas special with Mary Martin. Approximate Running Time: 268 Minutes. Suggested Retail Price: $29.98

The Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet will also be part of the up-coming CD release BING CROSBY: THE CROSBY CHRISTMAS SESSIONS. This 19-track collection from Collectors’ Choice Music is the first new significant Crosby Christmas Collection in decades, featuring ten previously unreleased Yuletide recordings. Song highlights include rare versions of White Christmas; It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas; Jingle Bells, Here Comes Santa Claus (with Peggy Lee); Silent Night, duets with Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald and of course, Crosby/Bowie’s The Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth. Suggested Retail Price: $13.98

Collectors’ Choice Music feels honored to be the distributor of releases direct from the Bing Crosby Archive. Earlier this year, Collector’s Choice reissued three Bing Crosby Classic Albums in Deluxe Editions (Seasons, Return To Paradise Islands and El Senor Bing), a previously unreleased album (On The Sentimental Side), a new compilation (Bing On Broadway), and a 2-CD Set of Crosby Rarities (So Rare: Treasures From The Crosby Archives).

Bing Crosby remains the most recorded performer in history, during his lifetime (1903 – 1977) he made over 2000 commercial recordings including White Christmas, the best selling record of all time. The Guinness Book of World Records reports worldwide sales for Crosby’s recording of the song at over 100 million copies. White Christmas has entered the American pop charts twenty separate times.

To date, Bing Crosby has sold close to one billion records, tapes, compact discs and digital downloads around the world. He may be the biggest selling recording artist of all time. Only The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson can rival his sales figures. He scored 38 number one records – more than The Beatles (24) and Elvis Presley (18). His recordings reached the charts 396 times - more than Frank Sinatra (209) and Elvis Presley (149) combined.

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This Date In Music History - September 22

Birthdays:

David Coverdale - Whitesnake, Deep Purple (1949)

Mark Panker - American Music Club (1952)

Richard Fairbrass - Right Said Fred (1953)

Debby Boone - daughter of 50's singer Pat Boone. In 1977, she spent ten weeks at #1 on the US singles chart with "You Light Up My Life." Ever get soooo tired of a song that you never want to hear it again? Well, this is mine (1956)

June Forester - Forester Sisters (1956)

Johnette Napolitano - Concrete Blond (1957)

Nick Cave (1957)

Peter Jones - Public Image Ltd (1957)

Joan Jett - Runaways (1960)



Mystikal (Michael Tyler) (1975)


They Are Missed:

In 1981, American composer Harry Warren died (age 88). Wrote over 800 songs including "I Only Have Eyes For You," (a hit for The Flamingos and Art Garfunkel), "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby," "Jeepers Creepers," "That's Amore" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo." Warren's songs have been featured in over 300 films.

Irving Berlin died at the age of 101 in 1989.


History:

In 1943, Kate Smith finished her War Bond radio appeal. She had stayed on the air 13 continuous hours and collected $39 million in bond pledges.

In 1958, after receiving special permission from the US Army, Elvis Presley gave one last press conference at the Military Ocean Terminal in Brooklyn. He then joined the rest of the 3rd Armored Division on the USS General Randall for a voyage to Bremerhaven, Germany.

The Beatles played at the Indra Club, Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg, West Germany in 1960.

Johnny Cash played the first of two nights at The White Horse Academy, Trenton, New Jersey in 1962.

In 1962, the Springfields (Dusty Springfield, her brother Tom and their friend, Tim Field) had "Silver Threads and Golden Needles," enter the US Top 20 and became the first British vocal group to chart that high in America.

Bob Dylan made his first appearance at Carnegie Hall in 1962.

"Fiddler on the Roof" opened on Broadway in 1964. It was the beginning of a staggering run of 3,242 performances.

In 1965, San Francisco band The Great Society, featuring Grace Slick and her husband Darby, make their live debut at The Coffee Gallery, North Beach, California.

While on a short Scandinavian tour in 1965, vocalist Roger Daltrey punches out drummer Keith Moon. The incident nearly gets Daltrey tossed out of The Who.

The Supremes recorded "I Hear A Symphony" in 1965.

"Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby?" was released by the Rolling Stones in 1966.

The Beatles appeared (as an abstract drawing) on the cover of TIME magazine in 1967.

The Doors appeared on the Murray the K show on WPIX-TV in New York City in 1967 performing "People Are Strange" and "Light My Fire."



In 1969, a new weekly TV show 'The Music Scene' aired on ABC for the first time. Stevie Wonder Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Tom Jones, Cass Elliot, James Brown, Janis Joplin and Sly and the Family Stone were all booked to appear on the show.

David Bowie kicked of the North American leg of his Ziggy Stardust world tour at the Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio in 1972.

The Rolling Stones scored their eighth UK #1 album in 1973 when 'Goats Head Soup' started a two-week run at the top of the charts. Also a US #1.

In 1979, Jackson Browne, Chaka Khan, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt and Tom Petty, appeared at Madison Square Garden, New York for two anti-nuclear benefit shows.

Def Leppard had their first major live review when UK music weekly Melody Maker reviewed a gig the band had played in Wolverhampton in 1979. With a 15 year-old drummer, the band had just released their debut 3-track single.

In 1979, Joe Walsh announced his bid for the US presidency (sadly, he didn't win - we got Reagan instead)

Geffen Records was formed in 1980.

John Lennon signed with Geffen Records in 1980.

During a UK comeback tour in 1983, the Everly Brothers appeared at the Royal Albert Hall in London. In the audience: Paul, Linda, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton and Mickey Dolenz.

Former lead singer of the Babies, John Waite went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1984 with "Missing You."

Missing You - John Waite with Ringo Starr's All Starr Band


In 1985, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty all appeared at the first Farm Aid concert. The event to help small farmers in the US was held at the Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois, Champaign.

In 1990, Garth Brooks album 'No Fences' entered the US album chart. It went on to become the biggest selling country album of all time and sold over 13m copies in the first five years of release.

Nirvana played their biggest gig to date in 1990 when they appeared at the Motor Sports International Garage in Seattle. Drummer Dave Grohl who would audition for the band in a few days time was in the audience of 15,000 people.

Def Leppard were forced to cancel two US shows in 1992 after their sound-equipment truck was found abandoned, after one of the bands driver's had attempted to rob a store. The driver was later charged of possessing drugs and criminal damage.

Also in 1992 - "MTV Unplugged" renamed one episode "MTV Plugged" when Bruce Springsteen played an electric set on the show.

The album "Psycho-Circus" by KISS was released in 1998.

In 1999, Diana Ross was arrested on Concorde after an incident at Heathrow Airport. The singer claimed that a female security guard had touched her breasts when being frisked; Ross retaliated by rubbing her hands down the security guard. Sounds kinky to me....

‘A Tribute to Heroes’ was aired commercial-free on most of the major US TV networks in 2001. The live program was organized to raise money following the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and New York’s World Trade Center. Neil Young, Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, U2, Limp Bizkit, Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam all performed. Manning the telephones to take pledges were celebrities including Jack Nicholson, Jim Carrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Goldie Hawn, Robin Williams, Meg Ryan, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kurt Russell, Adam Sandler and many more.

In 2004, the man once known as Cat Stevens, Yusuf Islam was denied U.S. entry when a match is made between him and a name on the Homeland Security watch list. He was on a flight from London to Washington D.C. Stevens abandoned his career in the late ‘70s after becoming a Muslim convert.

Jimmy Page was made an honorary citizen of Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro in 2005 for his work helping its street children. The Led Zeppelin guitarist had opened Casa Jimmy (Jimmy's House) in 1998 which had so far supported more than 300 children.

In 2006, the Big Bopper was posthumously honored with a historical marker in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas.

In 2006, Neil Young was named Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Association's fifth annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The event recognizes outstanding achievements in Blues, Bluegrass , Folk, Country and other forms of American roots music.

In 2007, The Game was given a conditional discharge at Manhattan's Criminal Court after being charged with impersonating a police officer. Police said the star told a cab driver he was an undercover officer, ordering him to run several red lights. The rapper (real name Jayceon Taylor), claimed the cab driver noticed they were being followed and asked who was in the car, He said he told the driver they were the hip-hop police, and the driver decided on his own to run the red lights.

Also in 2007, Britney Spears was charged with hit-and-run and driving without a valid licence after she was accused of hitting a parked car and driving away from a Los Angeles car park on 6 August. The owner of the car filed an accident report on 9 August at the North Hollywood Community Police Station. The city attorney's office did not know whether Ms Spears' car had been damaged, nor did he know the extent of damage to the other car.

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