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Disturbed To Release Vinyl Box Set On Record Store Day

Now available for pre-order is the definitive Disturbed vinyl box set edition, simply called "The Collection!" A five album, six disc offering of the band's complete studio album discography featuring:

Vinyl Release Date: Apr 21 2012

The Sickness- 2000,
Believe- 2002
Ten Thousand Fists- 2005
Indestructible- 2008
Asylum released in 2010.

For this box set each album has been carefully mastered for "The Collection" and pressed on 140 gram vinyl for the very best in audio quality. Each album has been meticulously showcased in a stunning art presentation that is unique and exclusive to this release.

Preorder at BecauseSoundMatters.com

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Joan of Arc Presents: Joan of Arc Limited Edition 2xLP

Recorded live on opening night of the 2011 Chicago International Movies and Music Festival, Joan of Arc Presents: Joan of Arc is a complete instrumental soundtrack for the 80-minute classic French silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc.

A dark, flowering sonic counterpart to the film's grim subject matter, Joan of Arc Presents: Joan of Arc is limited to 175 hand-numbered copies on side-by-side black and white vinyl.

Pre-orders ship April 10. Get your copy HERE






New E-Store Vinyl and Restocks

Animal Collective Feels 2xLP

Animal Collective Sung Tongs 2xLP

Bon Iver Bon Iver LP

Bon Iver For Emma, Forever Ago LP

Elliott Smith Division Day 7"

Headphones Headphones LP (limited to 1000 on clear red vinyl)

Minus the Bear Menos El Oso LP

Sufjan Stevens Illinois 2xLP

Volcano Choir Unmap LP

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this news from www.relapse.com

Featured Pre-Order

Cannibal Corpse - Torture LP (release date 3/13/12)

New brutality on CLEAR VINYL with BLOOD SPLATTER!

Preorder your copy at Relapse.com









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The Get Up Kids’ ‘Four Minute Mile’ Vinyl Reissue

The Get Up Kids' 'Four Minute Mile' is set to be re-released on vinyl to celebrate it's fifteenth anniversary.

The album will be re-issued in a series of packages alongside debut EP 'Woodson', also celebrating 15 years since it's 1997 release. As details by Doghouse Records, they read:


"* Four Minute Mile on opaque white and aqua blue splatter vinyl, an original Four Minute Mile poster and a digital copy of 4MM. There will only be 30 bundles of this option.

* Four Minute Mile LP on opaque white vinyl, Woodson 7-inch, an original Four Minute Mile poster and mp3 downloads. This is the first time Woodson has been back in print on vinyl in quite some time! This is limited to 265 bundles.

* Four Minute Mile LP on opaque white and aqua blue splatter vinyl, Woodson 7-inch and original Four Minute Mile poster. This will be limited to 200 bundles.

* Four Minute Mile on opaque white with aqua blue splatter vinyl, aqua blue Woodson 7-inch, original Four Minute Mile poster, a test pressing of the LP and MP3 download of the album. This will be limited to 10 bundles."

The label explains: "750 opaque white, 250 opaque white with aqua blue splatter and 500 aqua blue 7-inch vinyls are being pressed. These four options are only going to be available on a limited, one-month-only basis. Once they sell out, they are gone. The buy links will be removed and no longer available for purchase."

To order, or find out more details, click here.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Releases Detroit-Themed Record With Live Performance, 4/21

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. will be releasing a special Detroit-themed 12" for Record Store Day. The EP will feature six songs, including two versions of "We Almost Lost Detroit," a Gil Scott-Heron cover that also appears on their full length debut It's A Corporate World, as well as two covers of songs by fellow Detroit artists Madonna and Sixto Rodriguez and three remixes by Detroit-based artists. The 12" is a limited pressing of 2k standard black vinyl units and will be available for $16.98 exclusively on Record Store Day on 4/21.

Read more at tunes.broadwayworld.com






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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY: First Three Albums To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks

Remastered reissues of the first three albums from THEATRE OF TRAGEDY — the Norwegian band which once featured in its ranks current LEAVES' EYES vocalist Liv Kristine — will be made available later in the year. The group's self-titled debut (1995), "Velvet Darkness They Fear" (1996) and "Aegis" (1998) will feature rare bonus material, new liner notes and will be released in digipack and double vinyl LP formats.

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Carlos Santana Plays Las Vegas

Iconic guitarist Carlos Santana is planning a two-year headlining gig at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Representatives for the House of Blues say Santana will have a run of shows in May and June 2012, then return in September 2012 with the residency running through 2013, totalling 80 shows. Tickets go on sale March 3. The shows are called “Greatest Hits Live: Santana – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow is the unknown, so how do you rehearse the unknown?” the 64-year-old told the L.A. Times. “To me, the unknown is inviting African musicians to join us, or Buddy Guy or Derek Trucks or Ben Harper, people from Phish, Warren Haynes – that’s what ‘Tomorrow’ is bringing to the House of Blues.”

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Vinyl – The Comeback


Vinyl: The Comeback from Kyle McCarthy on Vimeo.

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and in music history for february 26th:

Born on this day in 1932, Johnny Cash. Cash died of respiratory failure on September 12th 2003, aged 71.

Born on this day in 1945, Bob The Bear Hite, vocalist and harmonica player with Canned Heat. He died on April 5th 1981

In 1954, a US congresswoman introduced a bill to prohibit the distribution of "obscene, lewd, lascivious or filthy" recordings.

In 1955, sales of 45 rpm records outsold 78 rpm discs in the US for the first time. The number 45 came from taking 78 and subtracting Columbia's 33 rpm. RCA introduced the first 45 on March 31, 1949 when they released 104 single vinyl records. The first 45 to hit the Billboard charts was "You're Adorable" by Perry Como, on May 7th, 1949.

Also in 1955, R&B singer LaVern Baker appeals to the United States Congress in a letter to Michigan Representative Charles Digges Jr., to revise the Copyright Act of 1909. She says that recording artists should be protected against "note-for-note copying" of already recorded R&B tunes and arrangements by white artists and arrangers. Her request was denied.

In 1958, Perry Como was at #1 on the UK singles chart with 'Magic Moments' the 2nd #1 in a row for writers Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It stayed at #1 for eight weeks.

In 1962, trumpeter Al Hirt recorded Allen Toussaint's "Java." Released as a single late the following year, it became Hirt's biggest hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning him a Gold Record.

In 1964, in Hollywood, Elvis Presley began filming his 16th movie, "Roustabout," co-starring Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Freeman, Leif Erickson, Sue Ane Langdon, Pat Buttram, Dabbs Greer, and Jack Albertson.

In 1964, the Beatles worked on the final mixes for "Can't Buy Me Love" and "You Can't Do That" tracks. The single, which was released the following month, topped the charts all over the world.

In 1965, Guitarist Jimmy Page released a solo single called "She Just Satisfies" in the UK. Page played all the instruments on it except for the drums, and produced the track, as well as singing lead vocals.

In 1966, Nancy Sinatra went to #1 on the US singles chart with 'These Boots Are Made For Walking', also a UK #1.

In 1966, the Beatles' LP "Rubber Soul" rose to #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart, becoming the group's seventh US album chart topper. Paul McCartney conceived the album's title after overhearing someone's description of Mick Jagger's singing style as "plastic soul." To date, the album has sold over six million copies in America.

In 1970, the Beatles album "Beatles Again" was released in the US. It was quickly re-titled "Hey Jude" to promote the inclusion of the song that led off side two and never before had been released on an album. The front and back cover pictures on the album were taken at the last Beatles photo session on August 22, 1969 at John Lennon's new 72-acre estate, Tittenhurst Park.

In 1972, Joe Tex's funk record "I Gotcha" enters the Billboard Pop chart and begins its climb to #2. Much the success of the song is rumored to be Tex's slurred delivery of the line Told you not to play with my affection, which caused many listeners to mistake the last word for one that rhymes with it.

Also in 1972, Sonny Geraci led his group, Climax, to the top of the Cashbox Magazine Best Sellers Chart with a song called "Precious And Few". Geraci was no stranger to recording success, as he had been the lead singer for The Outsiders' four Billboard Top 40 singles, including "Time Won't Let Me" in 1966.



In 1977, Sherman Garnes from Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers, died during open-heart surgery. They had the 1956 UK No.1 and US No.6 single 'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'.

In 1977, the Eagles went to #1 on the US singles chart with "New Kid On Town," the group's third US #1, a No.20 hit n the UK.

In 1978, Vladimir Horowitz marked the 50th anniversary of his U.S. debut with a performance at the White House.

In 1980, after seeing U2 play at Dublin's National Boxing Stadium in front of 2,400 people; Rob Partridge and Bill Stewart from Island Records in the UK offered the band a recording contract.

In 1983, Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' went to #1 on the US album chart. It went on to become the most successful album of all time with sales over 50 million copies.

In 1985, at the 27th annual Grammy Awards, Tina Turner's "What's Love Got To Do With It" is named Best Record and Best Song, while Cyndi Lauper wins Best New Artist. Additionally, Chuck Berry received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy.

In 1987, the LP "The Beatles", more commonly called "The White Album", became the first Beatles' LP to be issued on CD. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, the disc is group's best-selling album, going 19-times Platinum and is the tenth-best-selling album of all time in the United States.

In 1989, jazz trumpeter Roy Eldridge, who played in the big bands of Gene Krupa and Artie Shaw, died at the age of 78.

In 1990, 53 year old Cornell Gunter, former lead singer of The Coasters died in a hail of gunfire when an unknown assailant sprayed his '78 Camaro at a Las Vegas intersection.

In 1990, Sinead O'Connor was at #1 on the UK singles chart with 'Nothing Compares 2 U.' Her version of the Prince penned song was also a #1 hit in 18 other countries.

In 1995, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant began a world tour to support their reunion album "No Quarter."

At the 39th Grammy Awards, Eric Clapton wins the Best Male Pop Vocal category for "Change the World". The song is also named Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year.

In 1997, Songwriter Ben Raleigh died after setting fire to his bath robe while cooking. During his career Ben wrote Johnny Mathis' "Wonderful Wonderful", Lesley Gore's "She's A Fool", Joey Powers' "Midnight Mary", Lou Rawls' "Love Is A Hurtin' Thing", Ray Peterson's "Tell Laura I Love Her" and many others.

In 2000, Lonestar started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart with "Amazed."

In 2002, Alanis Morissette's third album "Under Rug Swept" was released.

In 2002, the Eagles, John Fogerty, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are among those taking part in Four Concerts for Artists' Rights, held in the Los Angeles area to raise funds for the Recording Artists Coalition. The organization is working toward changes in the California Labor Code that affect recording artists.

In 2008, Apple announced that the iTunes Store had surpassed Best Buy to become the second largest music seller in the U.S. The number one seller at the time was Wal-Mart.

In 2008, Buddy Miles, who played drums for Wilson Pickett, The Delfonics and The Ink Spots before founding The Electric Flag with Mike Bloomfield and later joined Jimi Hendrix in Band Of Gypsys, died from congestive heart failure. He was 60.

In 2009, A 10-minute version of The Beatles' 'Revolution 1' was leaked onto the internet, giving fans a never-before-heard listen of what the White Album sessions must have been like. Only two copies of the take were made when the song was completed on June 4th, 1968. One copy left the studio with Lennon that day and the other remained behind. It was unclear which copy appeared on the bootleg, nor how anyone acquired it.

In 2011, Mark Tulin, bassist for The Electric Prunes on their 1967 hit "I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)", suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 62.

birthdays today include (among others): Michael Bolton (1953), Jonathan Cain - Journey (1950), Tim Commerford - Rage Against The Machine and the legendary Fats Domino (1928)

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very interesting perspective and well written article!

Why vinyl really can get closer to the original studio sound than digital

In theory, digital audio is more accurate than vinyl records. But in many cases you will hear the artist's and producer's intentions much more accurately on vinyl than you will on CD or download.

By David Mellor

Firstly I must say that digital audio is capable of much more accurate results than vinyl, and I believe that anyone who thinks otherwise is deluding himself or herself.

I know from my own experience of having my recordings pressed onto both vinyl and CD that CD gets much closer to the sound I heard in the studio. Indeed, in the days of 16-bit recording, CD was the sound I heard in the studio, as the bits were identical.

And today, a 24-bit mix made in the studio can be released as a direct bit-for-bit copy in the form of a download. In comparison, vinyl has many degradations that alter the audio quality significantly. You may like the sound of vinyl, but no way is it more accurate.

But read on for some surprising information to the contrary...

Read the rest at recordproducer.com

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With vinyl’s resurgence, what goes around comes around

Vinyl records are making a comeback, both locally and nationally

by Charles Beacham

No, those aren’t giant black CDs. They’re called vinyl records.

As digital music has become more prevalent, a counter-movement has taken place. Vinyl records, having long been confined to thrift stores and the houses of grandparents, are being embraced by listeners and musicians. While this latest trend might feel fresh to some youngsters, it’s really just a new spin on an old favorite.

With the advent of the CD, previous mediums of audio storage became all but extinct, yet walking into a record store today will make most anyone feel like they’re traveling back in time. Where six years ago the walls and shelves of the record store were littered with nothing but those small jewel cases we all love to hate, they are now occupied by another more majestic form of audio storage: vinyl records.

Interestingly enough, most of the audiophiles frequenting record stores aren’t baby boomers pondering on their past, they are millennials — college and high school students raised in the digital age, who all have an mp3 player or Smartphone. These adolescents are indulging in an unforgettable experience that they have made all their own. To many of these young people, discovering the LP started when they were children and has grown up with them into a life-defining passion.

Read the rest at universe.byu.edu

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Norah Jones New Album Details

Norah Jones has revealed the artwork for her new album 'Little Broken Hearts.' Her fifth studio LP will be released on April 30 via Blue Note/EMI Records and was produced by Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton), features 12 original songs written by the pair.

Jones revealed that she drew inspiration for the album cover from the vintage movie posters in Burton's Los Angeles studio, adding: "Brian has this great collection of Russ Meyer posters in his studio, and this particular one, called Mudhoney, was right over the couch where I sat every day.

"I always was looking at it and thinking, 'That's so cool I want to look like her!' I remember staring at the poster the whole time we made the record. It's a great visual."




Tracklist:
1. Good Morning
2. Say Goodbye
3. Little Broken Hearts
4. She's 22
5. Take It Back
6. After The Fall
7. 4 Broken Hearts
8. Travelin' On
9. Out On The Road
10. Happy Pills
11. Miriam
12. All A Dream

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New August Burns Red Ablum “Leveler” On Vinyl LTD 1,000

August Burn Red’s new album, “Leveler” is set to release April 10, 2012 via CI records. The pressing will be limited to only 1,000 copies on a 4 color swirl. Pre order your copy now. Other vinyl available from August Burns Red includes:

August Burns Red – Leveler LP

August Burns Red – God Rest Ye Merrry Gentlemen 7″

August Burns Red – O Come Emmanuel 7″



Dropkick Murphy’s – Live At Fenway 180 Gram 2XLP

Dropkick Murphy’s “Live at Fenway” is getting the vinyl treatment! The album is due out April 17th on a double 180 gram and includes limited edition Dropkick Baseball Cards!

Tracklist:
Hang Em High
Sunday Hardcore Matinee
Deeds Not Words
Going Out In Style
The Irish Rover
Peg O' My Heart
Memorial Day
Tessie
Cruel
Climbing A Chair To Bed
Take 'Em Down
Echoes On A Street
Devil's Brigade
Boys On The Docks
The Dirty Cup
State of Massachusettes
Kiss Me I'm Shitfaced
Time To Go
I'm Shipping

Preorder at Shop Radio Cast

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Columbia/Legacy Recordings Celebrates Janis Joplin with the Release of Essential New Additions to Her Catalog:

"JANIS JOPLIN - THE PEARL SESSIONS" (NEW TWO-DISC EDITION PREMIERING NINE PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE TRACKS & NEWLY DISCOVERED STUDIO RECORDINGS)

THE FIRST OF BEAR'S "SONIC JOURNALS": "BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY FEATURING JANIS JOPLIN - LIVE AT THE CAROUSEL BALLROOM 1968" RECORDED & PRODUCED BY OWSLEY STANLEY ("BEAR")

"Highlights From The Pearl Sessions," Limited Edition Double 10" Vinyl Release, Struck for Record Store Day 2012

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia/Legacy Recordings celebrates Janis Joplin with the release of two essential new titles in the catalog of the American blues-rock-country-soul singer: Janis Joplin - The Pearl Sessions, a two-disc set premiering newly discovered studio recordings produced by Paul Rothchild (available Tuesday, April 17) and Big Brother and the Holding Company Featuring Janis Joplin - Live at the Carousel Ballroom 1968, an electrifying full-length concert recorded and produced for release by the legendary soundman Owsley ("Bear") Stanley (available Tuesday, March 13).

The Pearl Sessions is an historic expansion of Joplin's final studio album, providing fascinating new insight into Janis' creative process through a range of rare and previously unreleased material.

Newly available bonus material on The Pearl Sessions includes the original master mono mixes of the album's singles ("Cry Baby," "Me and Bobby McGee," "Half Moon," "Get It While You Can," "Move Over," "A Woman Left Lonely") and a full-length second disc showcasing Joplin live in the studio performing never-before-heard takes of Pearl classics. From behind-the-scenes banter to full finished takes, The Pearl Sessions shows the complexity of Joplin's genius, the tough and vulnerable aspects of her personality, her lightning sense of humor, and her razor-sharp attention to the details of her craft. Offering fresh perspectives on the more familiar "official" versions of the songs, alternate takes of "Get It While You Can," the Janis Joplin-composed "Move Over," and others open up unexpected new dimensions in the material and in the sublime nuances of Joplin's delivery.

The Pearl Sessions offers an unprecedented opportunity to be in the room with Janis, her producer, Paul Rothchild, and the members of the Full Tilt Boogie Band (guitarist John Till, pianist Richard Bell, bassist Brad Campbell, drummer Clark Pierson, organist Ken Pearson) as they create one of the enduring masterpieces of rock 'n' roll.

Originally released on January 11, 1971 (three months after her passing on October 4, 1970), Pearl debuted Joplin's final finished studio recordings. The only album Joplin ever recorded with the Full Tilt Boogie Band, the touring ensemble that had backed her on the Festival Express (a mythic 1970 concert tour by railroad across Canada with the Grateful Dead, the Band and others), Pearl included canonical studio recordings of songs that had been introduced to audiences on tour. A live version of "Tell Me Mama" (a song not included on the original Pearl), recorded during the legendary Toronto Festival Express date, is included as a bonus track on The Pearl Sessions. Also included as a bonus is Janis' scorching live version of "Half Moon," recorded for her appearance on "The Dick Cavett Show" on August 3, 1970.

Peaking at #1 on the Billboard 200, a position it held for nine weeks, Pearl included some of Janis's most familiar and best-loved performances including her cover of Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" and her off-the-cuff a cappella "Mercedes Benz." A never released alternate take and the original "Me and Bobby McGee" demo are both included on The Pearl Sessions.

When putting together material for a 40th anniversary edition of Pearl, researchers discovered a treasure-trove of previously uncatalogued audio tapes from the album's sessions, produced by Paul Rothchild. An industry legend, perhaps best-known for producing the first five Doors albums, Rothchild further solidified his position in music history with his work on Pearl.

The Pearl Sessions brings together the original mono versions of the album's 45s and the original LP tracks alongside a revelatory cavalcade of newly-discovered alternate versions, outtakes and vocal takes that put you in the studio with Janis Joplin.

A limited edition double 10" high fidelity vinyl gatefold release, Highlights from The Pearl Sessions will be available exclusively for Record Store Day (April 21, 2012). A companion to the newly curated two CD edition of Joplin's farewell masterpiece, Pearl, this vinyl release presents previously unreleased and seldom heard takes and early versions of classic songs, culled from the recently discovered tapes used to create The Pearl Sessions.

A limited edition 12" vinyl edition of Pearl will also be available on Tuesday, April 17. A breakout from the Classic LP Collection box, the album is pressed at RTI on 180-gram audiophile vinyl.

Janis Joplin - The Pearl Sessions

DISC ONE:
The Pearl Album - produced by Paul Rothchild
Move Over
Cry Baby
A Woman Left Lonely
Half Moon
Buried Alive In The Blues
My Baby
Me and Bobby McGee
Mercedes Benz
Trust Me
Get It While You Can
Bonus Tracks - the Mono Single Masters - produced by Paul Rothchild
Me and Bobby McGee
Half Moon
Cry Baby
Get It While You Can
Move Over
A Woman Left Lonely

DISC TWO:
The Pearl Sessions & more...
Overheard in the Studio...
Get It While You Can (take 3) - previously unissued
Overheard in the Studio...
Get It While You Can (take 5) - previously unissued
Overheard in the Studio...
Move Over (take 6) - previously unissued
Move Over (take 13) - previously unissued
Move Over (take 17) - previously unissued
Me and Bobby McGee (demo version)
Me and Bobby McGee (take 5 - alternate) - previously unissued
Cry Baby (alternate version)
A Woman Left Lonely (alternate vocal)
Overheard in the Studio...
My Baby (alternate take) - previously unissued
Overheard in the Studio...
Get It While You Can (take 3) - previously unissued
My Baby (alternate take)
Pearl (instrumental) - Full Tilt Boogie Band

Bonus Tracks
Tell Mama (Live) - June 28, 1970 - Toronto
Half Moon (Live) - August 3, 1970 - from "The Dick Cavett Show"
Janis Joplin - Highlights from The Pearl Sessions

10" vinyl

SIDE ONE
Get It While You Can (take 3)
Move Over (take 6)
Me And Bobby McGee (demo version) *

SIDE TWO
Cry Baby (alternate version) *
A Woman Left Lonely (alternate vocal)
My Baby (alternate take)

SIDE THREE
Move Over (take 13)
Me And Bobby McGee (take 5 - alternate)
Get It While You Can (take 5)

SIDE FOUR
My Baby (alternate take) *
Get It While You Can (take 3)
Pearl (instrumental) *

All tracks previously unissued except *

Original Recordings Produced by Paul Rothchild

The release of The Pearl Sessions marks a renewed focus on Janis Joplin and the continuing influence of her music. Columbia/Legacy Recording will release Live at the Carousel Ballroom 1968, a previously unavailable live concert recording of Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin,recorded June 23, 1968 by legendary soundman Owsley Stanley, a/k/a "Bear," who supervised the mastering of this release before his fatal car accident in his adopted homeland of Australia on March 12, 2011.

Dedicated to Bear, the album will be released on March 13, 2012, marking the one-year anniversary of his passing.

A special collector's edition of Live at the Carousel Ballroom will be available in a special two 12" vinyl LP gatefold collector's edition on Tuesday, March 27.

"This evening was special," remembers Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart who was in the Carousel Ballroom that night in June '68. "The Bear loved Janis. Her ability to sing multiple tones simultaneously and then morph them into heart wrenching chords was singular. Her primal cry, filled with tenderness and hurt, was delivered at 140 decibels as the band pushed here into the slipstream. There could be no one more qualified to bring Big Brother and the Holding Company to life than Owsley. Together they captured the magic. The Bear sure had it right this night."

BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY FEATURING JANIS JOPLIN - LIVE AT THE CAROUSEL BALLROOM 1968

Tracklisting:
1. Combination Of The Two
2. I Need A Man To Love
3. Flower In The Sun
4. Light Is Faster Than Sound
5. Summertime
6. Catch Me Daddy
7. It's A Deal
8. Call On Me
9. I'm Mad (Mad Man Blues)
10. Piece Of My Heart
11. Coo Coo
12. Ball & Chain
13. Down On Me

Bonus Track:
14. Call On Me (Saturday Show—June 22, 1968)

SOURCE Legacy Recordings

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album cover art of the day:

MEKONG DELTA To Release 'Intersections' In April

"Intersections", a collection of re-recorded classics by the legendary German progressive thrash outfit MEKONG DELTA, will be released in Germany on April 20, in the rest of Europe on April 23 and in the U.S./Canada in early May via SPV/Steamhammer.

MEKONG DELTA — founded in the '80s by producer and bass player Ralf Hubert — plays unconventional and technical thrash metal whose list of former members includes Jörg Michael (STRATOVARIUS) and Uli Kusch (ex-HELLOWEEN). Outstanding and critically acclaimed albums like "The Music of Erich Zann", "Dances Of Death" and their latest effort, "Wanderer On The Edge of Time", were said to be milestones of the genre.

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and in music history for february 24th:

depending on which site you go to, the great George Harrison was born on this date (or the 25th) in 1943 (died in 2001)



In 1956, with the city looking for a legal way to shut down the increasing number of rock 'n' roll shows, police in Cleveland, Ohio were instructed to enforce a 1931 ordinance barring people under the age of 18 from dancing in public unless accompanied by an adult.

In 1957, in West Hollywood, Elvis Presley recorded "Loving You," the title song of his second feature film.

In 1957, Buddy Holly recorded a new version of “That’ll Be the Day,” the title being taken from a phrase used by John Wayne in the film The Searchers.

In 1962, Elvis Presley had his 10th UK chart topper with "Can't Help Falling In Love" / "Rock-A-Hula Baby."

In 1963, the Rolling Stones started a Sunday night residency at The Station Hotel, Richmond, Surrey. The Stones were paid £24 ($41) for the gig and played on the first night to 66 people.

In 1965, in Hollywood, a month after they recorded "Help Me Ronda" for issue on an album, the Beach Boys re-recorded the song as "Help Me Rhonda" for release as a single. For the first time, other than on their Christmas album, guitarist Al Jardine sang lead. The Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew provided much of the instrumental track, along with Carl Wilson on guitar and Brian Wilson on acoustic piano and Hammond B-3 organ. Backing vocals were by Mike Love, Carl, Dennis and Brian Wilson.

In 1967, in Los Angeles, the Supremes began recording "The Happening." They completed the track the following day. Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine joined the Funk Brothers to provide the instrumentation, with background vocals handled by Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson. When "The Happening" was released as a single a month later, it was the final single issued by the Supremes under that name. Beginning with their next single release, "Reflections," the group's billing changed to Diana Ross and the Supremes, and Florence Ballard was replaced with Cindy Birdsong of Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles.

In 1969, the Jimi Hendrix Experience played their last British concert before dissolving the group.

In 1969, during a concert at California's San Quentin State Prison, Johnny Cash recorded "A Boy Named Sue."

In 1970, the Jackson 5 released the single "ABC."

In 1973, Roberta Flack had her second US #1 when “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” started a five-week run at the top. The song was written about US singer-songwriter Don McLean.

In 1975, Led Zeppelin released the album "Physical Graffiti."

Recording sessions for the album were initially disrupted when bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones considered leaving the band. After reuniting at Headley Grange, the band wrote and recorded eight songs, the combined length of which stretched the album beyond the typical length of an LP. This prompted the band to make Physical Graffiti a double album by including previously unreleased tracks from earlier recording sessions.

Physical Graffiti was commercially and critically successful; the album went 16x platinum (though this signifies shipping of eight million copies, as it is a double album) in the US alone.

In 1976, the Eagles LP "Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975" becomes the first album in history to be certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The new certification represented sales of at least 1 million copies for albums and 2 million copies for singles. The Platinum award was originated in the early seventies because Gold status was achieved by most popular records in a very short period of time. The Eagles Greatest Hits album stayed on Billboard's Hot 200 chart for two and half years.

In 1982, winners at the Grammy Awards included John Lennon and Yoko Ono for Album of the Year with Double Fantasy, Kim Carnes for Song of the Year with “Bette Davis Eyes,” Quincy Jones for Producer of the Year and Sheena Easton for Best New Artist.

In 1987, Grammy Awards are presented to: Paul Simon's "Graceland" - Best Album; Steve Winwood's "Higher Love" - Best Record and Bruce Hornsby and the Range - Best New Artist. Fats Domino is presented with a Lifetime Achievement award.

In 1990, Bob Dylan joined Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and David Crosby to sing "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Turn! Turn! Turn!" at a Los Angeles tribute to Roy Orbison.

In 1990, singer Johnnie Ray died of liver failure at age 63.

In 1992, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled two versions of its proposed Elvis stamp for a public vote. The younger Elvis design won and was issued on January 8, 1993.

In 1992, singer/songwriter Kurt Cobain married singer/musician/actress Courtney Love. They had a daughter and remained together until his death in 1994.

In 1994, singer Dinah Shore died of ovarian cancer at age 77.

In 2000, Carlos Santana won eight awards at the Grammy Awards. Before the Supernatural album, the guitarist had not had a Top 10 album since 1981.

In 2004, Estelle Axton, who helped create the legendary soul music label Stax, died in a hospital in Memphis, at age 85. Stax was home to Otis Redding, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes and Booker T and the MG’s. The Stax studio, “Soulsville U.S.A.,” was second only to Motown in its production of soul hits during its 1960s heyday.

In 2006, the Sex Pistols gave a virtual middle finger to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when they issued an open letter on front man Johnny Rotten's Website, saying they have no intention of attending the induction ceremony at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel. "Next to The Sex Pistols, rock and roll and that hall of fame is a piss stain. Your museum, urine in wine. We're not coming."

In 2008, singer Larry Norman, lead vocalist of the late 1960s group People and who later pioneered the Christian rock movement, died of heart failure at age 60.

In 2009, the U.S. Mint began circulating a new quarter featuring composer/pianist/bandleader Duke Ellington, making him the first African-American to appear by himself on an American coin.

In 2011, drummer Eddie Serrato, an original member of ? & The Mysterians, died after a heart attack at the age of 65.

birthdays today include (among others): Paul Jones (born Paul Pond) (Manfred Mann) (70), Rupert Holmes (65), George Thorogood (62), Michele Shocked (50) and Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio) (36)

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

as long as vinyl continues its uprising, there will be stories like this one, and i never get tired of them!

The return of vinyl records

New and used records making a comeback

by Tim Jagielo

Ben Curtis, 15, works at Tri-City Trading Post in Fenton, and is in 10th grade at Fenton High School. He skipped cassettes, vinyl, and even mostly CDs in purchasing his music. He downloads everything onto his iPod, and said he has more than 1,200 songs stored in the pocket-sized device.

When Michael Absher of Flint had his entire vinyl collection, the untold amount took up half of a room. As a DJ, he has used cassettes, vinyl, CDs and now, downloaded music.

But a shifting tide in vinyl records might bring these two generations together. Whether buying or selling, vinyl is moving in 2012, with bands pressing the 180-gram records hoping to tap into a very niche market, and resale shops are ramping up their vinyl sales.

Ben's mom, Michelle Curtis, owner of Tri-City Trading Post is one rare individual who enjoys the sound of an antique Victrola record player. This is the one with the horn sticking out of it. "It's very grainy," she said. "I like it."

She has dedicated vinyl fans that come into her store, but she doesn't have many herself. She has also seen a resurgence in records being sold to her store, something she credits with the economic climate. "It makes me feel bad, it's something they've passed down from their parents," she said.

Read the rest at tctimes.com

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Jack White Solo Album Details

Jack White has recently revealed the tracklist and album cover art for his upcoming debut solo album 'Blunderbuss.' The 13-track album will be released in April via his label Third Man Records.

1. Missing Pieces
2. Sixteen Saltines
3. Freedom At 21
4. Love Interruption
5. Blunderbuss
6. Hypocritical Kiss
7. Weep Themselves To Sleep
8. I’m Shakin’
9. Trash Tongue Talker
10. Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy
11. I Guess I Should Go To Sleep
12. On And On And On
13. Take Me With You When You Go




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Ghost Brigade To Release 7" Vinyl Single

Finnish rockers Ghost Brigade are set to release a collector's edition 7" vinyl single on Record Store Day on April 21st via Season of Mist .

Tracklist
In the Woods (Jonny Wanha Remix)
Soulcarvers (Acoustic)

Season of Mist commented on the vinyl release:

"The remix for 'In the Woods' turns out to be a fantastic electronic revisiting in the shape of a dark atmospheric Trip Hop experience. This version was created by Jonny Wanha, who recently won a stunning second place in the famous DJ Shadow remix competition. As a tasty bonus for their fans, the B side is a previously unreleased acoustic version of 'Soulcarvers.'"

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Mystery Jets New Album Details

Art-pop outfit Mystery Jets are set to release their new album ‘Radlands’ via Rough Trade in April, with all vinyl versions of the LP including an illustrated comic by British artist Glenn Fabry.

Says singer Blaine Harrison: “We’ve always wanted to make a record in America and after touring ‘Serotonin’ the time felt perfect to go and do it. Our first three albums were entirely conceived and recorded in London so going out to Austin felt like the furthest place from everything we knew”.

Tracklist:
Radlands
Had Me At Hello
Someone Purer
Lonestar
Greatest Hits
Saviour
The Nothing
Roses
Sister Everett
Lost In Austin
Luminescence

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NIGHTMARE: New Album Artwork Unveiled

French power metallers NIGHTMARE have unveiled the cover artwork for their new album, "The Burden Of God" (formerly "Mercury Rain"), to be released on May 18 through AFM Records. The CD was recorded at the Peek studios in the south of France with producer Patrick Liotard.

Commented NIGHTMARE singer Jo Amore: "We entered the studio on Friday [January] 13th, which is surely a sign for such an album that will be the most accomplished of our whole career.

Read the rest at our friends at Blabbermouth











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love this cover art!
 
HEXEN Reveals Album Art

Los Angeles thrashers HeXeN are scheduled to release their second album, 'Being And Nothingness' via Pulverised Records. Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Vivid Tone Recording Studio by producer Rich Bruce, the sonic onslaught sees the band moving toward a far more comprehensive and thorough voyage of metal musicality and further distancing themselves from being just another run-of-the-mill revival band.

Tracklist
1. Macrocosm
2. Grave New World
3. Defcon Rising
4. Private Hell
5. Walk As Many, Stand As One
6. Stream Of Unconsciousness
7. Indefinite Archetype
8. The Nescient
9. Nocturne -
i. Opus 55 № 1 in Fmin
ii. Out of Reach
iii. Existential Crisis
iv. Entrance of the Absurd
v. The Unbearable Lightness of Being
vi. With Salvation I Persist
vii. Elegy of the Night
viii. End in Purplexity

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Zulu Winter Unveil Debut Album Details

Zulu Winter are to release their debut album 'Language' on the May 14th through Play It Again Sam.

Produced by Tom Morris at 4AD’s studio in Wandsworth and Miloco Pool Studio, South London and mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer in New York, 'Language' is set to be released through PIAS in CD, vinyl and download formats.

Tracklist
1. Key To My Heart
2. We Should Be Swimming
3. Bitter Moon
4. Small Pieces
5. Silver Tongue
6. You Deserve Better
7. Let’s Move Back To Front
8. Moment’s Drift
9. Words That I Wield
10. Never Leave
11. People That You Must Remember

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SAINT VITUS Release New Album Details

The long-awaited new album from US doom vets SAINT VITUS, called 'Lillie: F-65,' is set for release on April 27th in Europe via Candlelight Records (a North Ameican release date will be coming soon).

Tracklist
Let Them Fall
The Bleeding Ground
Vertigo
Blessed Night
The Waste Of Time
Dependence
Withdrawal

The band also will release a 7" single for the song 'Blessed Night', a song from Lillie: F-65. The B-side is a live version of classic Saint Vitus tune, 'Look Behind You', recorded in December 2010 at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland.

The 'Blessed Night' 7" single is limited to 1,000 hand-numbered copies. Order it HERE



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John Peel’s Record Collection To Become Online Museum

Peel's record collection included over 25,000 LPs, 40,000 singles and thousands of CDs.

It has been revealed that the Arts Council and the BBC plan to make John Peel's record collection into an interactive, online museum.

Peel's record collection included over 25,000 LPs, 40,000 singles and thousands of CDs which will become part of 'The Space'; a new digital service, which will run from May to October across various platforms including PCs and smartphones. It also looks set to be available as a red button on-demand service via Freeview HD.

Direcor of the John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, Tom Barker, said: "It is the first step in creating an interactive online museum with access to the entire collection, one of the most important archives in modern music history."

Frank Prendergast of Eye Film And Television commented: "The idea is to digitally recreate John’s home studio and record collection, which users will be able to interact with and contribute to, while viewing Peel’s personal notes, archive performances and new filmed interviews with musicians."

The Space hopes to be launched later this year.

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Guitar Hero On Going Vinyl

Local Guitar virtuoso Guy Buttery has explained his reasons for releasing To Disappear in Place on vinyl, despite the risk of diminished sales.

Speaking to Times Live, the SAMA winning songwriter said his desire to release an album exclusively on vinyl stems from a childhood obsession with LP’s.

“The inspiration for releasing an album exclusively on vinyl goes back to an obsession I had with collecting LPs from as young as 14 years old. It was eventually long-time friend Steve Hawes from Erased Records who actually manifested the project for me,” he said.

The global music industry is facing uncertain times, with the challenges of piracy and the instant distribution of media enabled by the Internet forcing artists to approach the sordid business of sales and marketing from a new angle.

“I think we all know that CD sales have slumped pretty low in recent times. In fact music sales are down 80% worldwide. I think the phrase “sound business decision” maybe an over-statement but it surely is another way to get the fans to hear the music,” said the revered guitarist.

In reality, Buttery seems more intent on communicating his musical vision than maximising his returns.

“In my case by ‘going vinyl’ in South Africa, I’ve probably marginalised myself even further into the darkest corners of all that is niche, but I’ve had a great time doing it,” he said.

According to Buttery, there is still a niche market for vinyl records, as fans react against the digital era and its lack of tangible products.

“Despite the ongoing change in the industry, vinyl records have remained a sought after product to serious music fundis, DJs and album collectors. If anything, with the rise and rise of digital music, the vinyl has become a sort of antidote symbol for those that value the tangible embodiment of hard copy albums.”

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer Sign With Razor & Tie For Catalog Releases

Emerson, Lake & Palmer have signed with Razor & Tie Records to administrate their extensive catalog. The company will re-issue the group's albums with the album The Best of Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Come & See the Show already available in both digital and physical formats.

A full catalogue re-issue campaign will kick off later this year with the release of newly expanded, re-mastered, editions of the band's first six albums: Emerson, Lake and Palmer (1970), Tarkus (1971), Pictures At An Art Exhibition (1971), Trilogy (1972), Brain Salad Surgery (1973), and Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends – Ladies & Gentlemen (1974).

Read more at our friends at vintagevinylnews.com

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GRIMEY'S BEST SELLERS 2/13 - 2/19, 2012

Vinyl Top 25:

1. Dr. Dog - Be The Void LP
2. Amos Lee - As The Crow Flies 10"
3. The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow LP
4. Alabama Shakes - Live At Third Man 7"
5. The Black Keys - El Camino LP
6. The Shins - Simple Song 7"
7. Jack White - Love Interruption 7"
8. The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots (reissue LP)
9. Gotye - Making Mirrors LP
10. M83 - Hurry Up We're Dreaming LP
11. The Dirtbombs / Fucked Up - Bruise Cruise split 7"
12. Heartless Bastards - Arrow LP
13. Adele - 21 LP
14. King Khan & The Shrines / Mikal Cronin - Bruise Cruise split 7"
15. Sharon Van Etten - Tramp LP
16. Paul McCartney - Kisses On The Bottom LP
17. Thee Oh Sees / Quintron & Miss Pussycat - Bruise Cruise split 7"
18. Tennis - Young & Old LP
19. JEFF The Brotherhood - Brotherhood of Light LP
20. Ingrid Michaelson - Human Again LP
21. Andrew Bird - Crown Salesman 7"
22. The Civil Wars - Tracks In The Snow 10"
23. Feist - Metals LP
24. Bad Sports - Red Overlay 7"
25. Neil Hamburger - Bruise Cruise 7"

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Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent 2012 Tour

Three iconic rock and roll vets are coming together for The Midwest Rock ’N Roll Express tour this spring and summer. Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent will all share the stage as the tour winds its way around the United States.

“The heart and soul of American R&B&R&R has always gushed forth from the heartland of America,” Nugent said in a press release. “REO, STYX and The Nuge have always celebrated the power of our special music and on the mighty ‘Midwest Rock ’N Roll Express,’ the energy, attitude and spirit is more intense than ever. This is the soundtrack for the hardcore.”

The Midwest Rock ’N Roll Express (featuring Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent):

5/1 - Hidalgo, TX - State Farm Arena
5/3 - Albuquerque, NM - Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion
5/4 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre (no Ted Nugent)
5/5 - Las Vegas, NV - Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
5/6 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
5/8 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
5/10 - Council Bluffs, IA - Mid America Arena
5/11 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Amphitheatre
5/12 - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (no Ted Nugent)
5/13 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheatre
5/17 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
5/19 - Virginia Beach, VA - Farm Bureau Live Amphitheatre
5/20 - Alpharetta, GA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
6/21 - Kansas City, MO - Starlight Amphitheatre
6/22 - St. Louis, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
6/23 - Ft. Knox, KY - Godman Army Airfield
6/24 - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion
6/26 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
6/28 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
6/29 - Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
6/30 - Cleveland, OH - Blossom Music Center
7/1 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Event Center
7/3 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort Casino
7/5 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
7/6 - Big Flats, NY - Summer Stage
7/7 - Gilford, NY - Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion

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and in music history for february 23rd:

In 1940, folksinger/songwriter Woody Guthrie wrote "This Land Is Your Land."

In 1957, Tab Hunter had the top tune on the UK chart with "Young Love" for the first of a three week run.

In 1963, Ruby And The Romantics' "Our Day Will Come" enters the Billboard charts. It will hit #1 on both the Pop and R&B list in March and will be the group's biggest hit.

Also in 1963, the Chiffons' "He's So Fine" enters the Hot 100. The song had been rejected by ten different record companies before Laurie Records decided to take a chance on it. By the end of March, it will top both the Billboard Pop and R&B charts and reach #16 in the UK.

In 1964, the Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan Show for the third consecutive week. The taped segment showed The Fab Four performing "Twist and Shout", "Please Please Me" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand". Sullivan tells his audience that the group are "fine professional singers."

In 1965, filming began on the Beatles follow-up to A Hard Day’s Night on location in the Bahamas with the working title of Eight Arms to Hold You. The movie would later be titled Help!

In 1967, Englebert Humperdinck's, "Release Me" sat atop the UK record chart, preventing "Penny Lane" / "Strawberry Fields Forever" from becoming The Beatles' 12th number one hit.

Also in 1967, at EMI's Abbey Road Studios in London, the Beatles began recording the Paul McCartney composition "Lovely Rita" for the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album. The unusual noises after the line "and the bag across her shoulder made her look a little like a military man" were made by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison playing comb and paper. The track was completed on March 21.

In 1968, the Association had their final Top 10 hit in the US when "Everything That Touches You" made it to number ten.

In 1970, the Doors' LP "Morrison Hotel" becomes the group's fifth album in a row to go Gold. Even though it contained no hit singles, the disc climbed to #4 on the Hot 200 chart and #12 in the UK.

Also in 1970, the first public presentation of the Juno Awards took place in Toronto, named for CRTC Chairman and later CBC/SRC President Pierre Juneau. The Guess Who won for Best Group. The awards had existed since 1964 under the name the RPM Gold Leaf Awards, which were established by Walt Grealis, editor and publisher of RPM magazine.

In 1972, after nearly five years of marriage, Priscilla Presley moves out of Elvis' California home and into a two bedroom apartment near the Pacific Ocean. Their divorce would be finalized on October 9, 1973, with Priscilla being awarded an outright cash payment of $725,000 as well as spousal support, child support, 5% of Elvis' new publishing companies and half the income from the sale of their Beverly Hills home.

In 1978, the Police signed a recording contract with the A&M label.

In 1978, at the 20th annual Grammy awards The Eagles win Record of the Year for "Hotel California" and Best Arrangement for Voices for "New Kid in Town". Fleetwood Mac win Album of the Year for "Rumors". Song of the Year was tied between "Love Theme from A Star is Born" by Paul Williams And Barbra Streisand and Joe Brooks' "You Light Up My Life."

In 1979, on the strength of their hit, "Sultans Of Swing", England's Dire Straits kick off their first US tour, selling out every one of their 51 scheduled shows.

In 1980, Queen had Billboard's top tune with "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", a song that Freddie Mercury later revealed, came to him while he was taking a bath.

In 1983, a collection of former studio musicians who call themselves Toto win Album Of The Year for "Toto IV" and Record Of The Year for "Rosanna", at the 25th Grammy Awards. Willie Nelson's "Always On My Mind" wins Song Of The Year and Marvin Gaye takes home his first two statues when "Sexual Healing" is named Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Instrumental Performance.

In 1985, the L.A. quartet Autograph enter the Billboard Hot 100 with "Turn Up The Radio", which will peak at #39. The single, taken from their Platinum selling album "Sign In Please", was later featured in an episode of Miami Vice and numerous other films.

In 1989, Roy Orbison's voice was heard on two of the top albums in the US, two months after his death. His solo album, "Mystery Girl" featured the hit "You Got It" and The Traveling Wilburys first album contained "Handle With Care" and "End of the Line".

In 1991, Whitney Houston achieved her 9th US #1 single in just over five years with her version of the Sister Sledge song 'All The Man I Need.'

In 1994, US Senator Carol Moseley-Braun presides over a Judiciary Juvenile Justice Subcommittee hearing in Washington, DC, where the issue of the day is Rap recording lyrics. Dionne Warwick called it "pornography" while others say it is merely poetry. No one called it music. amen to that......

In 1995, original Temptations singer Melvin Franklin died after suffering a seizure. He was 52.

In 1997, jazz drummer Tony Williams, who worked with Miles Davis for many years, died after a heart attack at the age of 51.

In 1999, keyboardist/songwriter (Boogie Oogie Oogie) Perry Kibble, formerly of the group A Taste of Honey, died of heart failure at the age of 49.

In 2000, at the Grammy Awards, Santana ties Michael Jackson's record of eight Grammys in one night, including ones for Album of the Year and Record of the Year for "Supernatural". The single "Smooth" wins Song of the Year. Sting wins Best Pop Album for "Brand New Day", Phil Collins wins Best Soundtrack for "Tarzan" and Jimi Hendrix wins his first Grammy for Best Long Form Music Video for "Band of Gypsys - Live at Fillmore East". Elton John is honored with the Living Legend Award.

In 2002, the Bee Gees made their final concert appearance when they performed at the Love and Hope Ball in Miami Beach, Florida.

In 2003, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sang together for the first time in ten years as they receive a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Also in 2003, Norah Jones cleaned up at the 45th Grammy Awards, held at Madison Square Garden, New York. The singer, songwriter won, Album of the year and Record of the year, with 'Don't Know Why.' Song of the year, Best new artist and Best female pop vocal for 'Don't Know Why'. Other winners included Best male pop vocal, John Mayer, 'Our Body Is A Wonderland'. Best male rock vocal, Bruce Springsteen, 'The Rising', Best female rock vocal, Sheryl Crow, 'Steve McQueen', Best rock performance by group, Coldplay, 'In My Place', Best rap album, Eminem, 'The Eminem Show'.

In 2003, Howie Epstein, bassist with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, died of a suspected drug overdose in New Mexico. He had replaced the Heartbreakers’ original bassist Ron Blair. Epstein also worked with Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Linda Ronstadt and Del Shannon.

In 2007, Donnie Brooks, who sang the 1960 Billboard Top 40 hits "Mission Bell" and "Doll House", died of congestive heart failure. He was 71.

In 2010, a week after EMI Records announced that the iconic Abbey Road Studios was for sale, the British culture ministry stepped in to declare the recording facility a historic site. The building "acts as a modern day monument to the history of recorded sound and music," English Heritage chief executive Simon Thurley said in a statement. With its new designation, changes can still be made to the villa's interior, but "care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered," the government said.

birthdays today include (among others): Steve Priest - Sweet (1950), Brad Whitford - Areosmith (1952), Rusty Young - Poco (1946) and Johnny Winter (1944)

Ask. Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne

FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 2012


DEAR JERRY: I have a very mysterious record, and would like to know what you make of it, especially after you just wrote about two Beatles records with some of the print missing.

Unlike those, being misprinted only on one side, my weirdo record has no song title or artist credited on either side. It says it's an RCA Victor Record Prevue of Coming Attractions.

Where the credits would normally be, all it has is “Release 50-49 47-3990.”

Making identification even more difficult is that both sides are unfamiliar instrumentals.

It's probably not as collectible as a Beatles misprint, but it would be nice to know what it is.
—Lavern Dewey, York, Pa.


DEAR LAVERN: Shortly after RCA Victor introduced the music world to the 45 rpm single (February 1949), they kicked off the Record Prevue of Coming Attractions series, specifically to make dee jays aware of their latest singles.

For the first three years, they used the two-digit year and sequential number in the series. In 1949, the numbers began at 49-1 and continued until the end of the year (approximately 49-60). The same format applied through 1951.

This makes your record (50-49) the 49th Prevue disc of 1950.

Along with the Prevue “Release” number, the RCA selection, or catalog, number of the commercial single is shown on each promotional issue.

In your example, the selection number is 47-3990, the “47” being one of RCA's prefixes for 45 rpm singles. The 78 rpm of the same two songs is 20-3990 (“20” indicating a 78).

Even without much of the printing on the labels, knowing the selection number, and with an RCA discography handy, makes identifying the artist and titles a snap.

“Release 50-49” is by Larry Green and His Orchestra, and those mysterious instrumentals are “I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)” and “Western Melody.”

Assuming the lack of essential details — artist and titles — is due to a printing mistake may be the real mistake.

Casting doubt is the recent discovery of “Release 50-50,” the very next number in the series. It is blank in the exact same places as 50-49. It seems unlikely the same error would appear on two separate releases.

For the record, Prevue 50-50 is Piano Red's “The Wrong Yoyo” and “My Gal Jo,” with a regular RCA selection number of 50-0106 . Here, the “50” indicates a 45, and a 78 would be 22-0106.

The Record Prevues by these colorfully named folks, Green and Red, both issued in December, were the last ones of 1950.

Since using two sets of numbers ultimately led to confusion, RCA Record Prevues made after 1951 retained only selection number.

Record Prevues, and a later series of “Dealer Prevues,” are either singles (two songs by the same artist) or extended plays (more than two tracks, by two or more different artists).

Some of the value of the Prevues is due to their being made in comparatively small quantities, but most of their worth is based on what's in the grooves — the style of music and collectability of the artist.

The Larry Green orchestral platter, in an easy listening style, is about $25, whereas Piano Red's blues entry is $100.


DEAR JERRY: Over 10 years ago, you listed the 10 top C&W artists with the most Top 10 hits.

One thing I noticed was that Dolly Parton was the only female on the list.

How has that list changed since then?
—Arthur Gibson, Cleveland, Tenn.


DEAR ARTHUR: Not as much as you might think, though Dolly is no longer the only dolly in the boy's club.

Here are the current Top 10 makers, with their number of Top 10 hits now/then:

1. Eddy Arnold ( 92/92)
2. George Strait (85/64)
3. George Jones (78/78)
4. Conway Twitty (75/75)
5. Merle Haggard (71/71)
6. Reba McEntire (59/52)
7. Ernest Tubb (58/58)
8. Red Foley (56/56)
9. Dolly Parton (55/55)
10. Waylon Jennings (54/53)
10. Webb Pierce (54/54)


IZ ZAT SO? Except for the top two slots on the above list — where Eddy and George will most likely flip-flop — very few changes are expected during this decade. We will update it when we reach the 2020s.

As for No. 1 Billboard C&W hits, George Strait leads the pack with 44, four more than runner-up Conway Twitty.

In this category, there doesn't seem to be anyone with a chance to catch Strait, whose 45th No. 1 hit (“Love's Gonna Make It Alright”) may be just weeks away. It's No. 8 and rising as of this writing.

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 2011 Osborne Enterprises- Reprinted By Exclusive Permission

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

a wisconsin record store maintains the vinyl allure for many in the madison area:

B-Sides navigates tricky waters of music industry for 30 years

By Samuel Schmitt

In the era of digital downloads, instant file sharing and a slew of portable music players, it is a rare occurrence to stumble upon a store that is dedicated to selling tangible discs, especially of the vinyl variety.

B-Side Records, a locally-owned record store on State Street, has been around long enough to witness the evolution of several musical formats, with the store nearing its 30-year anniversary this coming October.

The name, B-Side, fits the nature of the store. For those born in the era of Walkmans and cassettes, or perhaps even after that, the B-side of a record refers to the opposite side of a vinyl, where songs that were less likely to be aired on the radio were placed.

In an email interview with The Badger Herald, owner Steve Manley explained how he got started in the business and how it has changed over the past decades.

Read the rest at badgerherald.com

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this segment from CBS news:

Best Vinyl Shops In San Francisco

Vinyl records may seem like something your grandparents used to have stacked in a corner. They are sure to conjure up memories of records that you weren’t allowed to touch due to the delicate nature of the record and outer artwork, however records aren’t just for old folks anymore—they’re making a comeback. There is no better city to visit when looking for the best selection of old and new vinyl records than San Francisco. The Bay City has always housed some of the best vinyls for decades, and with one of the widest selections when it comes to genres, you are bound to be amazed at what you can find

See the list of stores at sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com



Best Vinyl Shops In DC

In the age of illegal downloading and iTunes, locally owned and independent music stores are becoming increasingly hard to come by. Somehow, though, D.C. has been able to sustain some great family and locally owned businesses, and it is definitely not lacking in vinyl shops. When you’re itching to blast your favorite tunes at home and plugging in headphones just won’t do, stop by one of these vinyl shops in D.C. to pick up music how it was originally intended to be heard

See the list of stores at washington.cbslocal.com



Top Place To Find Vinyl Records In Philadelphia

For music fans with vintage souls who enjoy collecting music the “old school” way, Philadelphia is home to a number of record shops that have a large number of vinyl records. Dust off your parent’s record player and head to any of the following record stores spread out through the city. These top record stores have a wide selection of records featuring classic rock artists, doo wop, and R&B and even present musical artists.

See the list of stores at philadelphia.cbslocal.com

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Alive! Peter Frampton Talks Classic Album and His Lost Les Paul

Michael Leonard

By any standards, Peter Frampton had a remarkable 2011. The veteran English guitar star and songwriter played a Frampton Comes Alive! 35 tour to acclaim, revisiting the album that made his name globally for a record that remains one of the best-selling live albums ever. The iconic 3-pickup Gibson Les Paul Custom played on the album became famous in its own right. And, after it was presumed missing for 32 years, Frampton got his Comes Alive! Gibson Les Paul back in late 2011. In a bizarre tale, Peter explains all below.

2012 will see more Comes Alive! shows from Frampton, plus much playing and writing (already started) on THAT famous Gibson Les Paul…

Read the interview at Gibson

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Vinyl Record Buyers Guide Magazine Goes to Quarterly Distribution

Once a semi-annual release, the "Vinyl Record Buyers Guide Magazine" Magazine goes to quarterly distribution, after accessing 1-Million subscribers.

New York, NY, February 21, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The "Vinyl Record Buyers Guide Magazine," a valuable tool for consumers seeking to find local and regional and online vinyl record and CD related music retailers and associated audio equipment and software, has reached a historic level of 1-Million subscribers who have requested to receive information on music and entertainment oriented sources.

As a consequence, the magazine, once a semi-annual distribution, will begin to send out its pages quarterly, beginning March/April of this year.

Readers can use the publication's vinyl record retail and record label and related vinyl record equipment supplier directory to locate hard-to-find modern and collectible vinyl records and their associated devices, including turntable, stylus, pre-amp, microphone and other related item manufacturers.

In addition, the publication has increased its news article reporting on the vinyl record industry. The first quarterly edition to carry articles on Jack White's "Third Man Records" and its efforts to diminish lost revenues for its music artists who lose income to the hands of eBay LP "flippers," and a review of the "northern soul records" phenomena, where huge prices are being paid for obscure vinyl 45 rpm records, due to their association to UK dance clubs in the North of England during the 1960s.

The publication helps guide readers to find modern and collectible vinyl lp, vinyl 45, hip hop records, indy rock vinyl albums, classical music, record stores, beatles albums, country music, jazz music, folk music, r&b artists, blues music, rock n roll music, heavy metal, funk, pop music, and more.

The "Vinyl Record Buyers Guide Magazine" is distributed across the U.S.A. to readers free-of-charge. To sign up to receive the magazine, please visit the website associated with this press release, where a subscription form allows consumers to subscribe safely, and know that their information will not be shared with 3rd party businesses.

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THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH Announce 'The End Is Where We Begin' Details; Release Planned For April 17th

TFK's 6th Studio Album!

FOUR TOP 25 ACTIVE ROCK HITS

NEW SONGS ALREADY PLACED ON ESPN, NASCAR, NCAA SPORTS AND MORE

"LET THE SPARKS FLY" NOW AT RADIO!

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to go back to the basics, taking all of the raw energy and emotion of the past and channeling it into the present. This is exactly what THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH is doing on the aptly titled ‘The End Is Where We Begin’, which also finds Canada’s favorite modern rockers voluntarily walking away from record label life all together (even after a slew of profitable offers came along) to reignite the passionate DIY work ethos that first emerged over a decade ago.

While waiting for inspiration to arrive and fuel the writing process, TFK’s songwriter and front man Travis McNevan popped in the band’s seminal debut ‘That’s What People Do,’ which echoed respected rappers like Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys, cross-pollinated with the rhythmic grooves of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Those inspirations return throughout ‘The End Is Where We Begin,’ alongside the group’s continuously marinating blend of towering choruses, razor-sharp rhythms, epic arrangements and stadium shaking rumbles.

“Without trying, this record has a very militant theme to it, with songs like ‘War Of Change’ and ‘Courtesy Call’ painting more of a visual for that,” states McNevan. “There's an urgency to it and I think the timing feels right. This record's heart can be summed up by ‘Be The Change,’ the album’s lyric and phrase seen throughout the album artwork.”

For those who’ve been following the Ontario-bred players since their formation in 1998, it’s been a continuously escalating highlight reel that includes best-selling albums, four top 25 Active Rock hits (including the top 20 smashs "Move" and “Fire It Up”), plus a slew of soundtrack slots. In fact, the group has literally infiltrated every facet of pop culture, from ongoing ESPN placements, to various NASCAR, MLB, NHL and NFL airings (including the 2010 Super Bowl), along with the “GI Joe” movie trailer, WGN-TV’s “Smallville” and EA Sports’ “NHL 2010” video game.

That trend is continuing at breakneck speed with the new project, which even prior to hitting streets, found the lead single “Let The Sparks Fly” and fellow adrenaline-infused rocker “Light Up the Sky” picked up by ESPN. Both tracks also serve as the ultimate tone setters for the sonic explosions contained within ‘The End Is Where We Begin,’ which could be considered the ultimate THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH mix-tape showcasing a myriad of full-throttled personalities.

THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH is also already on tour in support of the new album as part of the REDvolution Tour alongside Red, Manafest, Nine Lashes and Kiros.

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this from our friends at vinylcollective.com

Top 10 Albums – February 20, 2012

Here are the Top 10 Albums sold at Shop Radio Cast for the week of February 14 – February 20, 2012:

1. Blink 182 – Enema Of The State LP (Only 40 copies left!)
2. Blink 182 – Blink 182 2XLP
3. Blink 182 – Dude Ranch LP
4. Saves The Day – Daybreak LP (White)
5. Taking Back Sunday – Tell All Your Friends LP
6. Fun. – Some Nights LP
7. AFI – Black Sails In The Sunset LP
8. Joyce Manor – Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired LP
9. Lucero – Women & Work LP
10. Sleigh Bells – Reign of Terror LP

Buy these releases and more at Shop Radio Cast

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album cover art of the day:

Unleashed Reveals Album Cover Art For New Release

Swedish death metallers Unleashed have recently revealed the album cover art and track list for the band's new LP called 'Odalheim,' which is schedlued for release on April 20, 2012 (Europe) and April 24, 2012 (North America) via Nuclear Blast.

Tracklist:
1. Fimbulwinter
2. Odalheim
3. White Christ
4. The Hour Of Defeat
5. Gathering The Battalions
6. Vinland
7. Rise Of The Maya Warriors
8. By Celtic And British Shores
9. The Soil Of Our Fathers
10. Germania
11. The Great Battle Of Odalheim






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ROB ZOMBIE And MEGADETH Announce Co-Headlining Tour 

Metal heavyweights ROB ZOMBIE and MEGADETH have just announced a co-headlining tour guaranteed to raise the temperature on the planet. The trek, which marks the first time the two bands have toured together, kicks off Friday, May 11 in Holmdel, New JerseyJ and encompasses high-profile appearances at several rock festivals, including M3 Rock Festival, Rock On The Range and wraps Saturday, May 26 at Rocklahoma. ROB ZOMBIE will headline Rocklahoma, co-headline Rock On The Range (with INCUBUS), and will close all shows on the MEGADETH dates. A complete list of dates is below.

Read more and get the tour dates at Blabbermouth

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CHICKENFOOT Announces 'Different Devil Tour'

CHICKENFOOT have set some dates for their "Different Devil Tour" in the spring. Supporting the band is BLACK STONE CHERRY.

Tour Dates:

May 04 - Lake Tahoe, NV @ Harrah's Hotel & Casino
May 05 - Lake Tahoe, NV @ Harrah's Hotel & Casino
May 09 - Denver, CO @ The Fillmore Aud.
May 11 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Brick
May 12 - Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theater
May 14 - Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
May 16 - Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theater
May 18 - Atlantic City, NJ @ House Of Blues
May 19 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun
May 21 - New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
May 23 - St. Louis, MO @ Fox Theater
May 25 - Thackerville, OK @ Winstar Casino
May 27 - Pryor, OK @ Catch the Fever Festival Grounds (Rocklahoma)
May 29 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
May 31 - Tucson, AZ @ Anselmo Valencia Amphetheater
Jun. 01 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint
Jun. 03 - Portland, OR @ Schnitzer Hall
Jun. 05 - Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theater
Jun. 06 - Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater
Jun. 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theater

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Iron Maiden Announces "Maiden England" North American Tour

UK metal icons Iron Maiden have announced the "Maiden England Tour" in North America this summer. Up to July 21, 2012, the special guest act will be Alice Cooper and after July 21, 2012, the band will be Coheed & Cambria.

Vocalist Bruce Dickinson had the following comments on the tour:

"We have great fun playing the History of Maiden Tours because it gives us an opportunity between new albums to go out and play songs from our earlier catalogue. It’s always fantastic seeing the crowd reaction from a new generation of fans who have never experienced some of these tracks performed live before, and of course we know our longstanding fans will enjoy seeing the original Seventh Son Tour re-visited - with many other surprises! Our intention is to play about two thirds of the original track list of Maiden England (shown below*), including some songs we have not played live in a very,very long time, plus other favourites we just know the fans are going to want to hear! We always try to give our fans a great show musically, but we have always tried to make it as entertaining and memorable an experience as we can visually. And we all feel this show is going to do that splendidly! We can't wait to get started in Charlotte."





Tour dates so far:

MAIDEN ENGLAND 2012 TOUR DATES:
w/Alice Cooper:

21st June - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
23rd June - Atlanta, GA - Aarons Amphitheatre
26th June - Boston, MA - Comcast Center
27th June - Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach
29th June - Philadelphia, PI - Susquehanna Bank Center
30th June - Washington, DC - Jiffy Lube Live
2nd July - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
5th July - Chicago, IL - First Midwest Bank
8th July - Quebec, QC - Colisee Pepsi Arena
11th July - Montreal, QC - Bell Center
13th July - Toronto, ON - Molson Amphitheatre
14th July - Sarnia, ON - Bayfest
16th July - Buffalo, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
18th July - Detroit, MI - DTE Music Theatre
19th July - Indianapolis, IN - Klipsch Music Centre

MAIDEN ENGLAND 2012 TOUR DATES:
w/Coheed & Cambria:

24th July - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Center
26th July - Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome
27th July - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
29th July - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum
30th July - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
1st August - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre
3rd August - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
6th August - Phoenix, AZ - Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion
9th August - Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
12th August - Albuquerque. NM - Hard Rock Pavilion
13th August - Denver, CO - Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
15th August - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
17th August - Dallas, TX - Gexa Energy Pavilion
18th August - Houston, TX - The Woodlands

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and in music history for february 21st:

In 1958, the first Flying V, by Gibson, was shipped from a factory in Kalamazoo, MI.

In 1964, a New York band called the Echoes recruited a young piano player named Billy Joel. The quartet would play cover songs under the names the Lost Souls, the Commandos and the Emerald Lords before Billy split two years later to join The Hassles. He would make his breakthrough in 1973 with "Piano Man".

In 1964, the Rolling Stones released the single "Not Fade Away" in the UK, two weeks before it was issued in North America.

The Rolling Stones version of "Not Fade Away" was one of their first classic hits. Recorded in late January 1964 and released by Decca on February 21, 1964, with "Little by Little" as the B-side, it was their first Top 5 hit in Great Britain, reaching #3. In March 1964 it was also the Rolling Stones' first single release in the United States, on the London Records label, with "I Wanna Be Your Man" as the B-side (briefly preceded by "Stoned", which had immediately been withdrawn). The single reached #48 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. "Not Fade Away" was not on the UK version of their debut album, The Rolling Stones, but was the opening track of the US version released a month later as England's Newest Hitmakers. It was a mainstay at Rolling Stones concerts in their early years, usually opening the shows. It was revived in that capacity for their 1994-95 Voodoo Lounge Tour. Ironically the Stones' version, unlike the original, chooses to fade-out on the "not fade away" lyric.

In 1966, Elvis Presley began filming "Spinout," co-starring Shelley Fabares, his 22nd movie.

In 1967, Elvis Presley recorded "Clambake," the title song of his 25th movie, which also co-starred Shelley Fabares.

Also in 1967, at EMI's Abbey Road Studios in London, the Beatles finished recording "Fixing A Hole." Initial tracks for the song had been recorded at Regent Sound Studio on February 9.

In 1970, Simon And Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" entered the UK album chart at number 1, where it would stay for 12 consecutive weeks. It would return to the top seven times, spending a total of 41 weeks there over the next two years. In the US, the LP spent 10 weeks at number 1 on the strength of three Top Ten singles and was the number 7 album of the decade in America.

Also in 1970, The Jackson 5 make their TV debut on American Bandstand where they sing "I Want You Back".

In 1975, John Lennon released the Phil Spector-produced album "Rock 'n' Roll" after a much shabbier version of the material called "Roots" began to be marketed on late-night television. "Roots" was music executive Morris Levy's version of the "oldies" sessions, which Lennon had been court-ordered to undertake as payment for appropriating a Chuck Berry lyric for the Beatles' "Come Together." Levy's copyright was judged to have been infringed by the line "Here come old flat-top, he come groovin' up slowly." "Rock 'n' Roll" was Lennon's last record before taking a five-year hiatus from the music business. In 2004, Yoko Ono supervised the remixing of "Rock 'n' Roll" for reissue, including four bonus tracks from the Spector sessions.

In 1980, Janet Vogel, who sang soprano for The Skyliners on their 1959, US number one hit, "Since I Don't Have You", committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. She was 37.

In 1981, Dolly Parton topped the Billboard Pop Chart with her own composition, "9 to 5". The record reached #47 in the UK.

In 1981, REO Speedwagon started a 15 week run at the top of the Billboard album chart with "Hi Infidelity".

In 1982, disc jockey, Murray "The K" Kaufman, died of cancer at the age of 60. Kaufman's influence on Rock and Roll and its audience led the Beatles to seek him out when they first came to America in 1964. Kaufman's friendship with the group gave him cause to start calling himself "The Fifth Beatle".

In 1987, "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King topped the UK singles chart after it was featured in a movie by the same name. The song first became a hit in 1961.

In 1990, Milli Vanilli are awarded the Best New Artist Grammy. It would take until the following November for producer Frank Farian to confess that the duo of Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus never actually sang a single note on their recordings, causing the award to be withdrawn.

In 2001, Johnny Cash is released from a Nashville hospital after recovering from pneumonia in time to accept his Grammy Award that night for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for his cover of Neil Diamond's "Solitary Man".

In 2007, after a Motown spokesman had said the film Dreamgirls had upset several of their artists who felt the label was falsely depicted in a negative light, Dreamworks, the makers of Oscar-nominated musical took out a full page ad in the movie trade papers The Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety where they apologized to Motown Records, saying "Dreamgirls is a work of fiction. It is also an homage to Motown." Berry Gordy accepted the apology.

In 2008, a US music aficionado sold his collection of more than three million vinyl albums, singles and compact discs to an eBay buyer from Ireland for just over $3 million. An eBay spokeswoman said the sale is one of the highest ever for the online auction site.

In 2009, an exhibit of James Brown's personal belongings opened at South Carolina State University. The collection included photos, crystal-studded suits, and even the hair curlers Brown used to form his signature pompadour.

In 2011, the Cars announced that May 10th would be the release date for their first new album in 24 years.

In 2011, Boy George revealed a Culture Club 30th anniversary album and tour plans for 2012.

Aso in 2011, the Monkees announced their 45th anniversary tour featuring Mickey Dolenz, Davey Jones and Peter Tork.

birthdays today include (among others): David Geffin (69), Paul Newton (Uriah Heep) (64), Mary Chapin Carpenter (54), Randy Blythe (Lamb of God) (46) and Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads) (63)