Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

DEAR JERRY: I need to know if my grandfather is yanking my chain. He tried to convince me there once was a song on a 78rpm with the title "Abercrombie and His Zombie."

He said that some folks have a dog or a cat for a pet, but on this record, Mr. Abercrombie had a Zombie.

Is there any truth to this yarn?
—Corey Winskey, Baton Rouge, La.


DEAR COREY: Other than the erroneous reference to pets, there is plenty of truth here. Considering it's been 72 years since the tune came out, grandpa's memory is not too bad.

The correct title is "Abercrombie Had a Zombie," which you coincidentally used in your comments. It is a 1940 single, a 78 of course, written by Mort Greene and Vee Lawnhurst, and recorded by "Fats" Waller and His Rhythm (Bluebird B-10967).

Rather than adopting a living corpse as a pet, Abercrombie's zombie is nothing more than a mixed drink.

Most mixologists concoct a zombie using assorted rums; lime juice; falernum (sweet syrup); Angostura bitters; grenadine; Pernod; cinnamon syrup; grapefruit juice; and other exotic additives.

As a result of their popularity at the 1939 New York World's Fair, zombies quickly went viral. Coinciding with the sudden popularity of the drink, as well as the Fair, was Waller's "Abercrombie Had a Zombie."

In this humorous song, Abercrombie is normally a "meek and quiet" law-abiding fellow who, after a zombie or two, morphs into an out-of-control menace.



DEAR JERRY: In "Romeo and Juliet," the Reflections sing "I'm gonna put Romeo's fate right smack dab …" followed by what?

No one I've asked knows what those next few words are. Can you tell me?
—Kathy Sager, Milwaukee


DEAR KATHY: In William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," the fate of both key characters is the principal storyline.

In the 1964 hit song, it is the singing Romeo's hope to "find work tomorrow," thus avoiding a tragic ending for he and his Juliet. Optimistically, the plan, as well as the complete verse, is to "put Romeo's fate right smack dab on a date."

All of which is a roundabout way to say it's either get a gig or get dumped.



DEAR JERRY: An album I bought in the 1970s is the "Mahogany" soundtrack (Motown M6-858), and on the front cover it states "A Berry Gordy Film, Diana Ross in Mahogany."

Then just recently I spotted a very similar looking Motown LP (label only) on eBay, again with "A Berry Gordy Film, Mahogany, a Paramount Picture" prominently shown. This one is numbered M6-861.

Because the label image was small, I could not make out the tracks.

With only three numbers between them, this one must have also come out the same time as the film. Is it merely a repackage of M6-858?
—Sam Hobart, Clovis, N.M.


DEAR SAM: If the image were easier to read, you would know the only connection between the "Mahogany" soundtrack LP (M6-858) and M6-861 is they both include the "Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)," along with the reference to it being from "A Berry Gordy Film."

No other tracks appear on both albums.

The "Mahogany" soundtrack came out in October 1975, and the self-titled "Diana Ross" LP followed in January '76. Both are fairly common.


IZ ZAT SO? One World's Fair reference in "Abercrombie Had a Zombie" that might be a mystery to most of the current population is "he never tried to wade in the Aquacade."

Billy Rose's Aquacade was a music, dance, and synchronized swimming show, and probably the Fair's most popular attraction.

While under the influence of multiple zombies, Abercrombie mistook the swimmers' venue for his personal wading pool.


　

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 2012 Osborne Enterprises- Reprinted By Exclusive Permission

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BRAD CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF WELCOME TO DISCOVERY PARK WITH NEWLY AVAILABLE CD & VINYL ALBUM RE-ISSUES 

 (New York, NY) – 2012 marks the ten year anniversary of BRAD’s long out-of-print, third studio album, Welcome To Discovery Park.  To celebrate, Welcome To Discovery Park (originally released in August, 2002 on Redline Entertainment) will be re-issued in several configurations, including for the very first time, limited-edition 2LP gatefold vinyl.   

In addition, the release will be made available as a digipak CD and also as a digital download through all digital service providers.  Each configuration will include 2 bonus tracks (previously unavailable in North America) – “It Ain’t Easy” and “Make Me Crazy.”

New album artwork for Welcome To Discovery Park has been newly re-designed and created by BRAD drummer, Regan Hagar.

“Crazy how time flies!!  BRAD is very proud to be re-issuing our third record. One of my favorite BRAD tracks of all time is the stark and simple ‘Takin’ It Easy,’ the stunning melody and emotion in Shawn’s voice never fails to make me smile. We hope if some of you have been having a hard time finding …Discovery Park, this will brighten your day.  And if you haven’t heard about it, check it out,” says Stone Gossard. 

The reissue of Welcome To Discovery is the first in a series of Razor & Tie BRAD catalog re-issues.  2013 will also see the release of additional BRAD titles in multiple formats.

The Welcome To Discovery Park pre-order bundles are as follows:

* TIER ONE: CD only
* TIER TWO: Vinyl only (2LP gatefold vinyl)
* TIER THREE: CD, Vinyl  (2LP gatefold vinyl) and T-Shirt

Formed in 1992, BRAD originated as an official side-project that developed into something much deeper for fans and band alike. Anchored by Shawn Smith’s astonishing vocals, the band’s soulful rock sound has spawned four official studio albums. Over the years, Brad has toured off/on and also performed on both Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Track List:
1. Brothers and Sisters
2. Shinin’
3. Drop It Down
4. Never Let Each Other Down
5. If You Could Make It Good
6. Revolution
7. Takin’ It Easy
8.  Sheepish
9.  All Is One
10. Couch T-Bone
11.  La La La
12.  Yes, You Are
13.  Arrakis
14.  It Ain’t Easy (Bonus Track)
15.  Make Me Crazy (Bonus Track)


You Can Also Pre-Order HERE

www.bradcorporation.com

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Heart's Kicking & Dreaming The Long Awaited Memoir From Ann And Nancy Wilson In Stores Now!

Two sisters. Two voices. One Heart.

The mystery of "Magic Man." The wicked riff of "Barracuda." The sadness and beauty of "Alone." The raw energy of "Crazy On You." These songs, and so many more, are part of the fabric of American music. Heart, fronted by Ann and Nancy Wilson, has given fans everywhere classic, raw, and pure badass rock and roll for more than three decades. As the only sisters in rock who write their own music and play their own instruments, Ann and Nancy have always stood apart—certainly from their male counterparts but also from their female peers. By refusing to let themselves and their music be defined by their gender, and by never allowing their sexuality to overshadow their talent, the Wilson sisters have made their mark, and in the process paved the way for many of today's female artists.

In Kicking and Dreaming, Ann and Nancy, with the help of critically acclaimed and bestselling music biographer Charles R. Cross, recount a journey that has taken them from a gypsy-like life as the children of a globe-trotting Marine to the frozen back roads of Vancouver, where they got their start as a band, to the pinnacle of success—and sometimes excess. In these pages, readers will learn the truth about the relationship that inspired "Magic Man" and "Crazy On You," the turmoil of inter-band romances gone awry, the reality of life on the road as single women and then as mothers of small children, and the thrill of performing and in some cases partying with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Van Halen, Def Leppard, and other rock legends. It has not always been an easy path. Ann struggled with and triumphed over a childhood stutter, body image, and alcoholism; Nancy suffered the pain and disappointment of fertility issues and a failed marriage but ultimately found love again and happiness as a mom. Through it all, the sisters drew from the strength of a family bond that trumps everything else, as told in this intimate, honest, and uniquely female take on the rock and roll life.

Throughout their career, Ann and Nancy have never found an answer to the question they are most frequently asked: "What is it like to be a woman in rock and roll?" Kicking and Dreaming puts that question to bed, once and for all.

Buy it Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll




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Aerosmith Announce New Fall 2012 Tour Dates

Aerosmith just announced dates for the second leg of The Global Warming Tour which will launch on November 8th.  Aerosmith spent the summer on the road with classic rock favorites, Cheap Trick, and the two bands will continue their musical friendship this fall.

Aerosmith Fall 2012 Tour:

 11/8 — Oklahoma City, Okla. — Chesapeake Energy Arena
 11/11 — Wichita, Kan. — INTRUST Bank Arena
 11/14 — Kansas City, Mo. — Sprint Center
 11/16 — Austin, Texas — Erwin Center
 11/20 — New York, N.Y. — Madison Square Garden
 11/23 — Atlantic City, N.J. — Revel Resorts – Ovation Hall
 11/25 — Columbus, Ohio — Nationwide Arena
 11/27 — Toronto, Ontario — Air Canada Centre
 12/1 — Las Vegas, Nev. — MGM Grand Garden Arena
 12/3 — Los Angeles, Calif. — Staples Center
 12/6 — New Orleans, La. — New Orleans Arena
 12/9 — Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — BB&T Center
 12/11 — Tampa, Fla. — Tampa Bay Times Forum
 12/13 — Nashville, Tenn. — Bridgestone Arena

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album cover art of the day:

BLOODBOUND To Release 'In The Name Of Metal' In November

Swedish melodic metallers BLOODBOUND will release their fifth full-length CD, "In The Name Of Metal", on November 7 via AFM Records

Read the rest at Blabbermouth













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album cover art of the day (part two):

Gloria Morti Album Cover Art

Gloria Morti has recently announced the the new album 'Lateral Constraint' is scheduled for release in November, 2012.   The album was recorded and mixed by Juho Räihä at D-studio and SoundSpiral, with mastering handled by Svante Försback at Chartmakers and cover artwork by Björn Goosses.



















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Top Ten Bestselling Vinyl Records At SoundStageDirect

1.  In The Groove Vinyl Record Cleaner
2. Mark Knopfler - Privateering
3. MFSL Original Master Record Sleeves (50)
4. Bob Dylan - Tempest
5. Residents - Eskimo
6. The Band - Rock of Ages
7. Steely Dan -  Aja
8. Stevie Ray Vaughan Box Set (45RPM) (Pre-Order)
9.  Weezer (Blue Album) (Pre-Order)
10. Rolling Stones - Some Girls - Live In Texas '78

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Top 10 Albums – September 17, 2012

Here are the Top 10 Albums sold at Shop Radio Cast for the week of September 11 – September 17, 2012:

1. Angels and Airwaves – Love Part I & II 4XLP
2. Quicksand – Slip LP
3. Underoath – The Changing of Times LP
4. Bad Books – II LP
5. Yellowcard – One For The Kids LP
6. Sleep – Dopesmoker 2XLP
7. Between the Buried and Me – The Parallax II: Future Sequence 2XLP
8. The Starting Line – Direction LP
9. Pedro The Lion – It’s Hard To Find A Friend LP
10. Blaqk Audio – Bright Black Heaven 2XLP

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GRIMEY'S BEST SELLERS 9/10 - 9/16, 2012

Vinyl Top 25:

1. Bob Dylan - Tempest
2. The xx - Coexist
3. Paper Route - The Peace Of Wild Things
4. David Byrne & St Vincent - Love This Giant
5. Luella & The Sun - Luella & The Sun 10"
6. Thee Oh Sees - Putrifiers II
7. Cat Power - Sun
8. Dave Matthews Band - Away From The World
9. Patterson Hood - Heat Lightning Rumbles In The Distance
10. Wanda Jackson - Tore Up 7"
11. Turbo Fruits - Butter
12. Animal Collective - Centipede Hz
13. Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
14. Rayland Baxter - Feathers & Fishhooks
15. Ty Segall - The Hill 7"
16. Father John Misty - Fear Fun
17. Calexico - Algiers
18. My Morning Jacket - Outta My System: Remixes 12"
19. Chris Robinson Brotherhood - Magic Door
20. Divine Fits - A Thing Called Divine Fits
21. The Lumineers - The Lumineers
22. Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker
23. Shovels & Rope - O' Be Joyful
24. Wild Nothing - Nocturne
25. Seapony - Falling


 

Rock and Roll Trivia Quiz- Test Your Knowledge About Songs and Music History

i was going through some old files and found this, i made this about three years or four years ago and thought it would be fun to test your memory!

1) We know that the 5th Dimension had a hit single with "Wedding Bell Blues," but they also released another 'couples song,' which was it?

A) One Less Bell To Answer
B) Wedding Song
C) Love Is Strange
D) To Know Him Is To Love Him

2) This Thurston Harris song was his only Top 40 charting song:

A) Kansas City
B) Someone To Love
C) Little Bitty Pretty One
D) Little Star

3) The Cowsills Biggest Single was:

A) The Rain, The Park & Other Things
B) Indian lake
C) Hair
D) Poor Baby

4) This Dovell's singer went solo in the 1960's and hit #2 in 1965 with 1-2-3:

A) Richard Barret
B) Ron Dante
C) Bobby Darin
D) Len Barry

5) This band burst on to the scene in 1969 with their hit "Venus":

A) Blue Cheer
B) Blue Magic
C) Blue Swede
D) Shocking Blue

6) This hard rock trio from San Francisco hit #13 with a remake of "Summertime Blues":

A) Blue Cheer
B) Blue Mink
C) Blue's Magoos
D) Blue's Image

7) This Canadian group, with Tom Cochrane on vocals, was able to land two hits on the Billboard Top 100:

A) Red Rockers
B) Red Rider
C) Redman
D) Redeye

8) The co-star of the classic TV show "My Three Suns," Don Grady, was able to land a hit in 1967 with this colorful band:

A) Yello
B) The Yellow Ballon
C) Yellow Orchestra
D) Yellow Bananas

9) While we are on the subject, what character did Don Grady play on "My Three Suns"?

A) Chip
B) Bert
C) Ernie
D) Robbie

10) Paul Simon wrote this tune for the Cyrkle:

A) Red Robin
B) Red Rubber Ball
C) Red Sunset
D) The Red Birds

11) Who gave the band Cyrkle their name?

A) John Lennon
B) Paul Simon
C) Ringo Starr
D) George Harrison

12) This army Sgt. scored big with "The Battle of the Green Berets":

A) Sgt. York
B) Sgt. Pepper
C) Sgt. Barry Sadler
D) Sgt. Jim Lowe

13) This song by Bullet is their only Top 40 hit:

A) White Lies, Blues Eyes
B) Green Tambourine
C) White Caps Of Dover
D) Brown-Eyed Girl

14) Booker T. & the MG's took this song to #3 in 1962:

A) Red Apples
B) White Snow
C) Green Onions
D) Black Cats

15) Jim "Dandy" Mangrum was the vocalist for what Southern rock band:

A) Black Oak Arkansas
B) Blackflag
C) Blackhawk
D) Black Crows

16) This band added the dreadful "oogachuga" to this classic song and hit #1 in 1974:

A) BJ Thomas
B) Blues Magoos
C) Blue Swede
D) Blue Stars

17) "Once Bitten Twice Shy" was a Top 40 hit for:

A) Great White
B) Whitesnake
C) White Lion
D) White Clouds

18) This bayou rocker hit #8 in 1969 with the song "Polk Salad Annie":

A) Billy Joe Blue
B) Al "Fingers" Green
C) Billy Bob Blue
D) Tony Joe White

19) This sweet band hit it big in August of 1970 with the song "Green-Eyed Lady":

A) Sugarloaf
B) Sugarland
C) Sweet Sugar
D) Sugar & Spice

20) This song by Dobie Gray was re-done by Uncle Cracker in 2003:

A) Driftwwod
B) Drift Away
C) Drifting Away With You
D) The Drift Dance

21) Cream scored a #6 hit in 1968 with:

A) White House
B) White Room
C) White Horses
D) White Hot Summer Love

22) "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane hit #8 in this year:

A) 1967
B) 1968
C) 1966
D) 1969

23) Originally a flop with Fleetwood Mac, this second band had much more success with a certain song:

A) Black Mamba
B) Black Magic Woman
C) Black Eyed Peas
D) Black Skies

24) What is the name of the band who out did Fleetwood Mac with their version of the song in question 23?

A) Santana
B) Beatles
C) Monkees
D) Cream

25) Donovan had some help recording his hit "Mellow Yellow" Who can be heard whispering in the background of this hit?

A) John Lennon
B) Harry Nilsson
C) Paul McCartney
D) Ringo Starr

26) Donovan returned the favor in this silly song by the Beatles:

A) I Am The Walrus
B) Bulldog
C) Yellow Submarine
D) Octupus's Garden

27) This brother and sister team on Nino Tempo and April Stevens went to #1 with this colorful ditty:

A) Deep Purple
B) Purple People Eater
C) Purple Lilacs
D) Soft Purple Lace

28) Who sang the song 1958 hit "Purple People Eater?"

A) Stan Getz
B) Sheb Wooley
C) Ian Glover
D) Joe P. South

29) Who originally recorded the song "Delta Dawn?"

A) Dolly Parton
B) Tanya Tucker
C) Judy Collins
D) Helen Reddy

30) This Van Morrison hit peaked at #23 on the Billboard charts in 1971:

A) Blue Thunder
B) Brown-Eyed Girl
C) Green Grass Of Home
D) Blue Money

31) This Black Sabbath cut peaked at #61 in 1970:

A) War Pigs
B) Paranoid
C) Sweetleaf
D) Iron Man

32) Bobby Vinton hit it big in 1963 with this hit:

A) Blue On Blue
B) Black and White
C) Blues Skies
D) Roses Are Red

33) Vinton also scored a #1 hit in 1963 with this song:

A) Roses Are Red
B) Red Rain
C) Blue Rain
D) Blue Velvet

34) Who wrote the classic rocker "Blue Suede Shoes?"

A) Elvis Presley
B) Jerry Lee Lewis
C) Carl Perkins
D) Little Richard

35) "My Baby Loves Lovin'" was a hit song for this band"

A) Rose Garden
B) Lemon Pipers
C) Vanity Fair
D) White Plains

36) Barry White's highest charted single was:

A) Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
B) I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby
C) It's Ecstasy When You Lay Next To Me
D) You're The First, The Last, My Everything

37) Which band from Liverpool was the first to top the American charts?

A) Beatles
B) The Searchers
C) Peter and Gordon
D) Gerry and the Pacemakers

38) What was the first Lennon/McCartney song to land on the charts in America?

A) Please Please Me - Beatles
B) World Without Love - Peter and Gordon
C) From Me To You - Del Shannon
D) I Saw Her Standing There - Dion

39) Who was the lead singer on the Beach Boy's hit "Barbara Ann?"

A) Dennis Wilson
B) Al Jardine
C) Dean Torrence
D) Mike Love

40) What was the #1 song in the US when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon?

A) In the Year 2525
B) Let It Be
C) Bad Moon Rising
D) Moon River


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Answers

1. A
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. D
10. B
11. A
12. C
13. A
14. C
15. A
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. B
21. B
22. A
23. B
24. A
25. C
26. C
27. A
28. B
29. B
30. D
31. B
32. A
33. D
34. C
35. D
36. A
37. D
38. C
39. C
40. A

New Vinyl Record and Music Releases - September 18, 2012

ABBA - Essential Collection (2 CDs)
A Dead Forest Index - Antique
A Fine Frenzy - Pines
Aficionado - Empty
Aimee Mann - Charmer (vinyl)
Alex Clare - Treading Water
All Human - Catholic Guilt Or The Queerest Of Thoughts
Allah-Las - Allah-Las
Alt-J - An Awesome Wave
Anderson East - Flowers of the Broken Hearted 
Angel - Angel (reissue)
Angel - Helluva Band (reissue)
Angel - On Earth as It Is in Heaven (reissue)
Aphex Twin - Richard D. James Album (reissue) (vinyl)
Aphex Twin - …I Care Because You Do (reissue) (vinyl)
Artificial Brothers - Make Our Hearts Sway
Bad English - Bad English
Bad Powers - Bad Powers
Band Of Horses - Mirage Rock (vinyl)
Becoming the Archetype - I Am
Being As An Ocean - Dear G-d
Ben Folds Five - The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind (vinyl)
Big & Rich - Hillbilly Jedi
Billy Talent - Dead Silence
Black Prairie - A Tear In The Eye Is A Wound In The Heart
Bob Dylan - Another Side of Bob Dylan (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab) (vinyl)
Bombs of Hades - The Serpent's Redemption
Bonham - Mad Hatter
Bonham - The Disregard of Timekeeping
Brass Bed - A Bullet for You
Brother Ali - Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color
Califone - Roomsound (reissue) (vinyl)
Carly Rae Jepsen - Kiss
Cars and Trains - We Are All Fire
Catherine Irwin - Little Heater
Cher - Believe (reissue)
Chomp - Buddha Jabba Momma 
Conway Twitty - Conway Twitty's Greatest Hits
Corin Tucker Band - Kill My Blues
Crystal Fighters - Star of Love
Danko Jones - Rock And Roll Is Black And Blue
Danny & the Darleans - Don't Ask Questions/You're Driving Me Insane (vinyl)
Devil Sold His Soul - Empire Of Light
Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud
Dinosaur Jr. - I Bet On Sky (vinyl)
Doors - The Soft Parade (reissue)
Down - Down IV Part I - The Purple EP
Drivin N Cryin - Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones
Dwight Yoakam - 3 Pears
Earlimart - System Preferences
Easton Corbin - All Over The Road
Elbow - Dead in the Boot
English Beat - Special Beat Service
English Words - English Words
Ensiferum - Unsung Heroes
Eureka California - Big Cats Can Swim
Fear And The Nervous System - Fear And The Nervous System (deluxe edition)
Fink - Wheels Turn Beneath My Feet
Fixers - Pink Light
Flight - Incredible Journey
Fourplay - Espirit De Four
G.O.O.D. Music – Cruel Summer
Gallows - s/t
Gatherer - So Be It
Go Radio - Close the Distance
Godswitch - Interstatic
Grateful Dead - Spring 1990: So Glad You Made It
Grizzly Bear - Shields (vinyl)
Haarp - Husks
How To Dress Well - Total Loss
Imagine Dragons - Night Visions (vinyl)
Indesinence - Vessels of Light & Decay
Invisible Things - Home Is The Sun
JJ Doom - Key to the Kuffs (vinyl)
James Iha - Look to the Sky (vinyl)
James Walsh - Lullaby
Janis Martin - Blanco Sessions
Jim Noir - Jimmy's Show
John Lee Hooker, Jr. - All Hooked Up
Josephine Foster - Blood Rushing
Kanye West - Good Music Cruel Summer
Keith Harkin - Keith Harkin
Kreayshawn - Somethin' 'Bout Kreay
LV - Sebenza
Letters From The Fire - Rebirth 
Liars - Drum's Not Dead (reissue) (vinyl)
Liars - Liars (reissue) (vinyl)
Liars - They Threw Us All in a Trench and Stuck a Monument on Top (reissue) (vinyl)
Liars - They Were Wrong, So We Drowned (reissue) (vinyl)
Little Big Town - Tornado
Liv Kristine - Libertine
Local H - Hallelujah! I'm a Bum
Lorelei - Enterprising Sidewalks
Lowtalker - The Marathon
Lymbyc Systym - Symbolyst
Maceo Parker - Soul Classics
Mala - Mala In Cuba
Marillion - Sounds That Can't Be Made
Markus Schulz - Scream
Martin Solveig - Smash
Matt Carlson - All Moments
Maybeshewill - I Was Here For A Moment, Then I Was Gone
Menomena - Moms
Michael Jackson - Bad (25th Anniversary Edition) (remastered with bonus CD)
Mika - The Origin Of Love
Mike Coykendoll - Chasing Away the Dots
Mike Ryan - Night Comes Falling
Milkbar - Julia
Molly Hatchet - Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet - The Deed Is Done
Mother Mother - The Sticks
Natural Child - Hard in Heaven
Ne-Yo - R.E.D.
Nelly Furtado - The Spirit Indestructible
No Doubt - Settle Down
Norska - s/t
Oneohtrix Point Never & Rene Hell - In 1980 I Was a Blue Square/Music for Reliquary House
O’Brother - Basement Window (EP)
Paul Simon - Live in New York City (2 CDs/DVD)
Paul Weller - Attic (vinyl)
Pebaluna - Carny Life
Pet Shop Boys - Elysium 
Peter Gabriel - Classic Albums: So
Phone Tag - Phone Tag 
Pink - The Truth About Love (vinyl)
Projected - Human
Rachel Sermanni - Under Mountains
Rangda - Formerly Extinct
Richie Sambora - Aftermath of Lowdown
Rickie Lee Jones - The Devil You Know
Rival Sons - Head Down
Robert Pollard - Jack Sells the Cow
Ryan Bingham - Tomorrowland
Sandi Thom - Flesh And Blood
Santana - Welcome (reissue)
Sean Paul - Tomahawk Technique
Sic Alps - Sic Alps
Skeletons - The Bus
Skunk Anansie - Black Traffic
Surrender The Fall - Burn In The Spotlight
Sweet Lights - Sweet Lights
The Album Leaf - Forward / Return
The Amity Affliction - The Amity Affliction
The Avett Brothers - The Carpenter (vinyl)
The Band, Bob Dylan - The Basement Tapes (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab) (vinyl)
The Band - Rock of Ages (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab) (vinyl)
The Bootstraps - Bootstraps
The Brad Mehldau Trio - Where Do You Start
The Burning of Rome - With Us
The Dollyrots - The Dollyrots
The Gaslamp Killer - Breakthrough (EP)
The Gathering - Disclosure
The Goodnight - Keep Control (EP)
The Hello Sequence - Negotiations
The Hood Internet - FEAT
The Indecent - Control
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Meat And Bone
The Killers - Battle Born (vinyl)
The Presets - Pacifica
The Sea and Cake - Runner (vinyl)
The Silver Lake Chorus - Wreckage (EP) 
The Whigs - Enjoy the Company
The Wilderness of Manitoba - Island of Echoes
Thee Oh Sees - Putrifiers II
Title Fight - Floral Green
Train - Drops of Jupiter Live 2006
Various Artists - A Symphony Of British Music: Music For The Closing Ceremony Of The London 2012 Olympic Games
Various Artists - Great Rockabilly, Vol. 6: As Good As It Gets
Various Artists - Hard To Find 45s On CD Volume 13 (The Love Album)
Various Artists - Hard To Find 45s On CD Volume 14 (70s & 80s Pop Classics)
Various Artists - Lowe Country: The Songs of Nick Lowe
Various Artists - The Perks of Being a Wallflower (soundtrack)
Various Artists - G.O.O.D Music – Cruel Summer
Various Artists - Fifty Shades of Grey – The Classical Album
Vision Of Disorder - The Cursed Remain
Wanda Jackson - Rockin' with Wanda!
We Are the Ocean - Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow
Winterfylleth - The Threnody Of Triumph
Wiz Khalifa - O.N.I.F.C
Woods - Bend Beyond
Yes - Acoustic (DVD)
Yes - Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss (reissue)
Zulu Pearls - No Heroes No Honeymoons


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Soundgarden Reveal Trailer And Art Work For New Album


Soundgarden's sixth studio album and first in over 16 years 'King Animal,' is set to be released on November 13th.  The first single, "Been Away Too Long," hits digital retailers on Sept. 27.

Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell told NME that the band's follow-up to 'Down On The Upside' would "pick up where they left off."  He continued: "We have an album coming out in the fall. It's kind of hard to describe, it's sort of picking up where we left off. There's a lot of different feels on the album. We're a band where every single member contributes music so that makes it very diverse. It's a very rich album with a lot of different moods to it."


Tracklist:
Been Away Too Long
Non-State Actor
By Crooked Steps
A Thousand Days Before
Blood On The Valley Floor
Bones of Birds
Taree
Attrition
Black Saturday
Halfway There
Worse Dreams
Eyelid's Mouth
Rowing



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i am a huge donovan fan, although i was really disappointed when i saw him play at a local college in the early 90's.  roger mcguinn (byrds fame) warmed up for him and blew him away.  i was in the front row and it seemed that mcguinn wanted to be there and donovan didn't.  they both played all the old hits, but mcguinn and his rickenbacker were beaming brightly, while donovan just plodded through the old stuff.

Donovan Announces US Concert Dates

Donovan has elected to play 3 Concerts in USA to celebrate his Rock Hall Induction.  Donovan will play the following 3 cities in the USA, and announce his Widely Anticipated World Tour 2013!

Concert Dates (so far):

October 6th - The Hamilton Washington DC
October 19th - The Ethical Culture Hall New York City
October 28th - The El Rey Los Angeles
 





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Forgotten Tomb New Album Due At The End of October

Forgotten Tomb's new album called , '...And Don't Deliver Us From Evil,' is set be released on October 30 in Europe and on November 6 in North America. The effort will be available on CD, digipack CD (limited to 1000 copies) with exclusive bonus track, digital download and double vinyl LP with an alternative bonus track. The first 66 copies will be available on a multicolor splatter vinyl.  The album was recorded in Elfo Studio (Italy) by Daniele Mandelli and mastered at Finnvox Studios.

Songwriter Ferdinando 'Herr Morbid' Marchisio states that this new album is the most personal one he has written since 2004's Love's Burial Ground and it explores the darkest corners of his mind like never before, making it without any doubt one of the band's more tortured and twisted offerings.

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from our friends at www.relapse.com

Witchcraft - Legend Double LP Pre-Order

(Yellow w/ Brown Splatter Vinyl) out 10/9/12

After several quiet years, the Swedish gods of dark psychedelic rock return with a new lineup and a fantastic batch of new songs that will easily find them reclaiming the throne when it comes to this suddenly quite popular style. But there is none like Witchcraft and never will be!

Pre-Order from our friends at Relapse









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this in my inbox, not sure what it is, but these girls have got it (could have done without the mis-made jello).  never the less, i give the song a thumbs up and went looking for more to see from them (would love tickets to a madison show!)

Venus in Furs "Death of Disco"

Venus in Furs (Gritty all-girl dance punk surf stuff) - we are so excited to announce we are heading out on tour!

To celebrate the release of our new EP, we created a video for the title track "Death of Disco"

Sept 26 - Madison WI
Sept 28 - Madison WI
Oct 5 - Lynwood IL
Oct 6 - Cleveland OH
Oct 8 - Brooklyn NY
Oct 9 - New London CT
Oct 10 - Brooklyn NY
Oct 12 - Akron OH
Oct 13 - Fort Wayne IN




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more from the CVR blog inbox

not real big with all the social media (maybe I should be, but the blog keeps me busy!), but for those who are, this requires a look:

www.PhonoSocial.com











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cool write up

Vinyl Cave: Back Home with Drifting Woods by Michael Hurley

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our friend in art, daniel edlen keeps on making the news....


Daniel Edlen, Vinyl Artist, On The One LP He Wouldn't Paint (SLIDESHOW)










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not a huge fan, but for those who are:

Rod Stewart to Finally Release An Album of Original Music

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sad story but some great collectible vinyl available

Hydra Head Records: A Personal Recollection

 

The Vinyl Pulse

'Northern Soul' dominates our Top Ten this week with the Beatles "Please Please Me" holding down the second and third spots, respectively.  Still don't know the difference between 'ultra rare' or just plain 'rare.'  If anyone knows, please comment....

The Vinyl Pulse, is a weekly snapshot of what is selling on the big vinyl machine called eBay. This is a great way to keep your eyes peeled for a specific record and what you might have to pay for it to obtain it. 

CollectorsFrenzy lists the top 25 real time ended auctions and the selling price for the collectible vinyl and is updated daily.


Top 10 Items for September 16, 2012

1.  Rare 70's Soul 45 UNITED SOUNDS It's All Over (Baby) UNITED  Sold for $3248.00 USD on September 16, 2012

2.  Beatles "Please Please Me" 1st. Parlophone Gold STEREO label! Ultimate rare!  Sold for $2924.28 USD on September 16, 2012

3.  BEATLES "PLEASE PLEASE ME" ORIGINAL UK STEREO 3RD LABEL VARIATION *SMALL 33 1/3*  Sold for $2763.44 USD on September 16, 2012

4.  Northern Soul 45- Bobby James - I Really Love You- Karol KAR3727  Sold for $1657.00 USD on September 16, 2012

5.  Chain of Strength WHAT HOLDS US APART 7" TEST PRESS foundation records  Sold for $1600.00 USD on September 16, 2012

6.  JUTTA HIPP with ZOOT ZIMS - BLUE NOTE 1530 LEXINGTON ORIGINAL FLAT EDGE DG EAR  Sold for $1555.00 USD on September 16, 2012

7.  Robert McCoy-Barrelhouse Blues And Jook Piano-Signed by McCoy-1963-Vulcan 2501  Sold for $1469.44 USD on September 16, 2012

8.  THE HUMAN BEAST VOLUME ONE LP ORIG UK 1970 DECCA MINT PROG  Sold for $1413.40 USD on September 16, 2012

9.  MOZART FIGARO GUI RARE EMI HMV ASD 274-77 WHITE GOLD NM  Sold for $1375.00 USD on September 16, 2012

10.  MIXED FEELINGS: SHA-LA-LA, MONSTER MODERN NORTHERN SOUL, NEAR MINT   Sold for $1200.24 USD on September 16, 2012


Please visit CollectorsFrenzy for daily updates!


also did some checking, there are  1,575,391 results found for the search term LP on eBay today, and this is down a bit from the last few weeks...however, still, lots and lots of records for sale on the big vinyl machine.  i did some other searches for popular artists:

10,738 results found for beatles LP
5,447 results found for rolling stones LP
8,813 results found for elvis presley LP
1,876 results found for michael jackson LP
1,759 results found for rush LP
348 results found for green day LP
1,188 results found for monkees LP 
1,599 results found for black sabbath LP
1,869 results found for willie nelson LP
2,725 results found for jimi hendrix LP

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

this in my inbox, like the song and one would think an instant collectible piece of vinyl!

For Immediate Release

Singer-Songwriter Blake Ian to Release 270 Limited Edition 7” Copies of His Single “Play The King”

Featuring Original Artwork by Renowned Pop Artist Peter Tunney

The complementary worlds of modern art lovers, music enthusiasts and vinyl collectors will collide at Peter Tunney’s Manhattan gallery at 70 Franklin Street on October 24 starting at 7:00 PM. Long time friends and collaborators Blake Ian and Peter Tunney will be showcasing and selling a limited run of 270 copies of Ian’s single “Play The King” on 7” vinyl featuring original artwork numbered and signed by Tunney.

“I’m as much a fan of PT as I am of the great American songwriters like Bob Dylan and Elliott Smith. It’s a privilege to share his work with my fans,” says Ian.

The relationship between the two actually began a few years ago.   Ian released five digital singles varying in genre and production through his label 27 Productions at that time.  All of them featured collaborations with artists, known producers and accomplished musicians, including “Play The King.” Tunney then created original cover art for the song inspired by the Velvet Underground and Warhol.

“I have the original piece in my studio… It’s not for sale!,” laughs Ian.

The mutual respect for each other’s work and a shared love of vinyl is what brought forth this night.
Ian will also be conducting a special live performance that evening for attendees and gallery patrons while Tunney autographs purchased pieces.

Blake Ian has been visible in the NYC folk rock scene for the some time now. He’s released three full-length albums: The Blake Ian Theory (2000), The Basement Waves (2003) and Alchemist (2005). He has toured the country and opened for Donovan, Kenny Loggins, Eric Burdon and The Animals, Leon Russell, Duncan Sheik, Jeffrey Gaines and Christopher Cross. He is a producer as well. He has a hand in virtually every aspect of all of the songwriters’ works that he releases through his own label 27 Productions.

Peter Tunney has become THE name in NYC pop art in recent years from his Franklin Street factory downtown to his Miami gallery in the center of Graffiti Park which has been a centerpiece at Art Basel. His work is up for auction at the elite Phillips de Pury & Company along side the works of Warhol, Basquiat and other kings of modern art. Three of his pieces now stand as massive billboards along the highways in and out of Manhattan. Tunney collectors include Jay-Z, Olivia Wilde and Kid Rock.

www.blakeian.com
www.27productions.com





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cool cover art!

A Life Once Lost Reveal Album Cover Art

Metal outfit A Life Once Lost have recently revealed the album cover art for their new album 'Ecstatic Trance,' which was illustrated by Brian Baker.  The album is due out on October 22nd in North America and internationally on November 16th through Season Of Mist.















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Manic Street Preachers 'Generation Terrorists' Reissue

Manic Street Preachers have confirmed the reissue their 1992 debut 'Generation Terrorists'.

The 18 track LP is being rereleased on November 5th to celebrate the record's 20th anniversary.  It will come in five different formats including a re-mastered single CD, a download version, plus two different special edition versions featuring unheard exclusive songs and demos, unseen film footage, home movies and unique artwork.

The first edition entitled the 'Legacy Edition' will come with two CDs plus a DVD while the 'Limited Collector's Edition' spans three CDs, a DVD, a book and a 10 inch vinyl release. Finally a special 12 inch double vinyl gatefold LP will also be released.

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Joe Bonamassa Live Album In The Works

Joe Bonamassa: Beacon Theatre – Live From New York will be released as a 2 CD set and double vinyl album for the very first time. The double live album, released by Provogue Records in the UK on Monday September 24, features 20 stunning tracks that spans his incredible career.

You can pre-order HERE
















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album cover art of the day

GRAND SUPREME BLOOD COURT: Debut Album Title, Cover Artwork, Release Date Revealed 

"Bow Down Before The Blood Court", the debut album from Dutch death metal doom mongers GRAND SUPREME BLOOD COURT, will be released on November 12 in Europe and on November 20 in North America via Century Media Records. The CD cover artwork was created by Axel Hermann

Get more details at Blabbermouth
















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from the folks at Gibson.com

Win a Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior Double Cut Guitar!

Gibson is running a contest on its Facebook page for readers to win 1 of 4 Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior Double Cut guitars - signed by Green Day!

Click HERE here to enter



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this in my email inbox, sent by a loyal fan of the blog, i found it quite interesting, hope you do as well!!



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Album Review

Ann Peebles – I Can’t Stop the Rain – Hi Records/ PurePleasure vinyl

Ann Peebles’ sultry voice with audiophile quality acoustics…

Ann Peebles – I Can’t Stop the Rain – Hi Record (1973)/ PurePleasure Records SHL32079 180 gram vinyl – Produced by Willie Mitchell; re-mastered by Kevin Gray ****½:

(Ann Peebles, vocals; Howard Grimes, drums; Jack Hale, trombone; Charles Hodges, keyboards; Leroy Hodges, bass; Mabon “Teenie” Hodges, guitar; Wayne Jackson, trumpet; Ed Logan, tenor saxophone; Andrew Love, tenor saxophone; James Mitchell, baritone saxophone; Archie Turner, piano; Rhode, background vocals; Memphis Sanctified Horns – horn section; Sandra Chalmers, background vocals)

Ann Peebles was the lead female vocalist signed to Willie Mitchell’s Hi Records label. Mitchell is more associated with signing the inimitable Al Green to his label and went on to produce many of Green’s signature hits. Willie was noted to use the Hi sound to his artists-organ fills, an outstanding horn section, and a steady drum beat.

All of these were provided to Ann Peebles back in 1973. Ann is most known for a sultry Southern voice and had her biggest hit with “I Can’t Stop the Rain.” The English audiophile label PurePleasure has used the services of legendary re-mastering engineer, Kevin Gray, to work his magic on Peebles’ signature LP. This record is filled with songs regarding the heartbreak of love. Backed by Mitchell’s use of horns and strings that made Al Green’s career, Peebles lets it all hang out, and with an audiophile upgrade, we get the benefit of Pebbles in her prime.

The album opens with the title cut. Peebles has a voice that can reach a falsetto peak. Backed by a drum beat that is in perfect 4/4 beat, and a punchy horn section, you can immediately tell why it worked so well for Al Green. “Do I Need You?” has Ann wonder why she should waste her time on a suitor and she reprises the title track’s refrain.

“Until You Came Into My Life” has sweet strings and is a ballad that Green would have eaten up. The background singers signify and Peebles hits the high notes, as her mood brightens. “Hangin’ On” brings the church into the romantic side of life, and you can imagine the Staple Singers singing this sweet song on the gospel circuit. It has one of the best arrangements on the LP. “Run, Run, Run” brings betrayal back into the mix as Side 1 ends with a great horn arrangement.

“If We Can’t Trust Each Other” brings trust out as the primary requirement for love to last. Howard Grimes’ drum beat is as steady as a Rolex, and the horns and strings sweeten the mood in counterpoint to the lyrics. “A Love Vibration” benefits from the background vocals and the sound mix perfected by Kevin Gray would be hard to match on CD.

“You Got to Feed the Fire” (to make the flame of love go higher) says it all on the next song. The warm strings belie the emotion of anger expressed in “I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down.” Room by room, says Ann, and you know she means it…

“One Way Street” ends this classic album filled full of the pitfalls of love’s challenges. I Can’t Stand the Rain is classic Southern soul made possible by a master producer, Willie Mitchell. Motown back in the day featured bouncy lightweight catchy melodies. Hi Records, out of Memphis—like its counterpart Stax Records—dealt with the more realistic, gritty side of love.

Both are classic soul.

Ann Peebles is still with us. PurePleasure keeps her in her prime with magnificent sound. If Al Green is your chief male soul crooner, let Ann Peebles into your life…

TrackList:

Side 1: I Can’t Stand the Rain, Do I Need You?; Until You Came Into My Life; (You Keep Me) Hangin’ On; Run, Run, Run

Side 2: If We Can’t Trust Each Other, A Love Vibration, You Got to Feed the Fire, I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down, One Way Street

—Jeff Krow

Buy the album HERE

We thank John over at www.audaud.com for the exclusive rights to reprint this great review!

AUDIOPHILE AUDITION focuses on recordings of interest to audiophiles and collectors, with an accent on surround sound for music, and on all hi-res disc formats. Over 100SACD, DVD Video/Audio and standard CD reviews are published during each month, and our archives go back to January 2001.

 

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

we have the winners in the RAZOR & TIE ELP Vinyl Contest,  (no more emails please, the contest is over!)

The Winners are:

Rachel N. from Royersford, PA

Dennis C. from Lake Mary, FL

Congratulations to Rachel and Dennis fron the CVR blog, and look for more contests coming soon!!

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as a fan i know that AC/DC remain one of the few big bands in the world who refuse to sell their music via iTunes, preferring fans to buy entire albums. that said, we have some vinyl news to get to!

AC/DC To Release Live 3 LP Vinyl Set

AC/DC Live At River Plate Available November 20

FIRST LIVE ALBUM IN 20 YEARS

Press Release: Columbia Records

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Records – AC/DC will release AC/DC Live At River Plate, their first live album in 20 years, on Tuesday, November 20th. AC/DC Live At River Plate was recorded in Buenos Aires in December 2009 when nearly 200,000 fans (over 3 sold-out nights) thunderously welcomed AC/DC back after a 13-year absence from Argentina. AC/DC Live At River Plate captures the legendary grandeur, excitement and energy that AC/DC's live performances are renowned for. This ultimate live recording chronicles one of the largest shows from their massively successful Black Ice World Tour (where they performed to over 5 million fans in 108 cities in over 28 countries). The 19 tracks on AC/DC Live At River Plate span AC/DC's extensive repertoire, including old and new classics like "Back In Black," "Thunderstruck," "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "Rock N Roll Train" (see below for full track listing). AC/DC Live At River Plate will be available as a special 3 disc red vinyl package as well as a special 2-CD package featuring multiple covers and a special 24-page booklet.

Released in 2011, the AC/DC Live at River Plate DVD detailed the fan excitement of AC/DC's arrival in Argentina and documented the construction of their massive stage production. The DVD debuted at #1 in 17 countries and cemented the fact that fans just cannot get enough of AC/DC. Clips of "Thunderstruck" and "Shoot To Thrill" from AC/DC Live at River Plate have garnered 14 million and 22 million views respectively on YouTube. To date AC/DC's videos have over 72 million views online, with an average 600,000 views per week.

AC/DC Live At River Plate is available for pre-order at www.ACDC.com.

Tracklist:

1. Rock N Roll Train
2. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be
3. Back In Black
4. Big Jack
5. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
6. Shot Down In Flames
7. Thunderstruck
8. Black Ice
9. The Jack
10. Hells Bells
11. Shoot To Thrill
12. War Machine
13. Dog Eat Dog
14. You Shook Me All Night Long
15. T.N.T.
16. Whole Lotta Rosie
17. Let There Be Rock
18. Highway To Hell
19. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

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Led Zeppelin - Celebration Day

Audio And Video From Legendary 2007 Concert To Be Available In Multiple Configurations On November 19

Concert Slated For Global Theatrical Release On October 17

(Los Angeles, Sept. 13, 2012) – On December 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin took the stage at London’s O2 Arena to headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. What followed was a two-hour-plus tour de force of the band’s signature blues-infused rock ’n’ roll that instantly became part of the legend of Led Zeppelin. Founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were joined by Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham, to perform 16 songs from their celebrated catalog including landmark tracks "Whole Lotta Love," "Rock And Roll," "Kashmir,"and "Stairway To Heaven."

Although 20 million people applied for tickets, the band’s first headline show in 27 years was seen only by the 18,000 ticket holders who were fortunate enough to have secured seats through the worldwide lottery.

The film of Celebration Day will see a worldwide theatrical release by Omniverse Vision on 1,500 screens in over 40 territories on October 17. The theatrical screenings will follow premieres in London, Los Angeles, New York, and other major cities. Tickets for the public screenings will be available on September 13 via www.ledzeppelin.com.

Celebration Day will then be available in multiple video and audio formats on November 19 from Swan Song/Atlantic Records. Specific product details will be announced soon.



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AN ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO THE WHO

On October 2th 2012, Cleopatra Records will release 'WHO ARE YOU: AN ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO THE WHO.' Take a look at the legendary artists taking their shot at some of the Who's greatest hits, should prove to be a very eclectic set indeed!

Tracklist:

1. "Eminence Front" featuring John Wetton (Asia), K.K. Downing (Judas Priest), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater)

2. "Baba O’Riley" featuring Nektar, Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra)

3. "I Can See for Miles" featuring Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere & the Raiders), Wayne Kramer (MC5)

4. "Love Reign O’er Me" featuring Joe Elliot (Def Leppard), Rick Wakeman (Yes), Huw Lloyd-Langton (Hawkwind), Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge)

5. "My Generation" featuring Knox (The Vibrators), Dave Davies (The Kinks), Rat Scabies (The Damned)

6. "The Kids Are Alright" featuring the Ravonettes

7. "Won't Get Fooled Again" featuring Sweet

8. "Anyway Anyhow Anywhere" featuring Todd Rundgren, Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge)

9. "I Can't Explain" featuring Iggy Pop

10. "Behind Blue Eyes" featuring Pat Travers

11. "Magic Bus" featuring Peter Noone (Herman’s Hermits), Peter Banks (Yes), Ginger Baker (Cream)

12. "Who Are You" featuring Gretchen Wilson, Randy Bachman (Bachman-Turner Overdrive)

13. "Pinball Wizard" featuring Terry Reid, Mike Pinera (Blues Image), Brad Gillis (Night Ranger)

14. "Squeeze Box" featuring John Wesley (Porcupine Tree), David Cross (King Crimson)

15. "Bargain" featuring .38 Special, Ted Turner (Wishbone Ash), Ian Paice (Deep Purple)

16. "The Seeker" featuring Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow), Leslie West (Mountain)

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GLENN HUGHES And DAVID COVERDALE To Commemorate 40th Anniversary Of DEEP PURPLE's 'Burn'?

Former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes tells CBS Local that he has been in touch with the band's ex-lead singer, David Coverdale, about doing something special to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the "Burn" album. He says, "David and I have talked about this weekly since [former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist] Jon [Lord] died [in July]. How we can do something to keep the flame burning. But we don't want to hinder the heritage of the band. Some bands get back together and sound bloody awful. It's the 40th anniversary of 'Burn' next year. I'm not giving you a hint to something that's gonna happen, but you just never know."

Read the rest at Blabbermouth

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in an earlier post we touched on the documentary Last Shop Standing. here's is more info, judge for yourself!

Did Major Labels Kill Vinyl? Plus: Vinyl-Only EP Label, 3D Printing Fisher Price Discs

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this from the land down under, they too have the documentary in mind:

Did Record Labels Sabotage Vinyl On Purpose?

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very cool article about album cover art!

Meet Ken Sarafin, one of Denver's most talented digital illustrators and album cover artists

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being a life-long john lennon fan, it is a very interesting part of his life, well worth the time to read!

John Lennon’s Island for Sale as Irish Unpick Property Boom

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VinatgeVinylNews has this gem:

Buddy Guy and Led Zeppelin Among Those to Receive the Kennedy Honors

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in another part of the world, a phtographer gets his due, the exhibition of Henry Diltz’s album covers and snapshots of music legends chronicles the history of 1970s West Coast rock ‘n’ roll.

The pinnacle of rock photography

RAZOR & TIE ELP Vinyl Contest

On August 30th the CVR blog ran a press release of RAZOR & TIE's  re-issue of these classic Emerson Lake & Palmer LPs

The CVR blog has obtained advance copies straight from Razor and Tie Marketing Director Bob Hoch!!

These copies (one of each) will be given away to the fifth email (who gets the debut ELP set) and the seventh email (who gets the Tarkus set) to rbenson30@wi.rr.com with the words "Razor &Tie ELP Re-Issue Contest" in the subject line (one email entry per email address please - US entrants only)  Contest is time sensitive, so get your entry in today!

RAZOR & TIE RE-ISSUES OF LEGENDARY PROG ROCKERS EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER’S DEBUT ALBUM AND TARKUS.

BOTH ALBUMS AVAILABLE AS 3-DISC DELUXE SETS ON SEPTEMBER 25th

Both records will be available as 3-disc deluxe editions containing never before released 5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo Mixes, including previously unheard out-takes.  Three time Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Steven Wilson (who has also recently remixed classic albums by Jethro Tull and King Crimson for acclaimed 40th anniversary editions) worked from the original Greg Lake produced multi-track tapes to remix both albums.

Considered by many to be one of rock’s original first super-groups, Emerson Lake & Palmer formed in England in 1970 consisting of Keith Emerson (keyboards), Greg Lake (bass guitar, vocals, guitar) and Carl Palmer (drums, percussion). The band created a brand new world of music, combining classical and symphonic rock fused with beautiful vocals.  Their penchant for appropriating themes from classical music and the group’s more nuanced, textured approach to symphonic arrangements set ELP apart from their more bombastic guitar-based contemporaries of the time.   This subtler and more sublime approach carries on today in the expansive atmospherics of Radiohead and Muse and also in the prog-influenced sphere of band’s like Porcupine Tree, Dream Theatre, Opeth and many others, making ELP one of the more relevant torchbearers of the progressive rock sound.  Along with Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, and Rush, Emerson Lake and Palmer ushered in the Prog era and as one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 1970’s having sold over 40 million albums. 

Razor & Tie’s full catalogue re-issue campaign will continue with the release of newly expanded, re-mastered, editions of four additional ELP classic albums: Pictures At An Art Exhibition (1971- Live Album), Trilogy (1972- Studio Album), Brain Salad Surgery (1973- Studio Album), and Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends – Ladies & Gentlemen (1974- Live Album). 

Fans can also purchase Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Tarkus deluxe editions at elp.merchnow.com where the albums will be bundled with a variety of ELP t-shirts perfect for any collector.  Pre-orders are available now for the deluxe albums, vinyl re-presses and a selection of Emerson, Lake & Palmer t-shirts.

Good luck to all entrants!!!
 

Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

DEAR JERRY: Now that Blake Shelton, with "Over," and his wife Miranda Lambert, with "Fastest Girl in Town," are both on the Billboard singles chart, a new question has arisen.

How common is it to find both husband and wife on either the pop or country charts at the same time? I doubt Blake and Miranda are the first.

After an exhaustive online search, I can tell you this information does not exist. I think you're on your own.

Even less likely would be three different hits at the same time, one by each person and a third with them together. Has that ever happened?
—Pauline Huntington, Bloomington, Ind.


DEAR PAULINE: Once again, necessity proves to be the mother of invention. If it doesn't exist, we'll build it.

Beginning with the STC (Spousal Trifecta Challenge), a review of about a hundred years of popular music turned up five months during which the husband and the wife each had a solo hit, and another one as a duo.

Chronologically, they are:


Feb. 1939: Mildred Bailey ("Blame It on My Last Affair") - Red Norvo ("I Get Along Without You Very Well") - Mildred & Red ("I Go for That")

Aug. 1965: Sonny ("Laugh at Me") - Cher ("All I Really Want to Do") - Sonny & Cher ("Baby Don't Go")

Feb. 1972: George Jones ("We Can Make It") - Tammy Wynette ("Til I Get It Right") - George Jones & Tammy Wynette ("Take Me")

Sept. 1979: Louise Mandrell ("I Never Loved Anyone Like I Love You") - R.C. Bannon ("Winners and Losers") - Louise Mandrell & R.C. Bannon ("Reunited")

May 1998: Faith Hill ("This Kiss") - Tim McGraw ("One of These Days") - Faith Hill & Tim McGraw ("Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me")

Slightly more common are spouses with simultaneous solo hits, as in the Blake-Lambert example. Besides the above five, here are 16 more:


Feb. 1959: Carl Smith ("The Best Years of Your Life") - Goldie Hill ("Yankee, Go Home")

Oct. 1961: Skeeter Davis ("Optimistic") - Ralph Emery ("Hello Fool")

Jan. 1963: Steve Lawrence ("Go Away Little Girl") - Eydie Gorme ("Blame It on the Bossa Nova")

Aug. 1965: Johnny Wright ("Hello Vietnam") - Kitty Wells ("Meanwhile, Down at Joe's")

Sept. 1965: Merle Haggard ("I'm Gonna Break Every Heart I Can") - Bonnie Owens ("Number One Heel")

May 1967: Andy Williams ("Music to Watch Girls By") - Claudine Longet ("Hello Hello")

April 1971: Johnny Cash "Man in Black") - June Carter Cash ("A Good Man")

Dec. 1972: James Taylor ("Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight") - Carly Simon ("You're So Vain")

April 1973: Kris Kristofferson ("Why Me") - Rita Coolidge ("Whiskey, Whiskey")

Nov. 1974: Barry White ("You're the First, the Last, My Everything") - Glodean James (of Love Unlimited) ("I Belong to You")

Sept. 1975: Waylon Jennings ("Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way") - Jessi Colter ("What's Happened to Blue Eyes")

Jan. 1981: John Lennon ("Woman") - Yoko Ono ("Walking on Thin Ice")

Oct. 1981: Rosanne Cash ("My Baby Thinks He's a Train") - Rodney Crowell ("Stars on the Water")

Dec. 1982: Ricky Skaggs ("I Wouldn't Change You if I Could") - Sharon White (of the Whites) ("Hangin' Around")

July 1994: Trisha Yearwood ("XXX's and OOO's [An American Girl])" - Robert Reynolds (of the Mavericks) ("O What a Thrill")

Sept. 2006: Jessica Simpson ("A Public Affair") - Nick Lachey ("I Can't Hate You Anymore")

If others are discovered, we will add them to the list for future music and marital scholars.



IZ ZAT SO? In only one of our spousal trifecta entries did all three records make the Top 10, but not at the same time:

No. 1: Faith Hill ("This Kiss") - No. 2: Tim McGraw ("One of These Days") - No. 3: Faith Hill & Tim McGraw ("Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me")


　

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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

 

2012 PROVES BANNER YEAR FOR AMERICAN ROCK BAND HEART WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM & HARDCOVER MEMOIR ARRIVING THIS FALL

LEGACY RECORDINGS RELEASING FANATIC, THE HARD-ROCK SUCCESSOR TO  2010's TOP 10 DEBUT RED VELVET CAR,  ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

"Kicking and Dreaming:   A Story of Heart, Soul and Rock and Roll,"  The Revelatory Memoir by Ann & Nancy Wilson  On Sale Tuesday, September 18

With Heart's Fanatic, a new studio album, and Kicking and Dreaming, an insiders' memoir, arriving this fall, 2012 is shaping up as a banner year for the iconic American band who--beginning with hits like "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," and "Barracuda" in the mid-1970s running through 2010's Red Velvet Car--have created an enduring catalog of bona fide stadium rock classics and power ballads while establishing a lasting template for women in rock.

Fanatic, Heart's 14th studio album, arrives Tuesday, October 2. The group's second full-length studio album for Legacy, Fanatic premieres 10 new essential performances from sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson on songs including "Fanatic," "Dear Old America," "Walkin' Good" (featuring Sarah McLachlan), "Skin and Bones," "Million Miles," "Pennsylvania," "Mashallah," "Rock Deep (Vancouver)," "59 Crunch," and "Corduroy Road."

The first album of new music from Ann and Nancy Wilson since 2010's Red Velvet Car had its Top 10 debut in 2010,Fanatic was recorded in hotel rooms and studios up and down the West Coast, with Grammy-winning producer Ben Mink back at the helm with the Wilson sisters drawing from their own lives and personal experiences as inspiration for their music. "Dear Old America" comes from memories of a military household and is written from the point of view of their father, a Marine Corps officer, returning from war ("When I get home, I'm going to own this town/Shine this medal/Wear that crown…."); "Rock Deep (Vancouver)" harkens back to the city where Dreamboat Annie was written; and "Walkin' Good" (a duet with Vancouver resident Sarah McLachlan) captures the joy of finding new life in a new love.

The title song is a celebration of the Wilson's life spirit: Ann and Nancy are fanatics about love, art, truth, and the belief that they can do anything together they set their minds to. Fans looking for a first taste of Fanatic can check out the title track on YouTube.

"What a crazy year we are having," said Ann Wilson. "Our box set, Strange Euphoria, and our book, Kicking and Dreaming, each tell the story of our lives so far, personally and musically. Our new album, Fanatic, tells our story as it is now and brings it all up-to-the-minute. What a thrill to have worked with both Charles Cross and Ben Mink respectively on these, and of course to touch the musical magic Nancy and I have always shared together. Anybody want to RAWK??"

Released in 2010, Fanatic's predecessor, Red Velvet Car (the first new studio album in six years from the groundbreaking Seattle-based band) entered the Billboard 200 best-selling album charts at #10, becoming the seventh Top 10 album of Heart's career. Heart's critically-acclaimed first album for Legacy Recordings marked the return of Heart to the Sony Music Entertainment family, reaching #1 in sales on Amazon.com on Sunday, September 5.

On June 5, Epic Records/Legacy Recordings released Strange Euphoria, the first definitive career-spanning, multi-label boxed set retrospective chronicling the seminal American rock band Heart, personally curated by Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson.

A carefully-considered anthology of biggest hits and best-loved songs set alongside deep catalog treasures, rarities, demos and live performances, Strange Euphoria includes three compact discs and one DVD in a deluxe box.

Ann Wilson and her younger sister, Nancy Wilson, first showed the world that women can rock when their band Heart stormed the charts in the '70s with hits like "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," "Barracuda," "Straight On," "Even It Up," "Kick It Out" and many more. Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs and played the instruments, making them the first women in rock to do so. Heart continued topping the charts through the '80s and into the '90s with huge hits like "These Dreams," "Alone," "Never," and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters' enormous talents as both musicians and singers. Along the way, Heart sold more than 35 million records, had 21 top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and profoundly influenced the sound and direction of American rock music while inspiring women (and guys too!) around the world to rock out in bands of their own.

Heart were 2008 recipients of VH1 Rock Honors, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northwest Grammy Foundation, and received ASCAP's award for Excellence in Songwriting in 2009.

What's made Heart endure across four decades and 14 studio albums, from Dreamboat Annie (1976) through 2012's Strange Euphoria and Fanatic is simply the quality of the music and the Wilsons' deep connection to the emotions, psyches and experiences of their fans.

Heart will be touring throughout the summer and fall (June 29-November 17). Alejandro Escovedo and Shawn Colvin will be supporting in October and November respectively. This fall , Ann and Nancy Wilson will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (followed by a live concert webcast).

Tuesday, September 18 marks the publication of the HarperCollins hardcover edition of Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul and Rock and Roll, the avidly-awaited insider's memoir penned by Ann & Nancy Wilson with noted Seattle-based author Charles R. Cross ("Room Full of Mirrors - A Biography of Jimi Hendrix"; "Heavier Than Heaven" - a biography of Kurt Cobain).

Since finding their love of music and performing as teenagers in Seattle, Washington, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson have been an influential part of the rock music landscape. From 70s classics like "Magic Man" and "Barracuda" to chart- topping 80s ballads like "Alone" up to 2012's Fanatic, Heart continues as an ongoing force in pop culture, inspiring women and men alike with the power and beauty of their music.

Despite their massive success, Ann and Nancy have always faced a different kind of scrutiny than their male counterparts in hard-rock and metal band, and had to face questions that no male rock star ever would be asked. Kicking and Dreaming allows Ann and Nancy to communicate as directly with the reader as their songs do with fans. A first-hand chronicle of tumultuous inter-band relationships, thirty years of roller-coaster fame and continual reinvention, and, of course, the kind of excess that can comes from the surreal, and hyper-real demands of life on the road, Kicking and Dreaming is an intimate, honest, and a uniquely female take on rock and roll life.

TOUR DATES

Sept. 7, 2012  Blackfoot, ID  Eastern Idaho State Fair
Sept. 9, 2012  Airway Heights (Spokane), Washington  Northern Quest Resort and Casino
Sept. 10, 2012  Puyallup, WA  Western Washington Fair
Sept. 11, 2012  Jacksonville, OR  Britt Fest
Sept. 14, 2012  Hutchinson, KS  Kansas State Fairgrounds - US Cellular Grandstand
Sept. 15, 2012  Catoosa (Tulsa) , OK  The Joint @ Hard Rock
Sept. 16, 2012  Carterville, IL  Walkers Bluff Winery
Oct. 3, 2012  New York City, NY  Beacon Theater - with Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys
Oct. 5, 2012  Poughkeepsie, NY  Mid Hudson Civic Center - with Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys
Oct. 6, 2012  MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods  Mashantucket, CT
Oct. 7, 2012  Gilford, NH  Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion - with Alejandro Escovedo
Oct. 9, 2012  Boston, MA  Orpheum Theater with Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys
Oct. 10, 2012  Huntington, NY  The Paramount - with Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys
Oct. 12, 2012  Upper Darby, PA  Tower Theater ~ with Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys
Oct. 13, 2012  Bethlehem, PA  Sands Bethlehem Event Center with Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys
Oct. 14, 2012  Cary, NC  Koka Booth Amphitheater at Regency Park with Alejandro Escovedo
Nov. 2, 2012  St. Augustine, FL  St. Augustine Amphitheater - with Shawn Colvin
Nov. 7, 2012  Atlanta, GA  Fox Theater
Nov. 13, 2012  Washington DC  Dar Constitution Hall with Shawn Colvin

For more information on the band Heart, please visit their official website at heart-music.com.

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Neil Young and Crazy Horse Psychedelic Pill On Triple Vinyl!

Neil Young & Crazy Horse are set to release the CD version of their upcoming double album 'Psychedelic Pill' on October 30 via Reprise Records.  The triple vinyl is due out November 23. The new record contains eight tracks, plus an alternate mix of the title track. 


















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album cover art of the day:

Forgotten Tomb Announces New Album 

Italian metallars Forgotten Tomb 's new album will be released on the 30th of October in Europe and on the 6th of November in North America.  Prior to release of the album, on the 25th of September, a new 7" EP will be available called "Deprived." The EP will be limited to 300 copies (100 green, 100 white, 100 red)


















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album cover art of the day, part two:

Neron Kaisar Unveils New Album Artwork

Russian symphonic black metal band Neron Kaisar have announced the band's second album will be called 'Madness of the Tyrant,' and the group have revealed the cover artwork by Alexander Tartsus.



















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this is certainly on my christmas list, due out on november 5th!

Jethro Tull 40th Anniversary ‘Thick as a Brick’ Reissue

Thick As A Brick (2012 Steven Wilson mix) and Thick As A Brick 2 combined in a double 180gm vinyl set with an accompanying 72 page book.

The book contains:

* the original TAAB 1 newspaper rebuilt for the 12 x 12 format on 16 pages of newspaper style paper
* the 2012 TAAB 2 newspaper printed on gloss paper (originally pdf files on the DVD).
* an article by Classic Rock's Dom Lawson about TAAB 1.
* an Ian Anderson interview conducted by The Reverend George Pitcher covering both albums, and the 2012 TAAB tour.
* many rare 1972/73 photos from photographers Didi Zill and Robert Ellis covering 'street' and live situations as well as the 2012 tour
* photos by Martin Webb.
* memories of the recording from engineer Robin Black.
* recording and touring memories from Martin Barre, Ian Anderson and Jeffrey Hammond.
* a Q & A with tour manager Eric Brooks with tour memorabilia and the full 1972 itinerary.
* Italian and German lyric translations of the original album and German, Czech, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese lyric translations for TAAB 2.

Pre-order now for 5th November release at the BurningShed

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this news from profoundlorerecords.com

LOSS – “Despond” 2xLP

Monumental 2xLP from LOSS overbearing masterpiece “Despond” comes in thick black vinyl, thick gatefold jacket, and a 12 page 11×11 booklet featuring the amazing artwork that graces this release.  Gloriously mastered and mixed specifically for vinyl, only 500 copies were pressed and only the last copies remain.

Get your copy today at ProfoundLoreRecords


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for shits and giggles, check out the top ten richest singers, and if that isn't enough, head on over to celebritynetworth.com for the top 50!

The Top Ten Richest Lead Singers in the World:

1.  Paul McCartney Net Worth – $800 Million (The Beatles)
2.  Bono Net Worth – $600 Million (U2)
3.  Jimmy Buffett Net Worth – $400 Million
4.  Elton John Net Worth – $320 Million (Solo)
5.  Mick Jagger Net Worth – $305 Million (The Rolling Stones)
6.  Sting Net Worth – $290 Million (The Police, Solo)
7.  Phil Collins Net Worth – $250 Million (Genesis, Solo)
8.  Dave Matthews Net Worth – $250 Million (Dave Matthews Band)
9.  Prince Net Worth – $250 Million
10. Dave Grohl Net Worth – $225 Million (Foo Fighters, Nirvana on drums)

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Beatles Record Player Sells For Over $1500 At Auction

A 1964 Beatles record player just sold on eBay for $1580.00 and it doesn’t even play records! That didn’t deter collectors in the slightest because the vintage turntable that listed for $9.99 found the high bidder spending the equivalent of what most folks might pay to own a high-definition sound system.

Read the rest at ultimateclassicrock.com



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i had heard about this bible a few years ago, seems the lady got her money!

Elvis Presley's Bible Sells at Auction For $94,000