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Two private press LP's top the list this week, one from the early 70s beats one from 1985 by $100.00. An Odeon labeled copy of "Yellow Submarine" sells for almost $5k, but that's half what it sold for sometime around 2003. The Odeon label continued to be used on Apple records pressed in the UK but intended for distribution in Commonwealth countries. We'll have more on the Madrigal and Mark Everett LP's and what they are and where they come from VRT this Tuesday.
This is a great article and explains that what you think your records may be worth, get a reality check, just because the recorda may be old, doesn't make them valuable, someone has to WANT them!
How and Where to Sell Old Phonograph Records
By Robert Hess
Have you studied your ABCs lately--that is Attics, Basements and Closets? They could yield up some extra money and free up some valuable space in your home for other uses. LPs (long-playing 10 and 12 inch discs, playing at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute), 78s (easily breakable discs, playing at 78 revolutions per minute with one tune on each side) and 45s(7 inch discs playing at 45 revolutions per minute) may be valuable.
Record collecting as a hobby is just beginning to grow after many other collectibles have been prominently featured in antique stores and the media. It is not an expensive hobby to establish, but disposing of them can be expensive in many ways.
HOW DO YOU RECOGNIZE VALUE
Many people think that just because a record is old that it has great value. Very few records have any real value to collectors or dealers. Value is based on a combination of three factors -
(1) Supply and demand. How available is the record? If millions were initially sold it is likely that many will turn up in thrift shops, used record stores and in many homes. The scarcity factor must be present. There must be a demand for that record because of the artist performing (e.g. a major talent who died young and before being able to make many records), the label on which it was recorded (the original recording as distinguished from a "reissue"), or an oddity concerning the record(e.g. a V-disc, wartime government recording or aircheck-taken from a radio broadcast, an original picture disc or a 10-inch LP). The scarcity factor can also be affected by whether a record is "out-of-print"(no longer available from the manufacturer) thereby decreasing the supply. "Bootlegs" (records illegally produced from live concerts or broadcasts) are also valuable to collectors.
(2) Condition of the record. Those with surface noises and scratches will be of little or no value. If it is in "mint" condition (perfect) or "near mint" condition it will have the highest possible value. A record in "very good" condition should not have any distorted sounds or loss of sound quality. "Good" means it may have some imperfections, but can be readily enjoyed. "Fair" means it can play, but will have obvious sound impairment and detract from your enjoyment and the value of the record. Some dealers may have a slightly different grading scale.
(3) Content of the recording. Generally speaking there is more interest in music than in spoken word or comedy records and the value therefor would be greater. Certain kinds of musical recordings bring high sales prices. Jazz, original Broadway cast and movie soundtracks tend to provide a more active market and greater value. Also early rhythm and blues records and the doowop sound are also highly valued and collectible. Among classical records the most valuable are orchestral performances, then solo instrumental, chamber music and concertos and solo vocal and operatic arias and finally complete operas. To some collectors, whether a record is mono or stereo affects the value. Recently a market began developing for rock records of early vintage, especially those of deceased cult figures such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison. Also, brisk trading now occurs among collectors of 45s, especially among the 1950s rhythm and blues and early rock artists. Great interest maintains in rare and unusual (foreign issues, etc.) in Elvis and the Beatles. However, most of their records have little value because so many were produced without any distinguishing characteristics. In other words they were all the same.
WHO WILL BUY YOUR RECORDS?
Records are purchased by collectors, mail order dealers, used records stores and the general public, sometimes on a nostalgic impulse or because of a favorite artist. For truly rare records the best prices will come from dealers who know the market and for how much they can resell them. Collectors are emotional and sometimes fanatical collecting their specialties. They may pay top prices for particular idiosyncracies. It is unusual to get top dollar for a rare record from the "general public', where only the performance value is recognized, not the resale or trading value. Painstaking research and knowledge of the record industry and its artists is required to determine the value of a particular recording. It may be possible to determine a value for a "rare" record once you have determined that it is truly rare.
WHAT WILL THEY PAY?
Most records that are not "rare" can bring only pennies - 25 cents to a dollar - from dealers. The "general public" may pay $1 or $2. Rare records can bring from $25 to the thousands. There are a number of price guides published, but values indicated are generally highly inflated or based on an isolated sale. Obviously, collectors and dealers want to read that records can bring high prices. Remember, value rests in the mind of the buyer.
HOW DO YOU FIND A BUYER?
A buyer for every record you wish to sell probably exists somewhere in the world. How to find that person is a big problem. It is not uncommon for people to discover old records in their homes and proceed to spend many dollars (far in excess of the eventual e record) and untold hours in pursuit of a buyer. It can become very frustrating and sometimes obsessive. Expectations almost always exceed reality.
Records can be sold by advertising - in local classifieds or collectors' publications, by selling to local used record stores, selling at flea markets or bazaars or by promoting a garage sale. Start by cataloging the records. List the artist, the title of the record, LP, 45 or 78rpm, the record catalog number and its condition. Take the list to a record librarian and some used record stores for offers and indications as to rarity. Talk to friends and associates.
Selling involves prospective buyers visiting your home. Or, you may have to pack and cart the records to a store for a price quote and no sale. Damage in transit can make them worthless. Out-of-town prospects requires mail correspondence, packing, insurance, carting to the post office, placing postage and sending C.O.D. The buyer may refuse to accept upon receipt.
Kerry Katona - Atomic Kitten (Left the group in 2001) (1980)
They Are Missed:
Mathis James "Jimmy" Reed (September 6, 1925 - August 29, 1976) was a blues musician and songwriter most notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences. Reed was a major player in the field of electric blues, as opposed to the more acoustic-based sound of many of his contemporaries. His lazy, slack-jawed singing, piercing harmonica and hypnotic guitar patterns were one of the blues' most easily identifiable sounds in the 1950s and 1960s
Record producer Tom Wilson died in 1978. He worked with various acts including Bob Dylan, (The Times They Are a-Changin', Another Side of Bob Dylan, and Bringing It All Back Home), Frank Zappa, (Freak Out!), Simon and Garfunkel (Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.) and The Velvet Underground, (White Light/White Heat).
Tom Fogerty, guitarist with Creedence Clearwater Revival, died in 1990 (age 49), due to complications from AIDS acquired during a blood transfusion. During 1969 CCR scored three US Top Ten albums and four Top 5 singles. Released several solo albums.
English keyboard player Nicky Hopkins died in 1994 (age 50), in Nashville, Tennessee, of complications from intestinal surgery. Was a highly respected session musician, worked with The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, Small Faces, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, George Harrison, and the Jerry Garcia Band. The Kinks song ‘Session Man’ from Face to Face is dedicated to (and features) Hopkins.
History:
"The Biggest Show of Stars for 1957" launched in Pittsburgh in 1957. The bill included Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers and Frankie Lyman & the Teenagers. Due to Southern segregation laws, white performers were forbidden from playing on the same stage as African-Americans, so they miss several dates.
Bob Dylan debuted at the Gaslight Cafe in New York City in 1961.
Jerry Lee Lewis' contract with Sun Records expired in 1963 (he signed with Mercury).
Cilla Black signed a management contract with Beatles manager Brian Epstein in 1963. Cilla changed her name to Black, (it was white), after a misprint in the music paper 'Mersey Beat.
John Lennon began filming his role as Private Gripeweed for 'How I Won The War' in 1966. The film was directed by Richard Lester who also directed "A Hard Day’s Night" and "Help!"
Working at Abbey Road studio’s in London in 1968, the Beatles recoded overdubs onto the new George Harrison song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Eric Clapton added the guitar solo and became the first outside musician to play on a Beatles recording and George recorded his lead vocal.
In 1969, James Brown announced he would retire from live performances in July the following year saying 'I'm tired man'.
In 1970, Jimi Hendrix made his final live appearance when he appeared at the Isle Of Fehmarn in Germany. The guitarist died on Sept 18, 1970.
1974, The 101 All Stars (featuring Joe Strummer), made their debut at The Telegraph, Brixton Hill, London in 1974.
George Harrison launched his Dark Horse record label in 1974. "The Place I Love" by Splinter was the first release.
Glen Campbell started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1975 with "Rhinestone Cowboy," his first #1 after 13 Top 40 hits.
Jefferson Starship went to #1 on the US album chart in 1975 with 'Red Octopus.'
All girl group Bananarama went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1986 with "Venus," the song had also been a #1 for Dutch group Shocking Blue in 1970.
2,000 items of Elton John’s personal memorabilia including his boa feathers, 'Pinball Wizard' boots and hundreds of pairs of spectacles were auctioned at Sotheby’s in London in 1988.
In 1989, the Pittsburgh Steelers were banned from practicing on their own field, Three Rivers Stadium, because The Rolling Stones were rehearsing for their upcoming concert.
Originally banned (or just not played because of its anti-commercialism message) by MTV, Neil Young`s "This Note`s For You" won the MTV Best Video Award in 1989.
Don Henley, Jimmy Buffett, Elton John, Sting and Aerosmith performed at a benefit concert in Boston for Walden Woods in 1993.
Bruce Hornsby and Branford Marsalis performed the National Anthem in Baltimore's Camden Yards in 1995 before Cal Ripken Jr. set baseball's all-time consecutive games played record.
In 1997, Elton John recorded a new version of "Candle In The Wind" after performing the song live at Diana Princess of Wales funeral. A record 31.5 million across the UK watched Elton play the special tribute to Diana. The track went on to become the biggest selling single of all-time.
In 2000, US District Judge Jed Rakoff ruled that MP3.com had willfully violated copyrights and awarded Universal Music $118-250 million in damages.
In 2001, Earth Wind and Fire announced that Viagra would sponsor their forthcoming 30th anniversary American tour.
Victor Willis, who performed as the policeman in The Village People, was given three years probation in 2006 for drugs offenses after pleading no contest to the charges, dating from March 2006. Willis co-wrote some of the group's biggest hits - including ‘YMCA’ and ‘In The Navy.’
In 2006, a man named Paul van Valkenburgh from Florida died of lung cancer. An obituary published in a local paper was picked up by the Associated Press, which ran a short obituary of the dead man but giving him the wrong name. The real Paul Vance, who was alive and well and living in Coral Springs, Florida, contacted local media after viewing a report of his death on local TV. He announced that he was still alive and was able to prove this with a stack of royalty cheques from ASCAP from his biggest hit ‘Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini.’ He told a reporter for the New York Times that his relatives and friends, shocked by the AP report, had called to check on him after the media reports.
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx spoke at the 18th annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month luncheon in Washington, DC in 2007. He discusses his struggle with drug abuse which led to writing of his memoir, The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock Star.
In 2008, rock band Great White whose pyrotechnics sparked a fire that killed 100 people, agreed to pay $1m to survivors and victims' relatives. The blaze began at The Station nightclub in the state of Rhode Island in 2003 when the band's tour manager shot off pyrotechnics at the start of the concert. More than 200 people were also injured in the blaze. One band member, guitarist Ty Longley, was killed in the fire. Tour manager Daniel Biechele pleaded guilty in 2006 to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter and was given parole in March after serving less than half of his four-year prison sentence.
Heavy Hawaii Announce 12" Vinyl Record; Drop Single For Free Online
Art Fag Recordings presents the latest release from San Diego's beach-pop outfit Heavy Hawaii. Limited to 500 12" colored vinyl records, HH will beavailable on September 28th. To inaugurate the release, Heavy Hawaii are making the first single "Teen Angel" available for free online. Check it here. http://weeklytapedeck.com/2010/09/02/track-premiere-heavy-hawaiiteen-angel/
The vinyl version of the record features the six original songs while the digital version features the tracks as well as the early demo versions.
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Flight Announces "The Lead Riders" EP
Zoo Music presents the limited-edition of "The Lead Riders" EP 12" vinyl record available on September 28th from Mississippi-based blown-out punks Flight. The EP will be pressed in a limited-edition of 500 vinyl records. "The Lead Riders" features six full-throttled exclusive unreleased tracks coated in noise and layered distortion. Adding to the release, fans can sign up for Zoo Music's mailing list to get first crack at the vinyl. http://www.killzoomusic.com/
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Celebrate the New Dark Age (Reissue)
Polvo’s guitar-twisting seven song EP, originally released in 1994, is a Merge hallmark. 180 gram vinyl re-issue remastered by Bob Weston. Includes great letterpress sleeve designed and printed by Bruce Licher, whose Independent Project Press designed the original, long out of print, triple seven-inch release. Also includes coupon for MP3 download of entire album. Limited edition of 3,000.
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Make Do And Mend To Release New Album
Paper + Plastick and Panic Records are excited to announce MAKE DO AND MENDS’s full length debut, End Measured Mile, will be available digitally on October 26th, with a vinyl release to follow. In anticipation of the new album, AbsolutePunk is streaming the new song “Transparent Seas” here: http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1891852
“Our biggest goal in both the writing and recording of End Measured Mile was to grow as musicians and create a record that was a marked progression from our last EP,” says vocalist/guitarist James Carroll. “In our opinions, we succeeded with flying colors.”
In support of End Measured Mile, Make Do And Mend will do what they do best: tour, tour, tour. With fall dates to be announced shortly, Make Do And Mend will be stopping at this year’s The Fest in late October, and will be booking their first European tour in December.
Make Do And Mend is James Carroll (vocals/guitar), Mike Poulin (bass), Matt Carroll (drums), and Mike O’Toole (guitar)
Boston Pop/Rock Sensation One Step Away delivers release of a new full length studio album: "For The Broken." They head back home after a summer of nationwide shows for their CD Release Show at Hard Rock Cafe Boston September 19, 2010, 5-7pm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
One Step Away: Healy,Carrington,Trudeau,Nuzzolo
PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 04, 2010 – It has been a busy summer for the Boston Pop/Rock sensation One Step Away with many days spent away from home in the recording studio and on their promotional tour. Their new full length studio album: “For the Broken” is the result of several prior months of songwriting, juggled amidst demanding schedules which included school, sports, jobs , practices and peformances. One Step Away is comprised of Terence Healy (Lead Guitar), Adam Carrington (Lead Vocals), Mike Nuzzolo, (Bass & Vocals) and newest member: Ben Trudeau (Drums).
Most of the songs on the album are brand new with only one song "In This Moment", rerecorded from their original EP "One Decision" released in 2008. Guiding their decisions on the album was Executive Producer Dan Malsch and co-producer Alec Henniger both from Soundmine Recording Studios (Framing Hanley, Forever the Sickest Kids, Four Year Strong). One Step Away band members gathered at least three times a week during their busy school year to get input on their songs from their producers over Skype. Starting in June of 2010, as soon as band members finished their school year, they left to stay at the recording studio in the hills of Pennsylvania, where they spent hundreds of hours recording their CD.
Writing all their own songs, One Step Away strays from the majority of young pop artists who generally only write a portion, if any, of their own music. "We write all our own songs from riffs to melodies to lyrics," states Terence 'Tito' Healy, "it is a collaborative effort." Mike Nuzzolo adds, "On our recordings, it is 100% us; our instrumentals and our vocals". This is what makes One Step Away unique -- to be such a young band and able to do it all themselves.
What you get in their new album "For the Broken" is their special authenticity that reaches right down into the souls of what is on the minds of today's youth. There is a constant theme of longing for a special someone and a constant questioning of what lies ahead for them. The name "For the Broken" came from the lyrics of their first track song on the album: "Here We Go,” which has the phrase "lullaby of the broken heart".
Their authentic quality goes right with them to the stage. Sounding surprisingly close to their recordings, and often better, the band stuns many with how much raw talent they have. In live performances their vocals are crystal clear, and instrumentation is tight. This is much to the credit of hard-working Adam Carrington, lead vocalist, who is proud of his vocal studies and likes to talk learning some "opera". Back in his early days with the band, one news reporter asked him of how it was to sing classical and in theater versus with the band. Carrington replied that he enjoys the vocal and stage "freedom" with the band. You can see this in his total entrenchment in the music on the stage while performing with One Step Away. This absorption and focus is seen by all the band members and bales them to perform flawlessly even if their audience is in the thousands. This was put to the test this summer with their big stage performances in venues like Boston Harborfest and Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk Stage.
What you get in their new album "For the Broken" is their special authenticity that reaches right down into the souls of what is on the minds of today's youth. There is a constant theme of longing for a special someone and a constant questioning of what lies ahead for them. The name "For the Broken" came from the lyrics of their the first track song on the album: "Here We Go" , which has the phrase "lullaby of the broken heart". “For The Broken”, was recently released on iTunes, at http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/one-step-away/id301458916
Here’s what one reviewer has stated:
“I do know talent and potential when I hear it and this band has it all. I know for a fact there are millions of kids out there that will eat this stuff up. If a major label misses picking up One Step Away they will be kicking themselves in the pants for eternity.” -- from Muzikreviews
On September 19, 2010, One Step Away returns to Hard Rock Café Boston to deliver their CD Release Show at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston from 5-7pm.
Last month, music fans everywhere were saddened to hear that Fat Beats, the iconic independent hip-hop retailer, would be closing its two remaining stores -- including its 16-year-old New York City flagship -- this week.
The announcement was seen by most as another note in the long requiem for the bricks-and-mortar record shop, a tune that's being played at ever-higher decibel levels since the advent of Napster.
File-sharing, iTunes and rock-bottom prices at online retailers, such as Amazon.com, have taken a big bite out of the music retail market -- not to mention the MP3 player's emergence as the pre-eminent technology for listening. With even major corporate entities, such as Tower Records, throwing in the towel, the idea of opening an independent vinyl shop would seem like a fool's errand and the store itself like a quaint relic of another time -- like the malt shop or general store.
Two newly minted New Orleanians, James Weber and Brian Bromberg, however, are willing to take that gamble.
Gary Duncan - Quicksilver Messenger Service (1946)
Martin Chambers - Pretenders (1951)
Kim Thayil - Soundgarden (1960)
Jan Stenfors - Hanoi Rocks (1963)
Igor Cavalera - Sepultura (1970)
Guto Pryce - Super Furry Animals (1972)
Carmit Bachar - Pussycat Dolls (1974)
Mark Ronson (1975)
Dan Miller - O-Town (1980)
Beyonce (1981)
They Are Missed:
Dottie West died at the age of 58 in 1991. She died from injuries incurred in a car accident 5 days earlier. West was the first female country Grammy winner.
Born on this day in 1971, Ty Longley - Great White. Had the 1989 hit with a cover of Ian Hunter's "Once Bitten Twice Shy." Longley died on February 20, 2003 along with 100 fans after pyrotechnics ignited a club during a Great White gig in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
Mike Gibbins, drummer with Badfinger, died in his sleep at his Florida home in 2005 (age 56).
History:
Gladys Knight & the Pips were formed after a birthday party for Bubba Knight in 1952.
To coincide with the release of his second Sun single in 1954, "Good Rockin' Tonight," Elvis Presley, along with Bill Black and Scotty Moore made their first appearance at The Grand Old Opry. The audience reaction was so poor, the Opry's manager, Jim Denny told Elvis that he should go back to driving a truck.
"The Buddy Deane Bandstand" debuted in Baltimore, MD in 1957.
In 1959, Bobby Darin's "Mack The Knife" was banned by WCBS radio in New York after seveal local stabbings.
Dick Clark's traveling show opened at the Michigan State Fair in 1959. The line-up included Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Duane Eddy, The Coasters, LaVern Baker and Jan and Dean.
The Highwaymen started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1961 with "Michael." The group were made up of five university students.
The Beatles' first formal recording session at EMI's Abbey Road studios took place in 1962. George Martin was unhappy with a previous session on June 6, so he called The Beatles back into the studio to try again. They recorded six songs, including "Love Me Do" and "Please Please Me."
The Animals made their US concert debut at New York's Paramount Theatre in 1964.
The Beatles started a three week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1965 with "Help," the title of their second film and the group's ninth US #1.
In 1965, the Who had their van stolen containing over $10,000 worth of equipment outside the Battersea Dogs Home. The band were inside the home at the time buying a guard dog.
The Beatles recorded promotional videos for "Hey Jude" and ‘Revolution’ at Twickenham Film Studios in 1968. The vocals are recorded live over the pre-recorded instrumental tracks to get round the current British Musicians Union ban on lip-sync performances. For "Hey Jude," The Beatles were accompanied by a 36-piece orchestra and 300 fans and other assorted extras who join in singing the long refrain. We DID have MTV back then (except the networks would air it!)
"Street Fighting Man," by the Rolling Stones, was banned in several cities in the US in 1968. Authorities feared it might incite public disorder.
The film 'Easy Rider' starring Jack Nicholson Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper opened at The Classic London in 1969.
"Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out" was released by the Rolling Stones in 1970.
Taken from the album 'Ram', Paul and Linda McCartney went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1971 with the "Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey." It was McCartney's first US solo #1 hit.
The Doors dark and brooding “Riders On The Storm” peaked at #14 in 1971. It’s on the “L.A. Woman” album.
Concessionaire Francisco Caruso was killed during a Wishbone Ash concert in Texas in 1972 after refusing to give a fan a free sandwich.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared on Jerry Lewis' Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Show in 1972.
The KISS single "Beth" was released in 1976.
Fleetwood Mac went to #1 on the US album chart in 1976 with their self-titled album after being on the charts for over a year. The album went on to sell over 5 million copies in the US and was the first of three #1 albums for the group.
The Bee Gees went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1976 with "You Should Be Dancing."
The Sex Pistols made their television debut in 1976 when they appeared on the Manchester based Granada TV program 'So It Goes.'
In 1980, a new version of Yes, with Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes and Trevor Horn played the first of three sold out nights at New York's Madison Square Garden.
The Steve Miller Band started a two week run at #2 on the US singles chart with "Abracadabra" the group's third US #1.
In 1986, and after just getting his driving license back after a five-year suspension, Gregg Allman from The Allman Brothers Band was arrested in Florida for drunk driving. Smart....
The 13th MTV Music Video Awards at New York’s Radio City Music Hall in 1996 played like a Smashing Pumpkins tribute. They win Best Alternative Music Video (“1979”), Best Video and Breakthrough Video (“Tonight, Tonight”). Beck manages to land Best Male Video (“Where It’s At”) while the Foo Fighters take home Best Group Video (“Big Me”). Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher throws a beer at the audience during the band's performance of "Champagne Supernova." Kiss also performed - under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Cat Stevens (Yusaf Islam) emerged in 1996 to sign copies of his first album in 18 years.
Enrique Iglesias was at #1 on the US singles chart in 1999 with "Ballamos."
In 2002, singer Kelly Clarkson was voted the first "American Idol" on the Fox TV series.
The Rob Zombie-directed remake of the '78 horror classic Halloween was #1 at the box office in 2007 taking in $31 million over the Labor Day weekend. That's better than the original or any of the sequels. "I kept the idea of the same three girls (antagonist Michael Myers terrorizes), but the events play out differently and the girls' characters are different," says Zombie. Cool.....
The Police played the first UK date on their Reunion tour in 2007 when they played two nights at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England.
Billboard announced that Aerosmith was working closely with the creators of a new "Guitar Hero" release in 2008 which would be dedicated to the band's music. The game was released on June 29, 2008.
The Small Faces (and late manager Don Arden) are awarded a Green Plaque on London's Carnaby Street in 2007. Drummer Kenney Jones (who was also a vet of the Faces and The Who) attended the ceremony. "It’s great to see the Small Faces being officially recognized at this stage of my life," says Jones. "There’s a sense of reflection, when I think back to everything we did in those days and how the Small Faces was responsible for creating much of the mod music and fashion revolution in the UK." Green Plaques draw attention to... people of renown (from London's Westminster district) who have made lasting contributions to society. The Small Faces plaque is the 73rd unveiled.
In 2008, the first guitar torched on stage by Jimi Hendrix sold for $495,000 at an auction of rock memorabilia. The Fender Stratocaster was burned at the end of a show at the Astoria in Finsbury Park, north London, in 1967. The sale held in London also included the Beatles' first management contract, signed in 1962 by all four members of the group and manager Brian Epstein, sold for $370,000.
Also in 2008, friends and family of Michael Jackson paid their last respects to the singer at a funeral held at Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles. Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Quincy Jones, Macaulay Culkin, Berry Gordy and Lisa Marie Presley were among the 200 invited guests. The singer's family arrived in a motorcade of 31 vehicles, Jackson's brothers - Randy, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon - acted as pallbearers carrying Jackson’s gold-plated coffin.
John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman (reissue) John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman Impulse/ORG A-40 2 180g 45rpm LPs Produced by: Bob Thiele Engineered by: Rudy Van Gelder Mixed by: Rudy Van Gelder Mastered by: Bernie Grundman
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Classic Collaboration Reaches New Sonic Heights by Michael Fremer September 01, 2010
If you didn’t know who was playing behind the honey-voiced Hartman on “They Say It’s Wonderful,” the opening track of this short, thirty one minute set, you’d probably never guess it was John Coltrane or that Coltrane asked Hartman to collaborate with him and his classic quartet on this mellow, relaxed and relaxing album, all of which was recorded April 7th, 1963.
Well, you’d probably figure out it was Coltrane when he finally solos, but for the most part he stays comfortably in the background and when he steps up to the mike, Hartman’s soothing vibe overtakes him, leading to sublimely graceful lines at the upper registers of his tenor.
It was Coltrane’s only lead turn recording with a vocalist. Hartman, more of a pop crooner than a jazz singer, was apparently hesitant to collaborate with Coltrane, though the two had briefly been in Dizzy Gillespie’s band during the late 1940’s. After seeing the quartet at Birdland, Hartman went for it and after hours at the club they chose and worked out all but one of the tunes.
Everyone lays back: McCoy Tyner’s lines are soft and flowing, Elvin Jones’s brushes softly caress the cymbals and Jimmy Garrison lays back too adding a subtle foundation. This is one hell of a lounge act—had it played one.
Only during the instrumental break on Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life” do the quartet’s familiar, muscular musical contours show themselves. It’s the set’s highlight, though there are no low points on this album that quickly became a best-seller (for a jazz album at the time) upon its release.
Rudy Van Gelder’s recording is sympathetic to the musical setting, with Hartman center stage, looming large and just kissed with reverb. Even Tyner’s piano sounds clean and well-textured, while Coltrane and Jones share a channel, with the tenor sax upfront and the drums pushed appropriately behind.
The ORG satiny paper over cardboard packaging is up to their usual high standards and this classic has never sounded better—and I compared it to my orange/black original.
Should you not wish to spend big bucks for the ORG and/or if getting up more times than you do during the night to pee just to hear this short album doesn’t appeal to you, consider the less costly Speakers Corner 33 1/3 reissue. It’s equally well pressed and mastered but from a tape copy and the drop to 33 1/3 takes a bit of a sonic toll particularly in terms of top end immediacy, but you’ll get to sit longer and left over cash to apply another worthwhile reissue.
That said, if you love this album, you won’t regret the extra expenditure or the four times up and down. Hell, if that really bothers you just get the CD and suffer in comfort!
I want to thank http://newsdurhamregion.com/ for allowing me the exclusive right to reprint this interesting story. I love to hear about the virtues of vinyl!
The beat goes on in Durham Region
Vinyl records, once viewed as obsolete, now enjoying a renaissance
Al Rivett and Mike Ruta
The report of my death was an exaggeration. Mark Twain.
OSHAWA -- Longtime Oshawa record dealer Michael Star believed the death knell of the vinyl record was at hand three years ago.
He harks back to 2007, when it seemed almost inevitable the LP (short for long-playing records) was headed for the scrap bin, joining the likes of the long-obsolete eight-track. That year, Mr. Star said, only about 1,500 titles were put out by music companies on vinyl as the corporations continued to reel from sliding compact disc sales and digital downloads, much of which were of the illegal, free variety.
Instead of the death of vinyl, however, the exact opposite transpired.
Steady growth in pressings and sales occurred over the ensuing three years, with Mr. Star noting more than 10,000 titles have been released in the LP format so far this year.
Surprised? Even for the most die-hard of vinyl enthusiasts, it was an astonishing turnaround.
"That shocks me. I can't believe they're making so many," said Mr. Star, whose Star Records has been a fixture in Oshawa for the past 36 years. "I didn't think it would come back, but they're putting them out full blast now.
"I thought in the late 1990s and the early 2000s (the record companies) were going to kill it off, but they didn't for some reason. It just blows me away how many new albums are coming out (on vinyl) each week."
And, it's not just indy bands that have led vinyl's resurgence by putting out their music in the format, said Mr. Star. The super-groups -- from Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, The Doors and The Rolling Stones -- are re-mastering and re-issuing their back catalogues on vinyl.
Many of today's more high-profile bands -- from Them Crooked Vultures to The Foo Fighters -- have also joined the fray and are releasing their latest musical offerings on vinyl. Both groups' albums, said Mr. Star, are among his best sellers.
Why has vinyl records come back so strongly in bucking the trend of digital downloads and compact discs?
Mr. Star said what's old is definitely new again with the music-buying public. The vinyl loyalists have definitely kept the format from disappearing and, now, even the younger generation are buying into vinyl's warm sound.
"I think there are a lot of people who are dedicated to buying vinyl albums and there's the love of collecting certain artists on vinyl. If there's 10 albums by Neil Young (on vinyl), they want to keep buying them."
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Connor Steele definitely isn't your typical vinyl record collector. He doesn't fit the profile of someone who's a mature adult who has grown up collecting vinyl. He's only 12.
"I like to collect LPs because they're old and they have a lot of meaning to me," said the Brooklin resident, who was browsing over the selection at Star Records with his father one summer afternoon.
"I can keep them forever and I can pass them on to my children. Instead of downloading music, this is the real thing; the quality is better."
Currently, he's got more than 200 LPs and upwards of 450 12-inch singles, mostly in the pop musical genre. His favourite musician is the late Michael Jackson, although he also owns a number of R and B and soul albums.
He's happy vinyl is making a strong comeback among music aficionados.
"I think the LP should be popular again," he said. "For my dad, it brings back a lot of memories looking through his albums."
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Whitby resident and Lighthouse singer Dan Clancy has around 1,000 albums and says vinyl's popularity is on the upswing.
"There's a resurgence of vinyl in the last three or four years and a lot of the new bands are releasing albums on vinyl first," he says.
Clancy, long before his Lighthouse days, got his first record in one of those pay-a-penny-and-get-your-first-10-albums deals. Ironically, it was Lighthouse's One Fine Morning and for some strange reason he received two copies.
While nostalgia, clinging to the past, might account for the renewed interest in vinyl, at least for older rockers, it doesn't explain why Clancy's son, Devin, 19, a musician himself, has a turntable and records.
"I just think that the state the business is in right now has opened up so many opportunities for musicians," Clancy says. "Everybody's listening to everything."
He notes that "there's a newfound appreciation for the artwork" on albums.
Finally, Clancy says in the case of himself and his son, it's neat to be able to share music he grew up with, and the medium in which it was presented is a major part of the experience.
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Through the ups and downs of the music retail business, Mr. Star has stayed true to vinyl. He's a throwback, a rebel, with his Oshawa store's front door emblazoned with the Confederate flag.
"I still enjoy music and I have a love for vinyl," he said matter-of-factly. "Once they stop buying music and I stop enjoying music, it will be over. That's just the way it is."
Rotting Christ to Play in North America In Spring 2011
Greek black metal legends Rotting Christ are booked to play the first date of their upcoming spring tour in North America. The band will be playing in Chicago, Illinois on March 19th, two years after their previous tour of the North American continent.
Tour support will come form Lightning Swords of Death. No statement from the band or label has been made as of yet, not have other dates been announced as of this time although an official announcement is expected shortly.
I smell controversary.......
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Kings of Leon reveal new album cover art and tracklist
Kings of Leon have a new album being released on October 19th called 'Come Around Sundown.' “Radioactive” has been announced as the first single and will be released September 13th. Fans who pre-order the record will receive "Radioactive" immediately as a free download. The album will be available in two configurations- standard as well as a deluxe version that will include bonus tracks. Fans who pre-order the record will receive "Radioactive" immediately as a free download. The album will be available in two configurations- standard as well as a deluxe version that will include bonus tracks.
Come Around Sundown tracklist:
1 The End
2 Radioactive
3 Pyro
4 Mary
5 The Face
6 The Immortals
7 Back Down South
8 Beach Side
9 No Money
10 Pony Up
11 Birthday
12 Mi Amigo
13 Pickup Truck
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Eagles Announce Fall North American Tour
The Eagles have recently announced a small set of new fall tour dates running for most of the month of October. Some say that even though their shows have the some of the highest ticket prices in the industry, they are doing their fans a favor by selling seats through All-In Ticketing, which does not add any fees or surcharges to the ticket prices like most other concert vendors.
The dates for the fall North American tour:
•10/01 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
•10/02 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
•10/05 - Lubbock, TX - United Spirit Arena
•10/07 - Orlando, FL - Amway Arena
•10/08 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - BankAtlantic Center
•10/10 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
•10/12 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse
•10/15 - Atlanta, GA - Piedmont Park
•10/16 - Louisville, KY - KFC Yum Center
•10/19 - Pittsburgh, PA - Consol Energy Center
•10/20 - Toledo, OH - Huntington Center
•10/22 - University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State
•10/24 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Center
The group will also be touring Australia in December.
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TANK: 'War Machine' Artwork Revealed
Legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside three new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White, ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale and ex-ZODIAC MINDWARP drummer Dave "Grav" Cavill — are set to release their new album, 'War Machine,' on October 25 in Europe via Metal Mind Productions and on December 7 in the US (through MVD). The production was handled by Pedro Ferreira (THE DARKNESS, THERAPY?, MEAT LOAF) and the bulk of the recording was done at Pedrock Studios in London. Drums were laid down by Tony Newton at Steve Harris' (IRON MAIDEN) Barnyard Studios.
"War Machine" will be released in four different versions: as a jewel case CD, a limited-edition digipak CD including two bonus tracks and LP with one bonus track. The Japanese edition of the album will include two exclusive bonus tracks which won't be available elsewhere.
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HELLOWEEN: '7 Sinners' Artwork Unveiled
German power metal band HELLOWEEN will release their new album, '7 Sinners,' in late October. The CD was recorded at singer Andi Deris' Mi Sueno Studios in Tenerife, Spain. The band wrote more than 20 songs and selected the best ideas with longtime producer Charlie Bauerfeind.
HELLOWEEN's 25th-anniversary album, "Unarmed - Best Of 25th Anniversary", was released in North America on March 30 via The End Records, under exclusive license from Sony Music Entertainment Germany.
"Unarmed - Best Of 25th Anniversary" was made available in Europe on January 29. The artwork was once again created by Martin Haeusler, who had previously worked with HELLOWEEN on the "The Legacy" and the "Gambling With The Devil" releases.
"Unarmed" was released in a limited-edition version with a very special digipack, including a 30-minute making-of DVD, containing interviews and studio footage. It was also made available as a double vinyl.
Rosalind Ashford - Martha & The Vandellas, Ashford and Simpson (1943)
Joe Simon (1943)
Marty Greb - Buckinghams (1946)
Mik Kaminski - Electric Light Orchestra (1951)
Steve Porcaro - Toto (1957)
Fritz McIntyre - Simply Red (1958)
Jerry Augustyniak - 10,000 Maniacs (1958)
Paul Deakin - Mavericks (1959)
Cedric Hailey (K-Ci) - Jodeci (1969)
Tony Thompson - Hi-Five (1975)
Sam Rivers - Limp Bizkit (1977)
Spencer James Smith - Panic at the Disco (1987)
They Are Missed:
Born on this day in 1925, Hugo Montenegro, composer, died Feb 6, 1981, (1968 UK #1 & US #2 single "The Good The Bad And The Ugly," from the soundtrack to the Clint Eastwood spaghetti western film).
In 2001, American saxophonist Jay Migliori died of cancer (age 70). As a session musician he recorded with The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra and Frank Zappa and was the founding member of Supersax, a tribute band to Charlie Parker.
Guy Babylon, keyboard player with the Elton John Band died of a heart attack in 2009 while swimming in his pool at his home in Los Angeles, California.
History:
Sophie Tucker recorded her song "Some of These Days" in 1927.
The radio show "15 Minutes with Bing Crosby" debuted on CBS in 1931.
In 1935, George Gershwin completed the orchestral score for the opera Porgy and Bess.
Johnny Cash appeared at the Buck Lane Ranch, Angola, Indiana in 1962.
On tour in the USA in 1964, the Beatles appeared at The Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Days before the concert, Philadelphia had experienced race-riots, The Beatles, who were Civil Rights supporters, were shocked to see that their audience of 13,000 was completely white.
The Rolling Stones recorded their version of the Willie Dixon song "Little Red Rooster" at Regent Sound Studios in London, England in 1964.
In 1965, the Doors recorded their first demo’s at World Pacific Jazz Studios in Los Angeles, California, where they cut six Jim Morrison songs.
The Beatles released the epic cut "Yesterday" in 1965.
Also in 1965, the Rolling Stones appeared on the British TV show "Ready Steady Go!" Mick Jagger and Andrew Loog Oldham performed a parody of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe."
In 1968, the Doors performed their Amsterdam show as a trio after lead singer Jim Morrison passed out. Organist Ray Manzarek handled the vocals.
In 1970, an ad was run in "Melody Maker" by Genesis. Phil Collins answered the ad and eventually joined the group.
Grateful Dead's former manager was arrested in 1971 after disappearing with over $70,000 of the bands money.
In 1972, The Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival was held over three days on Bull Island, near Griffin, Indiana. The promoters expected over 50,000 music fans, however, over 200,000 attended the festival. Many bands pulled out as the festival drifted steadily into anarchy. Bands that did appear included Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids, Black Oak Arkansas, Cheech and Chong, Foghat, Albert King, Brownsville Station, Canned Heat, Flash, Ravi Shankar, Rory Gallagher, Lee Michaels and Frosty, The Eagles, The Amboy Dukes, and Gentle Giant. Three concert goers drowned in the Wabash River and as the festival ended, the remnants of the crowd burned down the music stand. Nice....
The Hollies’ “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress) peaked at #2 on the US charts in 1972.
The Great American Music Fair in Syracuse in 1975 featuring, Jefferson Starship, and the Doobie Brothers ended with 60 arrests as fans try to crash the gates. Real nice....
The first issue of Musician magazine was published in 1976.
The "Animal House" soundtrack was released in 1978.
The single "Controversy" was released by Prince in 1981.
In 1988, The Human Rights Now!' world tour kicked off at Wembley Stadium London with Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Tracy Chapman and Youssu n'Dour. Taking in five continents and claiming to be the most ambitious rock tour in history.
In 1989, Ozzy Osbourne was charged with threatening to kill his wife Sharon. Ozzy was released on the condition that he immediately went into detox, the case was later dropped when the couple decide to reconcile. Thank God or we wouldn't have had the Osbourne TV show!
Paula Abdul scored her third US #1 single of the year (1989) with "Cold Hearted."
Richard Marx went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1989 with "Repeat Offender."
Pearl Jam appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards in L.A. in 1993. After performing “Animal” they are joined by Neil Young for “Rockin’ In The Free World.” Pearl Jam also wins big with “Jeremy." Best Video of the Year, Best Group Video and Best Hard Rock Video are among the trophies.
Hootie & The Blowfish made their national TV debut on Late Night With David Letterman in 1994. The group was booked after Letterman heard them on a New York radio station.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in Cleveland, Ohio in 1995. The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland marked the Hall's opening. Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis perform. Soul Asylum backs Iggy Pop (on "Back Door Man") and Lou Reed (for "Sweet Jane"). Jerry Lee (with help from Springsteen & The E Street Band) sings "Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On" and "Great Balls of Fire."
Michael Jackson went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1995 with a song written by R. Kelly "You Are Not Alone." It holds a Guinness World Record as the first song in the 37 year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to debut at Number 1.
J.Lo was at #1 on the US singles chart in 2001 with "I'm Real."
In 2002, thieves broke into the London home of Icelandic singer Bjork and stole valuable recording equipment. The 36-year-old singer was asleep in the flat at the time of the incident.
In 2005, Mariah Carey became only the fifth act ever to hold the top two positions in the US Hot 100 singles chart. The singer's "We Belong Together" notched a 10th consecutive week at number one on the Billboard chart while "Shake It Off" jumped two places to second place. The feat puts Carey in a select group of acts to hold the top two with Nelly, OutKast, The Bee Gees and The Beatles. "We Belong Together" was Carey's 16th number one, giving her the third highest number of chart-toppers in the US behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Also in 2005, Kanye West criticised President Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina during a televised benefit concert in New York. The show, which was raising funds for relief efforts, featured Leonardo DiCaprio, Richard Gere, Glenn Close, Harry Connick Jr and Wynton Marsalis. Appearing alongside comedian Mike Myers for a 90-second segment West told the audience: "George Bush doesn't care about black people." The comment went out live on the US east coast, but was cut from a taped version seen on the west coast.
In 2006, lead singer of the Isley Brothers, Ronald Isley was sentenced to three years in a US prison for multiple counts of tax fraud. The 64-year-old, was also ordered to pay more than $3.1m (£1.62m) to the US tax service for "pathological" evasion. The court heard he cashed royalty cheques belonging to his brother O'Kelly, who died in 1996 and also spent millions of dollars made from undeclared performances on a yacht and two homes.
Christina Aguilera was at #1 on the US album chart in 2006 with ‘Back to Basics’ the album was also #1 in 12 other countries.
17 year-old Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston went to #1 on the US singles chart with "Beautiful Girls." The song samples the bassline from Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me."
Prevented by state troopers from taking the stage for a "surprise" show in protest of the nearby Republican National Convention in St. Paul in 2008, Rage Against The Machine sing a cappella versions of "Bulls On Parade" and "Killing In The Name" on the lawn of the Minnesota State Capitol.
Led Zeppelin received the Outstanding Achievement award at the U.K. edition of GQ magazine's annual Men of the Year Awards in London in 2008. Singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page attend. The honor is presented by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. "When the temples get grey, the (awards) start coming in thick and fast," says Plant.
In 2008, Great White offered $1 million to victims and survivors of the ’03 club fire at The Station in Rhode Island. 100 people perished in one of the nation’s worst nightclub fires. The group does not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement. The blaze started when Great White’s tour manager lit pyrotechnics that ignited the club’s soundproofing.
In 2008, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum pay $92,500 for the original Rolling Stones’ "lips" logo. Created by then-art student John Pasche in ’70, the logo was modeled after Mick Jagger’s lips.
FULL TRACKLISTS AND COVER ART UNVEILED FOR EIGHT ALBUMS REMASTERED FROM LENNON'S ORIGINAL MIXES AND SEVERAL NEW COLLECTIONS TO BE RELEASED ON 4TH OCTOBER
Sweeping Catalogue Initiative Overseen by Yoko Ono and EMI Music Commemorates Lennon's 70th Birthday
LONDON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- EMI Music unveils today the complete tracklists and cover art for a broad selection of remastered John Lennon albums and new collections to be released on CD and digitally on 4 October (5 October in North America). Announced last month, EMI Music's global John Lennon 'Gimme Some Truth' catalogue campaign is being overseen by Yoko Ono and commemorates the music legend's 70th birthday on 9 October, 2010. Featured in the sweeping initiative are eight remastered John Lennon solo albums and new titles including Double Fantasy Stripped Down, Power To The People: The Hits, Gimme Some Truth, and the John Lennon Signature Box.
For the first time, Lennon's classic solo albums and other standout recordings have been digitally remastered from his original mixes. Double Fantasy, 1980's GRAMMY Award winner for Album of the Year, will be presented with a newly remixed 'Stripped Down' version produced by Yoko Ono and Jack Douglas, Lennon's original co-producers for the album. Some Time In New York City has been restored to include the six 'Live Jam' recordings featured on the original album.
The deluxe 11CD and digital John Lennon Signature Box includes 13 previously unreleased home recordings, and Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, and Julian Lennon have each written personal essays for the lavish collection.
The cover art for the new titles includes original drawings by Sean Lennon for Double Fantasy Stripped Down, while the cover of 1974's Walls and Bridges is restored to its original artwork.
John Lennon's life and music will be specially feted this fall with a variety of commemorative releases and events around the world. Please visit www.johnlennon.com for official announcements and updates.
Click Here to view all of the John Lennon cover art images.
POWER TO THE PEOPLE: THE HITS [CD; Digital]
1. Power To The People
2. Gimme Some Truth
3. Woman
4. Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
5. Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
6. Cold Turkey
7. Jealous Guy
8. #9 Dream
9. (Just Like) Starting Over
10. Mind Games
11. Watching The Wheels
12. Stand By Me
13. Imagine
14. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
15. Give Peace A Chance
POWER TO THE PEOPLE: THE HITS (EXPERIENCE EDITION) [CD/DVD]
CD
(tracklist same as above)
DVD
1. Power To The People
2. Gimme Some Truth
3. Woman
4. Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
5. Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
6. Cold Turkey
7. Jealous Guy
8. #9 Dream
9. (Just Like) Starting Over
10. Mind Games
11. Watching The Wheels
12. Stand By Me
13. Imagine
14. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
15. Give Peace A Chance
GIMME SOME TRUTH [4CD; Digital]
Working Class Hero
1. Working Class Hero
2. Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
3. Power To The People
4. God
5. I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama I Don't Wanna Die
6. Gimme Some Truth
7. Sunday Bloody Sunday
8. Steel And Glass
9. Meat City
10. I Don't Wanna Face It
11. Remember
12. Woman Is The Nigger Of The World
13. I Found out
14. Isolation
15. Imagine
16. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
17. Give Peace A Chance
18. Only People
Woman
1. Mother
2. Hold On
3. You Are Here
4. Well Well Well
5. Oh My Love
6. Oh Yoko!
7. Grow Old With Me
8. Love
9. Jealous Guy
10. Woman
11. Out The Blue
12. Bless You
13. Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out)
14. My Mummy's Dead
15. I'm Losing You
16. (Just Like) Starting Over
17. #9 Dream
18. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
Borrowed Time
1. Mind Games
2. Nobody Told Me
3. Cleanup Time
4. Crippled Inside
5. How Do You Sleep?
6. How?
7. Intuition
8. I'm Stepping Out
9. Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
10. Old Dirt Road
11. Scared
12. What You Got
13. Cold Turkey
14. New York City
15. Surprise Surprise (Sweet Bird Of Paradox)
16. Borrowed Time
17. Look At Me
18. Watching The Wheels
Roots
1. Be-Bop-A-Lula
2. You Can't Catch Me
3. Medley: Rip It Up/Ready Teddy
4. Tight A$
5. Ain't That a Shame
6. Sweet Little Sixteen
7. Do You Wanna Dance
8. Slippin' and Slidin'
9. Peggy Sue
10. Medley: Bring It On Home/Send Me Some Lovin'
11. Yer Blues (Live)
12. Just Because
13. Boney Moronie
14. Beef Jerky
15. Ya Ya
16. Hound Dog (Live)
17. Stand By Me
18. Here We Go Again
JOHN LENNON SIGNATURE BOX [11CD; Digital]
Original Albums [digitally remastered]
- John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
- Imagine
- Some Time In New York City
- Mind Games
- Walls and Bridges
- Rock 'n' Roll
- Double Fantasy
- Milk and Honey
Home Tapes
1. Mother
2. Love
3. God
4. I Found Out
5. Nobody Told Me
6. Honey Don't
7. One Of The Boys
8. India, India
9. Serve Yourself
10. Isolation
11. Remember
12. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
13. I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama I Don't Wanna Die
Singles
1. Power To The People
2. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
3. Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
4. Cold Turkey
5. Move Over Ms. L
6. Give Peace a Chance
ORIGINAL ALBUMS (REMASTERED) [CD; Digital]
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)
1. Mother
2. Hold On
3. I Found Out
4. Working Class Hero
5. Isolation
6. Remember
7. Love
8. Well Well Well
9. Look At Me
10. God
11. My Mummy's Dead
Imagine (1971)
1. Imagine
2. Crippled Inside
3. Jealous Guy
4. It's So Hard
5. I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier Mama I Don't Wanna Die
6. Gimme Some Truth
7. Oh My Love
8. How Do You Sleep?
9. How?
10. Oh Yoko!
Some Time In New York City (1972)
DISC ONE
1. Woman Is The Nigger Of The World
2. Sisters, O Sisters
3. Attica State
4. Born In a Prison
5. New York City
6. Sunday Bloody Sunday
7. The Luck Of The Irish
8. John Sinclair
9. Angela
10. We're All Water
1. Mind Games
2. Tight A$
3. Aisumasen (I'm Sorry)
4. One Day (At A Time)
5. Bring On The Lucie (Freda Peeple)
6. Nutopian International Anthem
7. Intuition
8. Out The Blue
9. Only People
10. I Know (I Know)
11. You Are Here
12. Meat City
Walls and Bridges (1974)
1. Going Down On Love
2. Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
3. Old Dirt Road
4. What You Got
5. Bless You
6. Scared
7. #9 Dream
8. Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird Of Paradox)
9. Steel And Glass
10. Beef Jerky
11. Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out)
12. Ya Ya
Rock 'n' Roll (1975)
1. Be-Bop-A-Lula
2. Stand By Me
3. Medley: Rip It Up/Ready Teddy
4. You Can't Catch Me
5. Ain't That A Shame
6. Do You Wanna Dance
7. Sweet Little Sixteen
8. Slippin' And Slidin'
9. Peggy Sue
10. Medley: Bring It On Home To Me/Send Me Some Lovin'
11. Bony Moronie
12. Ya Ya
13. Just Because
Double Fantasy Stripped Down (2010) / Double Fantasy (1980)
Stripped Down - Original Album, Remastered
1. (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Kiss Kiss Kiss
3. Cleanup Time
4. Give Me Something
5. I'm Losing You
6. I'm Moving On
7. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
8. Watching The Wheels
9. Yes, I'm Your Angel
10. Woman
11. Beautiful Boys
12. Dear Yoko
13. Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him
14. Hard Times Are Over
Milk and Honey (1984)
1. I'm Stepping Out
2. Sleepless Night
3. I Don't Wanna Face It
4. Don't Be Scared
5. Nobody Told Me
6. O'Sanity
7. Borrowed Time
8. Your Hands
9. (Forgive Me) My Little Flower Princess
10. Let Me Count The Ways
11. Grow Old With Me
12. You're The One
Ereb Altor To Release "By Honour" And "The End" Albums On Vinyl
Sweden's Ereb Altor have recently announced that both of their full-length albums will soon see a vinyl release on No Remorse Records. However, no specific date for the vinyl albums "By Honour" and "The End" have been announced. Watch here for additional details on these reissued vinyl albums as to when they are made available.
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UNRULY CHILD: New Album
After disbanding more than sixteen years ago, all the original members of the legendary melodic hard-rock quintet UNRULY CHILD have reunited to produce a brand new album called "Worlds Collide," which is due for release on October 15 in Europe and October 26 in the USA via Frontiers Records.
UNRULY CHILD is:
Marcie Michelle Free: Vocals
Bruce Gowdy: Guitars
Guy Allison: Keyboards
Larry Antonino: Bass
Jay Schellen: Drums
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THE WRETCHED END: Debut Album Artwork
THE WRETCHED END, the new Norway-based band featuring guitarist Samoth (EMPEROR, ZYKLON) and bassist Cosmo (MINDGRINDER) alongside Swedish drummer Nils Fjellström (DARK FUNERAL, IN BATTLE, AEON), is set to release their debut album, "Ominous," on October 25 through Samoth's own imprint label, Nocturnal Art Productions, and marketed and distributed worldwide by Candlelight Records.
According to a press release, THE WRETCHED END's music "can best be described as 'deathrash,' taking elements from both death metal and thrash metal. Many of the songs are quite groove-orientated, and also offer a melodic side. Influences range from the flavors of old-school as well as a more modern death/thrash metal sound."
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Viking Skull's "Heavy Metal Thunder" To Be Released October 26
Restricted Release has confirmed October 26 as the North American release date for "Heavy Metal Thunder," a special reissue package from England's Viking Skull. Remastered and featuring all new artwork, "Heavy Metal Thunder" combines the band's popular debut album, "Born In Hell," and the "Chapter One" EP, both previously unavailable through proper American and Canadian retail outlets. The album also includes five bonus songs and will precede a new, still untitled EP planned for release in early 2011.
Viking Skull, featuring vocalist/guitarist Roddy Stone, guitarists Dom Wallace and Frank Regan, bassist Kevin Waldie, with sole-American drummer Jess Margera (CKY, The Company Band), found initial American interest when the song "Skull Heaven" appeared on volume one of Bam Margera's Viva La Bands compilation series in 2005. A second song, "Blackened Sunrise" would follow on volume two in 2007.
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Green Day To Release New Live Album
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has recently revealed that they are working on a new live album. The group are recording performances on their current US tour for the as-yet-untitled album.
“We're recording a live f*cking album right now," Armstrong told fans at a gig in Denver on Saturday (August 28). "So check it out, we're gonna play a brand-new song. ... It ain't that brand-new. This song is called 'Cigarettes and Valentines'."
Originally recorded in 2003, the 'Cigarettes and Valentines' has never been officially released. The live album will be the follow-up to Green Day's first live LP, 'Bullet In A Bible', which was released in 2005. The band's last studio album '21st Century Breakdown' came out in 2009.
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Ozzy Osbourne Re-Release "Scream" As Two Disc Set
Just four months after the release of his stellar 2010 album "Scream," heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has announced plans to re-release the record as a two disc set. The re-issue set includes a bonus disc featuring b-side tracks from the "Scream" sessions and four live tracks, including a cover of the Black Sabbath tune "Fairies Wear Boots." "Scream: Tour Edition" is set for release on October 5th, 2010 through Epic Records. The re-release will also be availble in a 2LP Vinyl package.
"Scream: Tour Edition" tracklisting:
Disc One - "Scream"
1. Let It Die
2. Let Me Hear You Scream
3. Soul Sucker
4. Life Won’t Wait
5. Diggin’ Me Down
6. Crucify
7. Fearless
8. Time
9. I Want It More
10. Latimer’s Mercy
11. I Love You All
Disc Two - "B-Sides"
1. Hand of the Enemy
2. One More Time
3. Jump The Moon
4. Bark At The Moon (Live)
5. Let Me Hear You Scream (Live)
6. No More Tears (Live)
7. Fairies Wear Boots (Live) [Black Sabbath cover]
DEAR JERRY:Why is “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” not heard anywhere in the film of the same title? The song clearly tells the same western story as the movie script, and should be the theme. What happened?
Not even the all-knowing Internet Movie Data Base mentions this most unusual situation, so anything you can tell me will be appreciated.
Also, what was determined to be the cause of Gene's sudden death? —Cheryl Gifford, Vincennes, Ind.
DEAR CHERYL: Gene Pitney (February 17, 1940 - April 5, 2006) was found dead in his hotel room in Cardiff, Wales. His body was discovered by his tour manager, who went to check on Gene when he didn't answer his phone. Pitney was at the time in the midst of a very successful UK tour.
An autopsy confirmed the cause of death to be heart disease, more specifically ASVD (arteriosclerotic vascular disease) reflecting enlarged artery walls due to excessive fatty matter.
A few years earlier, in an e-mail we received, Gene admitted even he didn't know the exact reason his theme song never made it into the film:
“Because of my prior success with “Town Without Pity,” I was paid a bundle to record “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.” Burt Bacharach wrote the song with Hal David, and Burt produced it.
“However, there was some screw-up between the publishing company, Famous Music, and the parent company, Paramount Pictures, and that is why it never was in the actual film.
“The most bizarre part of the story is something I only found out a few years ago, which is that the actual music, the main theme, used in the film is from a 1939 Henry Fonda film titled “Young Mister Lincoln.” Go figure that out!
“Regards, Gene Pitney”
DEAR JERRY:One of my favorite genres of collecting is recordings made by celebrities more famous for something other than music.
I have records by actors; sports stars; politicians; and even criminals.
Years ago I read about an album by David Jansen, the actor in “The Fugitive” TV show.
Having never laid eyes on such an LP, it would help if I knew the title, label, and any other details you can provide.
I don't even know if he sings or just plays an instrument. —Rocky Fresnell, Seattle, Wash.
DEAR ROCKY: David Janssen (note correct spelling), with the Tradewinds Orchestra and Chorus, recorded one album for Epic, titled “The Hidden Island (A Compelling Story of Love's Secret Moments and Tender Emotions).” This 1965 issue came in both mono (LN-24150) and stereo (BN-26150).
David neither sings nor plays; however, he narrates these stories.
Janssen is also the narrator on a Bicentennial (1976) production made exclusively for the National Guard: “Voices of Freedom (The Story of America's Citizen Soldier in the National Guard)” (NG-1000).
Accompanying David on these tracks is The United States Air Force Symphony in Blue and the Singing Sergeants.
IZ ZAT SO? Though David Janssen didn't make the charts with his Epic album, quite a few celebrities from other fields do have hit records to their credit.
Here is an alphabetical sampling of familiar names in this category: Rex Allen; Annette; Ann-Margret; Jim Backus; Barbie Benton; Walter Brennan; George Burns; Edd Byrnes; Cassius Clay; Johnny Crawford; Dennis Day; Mike Douglas; Shelley Fabares; Stan Freberg; Jackie Gleason; Bill Hayes; Wink Martindale; Robert Mitchum; Leonard Nimoy; Ken Nordine; Paul Petersen; Red Skelton; John Tesh; John Travolta; and John Wayne.
Though he didn't make the charts, the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, recorded an entertaining collection of, in his words, “mood music in a jugular vein.” The title of this 1958 LP is “Music to Be Murdered By” (Imperial 9052).
The lush orchestrations of standards are provided by Jeff Alexander and His Orchestra, but Hitchcock introduces each of the 10 tracks with some humorous commentary.
My favorite of these Hitchcockian quips precedes “I'll Never Smile Again”:
“It was inevitable that I would make a record. After all, my measurements are 33 1/3, 45 and 78.”
Jerry Osborne answers as many questions as possible through this column. Write Jerry at: Box 255, Port Townsend, WA 98368
