Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Music News & Notes

Neil Young Release

Neil Young's website has an announcement for Archives Performance Series #12: Dreamin' Man, to be released on or about November 2. According to the site:

"DREAMIN' MAN, Neil Young Archives Performance Series #12, will be released on or about Nov. 2nd, 17 years after the original release of Harvest Moon. A closer look at Harvest Moon songs, all performed solo acoustic before the release of Harvest Moon, DREAMIN' MAN contains intimate live performances recorded in concert halls during 1992."
-- NY Times

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Wolfmother Releases “Transmissions From The Cosmic Egg” Episode 1

Wolfmother has just launched the first of a series of a behind the scenes looks at their forthcoming opus, Cosmic Egg. Transmissions From The Cosmic Egg: Episode 1 travels the open high-way to Byron Bay where much of the record was born and pre-production took place. In the piece front man Andrew Stockdale provides an introspective look at the new album, “sometimes I kind of think… Are these songs good enough? Will people like them?” and goes on to explain, “I think these songs suit me. They suit the way I sing and what I can relate to, the world I can relate to.”

The wonderfully ambitious new record is set for release on October 13, preceded by their joyously shredding first single, “New Moon Rising,” which is out now! “New Moon Rising” is a thumping, ripping slice of optimistic future-blues that’s all over the radio now and just the first piece to be unveiled of the fine Cosmic Egg puzzle. It’s a thrilling rush of goodtimes direct to the soul and is only the beginning of a mighty return…. grab “New Moon Rising” NOW on iTunes.

Wolfmother’s new album is, in short, the sound of the band’s world being rethunk and cracked wide open, with a sprawling, jubilant galaxy of musical and metaphysical harmony spilling forth. Expedition is welcome to all, and to begin you on your journey, you can now pre-order limited edition versions of Cosmic Egg in a variety of formats including CD, deluxe CD, 2LP Vinyl, Limited Edition Box Set, and various music and merch combos NOW from wolfmother.com.



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Britain's Official Chart Company Names She Loves You As Biggest Selling Beatles Track


The U.K.'s Official Chart Company, the people responsible for the music charts each week, were asked by BBC Radio 2 to research and assemble a list of the biggest selling tracks in the U.K. by the Beatles. It took the organization a bit of time, as they had to take into account the various re-releases over the years, but the final list of 30 was revealed Monday on BBC Radio 2 by Ken Bruce.

Topping the list is She Loves You, which was the biggest selling single by any artist in Britain from 1964 until 1977 when Paul McCartney's Mull of Kintyre/Girl's School sold more copies. Second is I Want to Hold Your Hand followed by Can't Buy Me Love, I Feel Fine and the double sided Day Tripper/We Can Work it Out.

All of the top five records only charted once to reach their sales while number 6, Hey Jude, was a hit twice (1968/#1 and 1976/#12). There are a couple of surprises of note. Yesterday, the most recorded song of all-time, only comes in at number 26 as it wasn't released in the U.K. until 1976 and only managed to make it to number 8. Strawberry Fields Forever is listed twice instead of combining two separate releases as the first issue was as the B-side of Penny Lane while the 70's release was as the A-side.

The following are the top 30 with indications of year(s) and chart position(s):


1.She Loves You (1963/#1)

2.I Want to Hold Your Hand (1963/#1)

3.Can't Buy Me Love (1964/#1)

4.I Feel Fine (1964/#1)

5.Day Tripper/We Can Work it Out (1965/#1)

6.Hey Jude (1968/#1, 1976/#12)

7.From Me to You (1963/#1, 1983/#40)

8.Help! (1965/#1, 1976/#36)

9.Hello, Goodbye (1967/#1)

10.Get Back (1969/#1, 1976/#28)

11.Paperback Writer (1966/#1, 1976/#23)

12.All You Need is Love (1967/#1)

13.Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby (1966/#1)

14.Ticket to Ride (1965/#1)

15.Magical Mystery Tour EP (1967/#2)

16.A Hard Day's Night (1964/#1)

17.Penny Lane / Strawberry Fields Forever (1967/#2)

18.Lady Madonna (1968/#1)

19.Love Me Do (1962/#17, 1982/#4)

20.Please Please Me (1973/#2, 1983/#29)

21.The Ballad of John & Yoko (1969/#1)

22.Let it Be (1970/#2)

23.Free as a Bird (1995/#2)

24.Something/Come Together (1969/#4)

25.Beatles Movie Medley (1982/#10)

26.Yesterday (1976/#8)

27.Real Love (1996/#4)

28.Baby It's You (1995/#7)

29.Back in the U.S.S.R. (1976/#19)

30.Strawberry Fields Forever (1976/#32)

Overall, the Beatles had 31 titles make the British top 40 with Ain't She Sweet (1964/#29) the one record that didn't make the list.

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Sugarland to Release Their First Ever Holiday Album Gold And Green October 6

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy award winning duo Sugarland will release a 10-track holiday-themed record titled Gold And Green October 6,
which includes 5 original songs co-written by lead members Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. With the purchase of Gold And Green, available everywhere, fans will be able to access exclusive content such as downloads and the chance
to enter special sweepstakes.

TRACK LISTING:

1. City Of Silver Dreams*
2. Winter Wonderland
3. Holly Jolly Christmas
4. Coming Home*
5. Gold And Green*
6. Maybe Baby (New Year's Day)*
7. Nuttin' For Christmas
8. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
9. Little Wood Guitar*
10. Silent Night


Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush make up country duo Sugarland who've sold over 8 million records since exploding onto the music scene in '04 with Twice The Speed Of Life ("Baby Girl"/"Something More"). Enjoy the Ride ("Want To"/"Settlin'"/"Stay") quickly followed in '06 and their third studio album Love On The Inside ("It Happens"/"Love"/"All I Want To Do"/"Already Gone") in July '08, which skyrocketed them to superstardom, drawing fans from all genres and critics abroad. Sugarland is credited with co-writing all tracks from all three albums and co-producing the last two. As a thank you to their loyal fans, in Aug. '09 the duo released Live On The Inside, a CD/DVD set of live tracks, covers and footage from their tour. They've performed in six European countries and are now headlining a U.S. tour that runs thru the fall. They've received trophies from the Grammy's, American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music, CMT Music Awards and the Country Music Association. Nettles was recently chosen to perform for the Obama Presidential celebration, as well as the duo for Oprah. In August, ABC aired an hour long network special
featuring the duo in their most beloved setting...on stage.

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Cover Art for Carrie Underwood's 'Play On'


Carrie Underwood has a flower on her ear for the cover art of her new album 'Play On'.

An artwork which reportedly will be featured on the front cover of Carrie Underwood's new album "Play On" has been found. Outed via USA Today, the photo has the country music singer sitting with a flower inserted on one of her ears and leaning her chin on her right hand.

Carrie is expected to release the new album across United States on November 3. She has worked on a new song with top-notch producer Max Martin. Though so, it is still unclear whether or not the track they crafted will be included in the forthcoming set.

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