The Flamin' Groovies are best remembered today for their 1976 single "Shake Some Action," a British Invasion-influenced power pop favorite. But less well known is the first iteration of the band which recorded three albums between 1969-1971, arguably employing a larger palette of influences than on their later work, including rockabilly, blues, R&B, country, and even ragtime. Cherry Red's Grapefruit imprint has recently released the 3-CD set Gonna Rock Tonite! The Complete Recordings
You Made Me Love You: Judy Garland’s “Lost Tracks 2” Collects 50 Rarities on 2 CDs
June 22, 2019 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of Judy Garland. Though Garland was only on this earth for 47 short years, she packed that time with incendiary performances on stage, screen, radio, television, and records. That still-singular body of work has been exceedingly well-documented in the years since her death, but remarkably, there's still more to be discovered. JSP Records has just followed up its acclaimed 2010 collection Lost Tracks 1929-1959 with a second
The Story of His Life: Hal David Celebrated on Public Television, Upcoming CD and DVD
"Words by Hal David." That credit graces many of the most cherished popular songs of the second half of the twentieth century, including "(They Long To Be) Close To You," "I Say a Little Prayer," "The Look of Love," and of course, "What the World Needs Now Is Love." Beginning this weekend, Public Television stations nationwide will be celebrating the life and legacy of Hal David with a new special. What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David from John Paulson Productions is hosted by The
Love Is The Thing: Nat “King” Cole Comes to Public Television, New CD Collection and DVD
All hail the King! The velvet voice of Nat "King" Cole is coming this weekend to Public Television as TJ Lubinsky's My Music series premieres a centennial celebration of the late singer-pianist born March 17, 1919. My Music: Nat King Cole's Greatest Songs includes full performances of his greatest hits, most beloved classics, and favorite standards including the timeless "Mona Lisa," "Unforgettable" and "When I Fall in Love," the cool "Route 66," and jubilant "Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of
Release Round-Up: Week of March 1
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, The Best of Everything (Geffen/UMe) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) On the heels of the release of the acclaimed rarities box set An American Treasure, a new career-spanning anthology arrives from the late Tom Petty. The Best of Everything is subtitled The Definitive Career-Spanning Hits Collection 1976-2016 and features 38 tracks from the soulful rock-and-roller, including two previously unreleased
Coffey At The Club: Unreleased Dennis Coffey Concert Arrives on “Live At Baker’s”
Dennis Coffey's legacy is probably most tied to his legendary session work for Motown Records. As a member of The Funk Brothers, Coffey appeared on hits such as Edwin Starr's "War," The Temptations' "Ball of Confusion," and Stevie Wonder's cover of "We Can Work It Out." Coffey also performed on recordings by Wilson Pickett, Parliament/Funkadelic, and even produced Rodriguez's debut, Cold Fact. But Coffey, still active to this day, also shines as a live performer. Last summer, Omnivore
Moving On: Cherry Red, SFE Expand Jimmy Somerville’s “Manage the Damage” to 3 CDs
An expanded reissue of Jimmy Somerville's 1999 solo album Manage the Damage recently arrived as a 3-CD set from Cherry Red's Strike Force Entertainment imprint. The former Bronski Beat and Communards vocalist's third solo album, it was his first after leaving his longtime home of London Records. The parting hadn't been entirely amicable; Somerville is quoted in the new reissue's liner notes as having observed at the time of its release, "It was once easier to market me, but times have
Beautiful Strange: ‘Ultimate Rave’ Combines Two Prince Albums and One Live Concert
Over the last few months, Legacy Recordings has released a number of exciting Prince reissues on purple vinyl and CD as part of the label's initiative to bring Prince's post-1995 catalogue back in print. Today, Legacy has announced the April 26 release of a new 2-CD/DVD set called Ultimate Rave. The collection brings together two of Prince's albums from the turn of the new millennium: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic from 1999 and Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic, a hard-to-find 2001 remix album that was
Stand Back: Stevie Nicks Hits and Rarities Collected On New Career Spanning Collections
Next month, Stevie Nicks will make music history as the first female artist to receive her second induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, following her 1998 induction with Fleetwood Mac. Nicks has hardly been resting on her laurels; after wrapping a recent, acclaimed solo tour, she's embarked on a 50th anniversary tour with the newly-reconstituted Mac. Now, Rhino is celebrating her accomplishments with a new, career-spanning collection. Stand Back 1981-2017 will arrive in a variety of
The Big Sky: Kate Bush’s “The Other Sides” Getting Standalone Release In March
Last year, Kate Bush surprised fans with a series of fully-remastered box sets presenting her entire albums discography plus numerous bonuses on CD and vinyl. The second CD box (the simply-titled CD Box 2) included four discs of rare bonus material, all of which were also released as the fourth vinyl box (Remastered in Vinyl IV). Now, those four CDs are being broken out on their own. The Other Sides, due on March 8 from Parlophone, brings together one disc of extended 12-inch mixes, two
Release Round-Up: Week of February 22
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! We kick off with not one, but two, releases from The Zombies! The Zombies, The Complete Studio Recordings (Varese Vintage) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are being celebrated this week with two comprehensive vinyl box sets - one for the U.S., and one for the U.K. market. The 5-LP, 61-track U.S. version, from Varese Vintage, includes the band's two American albums in mono - She's Not
Too Wild To Tame: Meat Loaf, Ian Hunter, Ronnie Spector, and More Collected on “Cleveland Rocks”
"Cleveland Rocks" is the name of one of Ian Hunter's best-loved compositions. First released in 1979, it's since became the de-facto anthem of the city, a rock proclamation whose title has always rung true. Cleveland's rock scene during the '70s was largely championed by Steve Popovich, a former Cleveland resident who ended up being the head of A&R at Epic. In mid-1976, he left the corporate rock world and headed back home to Cleveland, where he set up Cleveland International Records, part
I’ll Be Doggone: Ace Collects U.K. Motown Covers From The Hollies, Dusty, Cilla, and More
Ace Records has released a number of splendid Motown collections in recent years, but now the label is taking a different approach to the music of Hitsville, USA. As Motown celebrates its landmark 60th anniversary, On the Detroit Beat: Motor City Soul - U.K. Style 1963-1967 brings together 24 diverse British interpretations of Motown classics, making for a potent reminder that the Sound of Young America was, truly, international. Compiler Tony Rounce helpfully points out in his liner notes
How Can I Keep From Singing: Pete Seeger’s Centennial Celebrated With “The Smithsonian Collection,” 6-CD Box Including Previously Unreleased Music
May 3rd will mark 100 years since the birth of Pete Seeger. He was a musician of incalculable influence, an activist, lyricist, banjo picker, and, most significantly, a unifier of the masses. Like a Johnny Appleseed of music, Pete Seeger spent his life spreading music to all that would listen. From "We Shall Overcome" and "If I Had A Hammer," and "The Bells of Rhymney," to "Turn! Turn! Turn!" "Wimoweh," and "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine," Seeger left an indelible mark on music history that
Let’s Hope For Peace: John and Yoko’s “Wedding Album” Back on CD and LP in March
Yesterday, on the occasion of her 86th birthday, avant-garde artist and musician Yoko Ono announced a new edition of Wedding Album, the third of her collaborative experimental albums with John Lennon. It will be released by Secretly Canadian and Chimera Music on March 22, just over 50 years after the pair's marriage. The reissue is part of the ongoing Yoko Ono Reissue Series, which has so far brought Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins (1968), Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions
Different Drummer: Edsel Collects Michael Nesmith’s RCA and Pacific Arts Years on New Box Set
And the Hits Just Keep On Comin'. Michael Nesmith titled his 1972 RCA album ironically - when it "bubbled under" the Billboard 200 at No. 208, it actually bested its predecessor by three slots - but the LP did feature the former and future Monkee's rendition of one major favorite, "Different Drum." The 1965 tune became an enduring hit for the Stone Poneys featuring Linda Ronstadt in 1967, establishing Nesmith outside of The Monkees. Since 1968, he's released 16 albums. Now, 12 of them -
You Will Believe: La-La Land Restores Williams’ ‘Superman’ Score For 40th Anniversary
Look, up in the sky! (You knew we were going to say that!) Following remastered releases of the scores to Superman II, Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest For Peace in 2018, La-La Land Records returns to the one that started it all: a brilliant new remastered edition of John Williams' score to Superman: The Movie, landing just a few months after its 40th anniversary. (In an amazing confluence of events, today's announcement comes on "Superman Soundtrack Day," the same date as two previous
Review: Elvis Presley, “The Best of The ’68 Comeback Special”
This coming Sunday at 9 PM, NBC will air the 2-hour Elvis All-Star Tribute featuring performances by Yolanda Adams, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Alessia Cara, Mac Davis, John Fogerty, Josh Groban, Adam Lambert, John Legend, Little Big Town, Jennifer Lopez, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Pistol Annies, Darius Rucker, Ed Sheeran, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. These primarily present-day music stars will be commemorating Presley's famous 1968 television special which also aired
I Feel A Song: Gladys Knight and The Pips, Regina Belle Anthologies Arriving From SoulMusic
SoulMusic Records' anthologies of contemporary and classic R&B and soul bring together hits, rarities, and deep cuts to showcase the careers of overlooked and legendary performers. Today (or next Friday, February 22 in the U.S.), the label continues the trend with a new Gladys Knight and The Pips collection, On And On: The Buddha/Columbia Anthology and a compilation of Regina Belle's '80s and '90s material called Show Me The Way: The Columbia Anthology. On And On is a hit-packed 2-CD set
Release Round-Up: Week of February 15
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Elvis Presley, The Best of the '68 Comeback Special (RCA/Legacy) Standard CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Walmart Exclusive CD/DVD: Walmart.com The celebration of Elvis Presley's legendary 1968 NBC television special continues. The Best of the '68 Comeback Special features highlights from Legacy's recent '68 Comeback Special box set with performances culled from both of the "stand-up" and "sit-down" shows recorded in June,
Back On The Street: Todd Rundgren and Utopia’s Reunion Show Documented on “Live at the Chicago Theatre” Box Set
Last year, rock's wizard/true star Todd Rundgren reunited prog rockers turned power-pop legends Utopia, joining up with Kasim Sulton, Willie Wilcox, along with featured performer Gil Assayas. It had been 32 years since the band's last performance, save a brief reunion in 1992. Utopia trekked across the U.S. in the spring and summer and now one stop on the tour will be released as a 2-CD/DVD/Blu-ray set, as well as a limited-edition, two-disc green vinyl set. Arriving from Cleopatra Records
UPDATED WITH TRACK LIST AND ORDER LINK: Happy With You: Paul McCartney Announces Super Deluxe “Traveller’s Edition” of “Egypt Station” With Unreleased Songs and More
Paul McCartney has announced the release of a super deluxe "Traveller's Edition" of his most recent LP, Egypt Station. The number-one album was originally released last year and was loosely based around the theme of transportation. Now, McCartney and Capitol Records have used that concept as the basis for the new edition, which is due out on May 10. Egypt Station - Traveller's Edition will be presented in a vintage-style suitcase loaded with music, including different configurations of the
Love’s Themes: Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra To Receive New Box Set, Vinyl Reissues
After an astounding 2018 for Barry White reissues, including a box of remastered albums as well as complete singles sets for not only himself but girl group Love Unlimited and backing group The Love Unlimited Orchestra, UMe is preparing more "White gold" for fans next month. This time, The Love Unlimited Orchestra's first seven albums will be collected as The 20th Century Records Albums (1973-1979) on March 29. White sumptuous arrangements for the orchestra were readily apparent on his own
Soundtrack Watch: Intrada Expands ‘An American Tail,’ La-La Land Releases Scores by Zimmer and Legrand
Almost halfway through February, three soundtracks from titans of film composing have been released by the fine folks at Intrada and La- La Land Records. On Monday, Intrada's latest archival soundtrack was announced: an expansion of James Horner's score to the hit An American Tail. Directed by Don Bluth (The Secret of NIMH, All Dogs Go To Heaven) and produced by Steven Spielberg, this movie--one of the few mainstream animated films of the '80s not produced by Disney--tells the story of Fievel
SoulMusic Records Round-Up: Spotlight on Thelma Houston, Carrie Lucas, Tower of Power
Periodically this month, we'll be looking at titles released in the latter part of 2018 that we either didn't cover, or only covered briefly, the first time around! We hope you enjoy this look at "some nice things we've missed"... Cherry Red's SoulMusic imprint has kept busy with an eclectic roster of releases drawn from labels including Motown, Solar, and Columbia. First up is a set of four albums from the "Don't Leave Me This Way" soul queen Thelma Houston, all originally released on
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