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Sarah Vaughan's "Live at Rosy's" Premieres 1978 Concert On CD

March 25, 2016 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Sarah Vaughan Rosys

"Live from Rosy's...The Divine One, Sarah Vaughan!"  So begins Resonance Records and NPR Music's new release, Live at Rosy's.  It would take an extraordinary talent to live up to that sobriquet, but throughout her career, Sarah Vaughan certainly did.  Live at Rosy's is the first commercial release of Vaughan's May 31, 1978 performances at the New Orleans nightspot, recorded for NPR's Jazz Alive program and presented here as remastered from the original eight multitrack reels.  Vaughan was backed

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Categories: News, Reviews Formats: CD, Digital Download Genre: Jazz, Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: Sarah Vaughan

Release Round-Up: Week of March 25

March 25, 2016 By Joe Marchese 6 Comments

Dylan Live 1964 Bootleg SACD

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Bob Dylan, The Bootleg Series Vol. 6 - Live 1964: Concert at Philharmonic Hall (Audio Fidelity)  (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Bob Dylan's The Bootleg Series Vol. 6 - Live 1964: Concert at Philharmonic Hall comes to hybrid 5.0 multichannel SACD for the first time. Audio Fidelity's release will boast a full booklet (as on the original standard CD release) and is playable in stereo on all CD players.  Read more here! Various

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: CD, Digital Download, SACD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Disco/Dance, Funk, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Soundtracks Tags: Bob Dylan, Ella Fitzgerald, Kleeer, Mark Murphy, Sarah Vaughan, Stargard, The Kinks, Various Artists, Winfield Parker

Live in Athens, Greece

March 20, 2016 By

Mark Murphy Live in Athens

Harbinger Records celebrates the late Mark Murphy with a never-before-released concert recorded in Athens in 2008.  The jazz vocalist brings his singular style to such favorites as "My Funny Valentine," "On Green Dolphin Street," "Dindi," and "Bye Bye Blackbird" on this 11-track set.

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Formats: CD Genre: Jazz, Popular Standards/Vocal

Live at Rosy's

March 20, 2016 By

Sarah Vaughan Rosys

Resonance Records and NPR Music premiere a never-before-released 1978 concert from Sarah Vaughan, recorded for NPR at Rosy's Jazz Club in New Orleans.  Sarah is supported by Jimmy Cobb, Walter Booker, and Carl Schroeder on a set including "Time After Time," "Somebody Loves Me," "Send in the Clowns," "The Man I Love," "Everything Must Change" and more.  The deluxe 2-CD set includes a 36-page booklet with essays by James Gavin and Will Friedwald, plus new interviews!

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Formats: CD, Digital Download Genre: Jazz, Popular Standards/Vocal

Dan Fogelberg, Johnny Paycheck, Beau Brummels, More Join Bobby Darin On Real Gone's May Slate

March 17, 2016 By Joe Marchese 6 Comments

Dan Fogelberg Definitive Anthology

Real Gone Music has just announced its May release slate, and with rock, jazz, gospel, country, pop and beyond, it's one of the label's most diverse months yet! Naturally, we're partial to the May 6 release of Bobby Darin's Another Song on My Mind: The Motown Years from Real Gone and our own Second Disc Records (get all of the details right here!), but there's plenty more on offer, too!  Bobby Darin was a remarkable singer-songwriter; another beloved titan of popular song is the late Dan

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Gospel, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Soundtracks Tags: Bobby Darin, Cactus, Cannonball Adderley, Dan Fogelberg, Grateful Dead, Johnny Paycheck, The Beau Brummels, The Staple Singers

Release Round-Up: Week of March 11

March 11, 2016 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Peter and Micky

This week's Release Round-Up is filled with reissues and anthologies from favorite artists on both CD and vinyl! Peter Noone and Micky Dolenz, An Evening with Peter Noone and Micky Dolenz (7a Records) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Today sees the U.S. release of one of the coolest titles so far of 2016!  An Evening with Peter Noone and Micky Dolenz captures the candid, intimate conversations between the rock legends recorded earlier this year.  The first CD in this

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Soundtracks Tags: Brenda Russell, Dave Mason, Herbie Mann, Jeff Buckley, Judy Garland, Maynard Ferguson, Mickey Gilley, Micky Dolenz, Peter Noone, Teddy Pendergrass, The Cars, Whitney Houston

UPDATED: Bobby Darin's "Another Song On My Mind: The Motown Years" Coming In May For His 80th!

March 10, 2016 By Joe Marchese 7 Comments

Bobby Darin Another Song on My Mind

Look out, old Bobby is back! On May 14, 2016, Bobby Darin would have turned 80 years old. Though he tragically passed away at the age of 37 on December 20, 1973, he accomplished more in these short years than most artists do in a lifetime. It's no wonder that Darin remains one of the most electrifying entertainers the world has ever known. Earlier this year, Second Disc Records and Real Gone Music announced the release of a new title from two legendary icons of American popular song: Bobby

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul Tags: Bobby Darin

In Memoriam: George Martin (1926-2016)

March 9, 2016 By Joe Marchese 11 Comments

George Martin

Late last evening, March 8, Ringo Starr took to Twitter with a loving message of sad news: "God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed xxx." With the passing of Sir George Martin at the age of 90, the world has lost one of the most influential producers of all time.  Had Martin "only" produced the majority of The Beatles' recordings, his place in the pantheon of history would have been assured.  But Martin's contributions to

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Categories: News Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: George Martin

Release Round-Up: Week of March 4

March 4, 2016 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Fleetwood Mac In Concert

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a host of titles on CD and vinyl! Fleetwood Mac, In Concert (Warner Bros./Rhino)  (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) This 3-LP concert album features 22 live recordings from Fleetwood Mac's 1979-1980 tour, originally presented in December on the Tusk Deluxe Edition box set, for the very first time on vinyl.  The music heard on In Concert was recorded at four stops (Wembley, Tucson, St. Louis, Omaha) during the band's 111-show

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock Tags: Bing Crosby, Fleetwood Mac, Janis Joplin, Lords of the New Church, Loretta Lynn, Margaret Whiting, Mario Lanza, The O'Jays, The Three Degrees, Vic Dana

Reviews: A Real Gone Trio From The Mamas and the Papas, King Curtis and Nat "King" Cole

March 2, 2016 By Randy Fairman 14 Comments

The Mamas and the Papas Complete Singles

Real Gone Music has had some of its most expansive collections released this winter.  Today, Randy takes a look at three of them, from The Mamas and the Papas, King Curtis, and Nat "King" Cole! "You gotta go where you wanna go, do what you wanna do, with whoever you want to do it with..."  From their very first single, 1966's "Go Where You Wanna Go," The Mamas and the Papas spread their singular brand of California sunshine.  The group's songs espoused the

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Categories: Reviews Formats: CD Genre: Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul Tags: King Curtis, Nat King Cole, The Mamas and The Papas

Warm and Wild/This is Vic Dana

March 1, 2016 By

Vic Dana Warm and Wild Two Fer

Vic Dana's debut album This is Vic Dana, from 1961, is joined on one CD by its follow-up, 1962's Warm and Wild.  Dana started his recording career in the early 1960s as a teenager and made the Top Ten with "Red Roses For A Blue Lady" a few years later.  Here you'll find his first chart entry, "Little Altar Boy," also recorded by artists including Andy Williams and Glen Campbell.  This is a public domain release in accordance with current EU laws.

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Never Till Now

March 1, 2016 By

Mario Lanza Never Till Now

Sepia has a new offering from legendary tenor Mario Lanza (1921-1959) comprising English-language studio recordings, radio broadcasts, film outtakes, and a live performance, all spanning the years 1950 to 1958. This new compilation also includes previously unreleased spoken introductions by the singer.  This is a public domain release in accordance with current EU laws.

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Good and Rare: Volume 3

March 1, 2016 By

Bing Crosby Good and Rare 3

Sepia Recordings continues its long-running series of Bing Crosby releases with the third volume of Good and Rare.  Here you'll find previously unissued recordings, alternates and rehearsal recordings beginning with an alternate take of his hit Victor recording of "Ol' Man River."  Also featured are three previously unissued recordings Crosby made for the war effort and rehearsal recordings of "It's Easy to Remember" (1934) and "Where is Central Park?" (1938).  This is a public domain release in

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In The Mood: Rollofone Label Celebrates Glenn Miller On New Album Of 78 RPM Records

February 22, 2016 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Glenn Miller Swing for the Jukebox

The vinyl revival has certainly brought its fair share of unexpected projects on 33 and 45...but how about 78 RPM?  Rollofone Records, a Texas-based independent label, recently announced plans to reissue ten sides from the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra as a limited edition album of five 78 RPM records entitled Swing for the Jukebox. Featuring Miller's signature "Moonlight Serenade" as well as the era-defining, chart-topping "In the Mood" and "Tuxedo Junction" and other hits like

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Categories: News Formats: Vinyl Genre: Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: The Glenn Miller Orchestra

UPDATE: Lose That Long Face: "Judy Garland Sings Harold Arlen" Premieres New-to-CD Tracks, Unearths Lost Recording

February 10, 2016 By Randy Fairman 3 Comments

Judy Garland Sings Harold Arlen

UPDATE 2/10/16: Whether imploring those around her to "Get Happy" or dreaming of a place "Over the Rainbow," Judy Garland gave some of the most immortal performances of her career (and indeed, of the whole of popular music as well as film) with the songs of Harold Arlen.  In Arlen's sophisticated yet blues-based melodies, Garland found the perfect expressions in which to bare her soul, alternately with vulnerability, tenderness, desperation and joy.  Now, JSP Records, the label which has

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Popular Standards/Vocal, Soundtracks Tags: Harold Arlen, Judy Garland

Judy Garland Sings Harold Arlen

February 6, 2016 By

Judy Garland Sings Harold Arlen

The 2-CD set Judy Garland Sings Harold Arlen traces the partnership between the singer and composer with 45 recordings made between 1938 and 1968 in the studio, on film, radio and in concert.  Four tracks are completely new to CD, including a newly-discovered A Star is Born pre-recording of the complete version of "Lose That Long Face."  Our very own Joe Marchese has contributed an essay to this definitive, first-of-its-kind collection.  Joe's essay joins the sleeve notes and discography by

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Release Round-Up: Week of February 5

February 5, 2016 By Joe Marchese 5 Comments

Elton Wonderful Crazy Night

Welcome to February's first Release Round-Up! Elton John, Wonderful Crazy Night (Island/UMe) Deluxe Edition CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Standard Edition CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Box Set: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Sir Elton returns with his 32nd studio album!  Featuring his longtime band and production by T Bone Burnett, Wonderful Crazy Night returns Elton to his upbeat, piano

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock Tags: Chicago, Doug Sahm, Elton John, Grateful Dead, Ides of March, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Nancy LaMott, Ralph Stanley, The Circle Jerks

The Complete London Recordings

February 4, 2016 By

Margaret Whiting London

The Complete London Recordings by Margaret Whiting, a new 2-CD set, brings together the three albums the classic pop vocalist recorded for the London label in the 1960s and also features non-LP singles and rarities.  Real Gone originally released these two CDs separately in 2013.

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Mint Audio, H&H, Voice Masters Offer New Stereo Recordings From Sinatra, Presley

February 4, 2016 By Randy Fairman 46 Comments

Elvis The New Sessions

Good news for those who enjoyed last year's releases from Mint Audio featuring Rosemary Clooney and Jim Reeves.  The U.K.-based label, also responsible for a wonderful concert release from Matt Monro, has added Elvis Presley's The New Sessions to its release slate, while a companion title - Frank Sinatra's The New Recordings - has arrived courtesy of H&H Music.  Like the Clooney and Reeves sets, both of these (produced in association with Voice Masters) marry the artists' original vocals to

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download Genre: Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra

Original Album Series

January 26, 2016 By

Esther Phillips Original Album Series

Esther Phillips' five early Atlantic LPs are collected in one mini box-set from Warner U.K.: And I Love Him, The Country Side of Esther Phillips, Esther Phillips Sings, Burnin' - Live at Freddie Jett's Pied Piper Club L.A. and Confessin' the Blues.

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Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Jazz, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul

Ooh Baby: Real Gone's March Slate Includes Unreleased Herbie Mann Together with Dave Mason and Mickey Gilley Anthologies Plus Limited Vinyl Reissues

January 15, 2016 By Randy Fairman 1 Comment

Dave Mason The Columbia Years

Yesterday we brought you the news of the upcoming Second Disc Records title to be released in conjunction with Real Gone Music: Bobby Darin's Another Song on My Mind: The Motown Years anthology.  Now we've got the rest of Real Gone's March slate to tell you about and it's as excitingly eclectic as ever! Kicking things off is a CD that should be of great interest to jazz enthusiasts.  Herbie Mann is considered one of the greatest jazz flautists ever and was an early proponent of world music. 

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Bobby Darin, Dave Mason, Herbie Mann, Margaret Whiting, Mickey Gilley, The Lords of the New Church, The O'Jays, Whitney Houston

Release Round-Up: Week of January 15

January 15, 2016 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Alan Price Savaloy Dip

Welcome to our weekly Release Round-Up! Alan Price, Savaloy Dip (Omnivore Recordings) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Alan Price's 1974 Warner Bros. album Savaloy Dip came and went in the blink of an eye (on a recalled eight-track!) before disappearing for what might have been forever...but Omnivore Recordings has come to the rescue with the first-ever reissue of this 11-song lost record from the Animals founder/keyboardist! Wes Montgomery, One Night in Indy

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: CD Genre: Classic Rock, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: Alan Price, Dorothy Loudon, Wes Montgomery

Another Song on My Mind: The Motown Years

January 14, 2016 By

Bobby Darin Another Song on My Mind

Bobby Darin was so much more than just Mack the Knife. In just 37 years, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and entrepreneur raced against the clock to conquer records, film, and television as he successfully transitioned from rock-and-roll teen idol to tuxedoed swinger and then to denim-clad folk troubadour. At the dawn of the 1970s, and still battling the chronic heart problems that had plagued him since youth, the superstar artist signed with Berry Gordy's renowned Motown

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BREAKING! Bobby Darin's "The Motown Years" Coming In March From Second Disc Records and Real Gone Music!

January 14, 2016 By Joe Marchese 10 Comments

Bobby Darin Another Song on My Mind

Look out, old Bobby is back! Earlier this week, The Second Disc celebrated its sixth anniversary, and now, we're inviting you to the party!  Today, we're thrilled to announce our very first release of 2016.  On March 11, Second Disc Records and Real Gone Music will make a Reissue Theory a reality with a new title from two legendary icons of American popular song: Bobby Darin and Motown Records! Another Song on My Mind: The Motown Years is the first-ever anthology dedicated to the

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At The Blue Angel and Other Rarities

January 12, 2016 By

Dorothy Loudon Blue Angel

The legacy of the late Tony Award-winning actress and Broadway favorite Dorothy Loudon (the original Miss Hannigan in Annie) is celebrated with this new limited edition CD release.  It opens with her live stereo album recorded at New York's Blue Angel nightspot in 1959 and continues to chronicle her early career with a complete collection of her rare singles recorded between 1951 and 1955. Every track here is making its debut on CD.  This release also launches Stage Door's Collectors Series,

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