What's It All About: Verve to Release Long-Lost 1967 Concert from Ella Fitzgerald

By Joe Marchese | January 20, 2025 | 2 Comments

Ella Fitzgerald ushered in 1967 with a new label affiliation; she had decamped Verve for the Capitol label where she would release two albums - one of hymns, and the other of traditional Christmas carols - that year.  In concert, Ella was in a period of transition.  While rewarding her audiences with the classic standards […]

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The Weekend Stream: January 18, 2025

By The Second Disc | January 18, 2025 | 1 Comment

Welcome to The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones, too!) making digital debuts!   This week, we're heavy on the classic rock plus a vintage soundtrack, a dash of modern classical, and more!  Fleetwood Mac, Live from the Record Plant (December 15, 1974) (Rhino) (iTunes / Amazon) Coinciding […]

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Release Round-Up: Week of January 17

By The Second Disc | January 17, 2025 | 1 Comment

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today!  As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Vince Guaraldi, Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown: Original Soundtrack Recording (Lee Mendelson Productions) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) The Lee Mendelson family continues its series of debut releases […]

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The Village (Snap To It): JAY Records, Cherry Red Celebrate "Folk City" with New Concept Album

By Joe Marchese | January 16, 2025 | 0 Comments

The name of Gerdes Folk City has long been synonymous with the halcyon era of the Greenwich Village music scene.  Bob Dylan made his New York debut on its tiny stage and later debuted "Blowin' in the Wind" there.  Peter, Paul, and Mary played their first official gig together at Gerdes.  Simon and Garfunkel, Joan […]

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Sex Pistols' American Epitaph Chronicled in New Box Set

By Mike Duquette | January 15, 2025 | 6 Comments

The story of the Sex Pistols' final tour - and ultimate undoing - will be told in new releases coming from UMC in March. Live in the U.S.A. 1978 will mark the first complete and official releases of three of the punk quartet's seven American concerts in January 1978. Presented for the first time in […]

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