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Release Round-Up: Week of November 1

November 1, 2024 by The Second Disc | 1 Comment

Welcome to this week’s Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles out today. As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Elvis Costello, King of America and Other Realms (UMe) 6CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 140-gram Black LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 140-gram Gold Nugget LP: Official Store / uDiscover Music / The Sound of Vinyl Elvis Costello is looking back on his tenth studio album King of America – and its effect on his future live and studio work – on a lavish new box set. The remastered 1986 album is paired with…

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Holiday Gift Guide

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Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Holiday, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock

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Carly Simon, Carpenters, Chicago, Elvis Costello, Kelly Clarkson, Melanie, Ronnie Milsap, Seal, The Flaming Lips, Todd Rundgren, Uncle Walt's Band, Weezer, Willie Nelson

A Special One for You: ‘Christmas Once More’ Offers New Mixes of Carpenters Holiday Classics

October 22, 2024 by Joe Marchese | 3 Comments

Christmas music was a vital part of the Carpenters canon from the very beginning. In 1970, Richard and Karen contributed their own standard to the yuletide canon with “Merry Christmas Darling,” the first of three holiday singles released by the brother-and-sister duo. Richard set to music the lyric written by Frank Pooler, choir director at the Carpenters’ alma mater of California State University – Long Beach (today the home of the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center), and in the process created the rare holiday perennial written in the second half…

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Holiday, Pop

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Yesterday Once More: Richard Carpenter Returns with Solo “Piano Songbook”

September 10, 2021 by Joe Marchese | 4 Comments

Richard Carpenter’s last solo album was titled Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor. Now the musical legend is returning in three of those capacities for his first full-length recording since that 1997 set. His third overall solo album, Richard Carpenter’s Piano Songbook arrives from Decca Records – not A&M, but part of the same Universal Music family – on October 22 in CD and digital formats. The nine-song collection features newly-recorded solo piano renditions of some of the rich, classic melodies associated with Karen and Richard Carpenter including Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “(They…

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Carpenters, Richard Carpenter

Holly Jolly Christmas: TJL Presents Ultimate Holiday Celebration on Public Television, CD and DVD

November 13, 2019 by Joe Marchese | 3 Comments

Have you caught the Christmas spirit yet? If not, things are very likely to change on Saturday, November 16. That’s when TJL Productions debuts a new special on PBS that’s sure to get you ready for the holiday season. A Classic Christmas, part of T.J. Lubinsky’s acclaimed My Music series, presents an array of yuletide favorites from an all-star roster of legendary artists. Hosted by Marion Ross (Happy Days) and Gavin MacLeod (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Love Boat), A Classic Christmas is essential viewing for the entire family as it…

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News

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CD, DVD

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Holiday, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal

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Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Carpenters, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, The Beach Boys, The Supremes, Various Artists

OUT TOMORROW! Second Disc Records, Real Gone Bring Four Johnny Mathis Classics to CD

June 13, 2019 by The Second Disc | 8 Comments

Johnny Mathis The Heart of a Woman and Feelings

As Johnny Mathis plays to packed houses across the country on his acclaimed The Voice of Romance Tour and on the heels of the February CD release of his treasured CHIC collaboration I Love My Lady, Real Gone Music and Second Disc Records are excited to continue our series of deluxe reissues from the superstar artist. TOMORROW, a quartet of classic Mathis albums with a classic soul twist will be reissued on a pair of two-for-one releases. All four LPs are making their standalone CD debuts. 1973’s Killing Me Softly with Her…

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Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul

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Carpenters, Jerry Fuller, Johnny Mathis, Melissa Manchester

The Story of His Life: Hal David Celebrated on Public Television, Upcoming CD and DVD

March 1, 2019 by The Second Disc | 3 Comments

What the World Needs Now Words by Hal David

“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 Divine Miss M, Bette Midler,…

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News

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CD, DVD

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Country, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul

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Aretha Franklin, B.J. Thomas, Barbra Streisand, Burt Bacharach, Carpenters, Cher, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Frank Sinatra, Hal David, Jackie DeShannon, Tom Jones

Sunny Day: Warner Licenses Sesame Street Catalog for Digital, Streaming, and Future Physical Reissues

December 21, 2018 by Sam Stone | 6 Comments

Warner Music Group and Sesame Workshop have recently announced a joint effort that marks the relaunch of Sesame Street Records, the label that released over 60 classic originalSesame Street albums from 1970 to 1984. To celebrate 50 years since the program first aired, the extensive Sesame Street music catalog, including original titles and newer collections from Golden Music, Koch and Sony Wonder, has finally joined the streaming age. As of this writing, a whopping 119 titles–many previously unavailable in the digital domain–have been added to streaming services and digital download retailers. The effort is…

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News

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CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl

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Cast Recordings, Everything Else, Soundtracks

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B.B. King, Carpenters, Celine Dion, Dinah Shore, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Gloria Estefan, Johny Cash, José Feliciano, Kenny Loggins, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Little Richard, Malo, Patti Labelle, Paul Simon, Pete Seeger, Ray Charles, Robin Gibb, Sesame Street, The Pointer Sisters

Release Round-Up: Week of December 7

December 7, 2018 by The Second Disc | 1 Comment

Paul McCartney and Wings Red Rose Speedway

Welcome to this week’s Release Round-Up! Wings, The Paul McCartney Archive Collection: Wild Life [Various Formats] (MPL/Capitol) 3CD/DVD Box: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP [Remastered Album + Bonus Audio]: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD [Remastered Album + Bonus Audio]: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Wild Life was the first Wings album but third overall by McCartney outside the shadow of his famous band. Paul and his wife Linda teamed up with drummer Denny Seiwell and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Denny Laine to create a relaxed, pastoral album that was intentionally as light as a feather. …

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Release Round-Up

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Blu-Ray, CD, DVD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl

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Blues, Classic Rock, Disco/Dance, Jazz, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtracks

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Allan Holdsworth, Angela Lansbury, Aretha Franklin, Carpenters, Cher, Dave Grusin, Dick Van Dyke, John Mellencamp, Marc Shaiman, Morrissey, Paul McCartney, Scott Wittman, Sylvester, Van Morrison, Vanessa Daou, Wings

Ticket To Ride: “Carpenters with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra” Arrives In December

November 2, 2018 by Joe Marchese | 23 Comments

The music of the Carpenters has long transcended mere nostalgia. With 20 Billboard top 40 hits including three No. 1s and five No. 2s as well as 15 Adult Contemporary No. 1s, their timeless legacy of song is as resonant today as ever. Karen’s intimate, warm, and soulful voice melded with Richard’s rich, sophisticated musical settings to create a sound still unrivaled in popular music. Now, that sound is getting a little larger. On December 7, A&M Records will release Carpenters with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, pairing the classic recordings of the…

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News

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CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl

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Pop

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Carpenters, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Release Round-Up: Week of November 17

November 17, 2017 by Joe Marchese | No Comments

Welcome to this week’s Release Round-Up! Queen, News of the World: 40th Anniversary Edition (UMC (U.K.) / Hollywood (U.S.) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada / Amazon U.K.) Queen’s sixth album, 1977’s News of the World, is being generously expanded for its 40th anniversary in a new 3CD/1DVD/1LP box set. The original album is presented on CD and LP. The first bonus CD, the entirely unreleased Raw Sessions, presents an alternate version of the original album from demos, outtakes and live cuts. The second bonus disc collects a further 19 relevant bonus tracks, including versions from archival live…

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News

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Blu-Ray, Box Sets, CD, DVD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl

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Classic Rock, Country, Disco/Dance, Holiday, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtracks

Voice of the Heart: Carpenters Vinyl Box Set Due in November

October 13, 2017 by Joe Marchese | 5 Comments

On November 17, it will be yesterday once more with A&M Records and UMe’s release of a new vinyl box set dedicated to the remarkable legacy of the Carpenters. Encompassing 20 Billboard Top 40 hits, including three No. 1s and five No. 2s, as well as fifteen Adult Contemporary No. 1s, the music of the beloved, three-time Grammy-winning brother-sister duo became a cornerstone of American popular song. Karen’s beautifully soulful voice, with a tinge of melancholy and incapable of a dishonest note, melded with Richard’s immaculate productions and arrangements to create music…

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EXCLUSIVE! Merry Christmas, Darling: Carpenters Public TV Special and DVD Coming Soon

November 2, 2016 by Joe Marchese | 21 Comments

It’s that time of year again! There’s a crisp chill in the air, Christmas decorations are finding their way to storefronts and malls everywhere, and the sounds of the season are beginning to hit the airwaves. Among the most beloved classic holiday songs heard on radios and playlists each winter are those by Karen and Richard Carpenter. The brother and sister duo proved to be the most successful American popular music act of the 1970s (20 Billboard Top 40 hits including three #1s and five #2s, plus fifteen Adult Contemporary #1s, for…

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Release Round-Up: Week of September 2

September 2, 2016 by Joe Marchese | 6 Comments

Welcome to this week’s Release Round-Up highlighted by the latest release from Second Disc Records and Real Gone Music! The Isley Brothers, Groove with You…Live! (Second Disc Records/Real Gone Music) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) We’re incredibly excited and proud to bring this sizzling, swooning and immersive double-album document of The Isley Brothers at the peak of their powers to CD for the very first time! Groove with You…Live! features powerful renditions of classic hits like “Take Me to the Next Phase,” “Summer Breeze” and “Livin’ in the Life,” recorded live-in-the-studio at…

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News

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Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Vinyl

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Classic Rock, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Soundtracks

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Bobby Darin, Carpenters, Dionne Warwick, Freddie Mercury, Porter Wagoner, Robert Goulet, Rodgers and Hammerstein, The Isley Brothers, The Meters

EXCLUSIVE! It’s Yesterday Once More: Carpenters “Complete Singles” Released For Public Television

August 24, 2015 by Joe Marchese | 28 Comments

Carpenters Complete Singles cover low res reference

On November 5, 1969, the very first single by Carpenters was released on A&M Records. “Ticket to Ride” b/w “Your Wonderful Parade” announced the fresh talents of Richard Carpenter, 23, and Karen Carpenter, 19. The dramatically reinterpreted Beatles song introduced radio to Karen’s richly intimate voice, and the bitingly ironic flipside heralded the songwriting team of Richard Carpenter and John Bettis – while both sides revealed Richard’s prodigious gifts for arrangement and orchestration. On Valentine’s Day, 1970, “Ticket to Ride” entered the Billboard Hot 100 where, five weeks later, it peaked at…

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