New Music Releases - September 17, 2013
7 Seconds - 7 Seconds (EP)A Storm Of Light - Nations To FlamesAisha Burns - Life in the Midwater (vinyl)Alex Chilton - A Man Called DestructionAlvin Lee - The Last ShowAmerican Sharks - American...
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In 1947, Ernest Tubb and Roy Acuff performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, NY. It was the first country show at the venue. In 1954, Elvis Presley appeared at The Eagles Nest, Memphis Tennessee....
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from our friends at burningshedJethro TullBenefit - 2013 Stereo Edition (vinyl preorder)UK running order version vinyl edition of Jethro Tull's magnificent Benefit, from 1970, featuring the 2013 Steven...
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FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2013DEAR JERRY:Thanks to the award-winning documentary "Searching for Sugar Man," I discovered Sixto Rodriguez, the Sugar Man many people were trying to find.Rodriguez, a...
View ArticleMusic History - September 19
In 1936, Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald recorded "Indian Love Call," a hit that remained a signature song for the two singers throughout their careers.In 1953, singer/violinist Gisèle MacKenzie...
View ArticleNew Music Releases - October 2013
October 17 Seconds - My Aim Is You (7″)Agnes Obel - Aventine (vinyl)Alexander Ebert - All Is Lost (soundtrack) Alpaca - Demimonde (vinyl)Alpay - Yekte (vinyl)Andrew Liles - Ninki Nanka, Yumboes and...
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from our friends at muteDeep Cuts and The Knife Available for the FIRST TIME EVER IN THE UNITED STATES on vinyl 10/29/13For the first time ever The Knife’s self-titled debut album as well as their...
View ArticleMusic History - October 31
In 1952, pianist Johnnie Johnson hired 26 year old Chuck Berry as a guitarist in his band. While playing evening gigs in the St. Louis area, Berry will keep his day job as a hairdresser for the next...
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from our friend bob at relapseZOMBI: Announce Deluxe Vinyl Reissues On Tour 11/30 - 12/14 with GoblinIn celebration of their recently announced tour with Italian soundtrack kings Goblin, Relapse...
View ArticleMusic History - November 1
In 1894, Billboard published its debut issue as "A monthly resume of all that is new, bright and interesting on the boards." The new magazine was "devoted to the interests of advertisers, poster...
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FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 28, 2013DEAR JERRY: In a box of old 45s I picked up at a yard sale is a record that belongs on the "How Could This NOT Have Been a Hit" list: "Ain't Nothin' But Love," written...
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Metallica To Release Soundtrack On Vinyl For Record Store Day's 'Black Friday'Metallica is set to release a 4 LP and 45 rpm 180-gram numbered limited vinyl edition of "Metallica Through The Never...
View ArticleMusic History - November 4
In 1952, at Manhattan Center in New York City, Perry Como recorded "Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes."In 1957, Jackie Wilson made his US chart debut with "Reet Petite," (it made #1 in the UK in...
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Various Artists - Motown 7" - Rare and UnreleasedRelease Date 11/18/13Universal Music Catalogue are proud to release the Motown 7" Box – a collection of 14 rare and previously unreleased on vinyl gems....
View ArticleNew Music Releases - November 5, 2013
!!! - R!M!X!SA Wilhelm Scream - PartycrasherAARADHNA - Treble and Reverb (2xCD)Action Bronson - Sob Songs EP (12")Allman Brothers - 5 Classic AlbumsAqua Neblua Oscillator - Spiritus MundiAvril Lavigne...
View ArticleMusic History - November 6
In 1896, the American Federation of Musicians was established in New York.In 1935, Edwin H. Armstrong announced his development of FM broadcasting after conducting the first large-scale field tests of...
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FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4, 2013DEAR JERRY:One of the oldies stations recently played "Beechwood 4-5789," by the Carpenters, after which the dee jay asked how many of the listeners remembered telephone...
View ArticleMusic History - November 7
In 1930, Wayne King, "The Waltz King," recorded his theme, "The Waltz You Saved for Me."In 1949, at Castle Studio in Nashville, Red Foley recorded "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy," the first...
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looking to relocate and open a record store - here's your chance!Famous Soho classic vinyl record store put on Ebay for £300,000=============In pictures: Surge in vinyl sales in Russia gives tiny Scots...
View ArticleMusic History - November 8
In 1941, Glenn Miller & His Orchestra recorded "A String Of Pearls."In 1947, Bing Crosby recorded "Now Is The Hour (Maori Farewell Song)."In 1952, the first record chart was printed in the UK by...
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