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Music History - April 3
In 1948, "The Louisiana Hayride" premiered on radio station KWKH in Shreveport, Louisiana, with the Bailes Brothers, Johnny and Jack, the Four Deacons, the Tennessee Mountain Boys featuring Kitty...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 31, 2014DEAR JERRY: I have searched every way I know of for a song from the '60s, by a male vocalist.What I do remember is twice, during breaks in the music, that he says...
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Music History - April 4
Born on April 4, 1913, the legendary Muddy Waters, guitarist and "father of modern Chicago blues." (died April 30,1983). In 1939, Glenn Miller & His Orchestra recorded his theme song, "Moonlight...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
from our friends at SpaceLab9SPACELAB9 and Madison Gate Records announce the release of “BREAKING BAD (Original Score From The Television Series)” Double LPSPACELAB9, in partnership with Madison Gate...
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Music History - April 7
In 1950, in Shreveport, Slim Whitman made his "Louisiana Hayride" debut.In 1956, the CBS Radio Network debuts the first regularly scheduled, nationally broadcast Rock and Roll show, "Rock 'n' Roll...
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GOODTIME BOYS 'Rain' LP (Clear with Pink Splatter/150) Goodtime Boys' forthcoming full-length, Rain, is now up for pre-order.Goodtime Boys have spent five years and multiple EPs, splits, and singles...
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New Music Releases - April 8, 2014
65daysofstatic - The Fall of Math (deluxe edition) (vinyl)A Winged Victory for the Sullen - Atomos VII (vinyl)Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks - Enter the Slasher House (vinyl)Black Label Society - Catacombs...
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Music History - April 9
In 1860, what is believed to be the world's oldest recording was made by French inventor Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville when he recorded a young lady, believed by historians to be his daughter,...
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from our friends at SoundStageDirectBirth Of The Dead Volume Two - The Live Sides by Grateful DeadThe legendary Bay area rock superstars the Grateful Dead scored for over four decades a plethora of...
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Music History - April 10
In 1953, Eddie Fisher was discharged from the Army and arrived home to a check of $330,000 for record royalties for the 7 million records that were sold while he was enlisted.In 1955, Elvis Presley...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 7, 2014DEAR JERRY: Not long ago you dealt with a reader's inquiry about "Earth Angel," by the Penguins and also by the Crew-Cuts.That story brought to mind a related incident,...
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Album Review - Barry White 'Can't Get Enough'
written by Robert BensonBarry White needs no introduction. His iconic, soulful, baritone accompanying the Love Unlimited Orchestra created defining song styles in the soul, funk and disco music...
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Music History - April 11
In 1956, Elvis Presley's tour plane developed engine trouble and was forced to make an emergency landing in Arkansas. The incident, combined with his mother Gladys begging him to never fly again,...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
new releases from our friends at MusicOnVinylMEAT LOAF - BAT OUT OF HELLHas there ever been a bigger, more epic, theatrical hard rockin' album than Bat Out Of Hell (1977)? Containing seven little...
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Music History - April 14
In 1955, Fats Domino released "Ain't It A Shame." While that is the original title, the song is more often called "Ain't That A Shame," the title Pat Boone used for his cover version. It is ranked #431...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
from the folks at SuicideSqueezeTHE COATHANGERS "SUCK MY SHIRT" LP - LIMITED EDITION TOUR REPRESS **PRE-ORDER**Limited edition tour repress of 100 copies on "Butter Yellow" vinyl. All proceeds go to...
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Music History - April 15
In 1956, Mitch Miller, music director of Columbia Records, engages in a spirited debate with Allan Freed over the "potentially negative effects of Rock 'n' Roll on teenagers" on Eric Sevareid's news...
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New Music Releases - April 15, 2014
A Pony Named Olga - The Land Of Milk And PonyABBA - Waterloo: Deluxe EditionAC/DC - Ballbreaker (reissue) (vinyl)AC/DC - Stiff Upper Lip (reissue) (vinyl)Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell - Check 'Em...
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Music History - April 16
In 1955, Elvis Presley was the headliner at the Sportarium in Dallas. Also on the bill were Sonny James and Hank Locklin. Audience members paid 60 cents apiece for admission. Kids got in for half...
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from our friends at SoundStageDirectThe Royal Sessions by Paul RodgersPaul Rodgers, longtime singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Bad Company, has partnered with 429 Records and is gearing...
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