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Music History - April 30
In 1940, Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra recorded his theme song, "Contrasts."In 1953, Frank Sinatra began working with a new arranger named Nelson Riddle.On April 30, 1957, Elvis Presley recorded...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
from our friends at SoundStageDirectBlind Melon (Pre-Order) by Blind MelonBlind Melon is the eponymous debut album by acclaimed Rock band Blind Melon, released in 1992, featuring breakthrough single...
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Music History - May 1
In 1931, on her 24th birthday, Kate Smith began her radio career as the host of NBC's twice-weekly "Kate Smith Sings."In 1942, the American War Production Board commandeers all facilities for the...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28, 2014DEAR JERRY:When I was a little girl, in the early 1960s, my father used to clown around and sing a silly song he said was inspired by when he and my mother were courting,...
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Music History - May 2
Born on this day in 1904, Bing Crosby, who recorded an estimated 2,600 songs in his lifetime including "White Christmas," which was written by Irving Berlin. Crosby had 317 other hits in the USA. Died...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
Just a reminder, the Spacelab9 Walking Dead Soundtrack Vinyl Contest is taking entries until May 23, 2014!  Enter today for your chance to win this super collectible vinyl!Our friends at...
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Music History - May 5
In 1891, the Music Hall (later Carnegie Hall) had its grand opening with its first public performance. The first performer was Pyotr Llych Tchaikovsky.In 1900, "The Billboard" (later called...
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New Music Releases - May 6, 2014
Albino Rhino - Albino RhinoAmarante - CavaloAndrew Hewitt - The Double OSTAndrew Jackson Jihad - Christmas Island (vinyl)Andy Sadoway - Str8 Sh00ter EP (tape)Antwon - Heavy Hearted in DoldrumsAnushka -...
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Music History - May 6
On May 6, 1957, at Chess Studios in Chicago, Chuck Berry recorded "Rock And Roll Music." The session was produced by the Chess brothers – Leonard and Phil – and backing Chuck Berry were pianist...
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new releases from our friends at SundazedCondello - Phase 1 Â Mike Condello did it all in four decades in the music business: serve as music director for two local Phoenix TV shows (Teen Beat and The...
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Music History - May 7
In 1941, in Hollywood, Glenn Miller & His Orchestra recorded "Chattanooga Choo Choo."In 1955, Ray Charles reaches the top of the US R&B chart for the first time with "I Got A Woman." It was...
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from our friends at SoundStageDirectTurn Blue (Pre-Order) by The Black KeysThe Black Keys’ new album, Turn Blue, will be released on Nonesuch Records. Produced by Danger Mouse, Dan Auerbach and Patrick...
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Music History - May 8
In 1941, Anita O'Day recorded "Let Me Off Uptown" with Roy Eldridge and Gene Krupa & His Orchestra.In 1954, Britain's BBC bans the song "Such a Night" by Johnnie Ray after listeners complain about...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 5, 2014DEAR JERRY: I caught part of a performance by a unidentified fellow on the Comedy Channel.I was amused by one song he sang that, if lyric repetition is any indication, would...
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Music History - May 9
In 1939, Glenn Miller & His Orchestra, with vocalist Ray Eberle, recorded "Stairway To The Stars." The recording went to #1 and stayed there for four weeks during the summer of 1939.In 1956, Patti...
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Vinyl is still vital
The classic LP has survived the rise and fall of the CD, and now Westside record shops left standing after years of struggle are riding a wave of renewed interest in the formatBy Michael Aushenker...
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Music History - May 12
In 1951, the number one record on America's R&B chart was a song called "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston And His Delta Cats. Many Rock historians say that this was the first true rock and roll...
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new releases from our friends at MusicOnVinylCHICKEN SHACK - OK KEN?O.K. Ken? was UK Brit Blues band Chicken Shack's most popular album, making the British Top Ten. It's the second album by the famed...
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Music History - May 13
In 1954, at CBS 30th Street Studio in New York City, Tony Bennett recorded "Cinnamon Sinner."In 1955, Elvis Presley's performance in Jacksonville, Florida is the first Presley show at which a riot...
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New Music Releases - May 13, 2014
1982 - A/B (vinyl)Abre Ojos - GatesAcid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. - Astrorgasm from the Inner Space (2xLP)Agalloch - The Serpent and the SphereAlvarius B. - What One Man Can Do...
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