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Music History ~ June 25th:
In 1949, Billboard magazine changed the name of its country music hit parade from Hillbilly Music Chart to Country & Western.In 1957, Egyptian government officials announce that Rock 'n' Roll...
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New Music Releases - June 25, 2013
Abnormal Thought Patterns - Manipulation Under AnesthesiaAerosmith - Rock for the Rising Sun (concert Blu-ray)Alela Diane - About Farewell Allman Brothers - Brothers and Sisters (40th Anniversary Super...
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Music History - June 26th
"The Kraft Music Hall" debuted on NBC radio in 1933. In 1952, at the Capital Recording Studio in Hollywood, Kay Starr recorded "Side By Side."In 1955, Elvis Presley (Scotty Moore and Bill Black)...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
from our friends at brutalpandarecords.com7" Subscription Series AnnouncedBrutal Panda Records is proud to announce their first ever vinyl subscription series. The label will be releasing four split...
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Music History ~ June 27th
In 1885, Chichester Bell and Charles Tainter applied for a patent on their invention the gramophone.On this day in 1951, "Too Young" by Nat "King" Cole was the #1 song.In 1960, after twelve previous...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 24, 2013DEAR JERRY: Many years ago you compiled a list of mail-related songs for someone working for the postal service. I have a similar request.I want to create a unique CD of...
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Music History - June 28th
In 1959, Lloyd Price sang "Personality" and Frankie Avalon sang "A Boy Without A Girl" on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show."In 1962, at the Atlantic Studios in New York City, the Drifters recorded "Up On...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
from our friends at SoundStageDirectThis Week's Bestselling Vinyl Records1. Bob Dylan - Blood On The Tracks2. Faith No More - Angel Dust (Pre-Order) 3. MFSL Original Master Record Sleeves (50)4. Allman...
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Music History - July 1st:
In 1935, Benny Goodman & His Orchestra recorded "King Porter Stomp," featuring Fletcher Henderson's arrangement of the Jelly Roll Morton tune and a memorable solo by trumpeter Bunny Berigan.In...
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In 2010, I posted an article about Mr. Dean's work and now the lawsuit is here. Take a look back at the article and you can certainly see why.Read About Roger Dean: Other Wordly Art or How Avatar...
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New Music Releases - July 2, 2013
A Great Big Pile Of Leaves - You’re Always On My MindAutopsy - The Headless RitualBell X1 - Chop Chop Big Black Cloud - Black FridayBobby Womack - Everything's Gonna Be Alright: Singles 67-76CHVRCHES...
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Music History - July 3rd
In 1945, at Lottos Club in New York City, Perry Como recorded "Till The End Of Time."In 1956, on his way back to Memphis after his appearance on "The Steve Allen Show," Elvis Presley met Gene Vincent...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
from our friends at polyvinylrecords.comPre-Order of Montreal The Sunlandic Twins Picture DiscFrom theatrical live performances to eye-popping album artwork, of Montreal has always been as much about...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 30, 2013DEAR JERRY: There's a song by Mel Tillis that I can't find anywhere. Maybe you can help me.It begins with his boss sending him out of town on business, to Texas I...
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Music History - July 4th
In 1832, the song "America" was sung in public for the first time at the Park Street Church in Boston, MA. In 1895, the song "America the Beautiful" was first published.In 1958, Buddy Holly and the...
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Music History ~ July 5th:
In 1954, Elvis Presley's first commercial recording session, with Scotty Moore and Bill Black as his backup musicians, took place at Sun Records in Memphis. They recorded "Harbor Lights," "I Love You...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
from our friends at SoundStageDirectThis Week's Bestselling Vinyl Records at SoundStageDirect1. Bob Dylan - Blood On The Tracks2. Stone Temple Pilots - Core (Clear Vinyl) (Pre-Order)3. Weezer -...
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Music History ~ July 8th
In 1957, "Teddy Bear" became Elvis Presley's eighth US number one hit in the past fifteen months. On July 8, 1958, the first Gold record album presented by the Recording Industry Association of America...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
Let's look at a bit of vinyl record history with the 25 best selling albums of all time. Some may surprise you, others belong right where they are. The Beatles and Pink Floyd each have two entries on...
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New Music Releases - July 9, 2013
Anna von Hausswolff - CeremonyAtoms for Peace - Before Your Very Eyes (vinyl)Bad Cops - Light On (EP)Battlecross - War of WillBell X1 - Chop ChopBen Folds Five - LiveBob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks...
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