old music

Monday, October 31, 2005

Arthur Alexander

After being a fan of Arthur Alexander in the early sixties he seemed to drop out of sight, occassional records but very little else seemed to appear, this book puts the record straight and fills in all those gaps. It also goes a long way to answering the reasons that he did not make it to the position in the music scene that his undoubted talent deserved. The book is very well written by Richard Younger who obviously felt very deeply about the subject, he deals with the problems that AA encountered in his music career and his private life. It was sad that at the very time that AA was begining to make a comeback and he was again showing the talent that was always there he was taken from us. He had become religious during the last few years and this seemed to have a calming effect on him and I am sure that he would have again had big selling records. Thank you Richard for an insight into the life of Arthur Alexander through the highs and lows.

Sunday, October 30, 2005

mc Cartney

Played bass guitar for The Beatles in the 1960s. Considered the most successful pop composer of all time. In the "Guinness Book of World Records" for most records sold, most #1s (shared) and largest paid audience for a concert (350,000+ people, 1989 in Brazil). After the Beatles, he formed Wings, one of the most commercially successful groups of the 1970s. Post-70s solo career has been sporadic in both commercial and artistic terms. Successes include albums "Tug of War" and "Flowers in the Dirt".

Album The Songs of Lennon & McCartney

1 - I Wanna Hold Your Hand
2 - A Hard Days Night
3 - Ticket To Ride
4 - Michelle
5 - Penny Lane
6 - Love Is All You Need
7 - Yesterday
8 - Can't Buy Me Love
9 - She Loves Him
10 - Let It Be
11 - Hey Jude
12 - Imagine

Saturday, October 29, 2005

Dolores

Two of Dolores O'Riordan's as-yet unreleased songs leaked to the Internet today, titled "Letting Go" and "In Your Garden."The first, "Letting Go," was posted anonymously to the Zombieguide Forums this morning, and the second, "In Your Garden," came this evening. The songs are labeled as demo versions and appear to come from a 5-track preview CD. "Letting Go" is the first track from that CD. "In Your Garden" is the fifth track.With the verse "She’ll be with your father / And they will be one / In heaven, in heaven," the song "Letting Go" appears to inspired by the death of Dolores's mother-in-law in 2004. Mrs. Burton's illness was cited as one of the reasons for The Cranberries' hiatus in September of 2003.

Dolores

Two of Dolores O'Riordan's as-yet unreleased songs leaked to the Internet today, titled "Letting Go" and "In Your Garden."The first, "Letting Go," was posted anonymously to the Zombieguide Forums this morning, and the second, "In Your Garden," came this evening. The songs are labeled as demo versions and appear to come from a 5-track preview CD. "Letting Go" is the first track from that CD. "In Your Garden" is the fifth track.With the verse "She’ll be with your father / And they will be one / In heaven, in heaven," the song "Letting Go" appears to inspired by the death of Dolores's mother-in-law in 2004. Mrs. Burton's illness was cited as one of the reasons for The Cranberries' hiatus in September of 2003.

Friday, October 28, 2005

name at that time: Pat Brown

age:15 ( birthday April 4 )
stompin grounds: Los Angeles California
school: Berendo school colors: yellow & white class colors: mint green & white
favorite classes: phys ed, art, band, science, history
favorite teachers: Miss Meister, Mrs Reid, Mrs Peterson, Mr Bruno
member of: TeenClockers Dance Club - Pink Poodles Volleyball Team
National Honor Society - Student Council - Student Body Cheer Leader
Berendo Bees ( voted Queen Bee 1959 ~ School Queen ) (see photo below)
Berendo Jazz Band ( xtra curricular ~ played alto sax ) (see 1958 photo below)
ditching school record: ditched once, got caught, first & last time
#1 Hits during 1959: Sleep Walk by Santo & Johnny (my favorite on this listing)

Thursday, October 27, 2005

FRANKIE AVALON

The tempo is slightly faster than the moderate speed in the original version I often hear on the radio. Since Venus is the Roman goddess of love, the narrator is sure that what he requests of her can't be too much for her to grant. All he wants is a girl who will give him, and to whom he can give, a lifetime of love. The original version doesn't fade out, but this one does. Frankie had more hits, but this is the only one I ever hear on the radio.

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

International Songwriting

One of the largest and most prestigious songwriting competitions in the world, ISC offers entrants a chance to win over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including an Overall Grand Prize package of $10,000 (US) in cash and $20,000 in merchandise. ISC is open to both amateur and professional songwriters of every level, and all musicians, artists and songwriters are invited to submit their original songs. The deadline for submission is October 14, 2005.

Monday, October 24, 2005

Nirvana

One of the latest Nirvana-related DVD releases is entitled 'Inside Nirvana: A Critical Review'. "Drawing on rare footage of Nirvana in concert alongside the views of the people who were closest to the band including Kurt Cobain's grandfather Leland Cobain, housemate Dave Reed, photographer and friend Alice Wheeler, and even his guitar teacher Warren Mason. Also featured are the views of a team of leading critics and working musicians. This is indispensable viewing for every Nirvana fan."

Sunday, October 23, 2005

Presley

Elvis Presley is the undisputed King of Rock and Roll. He rose from humble circumstances to launch the rock and roll revolution with his commanding voice and charismatic stage presence. In the words of the historical marker that stands outside the house where he was born: "Presley's career as a singer and entertainer redefined popular music."Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935, and grew up surrounded by gospel music of the Pentecostal church. In 1948 the family moved to Memphis, where he was exposed to blues and jazz on Beale Street.

Friday, October 21, 2005

Unfinished Music- lennon

Unfinished Music No. 1 - Two Virgins was the first of three experimental albums by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. It is perhaps more widely known for the album cover showing John and Yoko stark naked than the montage of sounds on the actual record. It was released Nov. 11, 1968 (US) and Nov. 29, 1968 (UK).lyrics for this album are not currently available
1. Two Virgins Side One
2. Two Virgins Side Two
3. Remember Love (bonus track on CD only)

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Bobby

“Bobby Jr. was really pumped over doing this,” says Bare in his matter-of-fact drawl. “He was the driving force behind it.” Yes, he’s talking about his son—the son whose five-year-old voice helped make the Shel Silverstein confection “Daddy What If” a left-field hit in 1973—and the artist widely known to the indie rock world as Bobby Bare Jr’s Young Criminals Starvation League., a musical iconoclast who has more in common with his father than their surface sounds would suggest. Bobby Jr., working with his trusted friend, producer/engineer Mark Nevers (Lambchop),

Ray Ellis

Ray Ellis worked as a producer, arranger and conductor who worked with many of the greats in his career. Ellis' work crossed over to every media including radio, television, and motion pictures. The twenty-four sophisticated tracks come from the vaults of Columbia Records and are available for the first time on compact disc.

Sunday, October 16, 2005

Phil Upchurch

Phil Upchurch has been a member for over 10 years of The First African Methodist Episcopal Church "FAME CHURCH"He serves with the The FAME Band and Brookenaires Choir Every 1st and 3rd Sunday 8am, 10am and 12 noon "Phil hits the bandstand once again"The Chicago Jazz Society hired Phil Upchurch to play bass with Ray Charlesand the Ray harles Reunion Band at the Chicago Jazz Festival several years ago.Jazz Institute’s 3rd Annual Gala Tribute to Brother Ray Merle Reskin Theater, 60 E. Balbo Drive at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 15, 2005

William Maybray

William Maybray, Jr.: "The Rapper" was written by Donnie Iris and featured Bill Maybray, Sr on drums. The song's premise was that of a guy who was your stereotypical self proclaimed 'God's gift to women.' The song was simply what Donnie and the rest of the Jaggerz saw in the clubs night after night. Guys trying to hit on women and using their best lines. Hence the now famous line of "Come Up To My Place, For Some Coffee, Tea, or Me....". And as the song states they're everywhere - "On A Bus, In A Bar, In A Grocery Store."
Any speculation that the song had any relation to Jack The Ripper or suggested the act of finding a girl and raping her is completely and totally false.

Thursday, October 13, 2005

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Rediscover your favorite songs from the sixties and early seventies. Find those long-lost tunes you thought you had long forgotten. We maintain a searchable database of links to sound clips for over 4000 songs from 1960-1975 which can be browsed both by performing artist and by song title. Most song samples are in Real Audio format. Currently, over 1200 bands and artists are featured. If you're not quite sure what song you are looking for, browsing through our extensive song lists is bound to help you jog your memory.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

aerosmith Big Ones

1. Walk On Water

2. Love In An Elevator

3. Rag Doll

4. What It Takes

5. Dude (Looks Like A Lady)

6. Janie's Got A Gun

7. Cryin'

8. Amazing

9. Blind Man

10. Deuces Are Wild

11. The Other Side

12. Crazy

13. Eat The Rich

14. Angel

15. Livin' On The Edge

50's

The music of the 50's, 60's and 70's holds a special memory for those of us who grew up with it. It was music you could sing along with, music you could dance to, music you fell in love with. Now, there's a special place for all of us who treasure-- Oldies Music!

Monday, October 10, 2005

oldies 100

What could be better than hitting the road in your new car? NOT HAVING TO PAY FOR THE GAS! Presenting the Oldies 100 WJRZ Key Artist of the Day! You could win free gas for a week, or maybe a brand new Chevy Cobalt from DeFelice Chevy/Olds, Route 88 East in Point Pleasant. Just print out the calendar below, and listen weekdays at 9, 2, and 5, for the Key Artist of the Day.

oldies 100

What could be better than hitting the road in your new car? NOT HAVING TO PAY FOR THE GAS! Presenting the Oldies 100 WJRZ Key Artist of the Day! You could win free gas for a week, or maybe a brand new Chevy Cobalt from DeFelice Chevy/Olds, Route 88 East in Point Pleasant. Just print out the calendar below, and listen weekdays at 9, 2, and 5, for the Key Artist of the Day.

Friday, October 07, 2005

Cruisin' For Love..

Cruisin' For Love.. Homework.. Looking For A Love.. It Ain't What You Do (It's How You Do It).. The Usual Place.. Cry One More Time.. Dead Presidents.. Give It To Me.. Southside Shuffle.. Make Up Your Mind.. Gettin' Out.. Detroit Breakdown.. Givin' It All Up.. Must Have Got Lost.. Believe In Me.. Love-itis.. Where Did Our Love Go.. Peanut Butter.. Surrender.. Sno-Cone (live).. Wait (live).. Hard Drivin' Man (live).. First I Look At The Purse (live).. Pack Fair And Square (live).. Whammer Jammer (live).. Musta Got Lost (live).. Start All Over (live).. Houseparty (live).. I Do (live).. Just Can't Wait.. Love Stinks.. Night Time.. Flamethrower.. Centerfold.. Freeze-Frame.. Sanctuary.. One Last Kiss.. Teresa..... (The J. Geils Band rock music pop music 70s: 80s:)

Thursday, October 06, 2005

Ronnie Rice Alive!

newly released "live" CD at a high energy level, with an enthusiastic audience participating in the sing-a-long activities that Ronnie is famous for in his live performances. The "Alive!" CD is 51:53 minutes long, comprised of 37 songs (including Ronnie's hits I Will Always Think About You and Things I'd Like To Say [Baby Baby!]). It is broken down into six (6) Medleys (tracks), each between 8-11 minutes long.

Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Andreas Ludwig Priwin

b. Andreas Ludwig Priwin, 6 April 1929, Berlin, Germany. After studying music in Berlin and Paris, Previn moved to the USA in 1938 when his family emigrated. Resident in Los Angeles, he continued his studies and while still at school worked as a jazz pianist and as an arranger in the film studios. From the mid-40s he made records with some measure of success, but it was in the middle of the following decade that he achieved his greatest renown. The breakthrough came with a series of jazz albums with Shelly Manne, the first of which featured music from the popular show My Fair Lady. Previn recorded with lyricist Dory Langdon, whom he later married. The marriage broke up in 1965 and was controversially chronicled in Dory Previn's later solo recordings.

Monday, October 03, 2005

Bobby Rydell

The teen idols' teen idol, Rydell is known equally for his youth-oriented hits - including his first, released in 1959, "Kissin' Time" followed by "Wild One," "Swingin' School" as well as his pop/adult repertoire including "Forget Him," "Volare" and "Sway." The package includes 25 tracks including the rare "A Message From Bobby" as well as his version of Lennon and McCartney's "A World Without Love."

Sunday, October 02, 2005

Orleans

For the most part, yes. Much of Katrina's and Rita's worst effects occurred east of the city, while several of the town's most artistically important areas suffered only minor flood damage. In addition, wind damage was largely insignificant in the French Quarter, Uptown, and the Central Business District -- it's the storm surge caused by the wind that does the real work, and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, sadly, bore the brunt of most of the heavy winds. With that in mind, here's a look at how the Crescent City landmarks of rock history weathered the tragedy.

Saturday, October 01, 2005

New Orleans

New Orleans' musical landmarks are many, but they mainly encompass jazz (and, no matter what the national media keeps insisting, there's never been a real blues scene here). But from approximately 1954-1975, New Orleans was one of the premier rock and roll cities in America, birthing R&B, godfathering soul, and helping invent funk. We already know what damage Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the ensuing flood wrought on The City That Care Forgot, but when it comes to the city's rock landmarks, then and now, no one gives them the attention they're due. Did the cradles and breeding grounds of New Orleans rock -some of the most musically important and fertile areas in the history of America -make out okay?