POPSURFING.COM (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Here's the playlist for my latest Popsurfing radio show. It airs weekly on WEFT Champaign 90.1 fm on Thursday night/Friday morning from 1 am to 3 am. You can stream it live online at weft.org. You can download the episode on iTunes. Enjoy! Wanna make a request? Here are some potential themes for upcoming shows. Feel free to email me with a request for one of your favorite songs that fits the theme...
TheHoundBlog (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
At the very first Ponderosa Stomp (I don't even think it was called the Ponderosa Stomp yet, it might have been called the Knights Of The Mau Mau Ball), held at the Circle Bar in New Orleans (size: 750 square feet) Dr. Ike brought in, among dozens of other greats (Howard Tate, R.L. Burnside, Paul Burlison, Tousaint McCall, et al) Tony Joe White. I'd never seen him live but have always loved his records....
The Daily Swarm - Headlines (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
A.P. : George Jones On Rap Asked whether he’d ever branch out to a completely different genre of music, like heavy metal or rap, Jones laughed and said: “Rap? That’s tacky….How can you call that music'” he added. “Now, I love music, too. I love all kinds. I really do. I’ve got Brook Benton. I like his singing. Ray Charles. I’ve got an open mind. But...
news from me (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Obit for Shel Dorf in the New York Times. I don't understand why the accompanying photo has a copyright line for DC Comics, either....
roshan21gh1 | 11/06/2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones isn't a big fan of where the genre has moved in recent years. When asked about what he thought about music by today's top country stars, the 78-year-old said while they are good, "they've stolen our identity." Jones made the comment during a recent interview when asked about music by artists like Carrie Underwood and Taylor
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones isn't a big fan of where the genre has moved in recent years.
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones isn't a big fan of where the genre has moved in recent years.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones isn't a big fan of where the genre has moved in recent years.
The Vinyl Word (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
For lovers of lists, here's one I found on the internet. Not a bad selection I have to admit. The Best R&B Male Singers according to DigitalDreamDoor.com http://digitaldreamdoor.nutsie.com/ 1. Jackie Wilson 2. Sam Cooke 3. Clyde McPhatter 4. Marvin Gaye 5. Tony Williams (Platters) 6. Curtis Mayfield 7. Smokey Robinson 8. Al Green 9. Roy Hamilton 10. Little Willie John 11. Solomon Burke 12. Ben...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
Rod Stewart, "Soulbook" (J Records)
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
Rod Stewart, "Soulbook" (J Records)
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
Born: 16 December, 1931, in Waskom, Texas. Died: 7 October, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee, aged 77.SHELBY Singleton was a colourful Nashville record producer and entrepreneur who revived the careers of singers such as RogerMiller and Jerry Lee Lewis and later resurrected the historic Sun Records catalogue.In fact, he was probably best known for his 1969 purchase of Sun Records and the subsequent marketing...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
Born: 16 December, 1931, in Waskom, Texas. Died: 7 October, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee, aged 77.SHELBY Singleton was a colourful Nashville record producer and entrepreneur who revived the careers of singers such as RogerMiller and Jerry Lee Lewis and later resurrected the historic Sun Records catalogue.In fact, he was probably best known for his 1969 purchase of Sun Records and the subsequent marketing...
The Vinyl Word (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
In this, my 400th post would you believe, I'm tackling the sixties and listing the 75 great soul men of the decade. There are many to choose from but these, in my humble opinion, are the creme de la creme. So here goes, starting with my top ten, and then moving on to others of note: 1. Sam Cooke (who else at number one?), 2. Otis Redding, 3. James Carr, 4. Wilson Pickett, 5. O V Wright, 6. Al Green,...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Shelby Singleton, a colorful Nashville record producer and entrepreneur who revived the careers of singers like Roger Miller and Jerry Lee Lewis and who later resurrected the historic Sun Records catalog, died in Nashville on Wednesday. He was 77.
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roshan21gh1 | 11/06/2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones isn't a big fan of where the genre has moved in recent years. When asked about what he thought about music by today's top country stars, the 78-year-old said while they are good, "they've stolen our identity." Jones made the comment during a recent interview when asked about music by artists like Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift. "They had...
Harris | 01/01/2009
Tony Adamo Reviewed by L.A. Jazz Scene’s Jim Santella www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo UrbanzoneRecords Franki La Mantia Pop songs with R&B horns make Tony Adamo’s STRAIGHT UP DEAL sizzle with excitement. He sings with the bold character of a man who knows how to entertain, recalling pop singers Tom Jones, David Clayton-Thomas and Brook Benton as well as jazz singers Al Jarreau and Mark Murphy. His program,...
Harris | 12/03/2008
Tony Adamo Reviewed by L.A. Jazz Scene’s Jim Santella UrbanzoneRecords Franki La Mantia www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo Pop songs with R&B horns make Tony Adamo’s STRAIGHT UP DEAL sizzle with excitement. He sings with the bold character of a man who knows how to entertain, recalling pop singers Tom Jones, David Clayton-Thomas and Brook Benton as well as jazz singers Al Jarreau and Mark Murphy. His program,...
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