Albums Released the Week of February 22, 2010
A couple of albums will be released this week that look to be very rewarding. Of course there are more than these two being released but these are the ones I am looking forward to and will be reviewing.
Alkaline Trio- “This Addiction”
and
Paolo Nutini- “Live From New Orleans”
I absolutely LOVE Paolo Nutini and have a feeling his live album will be just as great as his previous two “These Streets” and “Sunny Side Up”. He just has a magnificent voice and style about him, so hopefully it won’t disappoint!
New Singles Released the Week of February 22, 2010
There are quite a few singles to be released this week that I am definitely looking forward to. Here are a few of them so you all can look out for them:
30 Seconds to Mars, “Happier”
Alicia Keys, “Empire State of Mind pt. II”
Muse, “Resistance”
Rhianna, “Rude Boy”
Jay Sean featuring Sean Paul and Lil’ Jon, “Do You Remember”
Jack Splash featuring Missy Elliott and Jazmine Sullivan, “I Could Have Loved You”
Also, Look forward to reviews!!!!!
Eric Clapton Limited Edition Fender MyTouch Phone
My brother recently bought me the new limited edition Fender MyTouch Google phone for my birthday. What a perfect gift for any music lover! It has 16 GIG of memory! No need for an iPod… just plug your matching “wood-grain” headphones in & listen away or into the car/sound system with an auxillary cable. I’ve already uploaded most of my music library, including whole ablums to my phone and still have 14 GIG free! OMG, I absolutely love that feature of the phone. The ability to customize your phone to exactly the way you want it is also a great component of the the Fender MyTouch. The easy drag and drop method to move widgets and apps is rather convenient. It is all touch screen with no physical keyboard. To access the keyboard you tap the screen where you need to write something. This feature does allow for more screen space to watch music and any type of videos, for example on the included youtube app. The charger (which also matches with the wood motif of the phone and headphones) is a USB cable, which can be plugged into your computer, that plugs into a wall charger. So, the charger is two chargers in one which is also really really convenient and keeps everything organized. The phone and all of it’s accessories are neatly packaged in a hard black zipper case (with matching silver Fender guitar pick emblem).
Today in Music History: The Platters & The Buckinghams Number One Songs
So today February 18th is a day in history to remember for 50’s & 60’s oldies or “doo-wop” music lovers. Both The Platters and the Buckinhams had legendary songs that reached #1 on the charts on February 18th and stayed there for a good amount time. The Platter’s “The Great Pretender” (1956) and The Buckingham’s “Kind of A Drag” (1967) reached number one on the charts on February 18th. These songs are two of my favorites and do a mighty fine job of capturing the innocence and sincerity of the music from the era known as “doo-wop”. The Platters introduced their first number one hit “Only You” in the summer of 1955 and followed if up with “The Great Pretender” in 1956 and stayed there for 2 weeks and remained in the top list for 11 whole weeks. The short lived band The Buckinghams released their only number one hit “Kind of A Drag” in 1967 and it remained atop the charts for a run of 2 weeks. So, if you’re looking for a few good songs to relax to, dance with the special someone to, or just to reminisce I would definitely give these a try! I’m definitely adding them to my playlist today! Happy Listening!!
MTV’s Hope For Haiti Show
Music artists such as Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Keith Urban, Sting, Bruce Springstein, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, and Justin Timberlake will be performing at MTV’s Hope for Haiti telethon show airing on January 22, 2010 scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET. Various networks will be showing the program including MTV, VH1, HBO, CMT, BET, CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS, AND ABC. All proceeds will be donated to relief organizations such as UNICEF and the Red Cross. Haitian native Wyclef Jean will be hosting the show in New York along with George Clooney in Los Angeles. Proceeds from any songs purchased from the attending artists on iTunes will also go towards the relieft effort. This is a very important matter so be sure to tune in on Friday and DONATE because it is for a very worthy cause.
Plastic Ono Band Adds Big Names to Roster in NY
The Plastic Ono Band will be performing this year for the first time in 40 years. A special performance will be held February 16th at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York at 8:00PM. It was recently confirmed that some original members of the band and big names in music are going to be included in this show such as Eric Clapton, Klaus Voorman, Paul Simon, Bette Midler and of course one of my favorites, John and Yoko’s son Sean Lennon. Some of you might know that Clapton was original lead guitar and Voorman originally on bass. I previously wrote information regarding Plastic Ono Band Exclusive Presale Tickets for the show in Oakland, CA. These are the only two shows that are announced right now. As soon as more are released I will update again! But I am really wishing I lived in one of these two states right now!!!
Beatles Yellow Submarine Remake in the Making
I just read on Rolling Stone’s Rock & Roll Daily that director Robert Zemeckis has a Beatle’s Yellow Submarine movie in the works and plans to hopefully premiere it by 2012. It may be an animation but then again he’s talking about involving actors to make it a live action film. Either way, I think it will pretty much be crap. First off there already is an animated Yellow Submarine movie that’s just great! It would definitely be hard to top the original. If he decides to make it a live action movie, it still would probably suck. Just look at the “no-names” he’s “casted” to portray the 4 artistic geniuses!
The only decent thing about the rumored film production is that it will include original tracks by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The producers have already secured the rights to the music to include it in the movie. So at least if somehow I end up watching this crap after it debuts I can close my eyes and listen to some absolutely wonderful music! We’ll see what happens…
Jimi Hendrix Valleys of Neptune to Release March 2010
Be sure to look out for Jimi Hendrix’s final recordings album, Valley of Neptunes, being released by Sony on March 9, 2010. The album will consist of 12 tracks recorded furing various 1969 studio sessions of the original Jimi Hedrix Experience band members. The title track (“Valley of Neptunes”) is to be released on February 2nd giving us all a preview and a feel for the album. Other songs that are to be included on this album are Hendrix covers such as “Stone Free”, “Bleeding Heart”, and “Sunshine of Your Love”. Oh, I can’t wait. So, mark it on your calendars and be sure to check back for my reviews!
Happy 75th Birthday to The King!
So, the late King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, would have been turing 75 today January 8th. Rock and Roll would not be anything like it is today if it weren’t for Elivis. He paved the way for future rock artists who are eternally grateful. He also took risks like no other preceeding artist such as combining blues with popular music and especially in the way he danced. Who knows… if Elvis would have never graced us with his music we might be listening to instrumental backgrounds and dance with only with a variety of one or two moves. LOL So, be thankful for this genius & take a little time today to remember him and all he did for the wonderful world of music! This is by far one of my favorite Elvis songs, I’m sure everyone’s already heard this one before, but ENJOY!!! ;D
Exclusive Presale Plastic Ono Band Oakland, CA
So, today beginning January 7, 2010 at 10:00AM Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com is offering an exclusive ticket presale for Yoko Ono’s band performing live in Oakland, CA at the Noise Pop Festival held at The Fox Theater. This promotion is offered in partnership with Yoko’s website so to access and take advantage of this special offer, I advise you order your tickets through www.imaginepeace.com. There’s a direct Ticketmaster link there. The concert will be held on February 23, 2010 at 8:00PM . General Public ticket sales begin January 10, 2010. So, get them while they last you Californians!!