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New releases update – October 2012

Written by admin on October 5, 2012 – 2:31 pm -

The New Releases page has been updated to include music CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases for October.

New music releases October 2012

Highlights for October include:

  • Van Morrison’s new studio album “Born to Sing – No Plan B” (Oct 2)
  • The Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” on DVD, Blu-ray and deluxe box set (Oct 9)
  • “The Doors – Live at the Bowl ’68” on DVD, Blu-ray and CD (Oct 22)
  • Peter Gabriel’s “So” 25th anniversary edition in standard, deluxe and Immersion formats + DVD/Blu-ray documentaries on the album (Oct 22/23)
  • Neil Young’s “Psychedelic Pill” (Oct 30)
  • “Velvet Underground and Nico” 40th anniversary edition in standard, deluxe and super-deluxe formats editions (Oct 30)

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New releases update – September 2012

Written by admin on September 6, 2012 – 10:01 am -

The New Releases page has been updated to include music CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases for September.

New music releases September 2012

Highlights for September include:

  • Bob Dylan’s new album “Tempest” (Sep 11)
  • “Michael Jackson Live at Wembley” DVD + 25th anniversary editions of Michael Jackson’s “Bad” (Sep 18)
  • “Paul Simon – Live in New York City” on CD, DVD and Blu-rau (Sep 18)
  • the Beach Boys greatest hits collection and 12 classic albums remastered (Sep 24 in the UK*)
  • “Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender” on DVD and Blu-ray (Sep 25)
  • remastered editions of 12 more original Frank Zappa albums(Sep 25).

*Fans in North America will have to wait until October 9 for the Beach Boys releases, but pre-order links are provided on the New Releases page.

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Engelbert says there was “no one better” than Elvis

Written by admin on August 30, 2012 – 10:18 am -

Engelbert Humperdinck has spoken warmly about his friendship with Elvis Presley, who he spent time with when the pair were performing in Las Vegas in the 1970s.

Humperdinck told his Facebook followers:

“Elvis was quite possibly the warmest and most generous man that I have ever met. When we first met he embraced me and made me (a young lad from Leicester) feel completely welcome. I treasured our friendship. Musically there was no one better than EP. I miss you Elvis.”

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Fans pay 35th anniversary tribute to Elvis Presley

Written by admin on August 16, 2012 – 7:19 pm -

An estimated 75,000 people took part in the annual candlelight vigil in Memphis last night to pay tribute to Elvis Presley on the 35th anniversary of his death.

The staggering number highlights the enduring appeal of Elvis and the incredible loyalty of his fans.

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Song of the Week #119 – “Heartbreak Hotel”

Written by admin on August 13, 2012 – 10:08 pm -

The 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s untimely death is on August 16 and we are marking the occasion by selecting “Heartbreak Hotel” as Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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