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“Elvis: That’s The Way It Is” 10-disc deluxe edition out in August
Written by admin on June 5, 2014 – 3:21 pm -SONY/RCA/Legacy Recordings have announced that they will release a 10-disc deluxe box set featuring material recorded during the filming of the 1970 documentary “Elvis: That’s The Way It Is”. The set will include an expanded version of the original album, complete with outtakes and singles; six live shows from the summer 1970 Vegas season at which the movie was filmed; recordings made during rehearsals for the Vegas season; and DVDs featuring both the original 1970 theatrical version of the movie and the 2001 Special Edition. The set also comes with an 80-page booklet which includes rare photographs, memorabilia and recording data.
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Springsteen performs “Tumbling Dice” with the Rolling Stones
Written by admin on May 30, 2014 – 4:17 pm -Bruce Springsteen took time out from his vacation to join the Rolling Stones on stage at Portugal’s Rock in Rio Lisboa festival on Thursday night.
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Pink Floyd’s “The Division Bell” 20th Anniversary Box Set
Written by admin on May 27, 2014 – 5:55 pm -Pink Floyd are celebrating the 20th anniversary of “The Division Bell” with a multi-disc box set and vinyl release.
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Ivor Novello awards – Round-up of winners
Written by admin on May 23, 2014 – 3:53 am -Christine McVie, Jeff Beck, Jerry Dammers and Nile Rodgers were among the winners at last night’s Ivor Novello awards, presented at Grosvenor House, London.
McVie received a lifetime achievement award and told the audience that she is rejoining Fleetwood Mac for a tour and to record new music.
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Scotty Moore and the Guitar that Changed the World
Written by admin on May 22, 2014 – 2:35 pm -BBC Radio Two’s “Scotty Moore and the Guitar that Changed the World” features a fascinating interview with the legendary guitarist at the Sun Records recording studio at which Scotty recorded many classic recordings with Elvis Presley. The radio special celebrates the 60th anniversary of “That’s All Right,” the first professional recording of Elvis Presley’s career and one of the most important songs in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.
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