Posts Tagged ‘Chris Isaak’
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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Song of the Week #110 – “Oh, Pretty Woman”
Written by admin on June 11, 2012 – 10:58 pm -| Roy Orbison’s biggest hit “Oh, Pretty Woman” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“Oh, Pretty Woman” was released in August 1964, backed with “Yo Te Amo Maria.” It wouldn’t appear on an album until the November 1965 release of “Orbisongs – Roy Orbison,” which came out in November 1965. |
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Song of the Week #96 – “Great Balls of Fire”
Written by admin on March 5, 2012 – 10:17 pm - |
Jerry Lee Lewis’ rock ‘n’ roll classic “Great Balls of Fire” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
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“Buddy Holly – Listen To Me” coming to PBS
Written by admin on October 29, 2011 – 5:34 pm -A star-studded tribute to Buddy Holly will air on PBS in December.
“Buddy Holly: Listen To Me/The Ultimate Buddy Party” includes performances from a Buddy Holly 75th Birthday tribute concert that took place at the Music Box in Hollywood on September 7. Among the artists featured in the special are Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Raul Malo, Graham Nash, Paul Anka, Phil Everly, Patrick Stump and James Burton. There are also taped messages from big name fans of Holly, including Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, Brian Wilson, Jackson Browne and Eric Idle.
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Chris Isaak goes “Beyond the Sun”
Written by admin on October 29, 2011 – 4:18 pm -| Chris Isaak’s new album is a covers project titled “Beyond the Sun” which pays tribute to the early rock ‘n’ roll legends who inspired Isaak’s own musical direction, including Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins. |
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