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St. Jude’s Greatest Hits – The Great Lost Causes of Rock ‘N’ Soul

Written by admin on June 17, 2011 – 11:20 pm -

Harley Payette attempts to redress the balance for singers, songs and career choices that have been greeted with critical indifference or dismissal – “the great lost causes of rock ‘n’ soul.”

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“Elvis – Young Man With The Big Beat” to feature unreleased Hayride show

Written by admin on June 15, 2011 – 12:39 pm -

Elvis Presley - Young Man With The Big Beat Sony Legacy are releasing a 5-CD Elvis Presley set titled “Elvis – Young Man With The Big Beat” on September 27.

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Song of the Week #58 – “My Baby Left Me”

Written by admin on June 13, 2011 – 9:40 am -

Elvis Presley’s rock ‘n’ roll classic “My Baby Left Me” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

“My Baby Left Me” was released in May 1956 on the B-side of the single “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You.” The rhythm and blues original had been recorded by Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup in the late 1940s.

Elvis Presley 1956

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Michael Jackson’s Thriller jacket to be auctioned

Written by admin on June 8, 2011 – 6:56 pm -

The red leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson in the classic Thriller video is expected to be the star lot in a two-day Music Icons auction later this month.

Michael Jackson Red Thriller Jacket

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Did Elvis Presley record with The Platters?

Written by admin on May 26, 2011 – 10:14 pm -

Elvis and the Platters Intriguing evidence has come to light suggesting that Elvis Presley recorded with the legendary vocal group The Platters.

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