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Song of the Week #85 – “Happy Xmas (War is Over)”

Written by admin on December 19, 2011 – 8:01 am -

John Lennon’s classic Christmas track “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” is the Christmas Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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Vintage Paul McCartney letter sells for £34,850

Written by admin on November 16, 2011 – 9:21 am -

A letter from Paul McCartney to an unknown drummer has sold at auction for £34,850 ($55,865).

The letter, dated 12 August, 1960, was written by McCartney in response to a notice placed by the drummer in the Liverpool Echo. McCartney was inviting the drummer to audition for the then unknown Beatles, noting that he must be available for a trip to Hamburg, expenses paid £18 per week (approx.), for 2 months.

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Unreleased Michael Jackson film expected to fetch £4 million

Written by admin on November 15, 2011 – 10:04 am -

A previously unseen Michael Jackson documentary is expected to sell for at least £4 million at an auction in London on November 26.

The film was shot during three concerts at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, in Buenos Aires, Argentina during Jackson’s “Dangerous” tour in 1993.

Michael Jackson unreleased film

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Are these the greatest ever rhythm guitarists?

Written by admin on October 11, 2011 – 10:46 am -

Keith Richards has topped a list of the “10 Greatest Ever Rhythm Guitarists” compiled by Gibson.com.

The list is dominated by veteran players, with only two under the age of 50. Kaki King is the youngest and the only female to make the list.

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Song of the Week #67 – “Stand By Me”

Written by admin on August 15, 2011 – 9:41 am -

Ben E. King’s signature hit “Stand By Me” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

“Stand By Me” was released on single in May 1961, backed with “On The Horizon,” and also appeared on King’s 1962 album “Don’t Play That Song!”

Ben E. King - Stand By Me single

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