Posts Tagged ‘Tina Turner’
Song of the Week #76 – “River Deep, Mountain High”
Written by admin on October 17, 2011 – 6:56 pm -| Ike and Tina Turner’s pop classic “River Deep, Mountain High” is Song of the Week.
“River Deep, Mountain High” was released on single in May 1966, backed with “I’ll Keep You Happy.” It was also the title track of the “River Deep Mountain High” album released in September 1966. |
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Tags: Ike and Tina Turner, phil spector, River Deep Mountain High, the wall of sound, Tina Turner
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Before they were famous – high school yearbook photos
Written by admin on March 11, 2011 – 9:40 am -For many music stars, their image and persona is carefully crafted and an important factor in their success. Photographs of young, pre-fame stars can therefore be fun and revealing.
See if you can identify these stars before they were famous. Click on the images to enlarge and scroll down for the answers.
Tags: Axl Rose, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Buddy Holly, Cher, Debbie Harry, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Henry Rollins, high school yearbook photos, Iggy Pop, James Hetfield, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain, Madonna, Michael Stipe, Neil Young, Prince, Steven Tyler, Tina Turner, Willie Nelson
Posted in 60s pop, American Rock, Elvis, Folk, Rock 'n' roll | 4 Comments »
Song of the Week #44 – “Let’s Stay Together”
Written by admin on March 7, 2011 – 6:56 am - |
This week’s Song of the Week is Al Green’s timeless signature song “Let’s Stay Together.” |
Tags: Al Green, Let's Stay Together, Margie Joseph, Memphis Horns, Tina Turner
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Top ten rock ‘n’ roll comebacks
Written by admin on November 21, 2010 – 9:10 am -| Harley Payette makes his case for the ten greatest comebacks in rock ‘n’ roll history. Do you agree? |
There are few things quite as satisfying as a good comeback story. We all like to believe that we have it in us to change, that the stories of lives are not yet written, that we may come up with a new chapter that’s as good, or even better, than anything we’ve ever done. When a pop music favorite makes a comeback it’s especially satisfying to their original fan base because it underlines the enduring appeal of the artist – that the quality of their music is not bound to their original era of dominance.
Tags: Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, Cher, Elvis Presley, Everly Brothers, Harley Payette, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, The Bee Gees, Tina Turner
Posted in 60s pop, American Rock, Elvis, Rock 'n' roll | 2 Comments »
Live Aid – 25th anniversary
Written by admin on July 13, 2010 – 8:12 pm -| Today is the 25th anniversary of the Live Aid charity show which was broadcast live around the world from Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.
Although there were some high profile “no shows,” including many stars who had appeared on the USA for Africa “We Are The World” single, many of the biggest performers of the day were assembled for Live Aid, including Phil Collins (who famously played both gigs), U2, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams, Queen, Duran Duran, Madonna, Elton John, Simple Minds, The Who, The Pretenders and many more. |
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Tags: David Bowie, Live Aid, mick jagger, Phil Collins, Queen, Simple Minds, Tina Turner
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