The Monkees
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When the new Monkees album was first announced, it was widely reported that while Michael Nesmith would appear on the LP, he would have very little to do with it ... yet, as it turns out, he sings and/or performs on EIGHT of the LP's thirteen tracks, including a couple of stand out performances.
Then, when Micky and Peter announced that they would be going out on tour to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the group, they broke the news that Nez wouldn't be with them this time around because he was finishing up a new book to meet a non-negotiable deadline. (Nesmith has since stated that he will join them when and where he can as his schedule permits.)
Well, last week, he joined The Monkees on stage in New York ... via SKYPE!!! It was to perform one of his early Monkees favorites, "Papa Gene's Blues" ... and it had to be a real treat for the audience to see.
LOVE the review - my fave has become "Hipster" ... I think an amazing track -
Thanks,
DIS
Thanks,
DIS
I was surprised that you liked the album. The reason is that when I read your reviews you and I don't usually agree. But this time we do, for the most part. It is one of the Monkees' best albums since Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones, Ltd. If there was an album to rival it since that album it would be Head. The one place were you and I don't agree is on the song Little Girl. I found it to be catchy and Peter's best vocal ever. He is more the instrumentalist in the group and not the best singer. However, on this song I felt his singing was better then ever. I didn't care for his second choice on the album, but I never cared for that song anyway. I do agree with you on the song Love to Love. I like the song but it sounded too much like 1967. I would have hoped that they would have changed the sound to update it for 2016. I hope that Mike wasn't on the song because he had something that just kept him out of the studio that day and not that he didn't like Davy. On the song Give It Time I know it only shows Micky as the only Monkee on the recording but I could swear that I hear Mike singing background. Those are my thoughts on the CD. Thanks for sharing your review with us.
Ricky Phillips
There is a "deluxe" edition of the new Monkees CD that offers two bonus tracks ... an alternate version of "Me And Magdelana" (a bit more uptempo) and a track called "Terrifying", which is another Micky tune. I'm not sure why these songs weren't included on the regular CD but, as a Monkees completist, I just HAD to have them!
Glenn
I didn't know about the deluxe edition CD until after my regular edition arrived. However, BOTH of these "bonus tracks" are available for downloading on iTunes ... so that's exactly what I did! (kk)
Kent,
Ricky Phillips
There is a "deluxe" edition of the new Monkees CD that offers two bonus tracks ... an alternate version of "Me And Magdelana" (a bit more uptempo) and a track called "Terrifying", which is another Micky tune. I'm not sure why these songs weren't included on the regular CD but, as a Monkees completist, I just HAD to have them!
Glenn
I didn't know about the deluxe edition CD until after my regular edition arrived. However, BOTH of these "bonus tracks" are available for downloading on iTunes ... so that's exactly what I did! (kk)
Kent,
I wrote this review before reading your review of the Monkees CD.
Clark
As I have mentioned, the new Monkees CD has grown on me after multiple listens. Still, it has more fab four sounds than pre-fab four, to me.
I actually feel that the title and first song written by Nilsson, "Good Times," is the song that best represents the OLD Micky vocal sound, not unlike "I'm a Believer." There's good reason for this, as the vocals are done by both Dolenz and Nilsson in 1968. Harry takes the second verse lead vocal. Music is added from 2016, as well as original music. If you've ever read the Laurel Canyon book, you'll find that Dolenz recorded the hitmakers at his home studio constantly on his own. Maybe he is getting around to letting us hear some of these things.
"You Bring The Summer" is a pretty good pop song, very much like "That Thing You Do!" Despite this being written by one of my 80's heroes, Andy Partridge of XTC, it is a later song on the CD that is more alike XTC, IMO. "She Makes Me Laugh" has grown quite a bit on me. Of course, it steals quite a bit from "It Won't Be Long" from the Fabs in several ways musically (such as an exact guitar lick from the song). "Our Own World" starts with opening licks that are quite like McCartney's great solo 45, "I've Had Enough." This song is also written by the CD's producer who wrote "That Thing You Do!" There are harmony vocals that remind of "Taxman." Then, throw in a bit of vocalizing similar to Andrew Gold's classic "Never Let Her Slip Away" (in my top 5 of 1970's). Of course, you can also start the song and start singing "Cuddly Toy" (another Nilsson song) along with the music, so it has Monkees ties, too. Good tune.
Clark
As I have mentioned, the new Monkees CD has grown on me after multiple listens. Still, it has more fab four sounds than pre-fab four, to me.
I actually feel that the title and first song written by Nilsson, "Good Times," is the song that best represents the OLD Micky vocal sound, not unlike "I'm a Believer." There's good reason for this, as the vocals are done by both Dolenz and Nilsson in 1968. Harry takes the second verse lead vocal. Music is added from 2016, as well as original music. If you've ever read the Laurel Canyon book, you'll find that Dolenz recorded the hitmakers at his home studio constantly on his own. Maybe he is getting around to letting us hear some of these things.
"You Bring The Summer" is a pretty good pop song, very much like "That Thing You Do!" Despite this being written by one of my 80's heroes, Andy Partridge of XTC, it is a later song on the CD that is more alike XTC, IMO. "She Makes Me Laugh" has grown quite a bit on me. Of course, it steals quite a bit from "It Won't Be Long" from the Fabs in several ways musically (such as an exact guitar lick from the song). "Our Own World" starts with opening licks that are quite like McCartney's great solo 45, "I've Had Enough." This song is also written by the CD's producer who wrote "That Thing You Do!" There are harmony vocals that remind of "Taxman." Then, throw in a bit of vocalizing similar to Andrew Gold's classic "Never Let Her Slip Away" (in my top 5 of 1970's). Of course, you can also start the song and start singing "Cuddly Toy" (another Nilsson song) along with the music, so it has Monkees ties, too. Good tune.
I've already mentioned "Gotta Give it Time" being much alike the Professor Morrison's Lollipop song "You Got the Love" from 1967. Both co-written by Joey Levine, the voice of those 60's bubblegum hits and "Life is a Rock." Wow, just saw that the original parts of this recording are from Jan, 1967 and thus was recorded pre-Prof!!!
"Me & Magdalena" is a beautiful ballad, unless you prefer the equally cool bonus track version which is pure pop.
"Whatever's Right" is possibly the most Monkees sounding of the bunch? This one is classic WONDERS fodder, IMO. Could have easily been a Tom Hanks movie song. The fact that it is a Boyce & Hart (Last Train to Clarksville, Valleri) song makes it even more convincing.
"Me & Magdalena" is a beautiful ballad, unless you prefer the equally cool bonus track version which is pure pop.
"Whatever's Right" is possibly the most Monkees sounding of the bunch? This one is classic WONDERS fodder, IMO. Could have easily been a Tom Hanks movie song. The fact that it is a Boyce & Hart (Last Train to Clarksville, Valleri) song makes it even more convincing.
"Love to Love" was a Neil Diamond tune on his Bang albums and recorded over three session in 67 and 68 as well as added music this year for this version. Rhino put out a version a decade or more ago. Classic Jones. NOT a classic Diamond song, however.
"Little Girl" is Peter Tork's current written and sang song on the CD. Not bad for the guy who didn't sing much before either.
To me, "Birth Of Aan Accidental Hipster" might be my fave song on the CD ... Nesmith doing his new "Listen to the Band" in a way. This has those XTC Dukes of Stratosphere sounds as well as Beatles psychedelic stuff ala "I Am The Walrus." Of course, backward guitar, too. There may be rumors started that this Monkees is actually Klaatu also! "Wasn't Born To Follow" is, of course, the 1960's Byrds tune penned by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. This was partially a 60's recording, too, with Tork vocals and banjo. Really not good, as could be expected.
"Little Girl" is Peter Tork's current written and sang song on the CD. Not bad for the guy who didn't sing much before either.
To me, "Birth Of Aan Accidental Hipster" might be my fave song on the CD ... Nesmith doing his new "Listen to the Band" in a way. This has those XTC Dukes of Stratosphere sounds as well as Beatles psychedelic stuff ala "I Am The Walrus." Of course, backward guitar, too. There may be rumors started that this Monkees is actually Klaatu also! "Wasn't Born To Follow" is, of course, the 1960's Byrds tune penned by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. This was partially a 60's recording, too, with Tork vocals and banjo. Really not good, as could be expected.
"I Know What I Know" is a beautiful Nesmith tune that is the best slow song on this for sure. Really a nice tune. His "Imagine"????
"I Was There" is certainly Dolenz' attempt at "Why Don't We Do It In The Road" in some aspects. It certainly smacks of Lennon's echoed vocal style in many, many ways. "Terrifying" is a nice old styled Monkees sounding tune. The second "Me & Magdalena" is more upbeat and very jangly guitar reminiscent of a 60's Byrds style. Both bonus tracks well worthy of being on the normal song set of this CD.
All in all, not really as Monkees sounding as I expected, but nonetheless, worthy of its' place in Monkees history.
"I Was There" is certainly Dolenz' attempt at "Why Don't We Do It In The Road" in some aspects. It certainly smacks of Lennon's echoed vocal style in many, many ways. "Terrifying" is a nice old styled Monkees sounding tune. The second "Me & Magdalena" is more upbeat and very jangly guitar reminiscent of a 60's Byrds style. Both bonus tracks well worthy of being on the normal song set of this CD.
All in all, not really as Monkees sounding as I expected, but nonetheless, worthy of its' place in Monkees history.
Clark Besch
Muhammad Ali
MUHAMMAD ALI: The Music World Reacts
The music world is mourning the loss of Muhammad Ali who passed away Friday night at the age of 74 from complications due to Parkinson's Disease. Among them are: Paul McCartney, who, along with The Beatles, met Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, on February 18th, 1964 in Miami: "Dear Muhammad Ali. I loved that man. He was great from the first day we met him in Miami, and on the numerous occasions when I ran into him over the years. Besides being the greatest boxer, he was a beautiful, gentle man with a great sense of humor who would often pull a pack of cards out of his pocket, no matter how posh the occasion, and do a card trick for you. The world has lost a truly great man. Love Paul"
Ringo Starr: "God Bless Muhammad Ali - Peace and love to his family."
Estate of George Harrison: "Condolences to Muhammad Ali's family, friends and fans..."
Bob Dylan: "If the measure of greatness is to gladden the heart of every human being on the face of the earth, then he truly was the greatest. In every way he was the bravest, the kindest and the most excellent of men.”
Elton John: "What a kind, special man. I treasure my moments spent with him. Bless you forever, you gentle warrior."
Bono: "The greatest at not reminding you he was the greatest. A lesson in grace. This is us at the launch of the drop the debt campaign in London, February 1999. There was some resistance. He whispered in my ear "expect it." Dave Mason: "Fellow poet. Rest in peace Champ."
Bret Michaels: "Muhammad Ali was truly an inspiration not only as an athlete and boxer, but as a fighter in life. I had the honor of meeting him and his amazing family at Fight Night in Arizona after my brain hemorrhage. Sharing such a great cause to raise money for and Muhammad’s inspiration made the fight in me stronger. To his family and friends, you are loved and the man will be missed. He was a legend in and out of the ring."
Brian May: "An inspiration to millions."
Paul Stanley: "THE GREATEST has died. Nothing else need be said."
James Young from Styx: "I was a huge fan of this great man from early on. Before he became Muhammad Ali, he actually put out a spoken word album with him pontificating about life, etc. I bought it and loved it ... One memorable quote from that filled-with-bravado LP was - 'If Cassius says a rooster can lay an egg, don't ask how, GREASE THAT SKILLET..!!'"
Gene Simmons: "He was the greatest."
Joey Kramer: "Float like a butterfly sting like a bee the hands can't hit what the eyes don't see."
Michael McDonald: "Honor, conviction and clarity are things that make for a true moral compass and sense of justice. At the end of the day, someone worth our admiration. Thank you Muhammad Ali for your example of courage and wisdom in this life."
Cindy Blackman Santana: "RIP Muhammad Ali - the Greatest! Thank you for all of the excitement, joy & leadership that you gave to us!"
Sammy Hagar: "The greatest of all time without a doubt. Gone! Can't believe it. Sad day indeed."
Brian Wilson: "Very sad to hear about Muhammad Ali’s passing. He really was one of a kind and will be remembered forever. Love and Mercy to his family and friends."
Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and Prophets of Rage: “RIP Muhammad Ali, The People's Champion. Used his depthless talent, wit and charisma to fearlessly fight the power.”
Chris Cornell of Soundgarden: “Another great loss to the world - #RIPAli, sportsman, fighter, legend.”
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam: “The Greatest!”
A photo of Axl Rose with Ali is posted on the Guns n' Roses Twitter page: "You were and will always be 'The Greatest of All Time' R.I.P. champ #MuhammadAli
Paul Simon was performing "The Boxer" Friday night in Berkeley, California when he stopped the song and said, "I’m sorry to tell you this way, but Muhammad Ali has passed away.”
-- submitted by Tom Cuddy
Muhammad Ali
MUHAMMAD ALI: The Music World Reacts
The music world is mourning the loss of Muhammad Ali who passed away Friday night at the age of 74 from complications due to Parkinson's Disease. Among them are: Paul McCartney, who, along with The Beatles, met Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, on February 18th, 1964 in Miami: "Dear Muhammad Ali. I loved that man. He was great from the first day we met him in Miami, and on the numerous occasions when I ran into him over the years. Besides being the greatest boxer, he was a beautiful, gentle man with a great sense of humor who would often pull a pack of cards out of his pocket, no matter how posh the occasion, and do a card trick for you. The world has lost a truly great man. Love Paul"
Ringo Starr: "God Bless Muhammad Ali - Peace and love to his family."
Estate of George Harrison: "Condolences to Muhammad Ali's family, friends and fans..."
Bob Dylan: "If the measure of greatness is to gladden the heart of every human being on the face of the earth, then he truly was the greatest. In every way he was the bravest, the kindest and the most excellent of men.”
Elton John: "What a kind, special man. I treasure my moments spent with him. Bless you forever, you gentle warrior."
Bono: "The greatest at not reminding you he was the greatest. A lesson in grace. This is us at the launch of the drop the debt campaign in London, February 1999. There was some resistance. He whispered in my ear "expect it." Dave Mason: "Fellow poet. Rest in peace Champ."
Bret Michaels: "Muhammad Ali was truly an inspiration not only as an athlete and boxer, but as a fighter in life. I had the honor of meeting him and his amazing family at Fight Night in Arizona after my brain hemorrhage. Sharing such a great cause to raise money for and Muhammad’s inspiration made the fight in me stronger. To his family and friends, you are loved and the man will be missed. He was a legend in and out of the ring."
Brian May: "An inspiration to millions."
Paul Stanley: "THE GREATEST has died. Nothing else need be said."
James Young from Styx: "I was a huge fan of this great man from early on. Before he became Muhammad Ali, he actually put out a spoken word album with him pontificating about life, etc. I bought it and loved it ... One memorable quote from that filled-with-bravado LP was - 'If Cassius says a rooster can lay an egg, don't ask how, GREASE THAT SKILLET..!!'"
Gene Simmons: "He was the greatest."
Joey Kramer: "Float like a butterfly sting like a bee the hands can't hit what the eyes don't see."
Michael McDonald: "Honor, conviction and clarity are things that make for a true moral compass and sense of justice. At the end of the day, someone worth our admiration. Thank you Muhammad Ali for your example of courage and wisdom in this life."
Cindy Blackman Santana: "RIP Muhammad Ali - the Greatest! Thank you for all of the excitement, joy & leadership that you gave to us!"
Sammy Hagar: "The greatest of all time without a doubt. Gone! Can't believe it. Sad day indeed."
Brian Wilson: "Very sad to hear about Muhammad Ali’s passing. He really was one of a kind and will be remembered forever. Love and Mercy to his family and friends."
Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and Prophets of Rage: “RIP Muhammad Ali, The People's Champion. Used his depthless talent, wit and charisma to fearlessly fight the power.”
Chris Cornell of Soundgarden: “Another great loss to the world - #RIPAli, sportsman, fighter, legend.”
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam: “The Greatest!”
A photo of Axl Rose with Ali is posted on the Guns n' Roses Twitter page: "You were and will always be 'The Greatest of All Time' R.I.P. champ #MuhammadAli
Paul Simon was performing "The Boxer" Friday night in Berkeley, California when he stopped the song and said, "I’m sorry to tell you this way, but Muhammad Ali has passed away.”
-- submitted by Tom Cuddy
Rolling Stone Magazine ran a nice piece with Ringo Starr, talking about the day The Beatles met Cassius Clay in Miami when they were down there filming an appearance for "The Ed Sullivan Show". Neither future icon really knew who the other was. A photo of Clay throwing a punch at all four Beatles and having them roll back dominoes style was seen around the world ... but here's a rare shot of Ali picking Ringo up, a completely impromptu, spur of the moment thing according to Starr.
Rolling Stone reports ...
It's been said that Cassius Clay had no idea who the Beatles were when they showed up at his gym, where he was training to fight then-current title-holder Sonny Liston. Robert Lipsyte, a future Ali biographer who was covering the meeting for The New York Times, claims that Clay uttered a bemused "Who were those little sissies?" as soon as they were out of earshot. According to Starr, the feelings were mutual – minus the sissy part. "In all honesty, we didn't know one boxer from another," he recalls. "That's how it worked out – somebody set it up." Even casual observers like the Beatles believed Liston to be the likely victor. Vegas odds-makers projected him winning by a sizable 8-1 margin, and the band initially grumbled that they were getting time with, in John Lennon's estimation, "that loudmouth who's going to lose." But they were quickly won over by Clay's magnetic charm and a comedian's instinct that rivaled their own. Soon they were all clowning around the boxing ring for photographers, with the Beatles playing the good-natured victims of Clay's lethal fists.
The photos all look so perfectly choreographed, like a lost scene out of A Hard Day's Night, though Starr insists that they weren't staged in advance. "We did them on the day," he says of the poses. "His cross to bear was that everybody you see him in a photo with – whether it's Mandela, on a talk show, anybody – it's always the punch photo." He chuckles, adding capitals with his voice. "It's always 'The Punch Photo'! We were 'The Punch Photo'!" Photographer Harry Benson took the definitive image, which shows Clay sending the mop tops colliding into one another with cartoonish ferocity.
"And then he's carrying me. I don't know why, he just picked me up!" Starr says. "It wasn't like, 'OK, pick him up now!' He just suddenly did." Surely there must have been some sort of warning? "No, he just grabbed me and lifted me up! What was I gonna say? 'Hey, come outside. …'" The drummer raises his fists, but his mock-tough expression quickly breaks into a grin. "We only got out of the ring because he put me down."
When all was said and done that day, the Fab Four knew who they would put their money on. "We had it on him! He's the Kid!"
Also from Rolling Stone earlier this week ... news of a complete ABBA reunion ... in SONG ... celebrating their 50th Anniversary ... the first time all four members have sung together in over thirty years!
ABBA celebrated the 50th anniversary of their founding by performing onstage together for the first time in 30 years.
Agnetha Faltskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid (Frida) Lyngstad were all in attendance at Stockholm's Berns Salonger Sunday for a private gala honoring the influential pop group, and while the quartet stood onstage together to discuss their career with attendees, ABBA sang a rendition of their 1980 hit "Me and I," Sweden's Expressen reports.
"And then he's carrying me. I don't know why, he just picked me up!" Starr says. "It wasn't like, 'OK, pick him up now!' He just suddenly did." Surely there must have been some sort of warning? "No, he just grabbed me and lifted me up! What was I gonna say? 'Hey, come outside. …'" The drummer raises his fists, but his mock-tough expression quickly breaks into a grin. "We only got out of the ring because he put me down."
When all was said and done that day, the Fab Four knew who they would put their money on. "We had it on him! He's the Kid!"
Also from Rolling Stone earlier this week ... news of a complete ABBA reunion ... in SONG ... celebrating their 50th Anniversary ... the first time all four members have sung together in over thirty years!
ABBA celebrated the 50th anniversary of their founding by performing onstage together for the first time in 30 years.
Agnetha Faltskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid (Frida) Lyngstad were all in attendance at Stockholm's Berns Salonger Sunday for a private gala honoring the influential pop group, and while the quartet stood onstage together to discuss their career with attendees, ABBA sang a rendition of their 1980 hit "Me and I," Sweden's Expressen reports.
At first, Lyngstad and Faltskog sang the track together as a tribute to Andersson and Ulvaeus, but soon the male half of ABBA joined in toward the end of the song to cap the reunion. The impromptu performance marked the first time since 1986 that ABBA has played music together onstage in public.
Since then, the quartet has reunited sparingly, mostly for promotional purposes: In January, ABBA staged a rare four-member reunion at the opening of Mamma Mia! The Party in Stockholm, a gathering that represented the first time since 2008 that the group was photographed together, EW writes.
In 2010, after it was revealed that ABBA would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Andersson announced that the quartet would not reunite at the induction ceremony for a variety of reasons, including Faltskog's reluctance to fly. "Agnetha is not flying, so I don't know how she's going to get to New York," Andersson told Rolling Stone at the time.
Despite a rumored billion-dollar offer for a reunion tour, ABBA have refused to get back together – both couples, Lyndstad and Andersson as well as Faltskog and Ulvaeus, divorced in 1980 – making their Sunday performance all the more improbable.
"It was absolutely amazing. A lot of emotions," Lyngstad told Expressen of the reunion. "We've made this journey throughout our history. Benny and Björn in particular. It's been very nostalgic."
While no video from the "Me and I" performance has emerged, a few photos of the reunited ABBA have been posted on social media.
Since then, the quartet has reunited sparingly, mostly for promotional purposes: In January, ABBA staged a rare four-member reunion at the opening of Mamma Mia! The Party in Stockholm, a gathering that represented the first time since 2008 that the group was photographed together, EW writes.
In 2010, after it was revealed that ABBA would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Andersson announced that the quartet would not reunite at the induction ceremony for a variety of reasons, including Faltskog's reluctance to fly. "Agnetha is not flying, so I don't know how she's going to get to New York," Andersson told Rolling Stone at the time.
Despite a rumored billion-dollar offer for a reunion tour, ABBA have refused to get back together – both couples, Lyndstad and Andersson as well as Faltskog and Ulvaeus, divorced in 1980 – making their Sunday performance all the more improbable.
"It was absolutely amazing. A lot of emotions," Lyngstad told Expressen of the reunion. "We've made this journey throughout our history. Benny and Björn in particular. It's been very nostalgic."
While no video from the "Me and I" performance has emerged, a few photos of the reunited ABBA have been posted on social media.
Cruisin'
Check out this '70's Soft Rock Cruise ... they're calling it the '70's Rock And Romance Cruise ... and look at this line-up! Peter Frampton, America, The Little River Band, The Orchestra (featuring former members of ELO), Christopher Cross, Ambrosia, Orleans, Stephen Bishop, Firefall, Player, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night) ... and the whole thing is hosted by Barry Williams of The Brady Bunch! And, if that's not enough, more acts are expected to be added before the ship takes off on March 11th out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (I've never been on a cruise but man, I would SURE love to be on this one!)
Check out this '70's Soft Rock Cruise ... they're calling it the '70's Rock And Romance Cruise ... and look at this line-up! Peter Frampton, America, The Little River Band, The Orchestra (featuring former members of ELO), Christopher Cross, Ambrosia, Orleans, Stephen Bishop, Firefall, Player, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night) ... and the whole thing is hosted by Barry Williams of The Brady Bunch! And, if that's not enough, more acts are expected to be added before the ship takes off on March 11th out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (I've never been on a cruise but man, I would SURE love to be on this one!)
More details here: www.rockandromancecruise.com
This And That
Congratulations to our FH Buddy Henry Gross ...
It was 40 years ago today (June 6th, 1976) that “Shannon” peaked at #6 on the Billboard Chart. Time flies when you’re having fun!
Cheers,
Henry
And check this out ... it peaked at #4 in Record World, where it also charted for TEN ADDITIONAL WEEKS. It hit #5 in Cash Box ... so it looks like Billboard is "bringing up the rear" on this one! (lol) Congratulations, Henry! Still one of my all-time favorites. (kk)
Congratulations to our FH Buddy Henry Gross ...
It was 40 years ago today (June 6th, 1976) that “Shannon” peaked at #6 on the Billboard Chart. Time flies when you’re having fun!
Cheers,
Henry
And check this out ... it peaked at #4 in Record World, where it also charted for TEN ADDITIONAL WEEKS. It hit #5 in Cash Box ... so it looks like Billboard is "bringing up the rear" on this one! (lol) Congratulations, Henry! Still one of my all-time favorites. (kk)
Bobby Darin Fans unite! Be sure to check out this brand new stereo mix of Bobby's hit "Lazy River", complete with spoken introduction. VERY clean sound, thanks to our brand new FH Buddy Jeff at Bobby Darin Underground ...
Cool! New alternate "Lazy River" w bobby's spoken intro being uploaded today :). Thanks Kent! Keep up the great work!
Jeff
http://thebobbydarinunderground.com/
Kiss fans can catch their masked heroes via a Pay-Per-View live concert in Las Vegas beginning on June 14th ...
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New York, NY (June 6, 2016) -- In November, 2014, a helicopter landed at the infamous Hard Rock Hotel as KISS invaded Las Vegas for an historic nine-show run. Now, fans will be able to experience this spectacular night for themselves in their own homes as ‘KISS Rocks Vegas’ hits PPV in North America – available via cable, satellite, and online. From this blistering live show, fans can expect sky-high flames, ear-bursting volume and a few drops of blood!
As America’s #1 Gold Record Award winning group of all time, and that’s in every category, KISS can easily be named one of rock’s most influential bands. The Rock N Roll Hall of Famers have released 44 albums and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. Additionally, KISS were recently honoured by their peers, having received the illustrious ASCAP Founders Award in 2015.
Paul Stanley (KISS lead Vocals, rhythm guitar): “See us from the comfort of your couch with the awesome power of surround sound. Feel like you are in Vegas and don’t be shy. ‘Shout it out loud”!
Gene Simmons (KISS Vocals, bass guitar): “Join us for a “Crazy Crazy Night’!”
Over the course of 40 years, KISS’ record-breaking global tours have brought them to fans around the world. The band kicked off their recent world tour with five headlining shows in Japan and a #1 single in 2014, “Samurai Son”, with Japanese pop group, Momoiro Clover Z. Their 40th Anniversary World tour also rocked North America, South America and Australia. Furthermore, once a year the “KISS Army” becomes the “KISS Navy” as fans from across the globe board the KISS Kruise (2016 year will mark their 6th voyage).
KISS teamed up with Warner Brothers in 2014 to create the well-received original movie ScoobyDoo and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery. Other high-profile appearances have included the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics, Rockin' The Corps concert, a FOX alliance with KISS appearing in multiple episodes of Family Guy, plus two special guest performances on American Idol finales.
KISS has been featured in major advertising and marketing campaigns for John Varvatos, Google Play, Hello Kitty — even appearing in a Dr. Pepper Super Bowl commercial and advertising campaign in support of their Hottest Show On Earth tour. This year represents the 3rd season of the LA KISS Arena Football League team bringing professional football back to Los Angeles. KISS founding band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have also entered the culinary world by opening a string of successful restaurants aptly named Rock & Brews.
KISS is dedicated to numerous Veterans Organizations including: The Wounded Warriors Project, The USO, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Hire A Hero” program, The Legacy Organization in Australia, Help for Heroes United Kingdom and The Dr. Pepper Snapple Groups Wounded Warriors Support Foundations
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As America’s #1 Gold Record Award winning group of all time, and that’s in every category, KISS can easily be named one of rock’s most influential bands. The Rock N Roll Hall of Famers have released 44 albums and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. Additionally, KISS were recently honoured by their peers, having received the illustrious ASCAP Founders Award in 2015.
Paul Stanley (KISS lead Vocals, rhythm guitar): “See us from the comfort of your couch with the awesome power of surround sound. Feel like you are in Vegas and don’t be shy. ‘Shout it out loud”!
Gene Simmons (KISS Vocals, bass guitar): “Join us for a “Crazy Crazy Night’!”
Over the course of 40 years, KISS’ record-breaking global tours have brought them to fans around the world. The band kicked off their recent world tour with five headlining shows in Japan and a #1 single in 2014, “Samurai Son”, with Japanese pop group, Momoiro Clover Z. Their 40th Anniversary World tour also rocked North America, South America and Australia. Furthermore, once a year the “KISS Army” becomes the “KISS Navy” as fans from across the globe board the KISS Kruise (2016 year will mark their 6th voyage).
KISS teamed up with Warner Brothers in 2014 to create the well-received original movie ScoobyDoo and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery. Other high-profile appearances have included the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics, Rockin' The Corps concert, a FOX alliance with KISS appearing in multiple episodes of Family Guy, plus two special guest performances on American Idol finales.
KISS has been featured in major advertising and marketing campaigns for John Varvatos, Google Play, Hello Kitty — even appearing in a Dr. Pepper Super Bowl commercial and advertising campaign in support of their Hottest Show On Earth tour. This year represents the 3rd season of the LA KISS Arena Football League team bringing professional football back to Los Angeles. KISS founding band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have also entered the culinary world by opening a string of successful restaurants aptly named Rock & Brews.
KISS is dedicated to numerous Veterans Organizations including: The Wounded Warriors Project, The USO, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Hire A Hero” program, The Legacy Organization in Australia, Help for Heroes United Kingdom and The Dr. Pepper Snapple Groups Wounded Warriors Support Foundations
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