The Four Tops earn their first #1 Hit as "I Can't Help Myself" (without question, one of the catchiest songs on the radio today) vaults to #1 from last week's #4 position .
The Byrds and The Yardbirds continue their flight into The Top Ten as "Mr. Tambourine Man" soars to #3 ... and "For Your Love" is now perched at #9.
Patti Page has her biggest hit in seven years as "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte" now sits just outside The Top Ten at #11. Meanwhile, Johnny Rivers continues his climb up the chart, moving from #72 to #50 to #22 this week with "Seventh Son."
And how about The Rolling Stones??? They vault 55 POINTS from #79 to #24 with "Satisfaction." (I don't know about you, but I smell a hit!!!)
Also making significant moves are "Cara Mia" by Jay and the Americans (up 27 places from #65 to #37) and "A World Of Our Own" by The Seekers, up 22 spots from #64 to #42, no doubt helped by their appearance earlier this week on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Down at #65, we find The Kinks up 28 spots with "Set Me Free" in their second week on the chart ...
While this week's highest chart debut belongs to Elvis Presley, with one of MY personal favorites, "(Such An) Easy Question." It premiers at #77.
60 YEARS AGO TODAY:
6/14/65 – “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher is released
Also on 6/14, “Beatles VI” is released … another US-only LP
composed of leftover tracks that Capitol Records had removed from previous
releases … other than “Bad Boy” … this track wouldn’t first appear on a British
LP until “A Collection Of Beatles Oldies” was released many years later
Also on 6/14, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jim Maloney no-hits
New York Mets … but loses in 11 innings, 1-0.
Maloney allowed no hits thru the first ten innings of the game, striking out 18 Mets along the way ...
But a home run in the 11th sealed his fate and The Reds came up on the losing end, 1-0.
Incredibly, he will No Hit The Chicago Cubs two months later ...
A game that ALSO went extra innings!!!
Only this time, the no hitter would stand as The Reds went on to win the game by a final score of 1-0!
It has been a tough week for Rock And Roll Icons …
First Sly Stone … then Brian Wilson … both innovative
masters in their respective fields of the advancement of rock and roll music …
both making contributions that forever altered the course, inspiring so many
others to follow in their footsteps.
The one thing I can say about Brian’s music is that, despite
all the sadness surrounding his death (and so many instances he had to deal
with sadness during his lifetime), his music is SO happy and upbeat … “feel good” music
to the nth degree … you can’t help but smile and feel better when you listen to
it.
And, as Clark Besch pointed out the other day, listening to
the music of Sly and the Family Stone really WAS about bringing people together
… a unity of all races, men and women, using the band themselves as the best
possible example.It’s too bad so much
of this music received a negative connotation due to the riots and
disappointments associated with it at the time, fueled by excessive drug
use.(Seriously, read the books to see
just how bad things had gotten!)
And then, still, put on “Dance To The Music,” “Everyday People,” “Hot
Fun In The Summertime,” “I Want To Take You Higher,” “Thank You Falettinme Be
Mice Elf Agin,” “Everybody Is A Star,” “Family Affair” … and you can’t
help but feel good inside.
Two VERY influential, talented individuals who made their
mark on the scene at the time … and who continue to draw in new listeners
discovering it for the first time some sixty years later.(kk)
Here’s the first of what will likely be THREE installments
of their “Forever Number One” series spotlighting the music of Sly and the
Family Stone …
This one’s for “Everyday People,” #1 for four weeks in
Billboard in early 1969 …
(I can only imagine how busy they’ll be putting together Forever
Number One segments on The Beach Boys!!!Meanwhile, they’ve already put together their Staff Picks for The Top
Twenty Beach Boys Songs!)
Brian Wilson, my friend, my
classmate, my football teammate, my Beach Boy bandmate and my brother in
spirit, I will always feel blessed that you were in our lives for as long as
you were.I think the most comforting
thought right now is that you are reunited with Carl and Dennis, singing those
beautiful harmonies again. You were a humble giant who always made me laugh and
we will celebrate your music forever. Brian, I’ll really miss you … still I
have the warmth of the sun within me tonight.
Al Jardine
The world mourns a genius today,
and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a
great musical adventure.Brian Wilson
wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys— he was the soul of our sound.
The melodies he dreamed up and
the emotions he poured into every note changed the course of music forever. His
unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives
around the globe, including our own.
Together, we gave the world the
American dream of optimism, joy, and a sense of freedom — music that made
people feel good, made them believe in summer and endless possibilities.
We are heartbroken by his
passing. We will continue to cherish the timeless music we made together and
the joy he brought to millions over the decades. And while we will miss him
deeply, his legacy will live on through his songs and in our memories.
Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and his loved ones during this difficult
time.
The Beach Boys
Top of
Form
Bottom
of Form
Today, the world lost a
genius, and I lost a cousin by blood and my partner in music.
Brian Wilson wasn’t just the
heart of The Beach Boys — he was the soul of our sound. From the first time we
sang together as kids in my living room, I knew there was something
otherworldly in him. His musical gifts were unmatched. The melodies he dreamed up,
the emotions he poured into every note — Brian changed the course of music
forever.
Our journey together was filled
with moments of brilliance, heartbreak, laughter, complexity and most of all,
LOVE. Like all families, we had our ups and downs. But through it all, we never
stopped loving each other, and I never stopped being in awe of what he could do
when he sat at a piano or his spontaneity in the studio.
Brian’s unique artistry and our
collaboration gave the world the American dream of optimism, joy, and a sense
of freedom — music that made people feel good, made them believe in an endless
summer and endless possibilities. It was one of the greatest blessings of my
life to experience that creative space with him.
It was our privilege to make the world believe in sunshine, surfing, and
teenage dreams. My life was forever changed by Pet Sounds, ‘God Only
Knows,’ ‘In My Room,’ ‘Good Vibrations,’ ‘The Warmth of the Sun’ and a hundred
other pieces of his soul wrapped in music. He allowed us to show the world what
vulnerability and brilliance sound like in harmony. He was fragile, he was
intense, he was funny — and he was one of a kind.
My wife, Jacquelyne, and I are
heartbroken. She stood beside me through so many chapters of this story, and we
both send our love and prayers to Brian’s family, his children, and all who
were touched by his life and gifts.
Brian, you once asked, "Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older?" Now you are timeless. May you rest in
the peace you so deeply deserve, surrounded by the heavenly music you helped
create. May your spirit soar as high as your falsetto, may your wings spread in
effortless flight.
Thank you for the harmonies,
the memories, and the love. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love
leaves a memory no one can steal.
I’ll miss you forever, my
beloved cousin.
Mike Love
From Paul McCartney:
Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that
made his songs so achingly special. The notes he heard in his head and passed
to us were simple and brilliant at the same time. I loved him, and was
privileged to be around his bright shining light for a little while. How we
will continue without Brian Wilson, ‘God Only Knows’.
Thank you, Brian.
– Paul
The news of Brian Wilson's
death, while not a total surprise, is devastating.
We had been talking about people
not knowing original versus new individuals in groups ...
Well, I just saw a comment on Facebook
that bemoaned the fact that Peter Noone was to play with The Beach Boys at
Foxwoods on June 26th and implying that now the concert would have to be
cancelled.
What is it? 30 years since Brian
played with The Beach Boys?
Last day of school and the last
Wilson brother passes. I can't even get myself to laugh over this
mis-statement. Just crying today.
Shelley
For years we’ve been bemoaning the fact that somebody other
than Burton Cummings and/or Randy Bachman owned the rights to The Guess Who
name … which FINALLY got rectified in the past few months after YEARS of battle
and misrepresentation as to who you would actually see if you went to a Guess
Who concert. (By the way, the first official Guess Who concert, now legally using this name and featuring Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings will take place aboard the Rock Legend Cruise in February ... more dates are expected to be announced shortly.)
The fact that anyone OTHER than a Wilson has owned The Beach
Boys’ name for the past several decades is every bit as disturbing to me.There have been two or three sanctions
functioning now for as far back as I can remember … plus more recently The
Brian Wilson Band, which was recently taken over by Al Jardine and renamed The
Pet Sounds Band.
But even The Beach Boys’ 50th Anniversary Tour,
which reunited Brian, Al, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and even David Marks and
special appearances by Dean Torrence, Wilson Phillips and Blondie Chaplin ended
on a sour note when after one new album and the tour, Mike and Bruce went their
own separate way again, retaining The Beach Boys’ name in the process.
They all made nice with each other for a scene filmed for
the recent Disney+ television special … but then went back to bad-mouthing each
other once the program had aired.
It’s a shame things ended the way they did – but will all
three Wilson brothers gone now (and Mike approaching 85), one has to wonder how
much longer Mike and Al will continue to front their own version of The Beach
Boys’ hits.(Several of The Beach Boys’
children have become members of the band over the years … who knows … maybe
it’ll all be passed down to the next generation like any other successful
family business!)kk
Harvey Kubernik sent me an extended interview that he did with Brian Wilson a few years back. It's too big to run here … but if you’d like to read it, drop me a note and I’ll
send it along!
Meanwhile, here's the portion that they ran in Best Classic Bands ... along with a brand NEW interview (not included in either of these original pieces) that hasn't run before. (kk)
Rodney Bingenheimer and Brian Wilson ... photo by Heather Harris
Brian Wilson, Harvey Kubernik and Elvis Costello ... photo by Maggie McGee
Harvey Kubernik and Brian Wilson Interview session while noshing at a SoCal Delicatessen ... photo by Mark London, 2007
From that short session, here is a different conversation with Brian Wilson. (In Harvey's own words, Believe me, as the song from the Beatles goes, "Beneath this mask I am wearing a frown.")
Q: What are your two favorite Paul McCartney bass
lines?
A: “Michelle” and “All My Lovin’” would be two.
Q: Paul McCartney once said to me how much he liked
the bass lines on Pet Sounds. I know you dug employing the bass as a
principal instrument. Like on “Here Today” you conceived the idea of the bass
playing an octave higher on the rhythm bed track.
A: Because the bass parts resound better in a studio
and you can take three hours to get one line if you really needed it. You could
take forever and get a goddamn line, you know.
Q: When did you start utilizing two bass players on
the same music track, like on Pet Sounds?
A: I asked engineer Larry Levine what Phil Spector did
with his basses and Larry said Phil uses a standup and a Fender both at the
same time. And the Fender guy used a pick. So, I tried it out at my session at
it worked great! You also get a thicker sound putting the two basses together.
I start with drums, bass, guitar and keyboards. Then we overdub the horns and
the background voices.
Q: Larry Levine also engineered Herb Alpert & The
Tijuana Brass albums, and as we are speaking, Herb is driving into the parking
lot right in front of us. I’m so glad this sort of neighborhood and music shit
still happens when we get together. We’re still on the right path.
I remember talking to you there about Ken Nordine’s Word
Jazz on the Dot Records label. Actually, Randy Wood and his Dot Records
office were right next door to Wallachs Music City. I still talk to his son
John Wood. And you had worldwide hit records at the time. You also bought
comedy albums.
A: Jonathan Winters. I also loved How to Speak Hip
by Del Close. Loren Schwartz who I lived with was the first guy who turned me
on to it. Let’s have some dessert. It’s on me. I have money in the bank. I’m
honored to pay for your lunch.
Q: Coolness! Then a slice of carrot cake to nosh
on.
A: Rice pudding.
Q: Let’s talk food. Gotta restaurant you can suggest?
A: The Grill. Great salad. Pita bread. Good pasta
dishes.
Q: Do you like Chinese food?
A: I love Chinese food. Sample plates.
Q: What about Japanese food. Dennis (Wilson) loved Ah
Fong’s on Sunset.
A: I love Japanese food. Sushi! We can go right down
the hall…
Q: What’s your favorite hamburger in the city?
A: Believe it or not, Cheesecake Factory. The big
deluxe cheese mushroom burger. You get French fries with it. And the fries have
to be crispy and well done with a little salt.
Q: What about Hamburger Hamlet? I had my first
hamburger in nine years and it was great. I’m writing better now because I’m
eating red meat now.
A: I like Hamburger Hamlet but they don’t do the
French fries right.
Q: Do you eat hot dogs?
A: Yes. Chili, with a little bit of catsup and some
onions on top. Pink’s Hot Dogs on La Brea. I could eat five of them right at
this second. Haven’t had one in three years.
Q: Do you still like pizza?
A: We just ordered three of them last night! And two
boxes of pizza are in our refrigerator just waiting for some idiot to eat them.
(laughs). From Pizza Hut. Everything on them. Anchovies. Garlic.
Q: You of all people will appreciate this. Jack
Nitzsche explained to me that garlic is like echo. You can never get enough of
it.
A: Oh my God. Very good. Just the way you want it I
understand it.
Q: Have you ever gone to Herb Alpert’s restaurant
Vibrato?
A: At least 20 times. The raisin bread! Steak. Medium
rare.
Q: I worship the Ahi tuna there. Herb is always
around. He’s a fellow Fairfax High graduate. He played a benefit show for
Mexico earthquake relief at our school in 1966.It changed my life. The TJB brass sound!
A: He’s a very nice man.
Q: And what is your best local seafood restaurant?
A: Gladstone’s at the beach. Salmon. Because I know
it’s good for me and has fish oil in it and unclogs my arteries.
Q: When did you start to drink Perrier water at each
meal?
A: What happened was I drank soft drinks for five
years and it fouled up my sleeping schedule, screwed up my thought process,
fucked up my nerves, the sugar and caffeine, and two months ago I got off of it
and feel 20 times better. What a lesson to learn…
Q: Do you remember the first day you walked into Capitol Records in 1962?
A: Yes. I remember walking into the building with my father and Gary Usher.
We met the A&R man, Nik Venet. And he listened to our demos and he signed us
right on the spot. We played him “409” and “Surfin Safari.” “I want to sign you guys right now.”
I just wanted to make records. I didn’t know how big it would get. I didn’t think it would.
Q: And look what it became for all of us on the planet. Thank you for the music.
A: Thank you for opening a can of worms I’ve forgot about. (laughs).
Q: Please stay healthy.
A: I take 22 vitamins every morning.
Q: That’s nice. Now I finally get to use my college degree. I was a Health, Sociology and
Literature Major. We both went to junior colleges in Southern California.
What do you take daily? I can name most of the vitamins by just by looking at you:
C, E, A, B, Garlic, Barlean’s Flax Oil, Selenium, Omega 3 fish oils. A general multi-vitamin and a multi-mineral.
A: Wow!
Q: I take a lot of these same vitamins. When I get a royalty check, a book advance or a writing gig,
I then afford a few other things, especially a top brand name Aloe Vera Juice. Do you not take it anymore?
A: I used to. I haven’t done it for a long time. I’ll get back on it.
Q: I’m sure you take Niacin. Not too much.
A: Yes.
Q: Ever turn red?
A: Yes. I went to a health food store and heard that Niacin gives you a rush. But they told me not to take too many.
And I did. My face turned bright red. I was afraid to go home because I knew I would get in trouble. So, I had to sit in my car
for five hours until the redness went away. (laughs).
Q: Brian … I used to see you at the Radiant Radish, a health food store you owned around 1971. You even stocked the shelves.
I got my first bottle of Kyolic Garlic from Gypsy Boots, who used to distribute his dates in the shop as well. It was a great hang.
It was mostly a vitamin store.
A: Yes. Vitamins, fresh vegetables and organic produce. We went out of business in one year. The guys who I worked with didn’t know how
to order right.
Do you have a copy of Holland with you or at your place? I need to hear “Funky Pretty” immediately.
Q: If the song ends up in your tour set, I’ll know where it came from.
A: Let’s do this again.
Brian
Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him. He sang
‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ at a tribute concert in 2003, and it was
an extraordinary moment for me. I played on his solo records, he sang
on my album, The Union, and even performed for my AIDS Foundation.
I
grew to love him as a person, and for me, he was the biggest influence
on my songwriting ever; he was a musical genius and revolutionary. He
changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music
forever. A true giant.
Elton John
Sorry to hear that Brian Wilson
has died. The Beach Boys were the soundtrack of my summers, from 'Surfin'
Safari' on.
Stephen King
RIP Brian –
We saw him together two times …
First the Pet Sounds Tour and
then with seats in the 1st Row at The Genesee Theatre … with George
who has also since left us.One of the
most memorable shows I’ve ever seen.
Bob
Those front row seats for what, I wanna say a dozen
Forgotten Hits Readers, was UNBELIEVABLE!Even I didn’t know that was coming!!!
So thank you again to Colleen Rogalski for hooking us up on
that one!!!(kk)
Brian Wilson didn’t just
soundtrack my life … he filled it with color, with wonder, with some of the
most unforgettable, emotional, joyful moments I’ve ever known. It’s hard to put
into words what it meant to stand beside him, laugh with him, play his music
with him. Brian wasn’t just a musical genius, he was a gentle, soulful, funny,
complex, beautiful man. He heard things no one else could hear. He felt things
deeper than most of us ever will. And somehow, he turned all of that into music
that wrapped itself around the world and made us all feel less alone. I grew up
worshipping the Beach Boys, never imagining one day I’d get to play with them,
let alone call Brian a friend.
Brian gave the world Pet Sounds,
God Only Knows and Wouldn’t It Be Nice.Songs that didn’t just play in the background of our lives, they shaped
who we were.They shaped who I
became.His music made me feel things I
didn’t know how to say.It made me want to
make people feel the way his music made me feel.So much of my life and career, so much of me,
exists because of what Brian created.
To Carnie, Wendy, the lovely
Marily, to everyone who loved him, and especially to Mike … My heart is with
you.
Brian once said, “Music is God’s
voice.”I believe he was right, and now that
voice, his voice, is part of the divine chorus.The music didn’t end.
Rest easy, Brian.Thank you for the music.Thank you for the moments.
I’ll carry them with me –
forever.
With Love,
John Stamos
His cherished music will live
forever as he travels through the Universe and beyond. God bless you, sweet
Brian. One of the biggest thrills of my life was singing ‘California Girls’
with Brian.
Nancy Sinatra
Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I’ve
been listening to him and admiring his genius. Rest in peace, dear Brian.
Bob Dylan
Oh no, Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week ~ my world is
in mourning. So sad.
Ronnie Wood
Brian Wilson was my friend and my brother in songwriting.
We shared a similar sensibility, as evidenced by his four over five chord under
‘Aaaah!’ in ‘Good Vibrations’ and mine under ‘I’m Into Something Good.’ We once
discussed who used it first, and in the end we decided it didn’t matter. The
world will miss Brian, but we are so lucky to have his music.
Carole King
Anyone with a musical bone in
their body must be grateful for Brian Wilson’s genius magical touch !! And
greatly saddened of this major worldly loss!! My thoughts go out to his family
and friends.
Mick Fleetwood
God bless Brian,
Peace and love to all the
family,
Peace and Love,
Ringo and Barbara
Anyone who really knows me knows
how heartbroken I am about Brian Wilson passing. Not many people influenced me
as much as he did. I feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some
time with him. He was always very kind and generous. He was our American
Mozart. A one of a kind genius from another world.
Sean Ono Lennon
SO very sad to hear that our
dear friend, inspiration and mentor for decades has passed away.
Rest In Peace, BRIAN WILSON
With love, Dewey & Gerry –
America
Brian Wilson was a musical and
spiritual giant. His melodies shaped generations, and his soul resonated in
every note. I was fortunate to know him; we all were blessed by his genius.
Rest peacefully, Brian.
Micky Dolenz
We lost one of the greatest composers and messengers who
took jazz harmony, put it to a Chuck Berry beat and made a new genre of music.
Some of the best singles in the world. Dennis, Carl and Brian are all together
now. Other worlds to sing in.
Randy Bachman
Sadly, Brian Wilson has passed
away. Songwriter, visionary. Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful melodies
that spanned decades. I’m going to spend the day listening to the Beach Boys
and reminiscing.
Gene Simmons, Kiss
Brian Wilson Has Died. “Genius”
is a term used too often and too loosely. “Tortured Genius” even more so.
Brian’s astonishing output of musical brilliance will bring joy while it
influences generations to come.
Thank you, Brian and Rest In
Peace.
Paul Stanley, Kiss
His falsetto voice and iconic vocal blend were the sound of
our generation
One of the Greatest Songwriters of our time
“God Only Knows“ is a classic that has influenced us all!
Surfing, cars and chicks!
Thanks for the music, Brian !”
David Paich
Words can’t express what Brian Wilson meant to me as a
songwriter. I was so fortunate to call him a friend. He was a genuine hero who
taught me everything I know about music. Rest in peace, my friend.
Christopher Cross
PHOTO:Brian Wilson
and Tom Cuddy
Tom also sent us this ...
Sting pays tribute to Brian Wilson with stunning performance of 'God Only Knows' - Gold Radio
And what are the odds that this same week, on Thursday, June 12th, Mike
Love was inducted into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame?!?!?(kk)
We're thrilled to share that
on June 12th, Mike Love will be inducted into the Songwriters
Hall of Fame! As a founding member of The
Beach Boys, Mike co-wrote some of the most iconic songs in American music
history. His lyrics dove to the core of our emotions and captured the essence
of California. For Mike Love, "My life is a song. I've been blessed
with Joy; that's what I set out to pass on in the music." This
spirit helped lay the foundation for feel-good anthems like "Fun, Fun,
Fun" and seized the spirit of endless summer.
Read more about Mike Love's contributions to America's band, with an essay
written by Michael Callan, and celebrate a career that helped define a
generation.
Could ANYBODY be better equipped to present a salute to Sly and the Family Stone than Pee Wee Herman and Company?!?!
NOTE: I am unable to post this video directly to the website ... but it is DEFINITELY worth checking out, so click on the YouTube link ... don't miss it! And, if
you haven't seen Pee Wee's documentary yet on HBO, it, too, is DEFINITELY
worth checking out ... VERY well done ... and honestly, quite incredible
that it exists at all. (kk)
And, as expected, Part Two of Billboard's Forever #1 salute to Sly and the Family Stone ...
After 55 years, Dr. Demento is hanging up his top hat.
Barry Hansen (who has contributed to Forgotten Hits a few times over the past 25 years) has done his last Dr. Demento program.
“I’m now 84 years old and I have been doing this show for nearly 55
years — about two-thirds of my life. It’s been a blast, but I have come
to the decision that I need to hang up my top hat soon. The show you
just heard is the last of my regular shows.”
I was a regular listener for many years ... and greatly expanded my own collection of novelty tunes thanks to songs I heard on his program (songs I likely would have never heard otherwise.)
The Doctor will be in for a special countdown show in October, recapping The Top 40 Most Popular Songs aired on his program. Meanwhile, the archives are still available here:
The new singer performing with
Jay and the Americans is Lenie Colacino, who was an original cast member of
Beatlemania. Sandy Yaguda was one of the brilliant minds behind that idea and
production.
Shelley J Sweet-Tufano
I have heard that both Sandy and Marty are expected back
with Jay and the Americans for the shows they’re performing on the east coast …
but likely will not be going on the road with the show once it leaves that
area.
Ron Dante indicated that they are hopeful that Mark Volman
will return if and when his health permits it.We also confirmed that there are no original members performing with The
Vogue these days but, in the words of one of our readers who has seen them,
“You’d never know it … the harmonies sound great!”I can’t wait to hear it for myself when The
Vogues come to The Arcada Theatre along with The Association and The Cowsills
for a special “Harmony” concert in November.
And it sounds like plans are already underway to bring The
Happy Together Tour back out on the road next year … although no final
announcement regarding the line-up will be made until after this year’s tour
wraps up.(kk)
Meanwhile, David Salidor tells us that John Cafferty has
wrapped up his part of the Rick Springfield “I Want My ‘80’s” Tour …
JOHN CAFFERTY AND RICK
SPRINGFIELD - I WANT MY ‘80’s
John Cafferty just completed his
I Want My ‘80’s dates and posed for a group shot with the Rick Springfield and
John Waite bands. Cafferty called it “a spectacular experience and I loved
working with all the musicians.”
John Cafferty on stage (photo by
Terry Lee Cafferty)
Group shot:L-R: Tim Gross, George Nastos, Sigve 'Siggy’
Sjursen (all Rick Springfield’s band), John Cafferty, Rick Springfield, Jorge
Palacios (Rick Springfield’s band), John Waite, Tim Hogan, Kyle Cook and Alan
Childs (all John Waite’s band) - group photo credit Tim Gross
Speaking of upcoming tours, The Rolling Stones have scrapped
the plans for theirs, citing complications with venues and travel.(They were hoping to do an extended UK and
Europe Tour this year)
So, instead they are focusing their attention on a brand new
album.
You may recall that when “Hackney Diamonds” came out a
couple of years ago, The Stones commented that they had actually recorded
enough material to fill TWO albums … and they’ve been re-evaluating these
tracks to see what kind of “clean-up” may be necessary to get this ready for
release.(Adding some new material isn’t
out of the question either … word is they’ve already got thirteen tracks under
consideration.)kk
Ringo’s All-Starr Band is hitting the road again this summer
…
And now The Beatles Channel will be broadcasting a look
back at all the tours from the past 36 years … (can you believe it?!?!?)
ALL STARR PROGRAMMING COMING
TO THE BEATLES CHANNEL: So proud to announce a major summertime series
coming your way on SiriusXM-18, The Beatles Channel.
On Monday, June 9th, we
premiered an exclusive roundtable with Ringo and various members of his All
Starr Band, including Joe Walsh, Jim Keltner, Steve Lukather, Gregg
Bissonette and Mark Rivera, talking about their adventures on tour.
Then, beginning next Monday, June 16th, we'll launch "HELP FROM HIS
FRIENDS - RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARR BAND," a 12-week series
chronicling their history from 1989 to the present, featuring nearly 50
players who have graced the All Starr stage, and dozens of classic songs -
including many EXCLUSIVE unreleased performances - all recorded live in
concert.
As writer and producer of the series, I am thrilled to announce that the
shows will be hosted by Ringo's longtime Musical Director, Mark Rivera,
who'll be sharing loads of behind the scenes stories along the way.
The ROUNDTABLE repeats on Thursday 6/12 (11 am), Saturday 6/14 (9 pm)
and Sunday 6/15 (noon).*
Then, "HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS - RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARR
BAND" will premiere on Monday, June 16th, with new episodes each week
throughout the summer, airing Mondays at 11 am, Wednesdays at 4 pm, and
Sundays at 5 pm.*
* (All times ET)
It has been an absolute honor to put this series together, with Ringo's
full blessing. I hope you can tune in and hear this incredible bounty of
music!
Peace and Love,
Tom Frangione
Meanwhile, in what must be one of the shortest retirements in history, Lulu has just announced that now that she has completed her Farewell Tour, she still has a few shows left in her!
With a new book coming out in September (“If Only You Knew,”
an autobiography), it sounds like she’d like to do a brief tour to promote the
book and perform in a few more cities.(Unfortunately, once again no US dates are scheduled … this is someone
we would LOVE to have been able to see live.)
Billing it as “An Intimate Conversation of Stories and Songs,”
it’ll just be a short journey of ten cities in the UK.(Her book comes out September 25th)
September 29th – Aberdeen – Music Hall
September 30th – Glasgow – Royal Concert Hall
October 1st – Edinburgh – Usher Hall
October 4th – Eastbourne – Congress Theatre
October 6th – Birmingham – Town Hall
October 7th – Manchester – Bridgewater Hall
October 9th – Gateshead – The Glasshouse
October 11th – London – Cadogan Hall
October 13th – Torquay – Princess Theatre
October 14th – Cambridge – Corn Exchange
I Just Watched The Doobie
Brothers On The Kelly Clarkson Show.
They Sang Their New Release "WALK
THIS ROAD" (Also The Album Title)
First Album To Feature
Significant Contributions From All Three Songwriters ---
Tom Johnston + Michael McDonald
+ Patrick Simmons …
Sounds Like A Winner to Me!
Tomorrow They Will Be Inducted
Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame.
FRANK B.
Yes, we’ve been listening to the new album since it came out
last Friday … a very credible work to add to their collection … and so nice to
hear that they’re all getting along so well and enjoying what they’re doing
again.(In an interview I saw, Michael
McDonald said that when they hit that stage, they’re twenty years old again for
the next two hours … but the rest of the day they feel 75!Lol!)
They’re definitely making the rounds doing the publicity
thing … didn’t realize they were on Kelly’s show today or I would have watched
it!Will have to see if it’s on YouTube
yet!(kk)
60 YEARS AGO TODAY:
6/13/65 – Tom Jones and The Seekers appear on “The Ed
Sullivan Show”
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