On this day in 1963 – Capitol Records, the EMI-affiliated company which rejected the US rights to every Beatles record that they were offered until then, finally released ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ backed with ‘I Saw Her Standing There’. The song was currently topping the UK chart with ‘This Boy’ on the flip side. Within five weeks, the record would rise to number one in the US, where it would stay for seven weeks. The song was recorded the previous October and the hit version was take number 17.
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Rolling Stones Share ‘Mess It Up’ Video Featuring Nicholas Hoult
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The Rolling Stones recently released a music video for the song “Mess It Up,” featuring British actor Nicholas Hoult.
“Mess It Up” is from the legendary British rock band’s latest album Hackney Diamonds, which dropped in October. It’s their first album since 2005. “Mess It Up” is one of two songs on the album that features the late Charlie Watts on drums.
The visual was shot in the U.S. by Grammy Award-winning director Calmatic and stars Hoult, popular from the X-Men franchise and the Hulu series “The Great.”
The Rolling Stones dropped an extended live edition of Hackney Diamonds digitally last Friday, December 15. It features seven songs the band performed during a surprise set at Racket in New York City last month.
Meanwhile, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood are set to embark on a North American stadium tour next spring and summer.
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1948 – Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen
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Born on this day in 1948 – Rick Nielsen, singer, guitarist from American rock band, Cheap Trick, who had the 1979 hit single ‘I Want You To Want Me’, and the 1988 US No.1 single ‘The Flame’.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: “KODA”
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Koda”, a one-year old Retriever/Lab mix. Koda’s a friendly and energetic fellow who gets along great with grown-ups and kids, as well as other dogs and even cats! Koda knows some basic commands, is potty-trained and rides very well in a car. He’s sure to make some lucky family a great companion! He’s fully vetted, vaccinated and ready to find his new home!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Koda or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.
Check out our visit about Koda with Nicole & Vincent from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Michael McDonald To Release New Memoir Co-Written By Paul Reiser
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Five-time Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Michael McDonald has announced that his memoir, “What a Fool Believes: A Memoir,” will be released via Dey Street Books on May 21, 2024.
Interwoven with unforgettable tales from his storied career and a cast of music greats, including James Taylor, Ray Charles, Carly Simon and Quincy Jones, “What a Fool Believes” finds McDonald reckoning with the unshakeable insecurities that drove him and the highs and lows of fame and popularity. Along the way, he relays the hard-earned lessons he has learned.
The book was co—written by McDonald and actor, comedian and best-selling author Paul Reiser.
A member of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan as well as a chart-topping solo artist and collaborator with some of the biggest names in music, McDonald’s unmistakably smooth baritone voice defined an era of popular music with hits like “What A Fool Believes,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “I Keep Forgettin’,” “It Keeps You Running,” “You Belong to Me,” the James Ingraham duet “Yah Mo B There,” the Patti LaBelle duet “On My Own” and many more.
Hailing from Ferguson, Missouri, McDonald chased his musical dreams in 1970’s California. As a rising session musician and backing vocalist, a series of encounters sent him on a wild ride around the world and to the heights of rock stardom.
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1946 – Beach Boy Carl Wilson
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Born on this day in 1946 – Carl Wilson, American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. He performed lead vocals on several of their hits, including ‘God Only Knows’ (1966) and ‘Good Vibrations’ (1966). Wilson died on 6th February 1998 after a long battle with lung cancer.
Paul Simon Docuseries ‘In Restless Dreams’ To Premiere On MGM+ In March
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Two-part docuseries “In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon” is set to premiere on MGM+ in March 2024.
MGM+, which has acquired the Alex Gibney-directed docuseries, will premiere the first part on March 17th and the second on March 24th at 9.00 p.m. ET/PT.
The docuseries, which captures Paul Simon at work on his latest musical project, Seven Psalms, also features some never-before-seen footage of his career, from Simon & Garfunkel to Bridge Over Troubled Water and Graceland.
A press release describes “In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon” as “the definitive musical biography” of the folk singer, and details an immersive journey into the life and work of “one of the greatest songwriters (and performers) in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.”
The press statement says, the docuseries features “revelatory, previously unseen footage from such historic moments as the recording of Bridge over Troubled Water and Graceland, Simon & Garfunkel’s unforgettable [1981] reunion concert in Central Park, and, 10 years later, Simon’s solo concert there, where he performed before 750,000 people.”
The series also features interviews with Simon’s friends and collaborators, including jazz heavyweight Wynton Marsalis, SNL’s Lorne Michaels, and Simon’s wife and fellow musician, Edie Brickell.
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1948 – Alan Parsons
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Born on this day in 1948 – Alan Parsons, British studio audio engineer, musician, and record producer. He was involved with the production of The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon for which Pink Floyd credit him as an important contributor. Parsons’ own group, The Alan Parsons Project released several albums.
‘The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971’ Vinyl Box Set To Be Released In February
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ABKCO Records have announced they will release The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 vinyl box set on February 2.
The limited-edition set includes reproductions of 18 7″ vinyl singles and extended play records by the legendary rock Band, as originally released by Decca, London Records and ABKCO Records.
All tracks were remastered by engineer Bob Ludwig, and the discs are manufactured by Third Man Pressing in Detroit.
The set, replete with period-correct picture sleeve art, will also come with a 32-page book containing extensive liner notes by Nigel Williamson, as well as rare photos and ephemera, plus a set of photo cards and a poster.
While every track on The Rolling Stones 1966-1971 box set was recorded in the time frame suggested by its title, some of the records were originally released later.
The collection serves as a second volume and companion to The Rolling Stones Singles 1963-1966, released in 2022.
The Vinyl Set is available to pre-order now at https://abkco.lnk.to/rssvol2PR
The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 tracklist:
“Paint It, Black” US version (originally released May 1966)
Side A: Paint It, Black
Side B: Stupid Girl
“Paint It, Black” UK version (originally released May 1966)
Side A: Paint It, Black
Side B: Long Long While
“Mother’s Little Helper” (originally released June 1966)
Side A: Mother’s Little Helper
Side B: Lady Jane
“Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?” (originally released September 1966)
Side A: Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?
Side B: Who’s Driving Your Plane
“Let’s Spend The Night Together” (originally released January 1967)
Side A: Let’s Spend The Night Together
Side B: Ruby Tuesday
“We Love You” (originally released August 1967)
Side A: We Love You
Side B: Dandelion
“She’s A Rainbow” (originally released November 1967)
Side A: She’s A Rainbow
Side B: 2000 Light Years From Home
“In Another Land” (originally released December 1967)
Side A: In Another Land
Side B: The Lantern
“Jumpin’ Jack Flash” (originally released May 1968)
Side A: Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Side B: Child Of The Moon
“Street Fighting Man” US version (originally released August 1968)
Side A: Street Fighting Man
Side B: No Expectations
“Honky Tonk Women” (originally released July 1969)
Side A: Honky Tonk Women (mono mix)
Side B: You Can’t Always Get What You Want
“Memo From Turner” (originally released November 1970)
Side A: Memo From Turner (Mick Jagger)
Side B: Natural Magic (Ry Cooder) from the film Performance
“Street Fighting Man” UK maxi-single (originally released June 1971)
Side A:
Street Fighting Man
Surprise Surprise
Side B: Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
“Brown Sugar” (A-side originally released April 1971; B-side originally released June 1971)
Side A: Brown Sugar
Side B: Wild Horses
“I Don’t Know Why” (originally released May 1975)
Side A: I Don’t Know Why (aka Don’t Know Why I Love You)
Side B: Try A Little Harder
“Out Of Time” (originally released September 1975)
Side A: Out Of Time
Side B: Jiving Sister Fanny
“Honky Tonk Women” (originally released April 1976)
Side A: Honky Tonk Women (stereo mix)
Side B: Sympathy For The Devil
“Sympathy For The Devil” Remix (originally released as part of SACD E.P. & CD single September 2003)
Side A: Sympathy For The Devil (The Neptunes Remix)
Side B: Sympathy For The Devil (Fat Boy Slim Remix)
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1944 – Alvin Lee
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Born on this day in 1944 – Alvin Lee, guitar vocals, Ten Years After, (1970 UK No.10 single ‘Love Like A Man’). Lee died on 6 March 2013. According to his website, he died from “unforeseen complications following a routine surgical procedure”, he was 68.
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