“Strong Kids, Safe Kids” was a 1984 public service announcement that left a lasting impact on child safety awareness. What made it even more memorable was the presence of the iconic character “The Fonz” from the TV show “Happy Days,” portrayed by Henry Winkler. With his trademark charisma, The Fonz helped deliver crucial messages about keeping children safe from abuse and harm.
Lionel Richie Extends Headlining Run At Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas
Following his highly-successful, sold-out run, music legend Lionel Richie will return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with his all-new show, “Lionel Richie: King of Hearts” in Fall 2023. The beloved Las Vegas headliner will take the stage for six shows on October 11, 13-14, 18, 20-21, 2023. IP packages will also be available for purchase on LionelRichie.com for these performance
Since his start at Encore Theater, Richie has performed 36 sold-out performances between 2019 – 2022. His return to the intimate venue allows new and returning fans to experience his talents and sell-out audiences like nowhere else.
Ticket Information
- 2023 Performance Dates: October 11, 13-14, 18, 20-21, 2023; shows begin at 8 p.m.
- Price: Tickets starting at $69.95 plus applicable fees
- Point Of Purchase: Ticketmaster.com
Richie is a highly decorated performer with Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and four GRAMMY Award® wins, as well as recently being named an inductee into the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and receiving the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and American Music Awards’ “Icon Award” last year. Known for countless hits including, “Endless Love,” “Lady,” “All Night Long,” “Penny Lover,” “Stuck on You,” “Hello,” “Say You, Say Me,” “Dancing on the Ceiling,” “We Are the World” and others, the international superstar will return to the intimate Encore Theater to offer fans more nights of unforgettable entertainment.
For more information on “Lionel Richie: King of Hearts” and other 2023 performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, visit WynnLasVegas.com.
International superstar Lionel Richie has a discography of albums and singles that are second to none. With more than 125 million albums sold worldwide, an Oscar®, a Golden Globe®, four Grammy Awards, the distinction of MusicCares Person of the Year in 2016, Kennedy Center Honoree in 2017, the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress in 2022 and inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. He recently became the only artist in history to be featured on the AMA’s stage in every decade since the show’s inception with his receival of the 2022 AMA Icon Award, which marked his 18th AMA award. In March 2018, Richie put his handprints and footprints in cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, one of the oldest awards in Hollywood. In an unforgettable evening featuring his brightest and best anthems which have defined the music icon’s unparalleled career, Richie extended his “Back to Las Vegas” residency at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with a twenty-two show engagement in 2022 and is continuing his highly successful residency model into Fall 2023. Richie serves as a judge on ABC’s “American Idol” the past five seasons and is currently shooting the sixth season of the show.
Bruce Cockburn Announces “Us All” Single And Additional World Tour Dates
As the universal accolades and extensive airplay continue to pour in for the 78-year-old Bruce Cockburn’s 38th album, O Sun O Moon, True North Records has announced the release of a new single, “Us All,” on September 26, along with a string of additional world tour dates.
Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and worldbeat styles while earning high praise as a prolific, inspired songwriter and accomplished guitarist. He remains deeply respected for his activism and humanist song lyrics that thread throughout his career. On all his albums Cockburn has deftly captured the joy, pain, fear, and faith of human experience in song.
Bruce Cockburn has won 13 JUNO Awards, an induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, and has been made an Officer of the Order of Canada, among many other accolades. He has 22 gold and platinum records including a six-time platinum record for his Christmas album. Cockburn continues to tour internationally.
BRUCE COCKBURN 2023/2024 TOUR
OCT 11 HAMILTON ON FIRST ONTARIO HALL
OCT 12 MONTREAL QC GESU-ELISE
OCT 14 QUEBEC CITY QC IMPERIAL BELL
OCT 16 FREDERICTON NB THE PLAYHOUSE
OCT 17 CHARLOTTETOWN PE CONFEDERATION CENTRE
OCT 19 MONCTON NB CAPITOL THEATRE
OCT 20 NEW GLASGOW NS WELLNESS CENTRE
OCT 21 HALIFAX NS REBECCA COHN
OCT 23 PORTLAND ME STATE THEATRE
OCT 24 OLD SAYBROOK CT KATHARINE HEPBURN ARTS
OCT 25 NORTHAMPTON MA ACADEMY OF MUSIC
OCT 27 RUTLAND VT PARAMOUT THEATRE
OCT 28 ITHACA NY HANGAR THEATRE
OCT 30 NELSONVILLE OH STUART’S OPERA HOUSE
NOV 1 CARMEL IN TARKINGTON CENTRE
NOV 2 MILWAUKEE WI SOUTH MILWAUKEE PAC
NOV 3 CHICAGO IL OLD TOWN SCHOOL
NOV 4 CHICAGO IL OLD TOWN SCHOOL
NOV 16 LOS ANGELES CA McCABE’S
NOV 17 LOS ANGELES CA McCABE’S
NOV 18 SANTA BARBARA CA LOBERO THEATRE
NOV 19 SANTA CRUZ CA RIO THEATRE
NOV 30 SACRAMENTO CA CREST THEATRE
DEC 1 BERKELEY CA FREIGHT & SALVAGE
DEC 2 BERKELEY CA FREIGHT & SALVAGE
MAR 5 CHIARI ITALY AUDITORIUM SCHOLE
MAR 6 BOLOGNA ITALY TEATRO DEHON
MAR 8 VICENZA ITALY TEATRO ASTRA
MAR 9 TORINO ITALY FOLK CLUB
MAR 11 ROME ITALY PARCO DELLA MUSICA
APR 24 FRESNO CA TOWER THEATRE
APR 25 LAS VEGAS NV SMITH CENTRE FOR ARTS
APR 27 PRESCOTT AZ YAVAPAN ARTS CENTER
APR 28 TUCSON AZ RIALTO THEATRE
APR 30 ALBUQUERQUE NM KIMO THEATRE
MAY 2 AUSTIN TX 04 CENTER
MAY 3 HOUSTON TX HEIGHTS THEATRE
MAY 4 DALLAS TX KESSLER THEATRE
MAY 7 ST. LOUIS MO DELMAR HALL
MAY 8 OKLAHOMA CITY OK TOWER THEATRE
MAY 10 BOULDER CO BOULDER THEATRE
MAY 11 BASALT CO ARTS CAMPUS
MAY 12 SALT LAKE CITY UT STATE ROOM
Lawrence Curry Unveils His Debut LP ‘I Sail To Thee,’ An Ode To Celtic Roots
Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Lawrence Curry has released his debut LP I Sail To Thee, out now. Curry’s full-body voice and well-seasoned guitar skills carry through his album, but the masterwork of it all is his storytelling ability–undoubtedly an ode to his Celtic roots.
From track to track, the multi-instrumentalist pulls inspiration from real-life tales and his own experiences to weave individual, specific stories.
Inspired by his travels in Scotland, the storyteller extraordinaire recounts the tale of a shipwrecked mariner’s rescue in his atmospheric closing track and first single “Of Which Mortals Only Dream.” The song’s melody follows the arc of the story perfectly. It begins with mysterious guitar picking, inviting the listener to be part of the song, feeling as though they themselves are lost at sea. Curry sings:
I was wrecked and washed upon the shore
so very close to death my friends its true
for six nights I would shake and shiver
until the seventh morn when she found me
I’d not seen a living soul
and only heard the rolling of the sea
As the narrative reveals a rescue by a mystery woman, the melody follows suit with a steady strumming evoking a sense of safety of being found. Percussion slowly emerges, eventually leading into a light groove. The story of “Of Which Mortals Only Dream” came to Curry during his time overseas but only made it to paper during the pandemic.
Having started playing the guitar and writing folk songs at fourteen years old, Curry’s musical career has taken different shapes over the years. After taking a small step away from music, the singer-songwriter returned as a semi-professional composer and sound designer. Nevertheless, the calling to write music and share stories is rooted so deep within him that he never stopped writing songs. The pandemic made this calling clear and most of the tracks that make up I Sail To Thee were brought to life during that time.
“I realized during the pandemic, with all that time for self-reflection, that life is too short and fragile not to do what you love and be who you are,” says Curry. Rightfully so, the musician practices what he preaches.
The 9-track album is a complete ode to who he is and the people who have come before him. Interlaced with small parts of him, the album reflects the history of his home province, his Celtic roots, his travels to Ireland and Scotland, and affection for his wife. The Canadian folk artist has managed to intertwine the past and present through united tales of longing, and the product is an album that has the power to carry listeners across oceans and time.
Curry’s hope is that each song is a story that will stay with the listener, long after the music stops.
Jack Browning Prepares to Mesmerize with Debut Album Red Eye Radio – A Modern Fusion of Folk, Blues, Rock ‘n Roll, and Alt-Country
Jack Browning, the 25-year-old folk-maestro from London, who wouldn’t be out of place in Nashville, makes his gentle mark on the world’s music scene with his debut album, Red Eye Radio, set to release this September. It’s an album promising to captivate listeners and get under their skin with its modern blend of traditional folk, dirty blues, rock n roll, and alt-country influences, showcasing Browning’s heartfelt lyrical prowess and distinctive storytelling.
Browning’s musical journey has taken him far and wide, across the UK and Europe and on to the United States, all thanks to his early band life, touring and playing with the likes of Jeff Beck, Joss Stone, and Gregory Porter during his late teens. With that musicianship experience money can’t buy and drawing inspiration from iconic alt-country musicians like Neil Young, Tom Petty, Tom Waits, Calexico, and Bruce Springsteen, as well as folk legends like Townes Van Zandt and John Prine, his commitment to preserving the tradition of great songwriting while infusing it with his unique perspective has garnered him a devoted following.
Red Eye Radio, recorded between October 2022 and January 2023 and mastered by the acclaimed Charlie Francis, is a remarkable collection of original handpicked songs. These songs delve into the themes of life on the road, laboring as a construction worker, grappling with mental health, and the innate human desire to explore and wander. The album serves as a personal introspection to Browning, weaving together a rich tapestry of warm emotions and life experiences.
Browning collaborated closely with renowned producer Dan Lucas and a pool of talented musicians, including Rick Kent, Patrick Lyons, Wiza Kaluba, Brant Tilds, Wes Brooks, and Crosby Coford. The result is a cohesive record with a narrative thread running through each track. All thanks to Browning’s leadership and talented songwriting ear.
The album’s fourth single, “Blue Eyed Son,” has already garnered significant attention and acclaim. With its hauntingly beautiful melody and Browning’s soulful vocals, the song perfectly introduces the emotional depth and musical talent that define “Red Eye Radio.” Lyrically, this first single nods to Browning’s outlook on the world, with the trials and tribulations of a working singer-songwriter.
‘Why did you see my blue eyed son?
Your hard work is nearly done.
Them cold nights are pulling on in,
This whole world reeking of sin.’
“Dog Tired” beats along gently, like a night train through the mid-west. Along the journey, Browning’s vocals entwine seamlessly with the pedal steel and harmonica to create an intimate back-and-forth dance with lyrics portraying the artist’s life as a construction worker. The song’s lyrics will resonate with anyone listening who has felt the exhaustion of trying to pursue their passion after a hard day’s work.
“Kerosene” starts as a quiet, introspective composition, cloaking itself in a larger soundscape that hits like a whole alt-country swag, with a full-band production. The pedal steel comes into its own and again takes center stage with a rapturous, haunting solo. The song’s dynamic shifts leave the lyrics wide open for interpretation.
“The Family Guns” is a two-part masterpiece that draws inspiration from composers like Ennio Morricone, Western-style film, and modern mariachi soundscape veterans Calexico. Even hinting at Joey Burns-style vocals. When the second half hits, the song transforms into a captivating murder ballad, complete with mariachi trumpet and Pat Lyons’ lyrical steel guitar.
“Red Eye Radio” is not just an album; it’s a journey through the heart and soul of an artist who has found his voice. Browning’s ability to craft songs that resonate with authenticity and emotion promises to leave a lasting impact on the music landscape.
With a promise to loved ones that spanned years before Browning decided to take the plunge, “So, on a train home, covered in drywall dust and with my dreams having never felt further away, I phoned them, and we booked in two days recording.”
At the beginning of Browning’s journey, he explains, “It became infinitely clear in that first two-day session that with finished songs and the ideas I had still to flesh out, I might have an album with me.”
Continuing, Browning discusses the recording process, “Most of the lyrics were jumbled and unwritten, and the structures of the majority of the songs were hashed out right there with drummer Rick, bassist Wiza, and Dan at the desk in the studio mornings, with a lot of work to be done in the afternoons into the evenings.”
The album recording went far and wide, with Browning recruiting musicians from all over, “The final piece of the actual dirty work was working with several musicians from around the UK and the US who would add their expertise, ideas, and skill to record remotely. Working with Wes Brook on keys, Brant Tilds on trumpet for the song which became The Family Guns, and Brian Eade on harmonica added all sorts of possibilities for the mixing part of the record.”
As the release date for Red Eye Radio approaches, fans and music enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the entire album, ready to immerse themselves in Browning’s alt-country musical world. With the success of the first single, “Blue Eyed Son,” the debut album is poised to be a milestone in his burgeoning career.
XL Syndicate Drops New Single ‘Lights Go Down’: A Fusion of Caribbean Vibes and Revamped
XL Syndicate out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a collective whose sound was influenced by multiple genres including Soca, Reggae, and R&B — consistent with the group’s Caribbean upbringing. “Caribbean vibes run deep in our veins,” they write on their Instagram page, which is generating quite the following. Their latest track and music video, “Lights Go Down,” is a fitting ode to the prime days of house music and warehouse parties that continued all night until the sun came up. The collective has retooled that classic sound for our current era.
This is a song that could be played in the rocking clubs of Toronto, Miami, Vegas, and Ibiza. However, XL Syndicate says that the genesis of the song was much more intimate and revolves around the universal theme of seeking refuge in music and dance.
“Move/Till the lights down/Move/Get lost in the crowd/Move/You can’t make a sound,” begins the addictive hook, which includes vocals from RAENE out of London.
XL Syndicate themselves have an intense love of dance and wanted to bring that same spirit dance floors around the world. “Recording ‘Lights Go Down’ was a celebration of music’s ability to spark joy and unbridled enthusiasm. We channeled our creative energy into infusing the track with an irresistible groove, utilizing a mix of instruments that amplify the song’s dance-inducing qualities,” XL Syndicate said. Ultimately, the group put together “Lights Go Down” so that others could experience a similar release. It’s the perfect song to round out a long summer of raging.
Legendary Musician Dave Bidini Sets Aside Guitar to Save Local Journalism As West End Phoenix Celebrates Its 7th Year
A thriving community usually goes hand in hand with a healthy local media, and no one is more aware of that than musician, writer, filmmaker and publisher Dave Bidini. Over the past seven years, the Rheostatics guitarist has assembled a talented editorial staff and countless first-rate contributors to, against all odds, put out the non-profit West End Phoenix, whose readership stretches across Toronto and across the country. The newspaper nobly serves its community, and also aims to encourage local journalism the world over.
To that end, they’re hosting an event in order to raise funds and keep the West End Phoenix growing into an uncertain future. With their friends at Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, they are presenting an evening of food, beverages, a live auction of one-of-a-kind experiences, an intimate conversation between Sarah Polley (Women Talking) and hockey legend Ken Dryden and hosted by West End Phoenix publisher Dave Bidini on October 5, and tickets are available here.
Visited at its headquarters in 2019 by Justin Trudeau, the prime minister recognized the West End Phoenix (WEP) as a model for independent newspapers everywhere, particularly at a time when local journalism is under threat. Bidini and his staff understand that neighbourhood and community newspapers are crucial for informing, uniting, and empowering local residents. They play a critical role in maintaining the connectedness and vibrancy of communities by promoting democracy and contributing to the overall well-being of society. During the last mayoral election, they were the only journalism outlet to host individual Town Halls with candidates at their storefront space at 3 Bartlett. They are a donor and subscriber supported paper delivered by 100s of volunteers, and on the weekend of September 30th, it will begin its 7th Year of publishing with an issue devoting to looking under the hood of Toronto BIAs.
The newspaper also provides a cost-effective advertising platform for small businesses in engaging local customers, enriching the local economy and encourages entrepreneurship by giving small businesses a chance to thrive. It has also always established industry-standard rates for its contributors despite having no local arts or government-funding outside of federal COVID relief programs.
100 percent of the money raised through subscriptions and donations goes towards paying the staff and contributors who range from young writers to established voices like Chief Ladybird, Margaret Atwood, Michael Winter, Michie Mee, Claudia Dey, Eternity Martis, and many more.WEP has published hundreds of contributors in its first six years.
On WEP’s staff, Bidini is joined by executive editor Melanie Morassutti (formerly of the Globe and Mail), managing editor Janet Morassutti, associate editor Kunal Chaudhary, art director Alicia Kowalewski, photo editor Jalani Morgan, events and communications manager Niko Stratis, Instagram manager Mike Gabel, distribution manager Tim Vesely, and sales manager Mike Mayberry. Other WEP allies include former Gladstone Hotel president Christina Zeidler, media strategist Ali Rahnema, city planner Jennifer Keesmaat, guitarist Alex Lifeson of RUSH, and filmmakers Nicholas de Pencier and Jennifer Baichwal.
Rival Sons Announce New Album Lightbringer Companion LP To Darkfighter Arrives October 20
2x GRAMMY-nominated band Rival Sons have announced the release of their much-anticipated new album, LIGHTBRINGER, on October 20th. It notably marks the group’s second full-length offering to be unveiled in 2023, following June’s critically acclaimed companion album DARKFIGHTER. Today, LIGHTBRINGER is available for pre-order / pre-save now [album art / tracklisting below]. The pre-order includes two vinyl variants – Fruit Punch and Lemonade – as well as a CD version.
About LIGHTBRINGER, guitarist Scott Holiday said, “When you do two albums back-to-back like this, there are a lot of things to think about. The first record has to pack enough of a punch and tell enough of a story for the second half to have an even bigger impact. We balanced them out with energy and meaning, but the follow-up always needed to deliver a bigger blow. I think LIGHTBRINGER provides this.”
Vocalist Jay Buchanan added, “DARKFIGHTER is a new Rival Sons, and LIGHTBRINGER is the clear definition of what we are now. We broke ground on DARKFIGHTER, but LIGHTBRINGER is a step beyond the personal innovation and exploration. It goes a little further. We really took everything into our own hands and pushed to see how far we could go. It was a self-exploration to see who we were and who we’ll be now. We had more friction and compromise than ever, because we isolated the bare essence of where we needed to go—and then we went there.”
The band set the stage for LIGHTBRINGER with a rollicking, roaring, and righteous new single entitled “Sweet Life” – available on all streaming platforms now. From the jump, a frenetic drumbeat gives way to a rip-roaring riff. Meanwhile, Jay’s bluesy wail bounces between a cathartic hook and boogie-down groove as he bemoans, “I’ve got to shake, shake, shake the bad rhythm for good,” shimmying in lockstep with the guitar.
Regarding “Sweet Life,” Jay promised, “It’s the most old-school Rival Sons song on either of these two records. It has all of the early elements of what Rival Sons is and was. It was born out of my love mid-sixties rock like The Animals, The Kinks, and the bands I was raised on. It’s a bit of a break from all of the heavy subject matter too; it’s a barnburner.”
Rival Sons crafted DARKFIGHTER and LIGHTBRINGER during the same sessions over the course of 2021. Once again, they recorded with creative confidant and longtime producer Dave Cobb behind the board. The band initially dropped DARKFIGHTER to unanimous tastemaker praise earlier this summer. Classic Rock attested, “DARKFIGHTER might just be Rival Sons’ masterpiece,” and GLIDE Magazine enthused, “DARKFIGHTER is a lean hard rock album that condenses what Rival Sons does well into a brief attack.” At the same time, they have piled up millions of streams across the likes of “Nobody Wants To Die,” “Bird in the Hand,” “Rapture,” and more.
Right now, Rival Sons are on the road with The Smashing Pumpkins and will be touring through the end of 2023 with select U.S. headline shows and festival appearances. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.
In 2021, Rival Sons celebrated the 10th anniversary of their 2011 album, Pressure and Time, by performing the landmark long player live in its entirety on the Pressure and Time Tour for the first time. They also lit up Southern California with a two-night livestream event, Rival Sons – “PAIR OF ACES” – Live from the historic Catalina Casino on Santa Catalina Island. They performed their debut LP, Before the Fire [2009], in its entirety on the first night and their self-titled EP, Rival Sons [2010], on the second.
Like a gang of tried-and-true mavericks, Rival Sons most definitely march to the beat of their own drum. Right when you think you’ve got them figured out, the Los Angeles quartet—Jay Buchanan [vocals, acoustic guitar], Scott Holiday [lead guitar], Mike Miley [drums], and Dave Beste [bass]—will flip the script and surprise you once more. Their very emergence is inexplicable in the best way. They never fit into any era or category, yet their uncompromising spirit might be more necessary today than ever. A sense of panache, a dash of mystery, and an unapologetic commitment to the craft of rock ‘n’ roll underscore their deep catalog highlighted by the likes of Pressure & Time [2011], Great Western Valkyrie [2014], and Feral Roots [2019], which garnered two GRAMMY® Award nominations in the categories of “Best Rock Album” and “Best Rock Performance” for the single “Too Bad.” Meanwhile, the Rock Radio #1 hit “Do Your Worst” has reeled in 70 million streams and counting. At the same time, they’ve held their own on stage with Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, and Lenny Kravitz in addition to blowing the roof off television staples such as The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jools Holland and Jimmy Kimmel. In 2023, they continue to subvert expectations with two full-length LPs—DARKFIGHTER and LIGHTBRINGER [Low Country Sound / Atlantic Records]—and more to come.
1. Darkfighter
2. Mercy
3. Redemption
4. Sweet Life
5. Before The Fire
6. Mosaic
TOUR DATES
10/13 London, UK The Roundhouse
10/14 Newcastle, UK NX
10/16 Glasgow, UK Barrowland Ballroom
10/17 Birmingham, UK O2 Academy
10/18 Manchester, UK Manchester Academy
10/20 Cambridge, UK Cambridge Corn Exchange
10/21 O2 Academy Bristol, UK (Sold Out)
10/22 Southampton, UK O2 Guildhall
10/24 Nantes, France La Carrière
10/25 Lyon, France Le Radiant
10/27 Paris, France Olympia
10/28 Lausanne, Switzerland Les Docks
10/29 Milan, Italy Alcatraz
10/31 Vienna, Austria Gasometer
11/1 Zurich, Switzerland X-TRA
11/2 Munich, Germany Theaterfabrik
11/4 Prague, Czech Republic Lucerna Music Bar
11/5 Warsaw, Poland Klub Stodola
11/6 Poznan, Poland Music Club B17
11/8 Berlin, Germany Huxleys
11/9 Amsterdam, Netherlands Melkweg Max (Sold Out)
11/10 Cologne, Germany Kantine (Sold Out)
11/12 Brussels, Belgium Ancienne Belgique (Sold Out)
11/13 Hamburg, Germany Grosse Freiheit 36
11/14 Copenhagen, Denmark The Grey Hall
11/16 Bergen, Norway Forum Scene
11/17 Oslo, Norway Sentrum Scene (Sold Out)
11/18 Stockholm, Sweden B-K
11/20 House of Culture Helsinki, Finland
11/21 Tampere, Finland Tampere Hall
10/13 – 11/21 – European Headline Tour
Cher Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of “Believe” With Brand New Deluxe Edition Out November 3
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Cher’s Believe album – the GRAMMY Award-winning masterpiece – which has sold over 11 million copies worldwide – BELIEVE (Deluxe Edition), a 3LP/2CD/Digital Download and streaming package is scheduled to be released on November 3 on Warner Records.
The Deluxe Edition includes the original album plus 13 remastered remixes of perennial dance floor hits, including Tee’s Radio One Instrumental & Ray Roc’s Latin Soul Instrumental of “Dov’e l’Amore” together in one package for the first time. Featuring the empowerment anthem “Strong Enough,” “All or Nothing,” “Dov’è l’amore,” and the title track “Believe,” a huge global hit that sold over 10 million copies and was No. 1 in 23 countries. The leopard-printed vinyl package includes discs in sea blue, light blue and clear, along with an exclusive numbered lithograph of Cher.
The first of many elements to come honoring Cher’s most successful album ever, fans can also expect to see HD remastered versions of classic videos from Believe, some available on Cher’s YouTube for the first time, beginning with “Strong Enough” available today and more to come.
First released in 1998, the pop-disco album Believe, produced by Mark Taylor, sold over eleven million copies (4X platinum in the US, 4 million platinum in Europe.) It was well known for using the pioneering device called a vocoder machine (auto-tune), now known in the industry as the “Cher effect,” which inspired scores of artists and producers to follow suit. Released in 2018, the video for “Believe” has garnered over 350 million views. Following the stunning success of Believe, Cher’s Living Proof: The Farewell Tour became one of the highest-grossing concert tours ever.
Cher is one of the best-selling music artists in history, selling over 100 million records during the course of her extraordinary career. She is the only artist to date who has had a number-one single on a Billboard chart for six consecutive decades. Cher, an Oscar, Emmy, GRAMMY® Award-winning, Kennedy Center Honoree, is scheduled to release her first ever Christmas album on October 20th.
Believe (Deluxe Edition)
Tracklisting
1. Believe
2. The Power
3. Runaway
4. All Or Nothing
5. Strong Enough
6. Dov’e l’amore
7. Takin’ Back My Heart
8. Taxi Taxi
9. Love Is The Groove
10. We All Sleep Alone
11. Believe (Almighty Definitive Mix)
12. Believe (Club 69 Future Anthem Mix)
13. Believe (Phat ‘n’ Funky Club Mix)
14. Strong Enough (Club 69 Phunk Mix)
15. Strong Enough (Male Version)
16. Strong Enough (Pumpin’ Dolls Radio Edit)
17. All Or Nothing (Almighty Radio Edit)
18. All Or Nothing (Austrian Version Metro Mix)
19. All Or Nothing (Danny Tenaglias Inchermental)
20. Dov’e L’amore (Emilio Estefan Jr. Extended Mix)
21. Dov’e L’amore (Tony Moran’s Anthem 7” Mix)
22. Dov’e L’amore (Tee’s Radio One Instrumental) *
23. Dov’e L’amore (Ray Roc’s Latin Soul Instrumental) *
* previously unreleased
Music Rising Announces Music Rising Lahaina To Aid Musicians And Cultural Workers
Music Rising, the charitable organization founded in 2005 by U2’s The Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin, along with a host of music industry partners after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf South, has announced its effort to help musicians and cultural artists whose lives have been upended by the devastating fires that leveled the town of Lahaina on the beautiful island of Maui on August 8, 2023.
Musicians and cultural artists lost their homes, their livelihoods, their instruments and in too many cases their loved ones. The fires destroyed everything in their path including many places where artists performed. Music Rising is committing resources to Music Rising Lahaina to aid local musicians and cultural artists by replacing their instruments or providing financial support.
Applications are available for working musicians or cultural artists, including gig workers, who would like to apply for a replacement instrument or musical equipment or financial support. Approved applicants will be notified via email, text or phone.
Music Rising is also donating proceeds from the sale of official Music Rising merchandise to the Music Rising Lahaina effort through November of 2023. Anyone can help by purchasing Music Rising merchandise offered in the Music Rising store available by clicking on the STORE tab at musicrisinglahaina.org. Each item purchased will benefit those in need in Lahaina.
Music Rising Lahaina recognizes the rich musical heritage of the region and knows that music not only saves lives but brings things back to life.
Music Rising Lahaina is administered by the Positively Kai Foundation. The Musician’s Advisory Group includes Todd Hensley, Beamer, Jake Shimabukuro, Jeff Peterson and Joshua Kahula. Partners include Mana Mentors, Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, the Guitar Center Music Foundation and MusiCares.
Music Rising was launched in 2005 following the catastrophic hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The organization’s mission was to rescue the musical culture of the Gulf South region of the United States in the aftermath by replacing musical instruments that were lost or destroyed in the deluge. Co-founded by U2’s The Edge and legendary producer, Bob Ezrin – along with a host of music industry partners – the organization provided instruments to thousands of musicians and students as well as to many churches, community and cultural programs in the Gulf Region and across the United States. Over the years, Music Rising has assisted thousands of musicians. The organization has helped schools, cultural organization and churches with replacement instruments. Tulane University’s The New Orleans Center for the Gulf South was given a Music Rising grant to develop the coordinate major “Music Rising – The Musical Cultures of the Gulf South.” Since then, Music Rising has continued to support schools and musicians in regions affected by natural and economic disasters. The massive fires that destroyed everything in its path in Lahaina gives rise to another effort Music Rising is committed to supporting. Music Rising Lahaina will help provide aid to many musicians and gig workers affected by this natural disaster. Music Rising is the recipient of a Gold Halo Award for Cause Marketing, a Billboard Humanitarian Award, a PRISM Award and the prestigious Jazz Foundation of America Medal of Honor. For more information visit musicrising.com