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My Next Read: “Cloud Nine: Memoirs of a Record Producer” By Richard Perry

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My Next Read: “Cloud Nine: Memoirs of a Record Producer” By Richard Perry

Anyone who feels a connection to the best music of the last fifty years—and who doesn’t?—will revel in this uniquely American success story. Even at a young age, Richard Perry knew that his destiny was to bring music into people’s lives.

What he couldn’t have dreamed was that his meteoric rise through the ranks of the music business would result in successful, ground-breaking, and award-winning collaborations. The Winner of a Special Merit Award from the Grammys has produced hits for legendary performers all of whom trusted him to shape the sound that made them great.

Richard’s credits include:
Barbra Streisand: Stoney End
Carly Simon: You’re So Vain, The Right Thing to Do, Mockingbird, Haven’t Got Time for the Pain, Nobody Does it Better
Ringo Starr: No No Song, Oh My My, You’re Sixteen, Photograph
Leo Sayer: When I Need Love, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
Rod Stewart: Great American Songbook albums
Art Gartfunkel: Breakaway album (1975), Some Enchanted Evening (2006)
Pointer Sisters: Jump (for My Love), Slow Hand, Neutron Dance
Harry Nilsson: Without You, Coconut, Jump into the Fire, Spaceman, Remember (Christmas)

In this candid and page-turning memoir, Cloud Nine: Memoirs of a Record Producer, Perry transports us through his eventful life, from his childhood in Brooklyn, where he played in bands, starred in musicals, and witnessed the birth of rock ‘n’ roll; through his sometimes rocky but always thrilling climb up the music-business ladder; and finally, into the studios and personal lives of the many superstars who provide our most enduring soundtrack.

Throughout his story, Perry remains entertaining and fun-loving company, always awed by his own proximity to greatness and boundlessly enthusiastic about his contributions to the most beloved art form.

Celebrate Black Music Month on SiriusXM, Pandora, and Stitcher with Exclusive Music Channels, Streaming Stations, and an Original Podcast

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Celebrate Black Music Month on SiriusXM, Pandora, and Stitcher with Exclusive Music Channels, Streaming Stations, and an Original Podcast

 SiriusXM, Pandora and Stitcher today announced the launch of three exclusive limited-engagement channels, a groundbreaking original podcast, and specialty music programming in honor of June’s Black Music Month.

SiriusXM will kick-off Black Music Month with two channels saluting groundbreaking Black artists with The 2PAC Channel and The Prince Channel.  SiriusXM has collaborated with these iconic artists to deliver unique radio listening experiences that can only be found on SiriusXM.  Pandora’s popular Black Music Forever Station will also extend to its own SiriusXM channel, Black Music Forever Radio.

For details on SiriusXM’s limited-engagement channels and additional SiriusXM specialty programming, please see below:

The 2PAC Channel (ch. 104) will take listeners on a comprehensive journey through the genius of 2PAC’s full music career. Hear about the iconic artist’s life and music, first-hand, with exclusive commentary from his close friends and peers, including E.D.I. Mean, an original member of 2PAC’s group The Outlawz.  The channel will also feature an original series where artists and celebrities will guest DJ their personal favorites from the legendary artist.

The Prince Channel (ch. 333) will feature music from his vast catalog over the decades, ranging from his signature funk, slow jams, psychedelic rock and everything in between.  The channel will also spotlight Prince favorites from those who knew him best with Purple Playlists, B-sides and live performances.

Black Music Forever Radio (ch. 105), which originated and exists as a Pandora station, will spotlight the latest hits from current and breaking Black artists in hip-hop, R&B and Pop.

The Beatles Channel (ch. 18) will debut a four-part series, A Shot of Rhythm and Blues:  Exploring The Beatles and Black Music on June 7 at Noon ET.  Hosted by Meshell Ndegeocello, the series will explore the relationship between The Beatles and Black music, uncover The Beatles’ earliest R&B heroes, and expose the many Black artists that went on to cover the music of The Fab Four.  New episodes will debut at Noon ET on Mondays throughout the month of June.

bpm (ch. 51) and Diplo’s Revolution (ch. 52) will feature music and exclusive audio from the top Black artists in Dance music such as, Aluna, DJ Sliink, UNiiQU3, and more.

Heart & Soul (ch. 48) will spotlight “soulful soundtracks” each weekend in June with music from culturally iconic movies including Waiting to Exhale, Black Panther, Judas and the Black Messiah, and more.  The channel will also feature live performances from Grammy-nominated artists, including Golden Globe winner and Grammy nominated artist Andra Day.

Hip-Hop Nation (ch. 44) will celebrate the anniversaries of past releases from 2 Chainz, Drake, Gucci Mane, and J. Cole, with album specials on their respective release dates.  The channel will also debut a new show, Meez-O-Estates, hosted by 21 Savage’s manager Meezy and crew, dedicated to a no-holds-barred conversation about the state of hip-hop music and culture.  Rising artist, Hotboii will kick off the Summer with a “Summer Wave Special,” highlighting 10 of his favorite Summer bops. HHN will also spotlight empowering Black music with a new playlist, Black Music Matters, each week and air a special rewind of the best performances from the channel’s original “Nation’s Next Virtual Concert” series.

Kirk Franklin’s Praise (ch. 64) will offer fans an interactive experience, with the chance to engage with Kirk Franklin to build a song during Virtual Improv with Kirk Franklin. The channel will also present A Juneteenth Celebration with Kirk Franklin, featuring song and narration from Franklin.

Listeners can also expect take-overs from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (The Groove, channel 50), H.E.R. (The Heat, channel 46), Monica (SiriusXM FLY, channel 47) and a special from The Temptations, to celebrate their 60th Anniversary (Soul Town, channel 49).

SiriusXM, Pandora and Stitcher will also present a new original podcast, All Music Is Black Music, with the first episode debuting today. The podcast, hosted by Selema Masekela, with narration by Dr. Dwandalyn Reece of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, explores how African American music and culture have shaped the wider contemporary music landscape.

Each episode takes listeners on a journey beginning with an artifact from the NMAAHC’s collection. Through interviews with artists, authors and scholars, listeners will discover the stories of Black musicians and cultural creators who have shaped today’s trends, styles and genres. The first episode explores the influence of girl groups in pop music featuring a conversation with Kelly Rowland.  New episodes will be available bi-weekly featuring interviews from artists including Ne-Yo, St. Vincent, Regina Spektor, and more. All Music is Black Music is now available on the SXM App, Pandora, and Stitcher, and will also air as a weekly program on SiriusXM’s Volume (channel 106) beginning June 15, at 1 pm ET.

Additionally, Pandora launched a Black Music Month microsite today, to give listeners an opportunity to discover, experience, and participate in the celebration Black music. The microsite includes:

Content Quiz: Listeners can answer a series of questions that will direct them to the newly launched Modes on the Black Music Forever station, sponsored by Target, for the month of June. The Modes include:

  • The Philly Sound: Hosted by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, two of the most prolific producers and songwriters in all of music, The Philly Sound commemorates the 50th anniversary of their legendary label, Philadelphia International Records. The duo will share their personal stories about some of the best soul classics ever recorded and early beginnings of Black Music Month with music from The O’Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, Phyllis Hyman and more.
  • Future Fire: A cross-over of SiriusXM’s The Heat, Future Fire will feature some of the best emerging hip-hop and R&B acts including Mooski, Coi Leray, Giveon, and more.
  • Africa Now: An Afro-Pop special highlighting the best artists throughout Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa that epitomize the Black experience of hailing from the birthplace of civilization, featuring music from Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and more.

Pandora Playback with Moneybagg Yo: On June 24, as part of Pandora’s virtual event series, Pandora Playback will feature an in-depth conversation with rapper Moneybagg Yo. He’ll discuss his artistry, recent album A Gangsta’s Pain and his music legacy, plus a special celebration of HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) music and culture. Beginning June 17, listeners will be able to RSVP for the free event on the microsite.

Spoken word video: Voiced by multi-talented artist Shanelle Gabriel, Pandora showcases and highlights the influence and impact of Black music through the power of spoken word by taking the audience on a historic journey through the decades of deep-seeded roots Black music and culture.

For a full broadcast schedule of specialty programming celebrating Black Music Month across SiriusXM please visit: https://www.siriusxm.com/black-music-month. To access Pandora’s microsite, please visit: pandora.com/blackmusicmonth.

From now through June 8, non-subscribers can get most of the above-mentioned SiriusXM channels, as part of the SiriusXM Listen Free Event.  During this event, SiriusXM will feature a sampling of over 100 SiriusXM channels including ad-free music of every kind, plus sports, talk, news and entertainment available to non-subscribers on inactive SiriusXM radios in their car and on the SXM App, with no credit card required. The 2PAC Channel, The Prince Channel and Black Music Forever Radio will be available to these listeners only on the SXM App.  Go to siriusxm.com/ListenFreeEvent to learn more.

Sonic Reducers: The Beach Boys Are Releasing Box Set of Sunflower and Surf’s Up

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Sonic Reducers: The Beach Boys Are Releasing Box Set of Sunflower and Surf’s Up

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In honor of 50 years of The Beach Boys’ timeless and often under-appreciated albums, Capitol/UMe will release an expansive 5CD and digital box set titled Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 on July 30 that chronicles and explores in depth this metamorphic and highly influential 1969-1971 period of the band’s legendary career. Assembled by Mark Linett and Alan Boyd, the team behind 2013’s GRAMMY Award-winning SMiLE Sessions, the expansive collection features newly remastered versions of Sunflower and Surf’s Up and boasts 135 tracks, including 108 previously unreleased tracks, live recordings, radio promos, alternate versions, alternate mixes, isolated backing tracks and a capella versions, culled from the album sessions.

OMD To Release Universal & Liberator (1993) On Remastered Vinyl For First Time Since Release Out August 6

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OMD To Release Universal & Liberator (1993) On Remastered Vinyl For First Time Since Release Out August 6

Following on from their 40th anniversary celebrations last year which saw them release their greatest hits and anniversary box set, ’Souvenir’, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have announced further remastered reissues of their UK Top 20 album Liberator and their 1996 album Universal on vinyl on August 6th on UMC/Liberator.

Frontman Andy McCluskey’s fascination with WWII bombers influenced the title of the UK Top 20 album Liberator named after the B-24 Liberator aircraft. Peaking at number 14 in the UK album charts, the record features singles ‘Stand Above Me’ and ‘Dream Of Me’ as well as a cover version of the Velvet Underground’s 1967 track, ‘Sunday Morning’. Universal, the band’s tenth album released in 1996, also had chart success with single ‘Walking On The Milky Way’ entering in the Top 20 in the UK singles charts and saw the band make their 29th and final appearance on Top of the Pops.

Both albums, which haven’t been available on vinyl since their first release, will be reissued on 180g black vinyl and were remastered at the iconic Abbey Road studios. The releases follow a string of reissues in the last year from OMD including the limited 12” vinyl of their legendary anti-war hit single ‘Enola Gay’ as well as a limited reissue of the bands iconic debut single, ‘Electricity’, on 7” vinyl.

OMD will also embark on a UK arena tour in November of this year. The tour, which will see the band perform songs from their iconic album ‘Architecture & Morality’, plus many more hits from their legendary back catalogue, will stop off at London’s Eventim Apollo, and two hometown shows at the Liverpool Empire and Olympia.

As well as the tour, fans and the band can give back to the tour crew at the ‘You Me & OMD’ livestream at London’s Indigo at The O2 on June 19th. The show is set to raise money and awareness for their crew, whose livelihoods have been so affected in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemi

Strap in and prepare for nothing but the best from a band who are unquestionably still at the very top of their game.

The band will play the following UK arena headline shows in November 2021:

2021 UK Headline Tour Dates (November):
Mon 1st GLASGOW, O2 Academy
Tue 2nd EDINBURGH, Usher Hall
Wed 3rd GATESHEAD, Sage
Fri 5th HULL Bonus Arena
Sat 6th LEEDS, First Direct Arena
Sun 7th CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange
Tue 9th LEICESTER, DeMontfort Hall
Wed 10th CARDIFF, Motorpoint Arena
Fri 12th BIRMINGHAM, Resorts World Arena
Sat 13th LONDON, Eventim Apollo
Sun 14th BOURNEMOUTH, BIC

Tue 16th BRIGHTON, Brighton Centre
Wed 17th OXFORD, New Theatre
Fri 19th MANCHESTER, O2 Apollo
Sat 20th MANCHESTER, O2 Apollo
Sun 21st LIVERPOOL, Empire
Tue 23rd LIVERPOOL, Eventim Olympia

OMD have sold an astonishing 25 million singles and 15 million albums, which has established them as electronic synthesiser pioneers and one of Britain’s best-loved pop groups. Their 13 albums include recently reissued ‘Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark’ (1980), ‘Organisation’ (1980), ‘Architecture & Morality’ (1981) and ‘Dazzle Ships’ (1983).

Liberator tracklisting:

Side A:

Stand Above Me
Everyday
King Of Stone
Dollar Girl
Dream Of Me (Based On Love’s Theme)
Sunday Morning
Side B:

Agnus Dei
Love And Hate You
Heaven Is
Best Years Of Our Lives
Christine
Only Tears

Universal tracklisting:

Side A:

Universal
Walking On The Milky Way
The Moon And The Sun
The Black Sea
Very Close To Far Away
The Gospel Of St Jude

Side B:

That Was Then
Too Late
The Boy From The Chemist Is Here To See You
If You’re Still In Love With Me
New Head
Victory Waltz

The Beach Boys Releasing Box Set of Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions With 108 Rarities

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The Beach Boys Releasing Box Set of Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions With 108 Rarities

In honor of 50 years of The Beach Boys’ timeless and often under-appreciated albums, Capitol/UMe will release an expansive 5CD and digital box set titled Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 on July 30 that chronicles and explores in depth this metamorphic and highly influential 1969-1971 period of the band’s legendary career. Assembled by Mark Linett and Alan Boyd, the team behind 2013’s GRAMMY Award-winning SMiLE Sessions, the expansive collection features newly remastered versions of Sunflower and Surf’s Up and boasts 135 tracks, including 108 previously unreleased tracks, live recordings, radio promos, alternate versions, alternate mixes, isolated backing tracks and a capella versions, culled from the album sessions.

Housed in a book style package, the set is rounded out with a 48-page book loaded with unreleased and rare photos, lyric sheets, tape box images, recording artifacts, insightful new liner notes by noted radio veteran and Beach Boys afficionado Howie Edelson, and new and archival interviews from Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and others. Feel Flows will also be released in abbreviated versions including 4LP on both black vinyl and limited edition Translucent Blue and Translucent Gold color vinyl, 2LP black vinyl and 2CD editions.

Feel Flows is heralded today with the streaming debut of the unreleased gem, “Big Sur,” A beautiful sonic love letter to the central California coastal town of Big Sur, the lilting, pastoral folk tune that was originally recorded for Surf’s Up and has remained unreleased for more than five decades.

FEEL FLOWS – THE SUNFLOWER AND SURF’S UP SESSIONS 1969-1971

DISC 1

SUNFLOWER – ORIGINAL ALBUM

  1. Slip On Through (2019 master) (2:19)
  2. This Whole World (2019 master) (1:58)
  3. Add Some Music To Your Day (2019 master) (3:36)
  4. Got To Know The Woman (2019 master) (2:43)
  5. Deirdre (2019 master) (3:30)
  6. It’s About Time (2019 master) (2:57)
  7. Tears In The Morning (2019 master) (4:07)
  8. All I Wanna Do (2019 master) (2:36)
  9. Forever (2019 master) (2:42)
  10. Our Sweet Love (2019 master) (2:41)
  11. At My Window (2019 master) (2:32)
  12. Cool, Cool Water (2019 master) (5:03)
  13. Sunflower Promo 1 (previously unreleased) (0:59)

SUNFLOWER – LIVE

Previously Unreleased – Produced by The Beach Boys

  1. This Whole World (Live 1988) (2:10)
  2. Add Some Music To Your Day (Live 1993) (3:23)
  3. Susie Cincinnati (Live 1976) (2:46)
  4. Back Home (Live 1976) (3:15)
  5. It’s About Time (Live 1971) (3:45)
  6. Riot In Cell Block 9 (Live 1970) (3:34)

SUNFLOWER – BONUS TRACKS

  1. Break Away (original 1969 single mix) (2:55)
  2. Celebrate The News (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (2:37)
  3. Loop De Loop (previously unreleased 1969 mix) (2:59)
  4. San Miguel (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (2:33)
  5. Susie Cincinnati (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (3:02)
  6. Good Time (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:56)
  7. Two Can Play (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:06)
  8. Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) (2021 stereo mix – previously unreleased) (3:21)

 

DISC TWO

SURF’S UP – ORIGINAL ALBUM

  1. Don’t Go Near The Water (2019 master) (2:41)
  2. Long Promised Road (2019 master) (3:32)
  3. Take A Load Off Your Feet (2019 master) (2:32)
  4. Disney Girls (1957) (2019 master) (4:08)
  5. Student Demonstration Time (2019 master) (3:59)
  6. Feel Flows (2019 master) (4:44)
  7. Lookin’ At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song) (2019 master) (1:57)
  8. A Day In The Life Of A Tree (2019 master) (3:09)
  9. Til I Die (2019 master) (2:32)
  10. Surf’s Up (2019 master) (4:14)
  11. Surf’s Up Promo (previously unreleased) (1:02)

SURF’S UP – LIVE

Previously Unreleased

  1. Take A Load Off Your Feet (Live 1993) (2:35)
  2. Long Promised Road (Live 1972) (4:14)
  3. Disney Girls (Live 1982) (4:23)
  4. Surf’s Up (Live 1973) (4:58)
  5. Student Demonstration Time (Live 1971) (4:42)

SURF’S UP – BONUS TRACKS

Previously unreleased (unless otherwise noted)

  1. Big Sur (previously unreleased) (2:35)
  2. H.E.L.P. Is On The Way (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:31)
  3. Sweet And Bitter (previously unreleased) (2:33)
  4. My Solution (previously unreleased) (3:44)
  5. 4th of July (2019 mix – previously unreleased) (3:11)
  6. Sound of Free (1970 single mix, 2019 master) (2:22)
  7. Lady (Fallin’ In Love) (1970 stereo mix – previously unreleased) (2:21)
  8. Seasons In The Sun (previously unreleased) (3:27)

 

DISC THREE

SUNFLOWER SESSIONS

Previously unreleased

  1. Sunflower Promo 2 (previously unreleased) (0:59)
  2. Slip On Through (track and backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:47)
  3. This Whole World (long version track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:10)
  4. Add Some Music To Your Day (track and backing vocals – previously unreleased) (4:35)
  5. Deirdre (track – previously unreleased) (3:34)
  6. It’s About Time (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:53)
  7. Tears In The Morning (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (4:08)
  8. All I Wanna Do (session intro, track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:46)
  9. Forever (session highlights – previously unreleased) (3:36)
  10. Forever (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:01)
  11. Our Sweet Love (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:39)
  12. At My Window (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:50)
  13. Cool Cool Water (alternate 2019 mix – previously unreleased) (6:24)
  14. San Miguel (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:57)
  15. Loop De Loop (track – previously unreleased) (2:49)
  16. Good Time (session intro, track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (4:27)
  17. When Girls Get Together (track – previously unreleased) (1:47)
  18. Slip On Through (alternate 1969 mix with session intro – previously unreleased) (3:25)
  19. Our Sweet Love (string section – previously unreleased) (1:00)

1969-1970 A CAPPELLA

Previously unreleased

  1. San Miguel (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (1:00)
  2. Break Away (Tag) (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:18)
  3. Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (2:44)
  4. Good Time (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:19)
  5. This Whole World (backing vocals section – previously unreleased) (1:05)
  6. Add Some Music To Your Day (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (3:30)
  7. Got To Know The Woman (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (2:52)
  8. It’s About Time (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:50)
  9. All I Wanna Do (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (2:58)
  10. Forever (previously unreleased 2019 a Cappella mix) (2:52)

 

DISC FOUR

SURF’S UP SESSIONS

Previously unreleased

  1. Don’t Go Near The Water (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:45)
  2. Long Promised Road (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:38)
  3. Take A Load Off Your Feet (alternate vocal – previously unreleased) (2:28)
  4. Disney Girls (1957) (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (4:17)
  5. Student Demonstration Time (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:46)
  6. Feel Flows (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (5:02)
  7. Lookin’ At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song) (session intro and alternate mix – previously unreleased) (2:43)
  8. A Day In The Life Of A Tree (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:55)
  9. Til I Die (long version with alternate lyrics – previously unreleased) (4:47)

(Brian Wilson)

  1. Surf’s Up (2019 mix – previously unreleased) (4:08)

(Brian Wilson-Van Dyke Parks)

  1. (Wouldn’t It Be Nice To) Live Again (extended 2019 – previously unreleased) (6:50)

(Dennis Wilson-Stanley Shapiro)

SURF’S UP – A CAPPELLA

Previously unreleased

  1. Don’t Go Near The Water (previously unreleased 2020 a Cappella mix) (2:36)

(Alan Jardine-Mike Love)

  1. Long Promised Road (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (4:00)
  2. Feel Flows (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:33)
  3. Disney Girls (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:36)
  4. A Day In The Life Of A Tree (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:32)
  5. Til I Die (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (2:36)
  6. Surf’s Up (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (4:04)

BONUS TRACKS

Previously unreleased

  1. I Just Got My Pay (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:43)
  2. Walkin’ (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:44)
  3. When Girls Get Together (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (3:45)
  4. Baby Baby (previously unreleased) (3:13)
  5. Awake (previously unreleased) (3:44)
  6. It’s A New Day (previously unreleased) (2:20)

 

DISC FIVE

BONUS DISC

Previously unreleased

  1. This Whole World (alternate ending – previously unreleased) (1:41)
  2. Add Some Music To Your Day (previously unreleased alternate version) (3:27)
  3. Don’t Go Near The Water (alternate version – previously unreleased) (2:42)
  4. Surf’s Up Part 1 (1971 remake track with 1966 Brian vocal – previously unreleased) (1:41)
  5. Soulful Old Man Sunshine (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (3:14)

(Brian Wilson-Rick Henn-Don Ralke)

  1. I’m Goin’ Your Way (previously unreleased alternate mix) (2:24)

(Dennis Wilson)

  1. Where Is She (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:22)

(Brian Wilson)

  1. Carnival (Over The Waves/Sobra Las Olas) (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (1:34)
  2. It’s Natural (previously unreleased) (2:35)
  3. Medley: All Of My Love / Ecology (previously unreleased) (5:05)
  4. Before (previously unreleased) (2:25)
  5. Behold The Night (previously unreleased) (2:26)
  6. Old Movie (Cuddle Up) (previously unreleased) (3:37)
  7. Hawaiian Dream (previously unreleased) (4:33)
  8. Settle Down / Sound Of Free (basic session outtake – previously unreleased) (2:17)
  9. I’ve Got A Friend (previously unreleased) (2:26)
  10. Til I Die (piano demo – previously unreleased) (1:55)
  11. Back Home (previously unreleased demo) (2:20)
  12. Back Home (alternate version – previously unreleased) (2:34)
  13. Won’t You Tell Me (demo – previously unreleased) (2:01)
  14. Won’t You Tell Me (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:54)
  15. Barbara (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (2:59)
  16. Slip On Through (early version track) (2:48)
  17. Susie Cincinnati (basic session highlights – previously unreleased) (3:05)
  18. My Solution (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:04)
  19. You Never Give Me Your Money (previously unreleased) (0:40)
  20. Medley: Happy Birthday, Brian / God Only Knows (previously unreleased) (2:47)
  21. You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:32)
  22. Marcella (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (3:27)

On July 16, Tina Turner will release the deluxe of FOREIGN AFFAIR

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On July 16, Tina Turner will release the deluxe of FOREIGN AFFAIR

On July 16, Tina Turner will release the deluxe of FOREIGN AFFAIR, alongside vinyl, CD, and digital versions. As one of the biggest albums of the ‘80s, Foreign Affair showcased Tina Turner at her very best, further cementing her position as The Queen of Rock ‘n Roll.

Celebrated in this limited edition deluxe boxed set, FOREIGN AFFAIR (DELUXE EDITION) includes the original album fully remastered for the first time on CD1, with CD2 featuring a collection of B-sides, remixes, and a previously unheard demo of the Tina Turner classic, “The Best.” Across CD3 and CD4 is an iconic Tina Turner live show from Barcelona in 1990. In this exhilarating performance, Turner performs a number of her most-loved tracks, including “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Proud Mary,” “Private Dancer,” and many more. This electric performance is also available to watch on the DVD, as well as the six music videos from the album’s singles fully restored to HD.

Along with this amazing music, the deluxe edition contains a special, commemorative passport featuring a number of iconic photos of Turner, as well as a high-quality art card featuring photos from photographer Paul Cox. Also included is a booklet with brand-new liner notes from Holly Knight, the songwriter of “The Best,” “Be Tender With Me Baby,” “You Can’t Stop Me Loving You,” and “Ask Me How I Feel.”

The album will also be released on 2-LP white vinyl, exclusive to Dig!, and features the original album fully remastered and on 2-LP for the very first time. The album will also be available on black 2-LP from all other retailers, as well as digitally, and on 2-CD, featuring the original album fully remastered, as well as a collection of B-sides, remixes, and an unreleased demo of “The Best”; which is available to listen to here.

Foreign Affair was Turner’s third studio album since her dramatic global resurgence, following the monumental success of Private Dancer (1984) and Break Every Rule (1986), as well as her lead role in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome in 1985. It went on to be a multi-platinum record across the world, including UK, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, and many more. The biggest track to come from the album was the 80s anthem, “The Best.” The track continues to transcend generations, with one of the most recognizable choruses in music history. On top of “The Best,” the album is complimented by several Turner favourites, such as “Steamy Windows,” “I Don’t Wanna Lose You,” and the title track, “Foreign Affair.”

Tina Turner is revered around the world, inspiring millions through her own personal story, her singing, her dancing, and beyond. Her musical legacy is a collection of some of the best-known songs of all time, just utter the phrase “You’re simply the best” you’d be hard-pressed to find a person who doesn’t know the next line! She is one of the best-selling artists of all-time (200+million records), with multiple number 1s, platinum records across the world, 12 Grammy® Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a star on both the Hollywood and St. Louis Walk of Fame, and most recently her second induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Tracklisting:

CD/1DVD – Deluxe Edition

CD1 – 2021 Albm Remaster
1.   Steamy Window
2.   The Best
3.   You Know Who (Is Doing You Know What)
4.   Undercover Agent for the Blues
5.   Look Me in the Heart
6.   Be Tender with Me Baby
7.   You Can’t Stop Me Loving You
8.   Ask Me How I Feel
9.   Falling Like Rain
10. I Don’t Wanna Lose You
11. Not Enough Romance
12. Foreign Affair

CD2 – B-Sides, Remixes & Unreleased Demo
B-Sides
1.   Bold And Reckless
2.   Stronger Than The Wind
3.   Steel Claw (Live)
4.   Private Dancer (Live)
5.   Be Tender With Me Baby (Live)
Remixes
6. The Best (Extended Muscle Mix)
7. Steamy Windows (12“ Vocal Mix)
8. Foreign Affair (Shep Pettibone Heartbeat Mix)
9. Look Me In The Heart (12“ Remix)
10. The Best (Extended Mighty Mix)
11. Steamy Windows (Justin Strauss 12“ House Dub Mix)
12. Foreign Affair (Shep Pettibone One In A Million Club Mix)
13. Steamy Windows (12“ Dub Mix)
14. Look Me In The Heart (Instrumental)
15. Foreign Affair (Shep Pettibone Heartbeat Instrumental
Previously Unreleased
16. The Best (Demo)

CD3 – ‘Do You Want Some Action?’ Live in Barcelona 1990
1. Steamy Windows
2. Typical Male
3. Foreign Affair
4. Undercover Agent for the Blues
5. Ask Me How I Feel
6. We Don’t Need Another Hero
7. Private Dancer
8. Nutbush City Limits
9. Addicted to Love

CD4 – ‘Do You Want Some Action?’ Live in Barcelona 1990
10. The Best
11. I Don’t Wanna Lose You
12. What’s Love Got to Do With It
13. Let’s Stay Together
14. Proud Mary
15. Better Be Good to Me
16. Be Tender With Me Baby

DVD – ‘Do You Want Some Action?’ Live in Barcelona 1990 & Remastered Promo Videos
‘Do You Want Some Action?’ Live in Barcelona 1990
1. Steamy Windows
2. Typical Male
3. Foreign Affair
4. Undercover Agent for the Blues
5. Ask Me How I Feel
6. We Don’t Need Another Hero
7. Private Dancer
8. Nutbush City Limits
9. Addicted to Love
10. The Best
11. I Don’t Wanna Lose You
12. What’s Love Got to Do With It
13. Let’s Stay Together
14. Proud Mary
15. Better Be Good to Me
16. Be Tender With Me Baby
Remastered Promo Videos
1. Foreign Affair
2. Look Me in the Heart
3. The Best
4. Steamy Windows
5. Be Tender With Me Baby
6. I Don’t Wanna Lose You

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2LP

Side 1
1.   Steamy Windows
2.   The Best
3.   You Know Who (Is Doing You Know What)
Side 2
1.   Undercover Agent for the Blues
2.   Look Me in the Heart
3.   Be Tender with Me Baby
Side 3
1.   You Can’t Stop Me Loving You
2.   Ask Me How I Feel
3.   Falling Like Rain
Side 4
1.   I Don’t Wanna Lose You
2.   Not Enough Romance
3.   Foreign Affair

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2CD

CD1 – Remastered Original Album
1.   Steamy Windows
2.   The Best
3.   You Know Who (Is Doing You Know What)
4.   Undercover Agent for the Blues
5.   Look Me in the Heart
6.   Be Tender with Me Baby
7.   You Can’t Stop Me Loving You
8.   Ask Me How I Feel
9.   Falling Like Rain
10. I Don’t Wanna Lose You
11. Not Enough Romance
12. Foreign Affair

CD2 – B-Sides, Remixes & Unreleased Demo
B-Sides
1.   Bold And Reckless
2.   Stronger Than The Wind
3.   Steel Claw (Live)
4.   Private Dancer (Live)
5.   Be Tender With Me Baby (Live)
Remixes
6. The Best (Extended Muscle Mix)
7. Steamy Windows (12“ Vocal Mix)
8. Foreign Affair (Shep Pettibone Heartbeat Mix)
9. Look Me In The Heart (12“ Remix)
10. The Best (Extended Mighty Mix
11. Steamy Windows (Justin Strauss 12“ House Dub Mix)
12. Foreign Affair (Shep Pettibone One In A Million Club Mix)
13. Steamy Windows (12“ Dub Mix)
14. Look Me In The Heart (Instrumental)
15. Foreign Affair (Shep Pettibone Heartbeat Instrumental)
Previously Unreleased
16. The Best (Demo)

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Sonic Reducers: 5 minutes. 2 music geeks. 1 big music story of the day.

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Be honest, everyone wants to be happier and smarter. Keep challenging oneself with action-packed games is the easiest way to stay happy and energize at all times. Gaming has some kinds of positive impact on our psychological health. If you want to continue to battlelog and want some good reasons to keep going, then this post is just for you.

If you always believe that playing the game is a waste of time, then your opinion is going to change forever after reading this post. Of course, restful entertainment is something that we all need to keep our mind and mood fresh. This is why playing computer games should be a habit of every individual, who genuinely want to be happy. Gaming has become more a learning tool than just a hub for fun. Certain reasons are there why you should play computer games.

Read on to know why you should play computer games and make your life more blissful.

#1. Stay in Shape and Increase Your Memory

For most people, it seems not at all easy to stay in shape while handling the stress of work and studies. When you are fed of everything and don’t remember things, computer games will surely come to your rescue. Nowadays, tons of video games are out there that you can play on the computer and enjoy little things in life. Gaming will not just give a refreshing experience to your mind but also increase your memory. You can play to enhance your mood and train your mind to remember things easily.

#2. Make Friends

Who has thought that gaming can have a direct impact on your personal life? You can easily increase your social circle and make friends by playing computer games. Many games are there that you need a squad to play. From PUBG to Rust, many games are out there that help you build an ability of teamwork. You can choose team play games and keep yourself entertained to play computer games.

#3. You Will Be Better at Problem-Solving

If you involve in games like battlefield, you will definitely get better at problem-solving. Keep yourself engaged in computer games and you will experience that problem-solving ability is developing day by day. This is a scientific fact that games will improve your thought process and help you develop the ability to resolve even unexpected issues.

#4. De-Stress

Life is full of unexpected events that can cause you stress and make you feel fed up with everything. However, you don’t have to worry about anything, as you can switch to computer games and de-stress yourself in an effortless way. When you include computer games to your routine, you can easily release stress and embrace positivity in life.

#5. Improve Your Ability to Learn and Research

Games come with different options and you need to polish your gaming skills to improve your chances of winning. This might mean that you can improve your ability to learn and research on topics to make successful strategies. When you choose to play games, you need to learn tricks and figure out tactics to improve your play. This way you will develop the habit of keep learning and keep going in a seamless way.

#6. Perception and Vision

When you engage yourself in gaming, you will develop a new perception and vision that help you determine what is important and what is not. You will experience that you are gaining a vision to see beyond the problems and respond to the situation in a beneficial way.

#7. Social Skills

Apart from curiosity and learning, you will definitely embrace the social benefits of playing video games. You can work on your ability to team play and improve your social skills in an effortless way. You will also learn how to deal with negative social impacts. You gradually start gaining confidence while interacting with others in the world of gaming. You will find new friends and expand your social circle as well. This way you will learn how to work on your social skills to improve your ability of real-life interaction.

Of course, there are a lot of reasons why playing computer games is lucrative for you. The above-mentioned reasons are not enough. In fact, there are more to explore. Now, play video games on the computer and see how great they are for you and your brain.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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