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When to contact an auto lawyer

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When we were teenagers, driving seemed like a ticket to freedom that would never get old. Passing our driving tests was the first step towards never having to ask for a ride ever again. We could meet our friends, spend entire days doing whatever we liked wherever we liked, and rely on ourselves for transport home instead of waiting around for someone else to pick us up. But soon the reality – and the expense – of driving sets in. Until you’ve worked all month only for your hard earned cash to be blown on a faulty car part or renewing your vehicle insurance.

But we love our cars, all the same. Yes, the magic wears off, but they are nevertheless our home away from home, where we spend a significant portion of our day. They are status symbols. If anything, they’re even more to replace than they are to own.

But what is never fun is being in a car accident that wasn’t your fault (check out an auto accident lawyer in Atlanta if you have been involved in a car accident). Let’s look at some of the common types of road accidents that would typically form the basis of car accident claim – because the more aware of the dangers we can be, the more equipped we are to spot the threat and avoid any potential mishap.

T-bone impacts (side impacts)

You can expect this type of car accident to take place at junctions, typically in one of two ways. First, side impacts tend to occur where a turning must wait for a gap in a lane of oncoming traffic before cutting across. The other main way for this type of accident to occur involves a car pulling out of a junction before there is a significant gap in the traffic flow, raising the chances of an impact with oncoming traffic. In both cases, it is usually the negligent action of the turning vehicle that is to blame, with the oncoming traffic being asked to act fast to avoid impact. Being aware of cars that have been waiting to turn can help us all to realise when the impatience of the waiting driver may be wearing thin. Signalling for the waiting driver to turn, or reducing speed on the approach can both help to avoid significant injuries.

Tailgating

This one is perhaps one of the most annoying things to happen to drivers on an almost daily basis. The issue is that drivers in a hurry do not appreciate those of us who are taking the time to obey the law – these drivers want to break speed limits and get to their destination. There is not a lot you can to deter tailgating, and accidents are all too common.

Both types of the above car accidents are types of cases that would warrant speaking to an auto lawyer.

Royal Mail Issued Queen Stamps Now On General Sale

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Royal Mail Issued Queen Stamps Now On General Sale

Royal Mail today announced it is issuing a set of 13 Special Stamps to celebrate one of the UK’s most influential rock groups of all time, Queen. With more than 300 million record sales across five decades, they are one of the most successful music artists of all time.

Eight stamps will feature images of some of their most popular and iconic album covers: Queen II, 1974; Sheer Heart Attack, 1974; A Night at the Opera, 1975; News of the World, 1977; The Game, 1980; Greatest Hits, 1981; The Works, 1984; and Innuendo, 1991.

Completing the set is miniature-sheet celebrating Queen’s live performances with images of: Freddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium, 1986; Roger Taylor at Hyde Park, 1976; John Deacon at Hammersmith Odeon, 1975; and Brian May in Budapest, 1986.

The centrepiece of the miniature-sheet is the iconic photograph taken by Johnny Dewe Mathews at the group’s first-ever studio photoshoot in a Primrose Hill studio.

Roger Taylor said of the stamps: “Wow…….stamps featuring our albums! What an honour. We must be really part of the furniture now! Thanks, Royal Mail for stamping on us! In gratitude.”

Brian May said: “It’s hard to put into words what I feel when looking at these beautiful stamps. Since we four precocious boys started out on our quest 50 years ago, our lives have been devoted to making our impossible dream come true. Sometimes it’s strange to wake up and realise the position in which we are now held – we have become a national institution! And nothing brings this home more than this incredible tribute from Royal Mail. It’s particularly poignant to look at this collection of images now – now that we are all in a world dominated by a coronavirus, in which none of this could have happened. I just know that I feel an overwhelming desire to own one of these sets! Somehow it will be a way of persuading myself that it really DID all happen!”

Queen were in their formative stages when they were hired to play their first gig: a charity event at Truro City Hall, in June 1970, while still performing under the name Smile. By the time John Deacon joined the following year, the group had changed their name; the four-piece line-up that would remain together for the next two decades made their first live appearance at Surrey College on 2 July 1971.

From the outset, the theatricality of Queen’s music found a natural outlet in their stage shows. As glam rock flowered alongside Queen’s rise to fame, the group would tap into the extravagance of the era – and then very quickly outstrip it.

The band’s list of musical achievements is rivalled by few: countless platinum, multi-platinum and gold albums; numerous Ivor Novello and BRITS awards; induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Queen also hold the record for the biggest selling album of all time on the Official UK charts with sales of over six million copies of their Greatest Hits album. With their 2018 feature film “Bohemian Rhapsody” they reinvigorated their core fan base and generated a whole new audience the world over. The film became the biggest music biopic in history and swept the Golden Globes and Oscars with the soundtrack topping the charts the world over.

Few bands can match the breadth of creativity on display in Queen’s discography. Dominating over four decades with their cutting-edge music, the band’s legacy continues to inspire.

Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2021, Queen becomes only the third music group to have a dedicated stamp issue – following on from the Beatles in 2007 and Pink Floyd in 2016.

Philip Parker, Royal Mail, said: “With their truly original, theatrical sound and effortless ability to mix musical styles, Queen are rock royalty. We pay tribute to one of the most loved bands of all time with these stunning stamps.” The full set of 13 stamps, available in a Presentation Pack, retails at £16.00. The stamps and a wide range of collectible products are available now to order at www.royalmail.com/queen and in the Queen Online Store.

Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival to Broadcast Exclusively on SiriusXM

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Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival to Broadcast Exclusively on SiriusXM

 SiriusXM announced today the Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival. The special programming will air across numerous SiriusXM comedy channels from July 20-25, the dates during which the world-renowned annual festival was originally scheduled to take place in Montreal. As previously announced, the postponed dates for the in-person festival will now take place this Fall.

Throughout each day, the excitement of attending the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival will be re-created virtually, delivered directly to SiriusXM subscribers in their cars, at home, on-the-go, or wherever they choose to listen with their connected devices. Two one-hour specials will air every day on five SiriusXM comedy channels, hosted with fresh commentary from stars including Kevin Hart, Howie Mandel, Ronny Chieng, Caroline Rhea, Jim Norton, Alonzo Bodden, and many more.

In addition, the best stand up tracks from previous Just For Laughs shows throughout its 37 year history will highlight some of the most iconic comedy sets, including segment’s from Andy Kindler’s biting “State Of The Industry” speeches as part of ComedyPRO. Pandora will also feature a suite of Just For Laughs comedy playlists reflecting the festival’s diverse and hilarious programming.

More special coverage includes SiriusXM’s Just For Laughs Canada (channel 168) airing a 24/7 curated themed series that will highlight the festival’s revered Homegrown, New Faces, LGBTQ Gala, All Female Gala shows and more, using original recordings from the Canadian artists and record labels.

“We were thrilled when SiriusXM approached us with this idea. Now, on what would have been this year’s festival dates, we will carry on the tradition by sharing some of the greatest performances from our 37 years of festivals which includes some amazing homegrown Canadian content” says Bruce Hills, President of Just For Laughs.

“Just For Laughs is the world’s premier comedy festival that we look forward to being a part of every year,” said Jack Vaughn, SiriusXM’s Senior Vice President of Comedy Programming. “So while we can’t be in Montreal this summer, going to shows, eating poutine way too late, and dodging giant political street puppets, SiriusXM is thrilled to team up with the festival to create the next best thing.”

From July 20-25, the two one-hour shows will air each day on SiriusXM’s comedy channels:
Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio Channel 96: 2pm & 6pm ET
Raw Dog Comedy Channel 99: 12pm & 9pm ET
Laugh USA Channel 98: 1pm & 7pm ET
Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup Channel 97: 3pm & 8pm ET
Comedy Greats Channel 94: 4pm & 5pm ET
Just For Laughs Canada Channel 168: 24 hours a day

SiriusXM has several offers for new subscribers including three months of a SiriusXM Essential or Premier Streaming subscription, plus a free Amazon Echo Dot, for the introductory rate of $1, plus fees and taxes. See Offer Details below and visit siriusxm.com/3for1 to subscribe.

There’s a new edition of “BABY SHARK” featuring Global Latin Superstar LUIS FONSI

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There’s a new edition of “BABY SHARK” featuring Global Latin Superstar LUIS FONSI

Universal Music Latin Entertainment, the world’s leading Latin entertainment company and global entertainment brand, Pinkfong, have partnered together to bring smiles across the faces of children and parents all around the world with the release of a new edition of “Baby Shark” featuring Multi-Platinum and 5X Latin GRAMMY winning global superstar; Luis Fonsi.

“Baby Shark” starring Luis Fonsi also includes a music video where we see an animated Fonsi diving and swimming around with some – unconventional – friends, the lovable family of sharks from the original version. And, as a true testament of being a gift for the entire family, “Baby Shark“ features for the first time ever the voices of Luis Fonsi’s children, Mikaela and Rocco, who sing along to the tune of this massive hit.

This new edition of “Baby Shark“ is a glimpse into the magic behind the upcoming EP release of ‘MINI STARS Vol. 1’ by Universal Music Latin Entertainment, a music and video collection set to be released this summer showcasing some of Latin music’s most popular artists, including Sebastián Yatra, Nacho, Greeicy, Guaynaa and Joey Montana, as they reimagine children’s classics in Spanish and English.

Tune in right now to experience this epic collaboration!

Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Michael Jackson and Queen Channels Launches on SiriusXM

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Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Michael Jackson and Queen Channels Launches on SiriusXM

SiriusXM announces the launch of its latest collection of exclusive radio channels dedicated to iconic musicians starting today at Noon ET. SiriusXM’s presents brand new channels from Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Michael Jackson and Queen, plus the return of The Prince Channel, that will be available through August 13 on the SiriusXM app, internet connected devices and smart speakers in your home.

SiriusXM has collaborated with these legendary artists and their teams to create unique, hand-crafted radio channels that listeners and fans will find nowhere else.

For information on these new music channels dedicated to iconic artists head over to https://www.siriusxm.com/newchannels.

Beastie Boys Channel will feature classic bangers, deep cuts, rarities and live recordings celebrating the legacy and influence of Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “ADROCK” Horovitz and the late Adam “MCA” Yauch. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will share exclusive commentary, stories and insights dating from their 10X-platinum debut, Licensed to Ill, through multi-platinum albums Paul’s Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication, Hello Nasty, To the 5 Boroughs and Hot Sauce Committee Part Two.  The channel will also feature a guest DJ series, “Pass the Mic,” which will include a slew of artists, celebrities, athletes—all fans of the band—including Z-Trip, Sean Lennon, Rosie Perez, Talib Kweli, Michael Rapaport and more, taking over hosting duties.  Beastie Boys Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category. Channel 35 will become the Beastie Boys Channel from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through July 21.

Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio will feature the music of Bob Marley and his band The Wailers. The channel will include Marley’s studio and live performances, mixing his widely popular songs with rare tracks. Additionally, listeners will hear recordings from the Marley family, cool exclusives, as well as artists who are a part of the iconic brand and label founded by Bob Marley-Tuff Gong.  Guest DJs on the channel include: Jack Johnson, Carlos Santana, Michael Franti, Big Boi, Cypress Hill and more.  Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category. Additionally, channel 42 will become Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through August 13.

Coldplay Radio will showcase music from the band’s acclaimed catalog, including their career-defining hits, classic albums, live performances, collaborations and musical influences.  Each weeknight at 8:00 p.m. ET the channel will feature the “Live in Technicolor” series, which will present live concert experiences from the band’s 20-year career. The series kicks off on July 15 with “Live in Madrid” from 2011 and will also include the band’s exclusive SiriusXM performances from Stephen Talkhouse in the Hamptons and the SiriusXM Garage in Los Angeles.  The channel will also feature an exclusive live album recorded during the “Viva la Vida Tour” in 2009, called Left Right Left Right Left.  Band members Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion will each take over hosting duties on “Songs That Made Us Who We Are,” to discuss the music that has influenced them as artists.  Major artists like Beck, Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes and Meghan Trainor will take turns to guest-DJ and select their favorite Coldplay tracks on “Viva La Coldplay.”  Coldplay Radio will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category. Additionally, channel 28 will become Coldplay Radio from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through July 21.

The Michael Jackson Channel will feature music from the King of Pop’s entire catalogue, from The Jackson 5 to his solo hits, live performances, and Michael Jackson’s “Live at Wembley” concert from 1988. The channel will also air King of Pop Playlists featuring Guest DJs such as Akon, Rodney Jerkins, as well as Jackson 5 members and brothers, Jackie, Marlon and Tito, playing and discussing their favorite Michael Jackson songs. The Michael Jackson Channel is voiced by journalist and author Steven Ivory whose byline has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Billboard, the Hollywood Reporter, Essence and Vibe, among others. Ivory is a long time Jackson family friend and interviewed Michael Jackson, his sister and brothers many times over the years. He weaves history, context and insight around Michael’s music and the artists who influenced Michael and who were influenced by him. Ivory has also created a playlist he is calling Now More Than Ever as a soundtrack for this important moment in history. “Michael’s music has always rallied the world to acknowledge historical anguish with songs and videos such as ‘They Don’t Really Care About Us’ and “Black or White,” said Ivory.  “At the same time, he aspired to unify and lead the world with inspiring anthems like ‘Heal the World’ and ‘Earth Song’ which addressed issues that were important to him such as the care of our planet.” The Now More Than Ever King of Pop Playlist premiers on Friday, July 17 at 7:00 pm ET. The Michael Jackson Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Pop category. Additionally, channel 50 will become The Michael Jackson Channel from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through July 21.

The Prince Channel will return to feature music from the GRAMMY, Golden Globe and Academy Award winner’s iconic catalog, from early recordings to his biggest hits. The channel also includes more “Purple Playlists” from Maya Rudolph, Naomi Campbell, The Revolution, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis of The Time.  Music by artists that Prince was closely connected to, inspired by, and collaborated with will also be featured. The Prince Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category. Additionally, channel 50 will become The Prince Channel from July 22 at 12:00 pm ET through July 28

The Queen Channel will encompass the legendary band’s sterling song craft, virtuoso musicality, outrageous glamour, and colossal spectacle, by showcasing over 40 years of musical material.  The Queen Channel will include songs spanning the band’s career as they evolved from performing in colleges and clubs around London to worldwide acclaim – including their iconic performance at Live Aid in 1985. Plus, hear music and entertainment royalty pay tribute, including Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins, Paul Rodgers and Catherine Zeta-Jones, as they Guest DJ playing some of their favorite Queen songs. The Queen Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category. Additionally, channel 27 will become The Queen Channel from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through July 21.

These new limited-run dedicated artist channels are examples of SiriusXM music channels created with iconic and leading artists including U2, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Eminem, LL COOL J, Phish, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Kirk Franklin, Diplo, B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and more.

SiriusXM has several offers for new subscribers including three months of a SiriusXM Essential or Premier Streaming subscription, plus a free Amazon Echo Dot, for the introductory rate of $1, plus fees and taxes. See Offer Details below and visit siriusxm.com/3for1 to subscribe.

The SiriusXM app is available on mobile phones, tablets and computers, as well as on a wide variety of connected devices in the home including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. The SiriusXM app also offers additional features such as SiriusXM video, Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora that listeners can curate themselves, and an On Demand library with more than 10,000 hours of archived shows, exclusive music performances, interviews and audio documentaries.

MAD Magazine sent the best rejection letters.

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MAD Magazine sent the best rejection letters.

Toronto’s STAN SIMON Atones Within the Strangeness of Life in Folk/Roots Single “Rest Well In The Blue Night”

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Toronto’s STAN SIMON Atones Within the Strangeness of Life in Folk/Roots Single “Rest Well In The Blue Night”

Canadian folk/roots singer/songwriter Stan Simon explores the ‘strangeness of life, love, and loss’ in his newly minted album, Songs From Strange Places — available now through Slammin Media with worldwide distribution by Believe Distribution!

“I was going through a rough couple of weeks and, one morning, took it out on someone I cared for deeply,” the Toronto-based troubadour reflects on single, “Rest Well In The Blue Night.” “I was getting ready to head out the door and got into a very short and explosive argument; I threw my words around like daggers.

“Fuelled through my own frustrations, I only ended up hurting someone trying to care for me. I made my way to the train and knew I was going to sit with that anger for quite a while until we saw each other again.

“When my anger turned to regret, the sun was starting to set and there was a dark blue sky melting over the day,” he continues. “I took out my notebook and wrote the lyrics to this song, atoning for the hurt I caused.”

The third single off this, his third album, “Rest Well In The Blue Night” was preceded by LP previews “Everlasting Love” and “Only the Moon” earlier this year; the latter served as a double-sided window for Simon — one way looking out at the moon, inspired, and another looking in (so to speak) at a crumbling relationship among friends.

“I wrote this song about two friends of mine who fell out of love,” he shares. “It was difficult for them to be clinging to something for so long that kept widening between the two of them.

“I tried to put myself in their shoes… I wondered if they believed it was worth fighting for in their most silent and private moments.”

Stan Simon grabbing his guitar and singing “Only the Moon” to the sight of the orb shining through his window is par for the course for the Canadian artist’s life; he first took to writing songs at an early age, crafting poignant melodies on a broken classical guitar given to him from his father.

Largely influenced by vintage folk sounds and tried-and-true country records, Simon’s resulting sound resonates through and through; expect earnest lyrics sung with an inimitable vocal prowess, backed by a sharp harmonica and wrapped warm with a rustic, acoustic blanket. Two albums and countless gigs later — plus countless opportunities to share the stage with the likes of Tony Dekker, Chuck Prophet, The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, Julia Jacklin, and more — Simon has found himself looking inwards to write his next musical chapter.

Nowhere is this more exemplified than Songs from Strange Places, produced by Big Smoke Audio’s Dennis Patterson and available now. Rife with classic storytelling and visceral songwriting reminiscent of great poets and balladeers before him, the 10-track LP journeys through the past while wandering towards the future, encountering love, loss and hardship along the way.

“I wanted to write a song revealing love’s power over hatred,” Simon says of how “Everlasting Love” came to be; lyrics “take me to the edge of everlasting love, where I might fall in like a mind numbing drug” set the tone. “I wanted to write a song about healing… It’s especially crucial given the situation our world is in.

“I wrote this song to remind me that, even in strange times, love is more powerful than hatred, and to savour the best life has to offer. For me, that meant smelling the water, listening to the trees, and being surrounded by people you love in peace. It’s about visiting a place within ourselves as if on some fantastic drug, exploring the fragility of our lives and revelling in our existence.

“This album appeared out of nowhere and at a time when I did not feel like an artist,” he marvels. “I had decided to stop pursuing music as a career, and I had lost my passion for creating.

“After taking some time to focus my energy elsewhere, these songs started coming to me naturally. I approached my songwriting openly and honestly, working to refine my lyrics to reflect where I was in my life and the things I have seen. I started to explore concepts around building a family, losing people I care for, approaches to spirituality, and how these moments redefine me as a person.

“These songs came to me in pieces, initially, and each song comes from its own unique time and place in my life, inspired by curious muses. The album is a compilation of music that brings me back to being a songwriter while appreciating the strangeness of life.”

“Rest Well In The Blue Night” and Songs From Strange Places are available now on all major streaming platforms through Slammin Media with worldwide distribution by Believe Distribution.

Canadian Alt Garage Rockers THE VANIERS Go “Wild” On New Single

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Canadian Alt Garage Rockers THE VANIERS Go “Wild” On New Single

Canadian alt-garage rockers The Vaniers have gone “Wild” with their newest single, a decidedly nuanced, pared-down version of the track heard on this year’s debut EP, Who Are You To Say? — available now!

“The song has a rebellious undertone, and is mainly about being yourself, voicing your thoughts, and not caring what others think,” says the band: Diego Paz on bass guitar and vox, Alex Iacobellis on guitar, and Nick Donato on drums.

The long-time friends are currently revisiting their five-track breakthrough March 2020 release, offering audiences acoustic versions of each song as well as insights into their makings. “We’d much rather be on stage or in the studio these days,” they assure. “But, for now, we all have to do our part and stay safe. Hopefully these acoustic sessions can help brighten everyone’s quarantine.”

As for “Wild,” the track itself was written in about 15 minutes during a seemingly standard-issue rehearsal. “We were rehearsing at Alex’s and trying out some new ideas and things started to feel a bit forced,” Paz recalls. “We decided to step out and get some food.”

When they got back, things just clicked and the rest is history that can be heard by pressing ‘play.’ “When we got back, Diego picked up the bass and the bassline for the track was the first that came out,” Iacobellis says. “Nick threw on his beat, and Diego just started singing.”

“I remember telling Alex to just play the first thing that came to his head,” Paz adds. “And when he started playing the main riff? We knew we had something.”

“It was exciting to suddenly have something from absolutely nothing,” Donato says. “The song pretty much wrote itself… We must’ve played it 30 times that day, and the final product is very close to what we played that first time.”

Most recently, audiences were introduced to Who Are You To Say?’s premiere single, “On The Regular.” “It’s got a carefree, toe-tapping rhythm that’s perfect for a day drink in the summer,” Paz offers of the track’s warm weather vibes and retro-inspired video. “It was written over a weekend at a cottage in Tiny, Ontario… We hauled all the equipment up after a late-night gig at Junction City Music Hall, set up after getting there around 3:00 am, and jammed the entire weekend.

“We were just focused on having a good time when we wrote ‘On The Regular’ and I think you can feel that in the music.”

The Vaniers (pronounced ‘van-ee-ays’) have taken the stage at The Horseshoe Tavern, Lee’s Palace, Taste of the Danforth, and more since their 2016 inception. Who Are You To Say? is the Toronto-based band’s official premiere release.

“The EP speaks to finding your footing through the ups and downs of an experience, and not being afraid of who or what’s out there to judge you,” says Paz on the album’s overall theme. “They’re a diverse collection of tunes — some to party to, make love to, sing along to, and even cry to.

“Tracking the recording finished relatively quickly,” he continues, adding about early days converting the Iacobellis family’s living room into a rehearsal space. Who Are You To Say? was ultimately laid at Inception Sound Studios with producer Brandon Pero. “The mix, however, took months as we were extremely particular about how we wanted the EP to sound.

“We learned to appreciate the subtleties in our music and taste, and were determined to have that come out in the record.

“We hope people dig it.”

“Wild” and Who Are You To Say? are available now.

Glass Tiger’s Vinyl Reissue Of Their 1986 4x Platinum Debut Album ‘The Thin Red Line’ Out August 28

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Glass Tiger’s Vinyl Reissue Of Their 1986 4x Platinum Debut Album ‘The Thin Red Line’ Out August 28

Today, JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated Canadian rock band Glass Tiger, comprised of Alan Frew (vocals), Al Connelly (lead guitar), Sam Reid (keyboards) and Wayne Parker (bass), announces the vinyl reissue of their 1986 4x Platinum debut record The Thin Red Line. The newly remastered LP is set for release on August 28 on 180g tiger striped coloured vinyl via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. The 1LP edition arrives in a single jacket with brand new sleeve art. The Thin Red Line is available for pre-order now with immediate digital access to hit singles including, “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” “Someday,” “Thin Red Line,” and “I Will Be There.”

And so it continues….the story of one of Canada’s most enduring and iconic bands, Glass Tiger, roars on. Originally known as, Tokyo, the band formed in Newmarket, Ontario, in 1981 and spent several years cutting it’s teeth in the bar scene of the day. With rapidly growing popularity it didn’t take long for all the major record labels to come courting, culminating in their signing a world-wide recording deal with, Capitol Records, in 1985.

Changing their name to Glass Tiger, their debut album, The Thin Red Line quickly became an unstoppable force, rocketing up the charts to become the fastest selling debut album in Canadian history, spawning no less than 5 hit singles. Leading the charge was the now-and-forever iconic, Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone), a song that is forever etched into the very fabric of popular music’s history.

5-time Juno award winners, 5-time Canadian classic winners and Grammy nominated, Glass Tiger have shared stages and recording performances with some of the world’s leading acts including; Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Journey, Julian Lennon, Cheap Trick to name but a few.

On the upcoming reissue, Alan Frew says: “Re-mastering and re-issuing The Thin Red Line, is not only a testament to the enduring legacy of an album, it’s also a testament to the enduring legacy of a band and it’s fans. You are the best in the world and you share with us your love, not only of GLASS TIGER but also a love of one of the greatest decades in the history of music.”

Originally released in 1986, Glass Tiger’s debut album The Thin Red Line has become a quintessentially Canadian rock album. The lead single “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” which features backup vocals by Bryan Adams, peaked at #1 on the Canadian charts and at #2 on the US charts. The album’s successful follow-up single “Someday,” went on to reach #7 in the US and #14 in Canada. Both singles won ‘Single of the Year’ at the 1986 and ‘87 JUNO Awards, marking the first time in the award’s history that the accolade was won by the same artist in two consecutive years, for singles from the same album. In 1987, the band dominated the Rock Express Magazine reader’s poll, winning ‘Top Canadian Group,’ ‘Top Canadian Album’ for The Thin Red Line, and ‘Top Canadian Single’ for “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone).”

Today, “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” “Someday,” and “My Town” remain the band’s top tracks in Canada, the US, and Mexico.

The Thin Red Line – Tracklist [1LP]:

  1. Thin Red Line
  2. Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)
  3. Closer to You
  4. Vanishing Tribe
  5. Looking at a Picture
  6. The Secret
  7. Ancient Evenings
  8. Ecstasy
  9. Someday
  10. I Will Be There

 

Peggy Lee Centennial Year Celebration Continues With New Music Releases And PBS Documentary

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Peggy Lee Centennial Year Celebration Continues With New Music Releases And PBS Documentary

The centennial celebration of Peggy Lee’s birth—May 26, 1920—continues to be commemorated with new music releases and the airing of an updated documentary. Honoring one of the 20th century’s most important musical influences in the world of jazz and popular music, the Peggy Lee Estate today announces the digital-only release of The Capitol Transcriptions 1946-1949, and the airing of an updated edition of Fever: The Music of Peggy Lee in partnership with American Public Television.

One of the most important musical influences of the 20th century, Peggy Lee wrote over 250 songs, recorded over 1,100 masters, and had over 100 chart hits throughout her seven-decade career. As one of the world’s first female contemporary singer-songwriters, she co-wrote and sang many of her own hits, most notably “He’s A Tramp” for Disney’s Lady and the Tramp as well as “It’s A Good Day” and “Mañana.”  She’s best known for hits “Why Don’t You Do Right?” “Fever,” “I’m A Woman,” and “Is That All There Is?,” for which she won the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance. A 13-time GRAMMY® nominee, she received Lifetime Achievement awards from NARAS, ASCAP and The Society of Singers, was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in Pete Kelly’s Blues.

During the 1940s, Capitol’s Transcription Library Service produced records exclusively for radio airplay and not commercial sale. From 1946-1949, Peggy Lee, backed mostly by a small jazz group, recorded masters for the Capitol Transcription Library Service. The Capitol Transcriptions 1946-1949, a 72-track collection, features 55 songs making their worldwide digital debut and includes two Peggy Lee compositions, “Don’t Be So Mean To Baby” and “I Don’t Know Enough About You.”

Fever: The Music of Peggy Lee, which originally aired in 2004, has been newly updated for the centennial commemoration. The 60-minute PBS program, which will air in select markets in mid-July and premieres in most areas the week of August 29, explores her life and songs as told in her own words, though vintage interviews and performances. Check local listings for air dates and times.

Featuring her biggest hits and most famous signature songs, spanning the 1940s through the 1980s, Fever: The Music of Peggy Lee offers a wealth of extremely rare footage and images, including photographs and home movies. The program also includes commentary by family, friends, and colleagues, including k.d. lang, Quincy Jones, Andy Williams, Nancy Sinatra, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Margaret Whiting, and interviews with Michael Feinstein and Lee’s daughter, Nicki Lee Foster, and her granddaughter, Holly Foster Wells.

Three premiums for the Public Television pledge drive include: Something Wonderful: Peggy Lee Sings the Great American Songbook, a new 2-CD set with dozens of never-before-released recordings from Lee’s radio series and featuring performances with guest songwriters Hoagy Carmichael, Matt Dennis, Frank Loesser and Johnny Mercer; and Peggy Lee, Things Are Swingin’: Her Greatest Songs, an exclusive new DVD featuring a color television special from 1967, plus several previously unavailable bonus performances from each decade from 1940-1970, plus a new featurette with Michael Feinstein titled, Singing Peggy’s Praises.

This year has already seen the release of Ultimate Peggy Lee, a new 22-track career retrospective that features her hits, five songs she co-wrote, as well as the previously unreleased “Try A Little Tenderness,” which makes its world debut 57 years after it was recorded. This set is among three titles offered during the PBS pledge drive.

Also recently released is Peggy Lee Decca Rarities, a 31-song digital-only collection of artistically and commercially successful recordings over her career with Decca Records. Eleven of the featured tracks were co-composed by Lee, among these are seven songs co-written by Lee and Sonny Burke for Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, some of which did not make the final film. Though long associated with Capitol Records, Peggy Lee recorded with Decca for five years (1952-1956).

 

Born Norma Deloris Egstrom in Jamestown, North Dakota, she was christened Peggy Lee in 1937 by a local North Dakota deejay. A 13-time GRAMMY Award-nominee, Peggy Lee helped redefine what it meant to be a female singer with her captivating voice, which continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Her compositions and recordings, including “It’s A Good Day,” “I Don’t Know Enough About You” and “I Love Being Here With You,” can be heard today in countless television shows and feature films.

Best known for such songs as “Is That All There Is?,” “Fever,” “Why Don’t You Do Right,” and “I’m A Woman,” which made her a jazz and pop legend, she recorded over 50 albums and amassed over 100 chart entries. She won the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance for her 1969 hit “Is That All There Is?” In 1995, she received the GRAMMY’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Coined “the female Frank Sinatra” by Tony Bennett, Lee did something few of her male counterparts ever attempted: she wrote songs. As one of the foremothers of the singer-songwriter school, Lee ranks among the most successful female singer-songwriters in the annals of American popular music. Over her remarkable seven-decade career, singer, songwriter and composer Peggy Lee wrote over 250 songs and recorded over 1,100 masters.

Her vast and varied catalog of compositions have been covered by Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Diana Krall, Queen Latifah, Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Janelle Monae, Nina Simone, Regina Spektor and Sarah Vaughan.

The  Capitol Transcriptions 1946-1949 [digital-only]

  1. Wherever There’s Me There’s You
  2. All The Cats Join In
  3. A Nightingale Can Sing The Blues
  4. Come Rain or Come Shine
  5. The Best Man
  6. If You Were The Only Boy
  7. Love Doesn’t Grow On Trees
  8. I Guess I’ll Get The Papers And Go Home
  9. My Sugar Is So Refined
  10. I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love With Me
  11. Lonesome Road
  12. Them There Eyes
  13. You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
  14. The Glory Of Love
  15. Melancholy Lullaby
  16. Taking A Chance On Love
  17. A Cottage For Sale
  18. Fools Rush In
  19. Sometimes I’m Happy
  20. The Way You Look Tonight
  21. Love Is Just Around The Corner
  22. Porgy
  23. Blue Skies
  24. I’ve Had My Moments
  25. Blue Moon
  26. Don’t Be So Mean To Baby (‘Cause Baby’s Good To You)
  27. Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man
  28. Mean To Me
  29. I’m Confessin’
  30. Summertime
  31. I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
  32. Georgia On My Mind
  33. Rockin’ Chair
  34. Swing Low Sweet Chariot
  35. Just Like A Gypsy
  36. Somebody Loves Me
  37. The Lullaby Of Broadway
  38. In My Solitude
  39. I Get A Kick Out Of You
  40. Lover Come Back To Me
  41. I Don’t Know Enough About You
  42. Oh, Look At Me Now
  43. I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good)
  44. Someday, Sweetheart
  45. If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight
  46. Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
  47. Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone
  48. Birth Of The Blues
  49. Careless
  50. Then I’ll Be Happy
  51. I Only Have Eyes For You
  52. Back In Your Own Back Yard
  53. How Long Has This Been Going On
  54. I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
  55. As Long As I’m Dreaming
  56. Swinging On A Star
  57. Aren’t You Glad You’re You
  58. Trav’lin’ Light
  59. Save Your Sorrow For Tomorrow
  60. Oh! You Crazy Moon
  61. ‘S Wonderful
  62. Imagination
  63. This Can’t Be Love
  64. You’re Driving Me Crazy
  65. Goody Goody
  66. I Ain’t Got Nobody
  67. Molly Malone
  68. This Little Piggie
  69. But Beautiful
  70. Fine and Dandy
  71. ‘T Ain’t So, Honey, ‘T Ain’t So
  72. When A Woman Loves A Man

 

 

 

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