If this 19-year-old looks and sounds familiar, well, this is just the first filmed appearance of legend-in-the-making Elvis Costello, fronting his first band Flip City, who were active from 1974 through to early 1976. This was their third ever gig. Other highlights in the video include a group of school girls singing in straw hats, young women country dancing, children having their face painted, the obligatory Punch and Judy show, a steel pan band and children bouncing on an inflatable tube, if you’re so inclined.
Erykah Badu: Tiny Desk Concert
The singer’s performance at the Tiny Desk was an almost spiritual experience, leaving many at the NPR Music offices in awe.
Barry White At The Royal Albert Hall,1975
I don’t know who these 140 people are who downvoted this on YouTube, but I doubt they had the sound on.
This Disco Version Of Cream’s “Sunshine Of Your Love” Should Have Been Massive
Rosetta Stone were a British gothic rock band formed in the mid-1980s by Porl King (guitar/vocals/keyboards) and Karl North (bass), plus their drum machine and synthesizer rack nicknamed “Madame Razor”.
Their cover of Cream’s Sunshine Of Your Love was the only single released from their self titled album on Private Stock Records in 1977. Rosetta Stone were one of the biggest names in the 1990s UK goth live circuit, due both to frequent and extensive early touring and to the successful independent promotion and sales of their records. Porl King was one of the few well-known goth musicians to contribute actively to online discussions with fans, for example on Usenet’s uk.people.gothic newsgroup.
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How Leonard Cohen Writes a Love Song
“Nobody has distilled such a complex emotion into words with the same veracity and purity as Leonard Cohen.” notes Noah Lefevre, the music journalist behind the brilliant YouTube video essay channel Polyphonic. Who, in this video, tackles “How Leonard Cohen Writes a Love Song”.
Justin Willman Wows The Crowd With His Magic, Now Streaming On Netflix
From baffling people on the street to orchestrating elaborate tricks, Justin Willman blends good-natured magic with grown-up laughs. Magic For Humans is on Netflix now.
Hard Rock International Collaborates With WhyHunger On New Bruce Springsteen Signature Series: Edition 36 Merchandise Collection
Hard Rock International is partnering with WhyHunger to release the brand’s latest limited-edition merchandise line on Oct. 2. The Bruce Springsteen Signature Series: Edition 36 collection supports WhyHunger’s work to invest in grassroots solutions to hunger and poverty worldwide. The collaboration further reinforces Hard Rock’s commitment to its guiding principle – “All is One,” and its abiding passion to make the world a safer, healthier and better place to live.
Hard Rock will donate a portion of the retail price from the sale of Bruce Springsteen Signature Series merchandise to WhyHunger through the Hard Rock Heals Foundation. The limited-time, Signature Series: Edition 36 collection features a pin, hat and tee emblazoned with the song title “Land of Hope & Dreams.” The new merchandise is available for purchase online and in Rock Shops at select Hard Rock Cafe, Hotel and Casino properties around the world.
More than 25 years ago, Hard Rock developed the concept of partnering with world-renowned musicians and bands to create imaginative designs that are converted into limited-edition merchandise and sold at Hard Rock properties worldwide. A portion of the retail price from the sale of the merchandise benefits the artist’s preferred charity. Music icons including Bruce Springsteen, Pitbull, Rihanna, Imagine Dragons, U2, KISS, Eric Clapton, The Who, Jon Bon Jovi, Linkin Park, Shakira and Ringo Starr have all been part of Hard Rock’s Signature Series and Artist Spotlight programs, which have raised millions of dollars for charitable causes worldwide.
- Signature Series: Edition 36 Tee – Heather red short-sleeve tee with “Land of Hope & Dreams” printed in navy blue across the front and Bruce Springsteen’s signature on the sleeve ($29.50/ £24.95)
- Signature Series: Edition 36 Hat – Black adjustable hat with “Land of Hope & Dreams” embroidered in white across the front panel and Bruce Springsteen’s signature on the left side($24.50/£19.95)
- Signature Series: Edition 36 Pin – Red and navy guitar-shaped pin with “Land of Hope & Dreams” and Bruce Springsteen’s signature on the front ($14/£11.95)
Founded in 1975 by the late Harry Chapin and radio DJ Bill Ayres, WhyHunger believes a world without hunger is possible. We provide critical resources to support grassroots movements and fuel community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice. WhyHunger is working to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food in the U.S. and around the world.
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization and oversees all philanthropic outreach for Hard Rock International. Music is energy; it stirs emotion, inspires, connects and restores. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation exists to improve lives through the power of music. Since its inception in 1971, Hard Rock International has brought people together through the power of music. We have developed partnerships with artists ranging from emerging to iconic in support of charitable efforts around the world. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation provides grants and assistance to individuals whose goal is to heal through the power of music. Partnerships with like-minded, music-centric organizations allow Hard Rock Heals Foundation the opportunity to improve lives and promote wellness.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Quintuple Platinum Collection, ‘Skynyrd’s Innyrds: Their Greatest Hits,’ Reissued On Black & Limited-Edition Brown Vinyl LPs
Released in 1989, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s five-times platinum-certified collection, Skynyrd’s Innyrds: Their Greatest Hits, is reissued today by Geffen/UMe in new black vinyl LP and limited brown vinyl LP editions.
For the new LP releases, the album’s original 10-song vinyl tracklist is presented with faithfully replicated sleeve and label artwork. Skynyrd’s Innyrds is stacked with many of the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s biggest hits, including “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “What’s Your Name,” “Saturday Night Special,” “Don’t Ask Me No Questions,” “That Smell,” and of course, “Free Bird” (Outtake Version).
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Skynyrd’s Innyrds: Their Greatest Hits
Side A
1. Sweet Home Alabama
2. Swamp Music
3. Gimme Three Steps
4. Double Trouble (Outtake Version)
5. Free Bird (Outtake Version)
Side B
1. Saturday Night Special
2. What’s Your Name
3. That Smell
4. Don’t Ask Me No Questions
5. Call Me The Breeze
CAMH and HBC Foundation to promote mental health awareness for young Canadians
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and HBC Foundation, the charitable arm of Hudson’s Bay Company are pleased to announce a joint collaboration on a national mental health awareness program for young Canadians. The HBC Foundation, as part of its ongoing commitment to support mental health, granted $1.25 million to CAMH in support of the Game Changers program over the next three years.
Developed by Canada’s leading mental health hospital, Game Changers is a mental health program designed to help young Canadians feel more comfortable talking about mental health, seeking help for themselves, or supporting friends in need.
Game Changers will aim to reach students across Canada with the help of former NHL goalie, Olympian and mental health advocate Corey Hirsch, who will raise awareness in high schools, clubs and sport associations. Hirsh has spoken openly about his experience with mental illness and believes that early intervention is critical to preventing mental illness in adults.
Game Changers features an interactive digital hub that includes:
A conversation starter guide, adapted for youth who want to open a dialogue about mental health
A self-care toolkit
A resource guide designed to help young Canadians and their parents identify early signs of mental illness and seek help for themselves, friends and loved ones
An online evaluation form to collect feedback from youth.
“Helping raise mental health awareness for Canadians of all ages is one of HBC Foundation’s core priorities,” said Alison Coville, President, Hudson’s Bay. “We are proud to support CAMH and the Game Changers program with a $1.25 million grant that will help us positively impact the mental wellness of Canadian youth.”
While the teen years have always been a vulnerable period for mental health challenges, CAMH research has found that self-reported levels of psychological distress have spiked in recent years to record levels among girls and boys. Despite these rising numbers, almost one in three students say they have wanted to talk about their own mental health concerns, but did not know where to turn.