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Barry White At The Royal Albert Hall,1975

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Kid Rock, Nickelback and Lynyrd Skynyrd confirmed to headline Ontario’s newest three-day celebration of rock

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Thousands of rock music fans are anticipated to gather this summer in Edenvale, Ontario (90 minutes north of Toronto), for the first annual Roxodus Music Fest – an epic three-day concert series running July 11-13, 2019. Committed to providing a unique, next-level festival experience and delivering a stellar roster of acclaimed artists – the festival is promising to be a must-attend event for the summer. Celebrating the best of music, food and the arts, crowds of the inaugural fest will rock out together to multi-platinum, award-winning legends including, Kid Rock, Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alice Cooper, Peter Frampton, and Cheap Trick, with even more notables and emerging artists to be announced in the new year.

Set amongst the stunning hills of Blue Mountain and 10 minutes from the pristine shores of Wasaga Beach – Edenvale Airport, a former Canadian Airforce training facility, is the ideal location for anyone looking to spend a beautiful summer weekend with likeminded music fans.

In recognition of Canadian service members and their families, the festival will honour veterans and active duty military with a special tribute on opening night, as well as provide discounted ticket pricing to the military community.

The festival will also shine a spotlight on emerging Canadian musicians, artists and comedians.

The three-day festival is committed to catering to all ranges of audience needs – through single-day admission, a selection of weekend-long camping packages, VIP experiences, and Platinum VIP options that include private car service, chartered helicopters and float planes as potential means of transportation.

The highly anticipated music festival is already being touted the largest summer rock event in Canada.

Toys”R”Us Canada donates more than 700,000 toys to Canadian toy drives this holiday season

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It’s the season for giving and Toys”R”Us Canada has taken this notion to new heights with a donation of more than 600,000 toys to several of The Salvation Army’s annual toy drives across Canada. Each year, The Salvation Army’s toy drives provide children in need with a toy for Christmas. In addition, more than 100,000 toys were donated to Bay Street Fore a Cause, in support of various children’s-based charities. Known for bringing joy to children through the magic of play, Toys”R”Us Canada’s donation spreads joy and Christmas cheer far and wide across the country to the children who need it most.

The Toys”R”Us Canada donation consists of more than 600,000 unwrapped toys that were distributed to Salvation Army community centres across all Canadian provinces – Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

Further to this donation, Toys”R”Us Canada has also donated more than 100,000 toys to Toronto-based not-for-profit, Bay Street Fore A Cause, which supports various children’s-based charitable groups throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Recipients of this donation include Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Toronto, Grant Thornton Foundation and Good Shepherd.