In-studio arguing from a Byrds recording session, as David Crosby nags drummer Michael Clarke to play his part the right way. Whatever THAT means. In August 1967, during the recording sessions for The Notorious Byrd Brothers album, Clarke walked out on the Byrds and was temporarily replaced by session drummers Jim Gordon and Hal Blaine. Clarke had recently become dissatisfied with his role in the band and didn’t particularly like the new material that the songwriting members were providing. However, Clarke continued to honor his live concert commitments, appearing at a handful of shows during late August and early September 1967.
How Great Was Columbia House?
One of the most heartfelt jingles you’ll ever hear celebrates Columbia House with 8 CDs for a penny and 6 VHS tapes for 39 cents each.
Micky Dolenz doing a glam version of “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” from “The Greatest Golden Hits of The Monkees” TV special in 1976
Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart is an album by the group of the same name, released in 1976. The group consisted of Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. Dolenz and Jones had been members of 1960s pop group/band The Monkees while Boyce and Hart had written many of the group’s biggest hits such as Last Train to Clarksville and (Theme from) The Monkees. In mid-1976 the foursome filmed a television special (directed by Dolenz) called The Great Golden Hits of The Monkees, which showcased the group performing musical numbers and comedy skits inspired by their live concerts. It was later syndicated across US television stations. A videotape of the special was sold in Great Britain and Japan in the early 1980s.
54.40 gets instruments stolen in New Westminster, BC, offers $5,000 reward.
West Coast rock band 54.40 was robbed of their instruments from an 18-foot U-Haul cube van parked in front of Queens Park Care Centre (315 McBride Blvd.) in New Westminster last night. The theft occurred between midnight and 9:30 a.m. following preparations for tonight’s and Saturday’s shows at the Commodore Ballroom. The band is asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or knows anything about the instruments to call:
Allen Moy, 54.40 management at (604) 761-2025 AND New Westminster Police Department, (604) 525-5411, file number 18-19100.
The band is offering a $5000 reward for the safe return of the equipment or information that leads to the safe return of the equipment.
The seven stringed instruments stolen are:
● 1957 Fender Esquire electric guitar, serial # 20378. Blonde, some wear and finish checking. Back slightly stained with red dye. weathered road case
● 1974 Fender Jazz Bass, serial #646897 (black w. white pickguard, maple neck. Black gator case.
● 1966 Fender Stratocaster, serial #119921 Sunburst, heavy wear. Re-issue tuners and bridge. Straps locks Installed. Routing under pickguard. weathered road case
● 1966 Gibson Trini Lopez Standard. #823870 Cherry, heavy wear. Replaced fretboard and tuners. Strap locks installed. Non-original Bigsby vibrato, previously drilled for a stop tailpiece. weathered road case
● 1954 Gibson Florentine Electric Mandolin.#2221 Very rare double cut-away, solid body. road case
● Gibson SJ200 acoustic guitar serial # 877023 with aftermarket Fishman soundhole pickup. Some finish checking. Poly acoustic case
● Gibson Dove acoustic guitar with aftermarket LR Baggs soundhole pickup. Average wear. Poly acoustic case
54.40 thanks the public in advance for any assistance solving this crime. The instruments are irreplaceable and hold great value to band members beyond their monetary worth. This weekend’s shows will go ahead as planned.
That time musical guests on an 80s Australian talk show all performed covers of Stairway to Heaven
The Money or the Gun, hosted by Andrew Denton, had an interesting concept: Each week a guest would perform their own version of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven. Versions would occasionally tie in with the theme of the episode (“Guns – the Musical” had a Broadway-style version by Jodie Gilles as the conclusion, while the episode on Australian Comedy had the Doug Anthony All Stars performing it with the assistance of Barry Crocker) but the most surprising of all was the version by Rolf Harris which eventually reached number 7 on the UK singles chart. Generally the performance of “Stairway” would be a break in the program and the artists would have no other part in the program. The CD release won an Aria Award in Australia in 1993.
Performers and styles included:
Kate Ceberano and The Ministry Of Fun, in a cool funk style with woodwind
John Paul Young, in the style of “Love is in the Air”
Pardon Me Boys, in a swing style (with numerous references to Glenn Miller songs)
The Beatnix, a Beatles tribute band, in the style of “I Want to Hold Your Hand”, “Please Please Me”, and “Twist and Shout”
Nick Barker & The Reptiles, in a heavy blues style
Rolf Harris, in the style of “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport”
The Australian Doors Show, in the style of “When the Music’s Over” by The Doors
Sandra Hahn, Michael Turkic and chorus, in the style of an epic Wagner opera
Robyne Dunn, in the style of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by The Beatles
Elvis impersonator Neil Pepper, in the style of “Viva Las Vegas”
Toots – Jenny Lovell in the flesh, voice by Helen Jones, a femme fatale performance in the style of
The Whipper Snappers, in an indie rock girl group style
Friends Of The Castanet Club, as a sea shanty
Toys Went Berserk a post-punk version
Bob Downe, in the style of a lounge singer
The Rock Lobsters, a B-52’s tribute band, in the style of “Rock Lobster”
Jodie Gillies, in the style of a Broadway musical (with numerous references to “One” from A Chorus Line)
Etcetera Theatre Company, as a techno dance in the style of Talking Heads
The Jeff Duff Orchestra a chamber orchestra with vocals
Fargone Beauties, as a country thrash in the style of “Dueling Banjos”
Judi Connelli, as a gospel song
Barry Crocker and Doug Anthony All Stars in a unique style
Vegimite Reggae, as a modern reggae
The Symphony Chorus of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, as an a cappella chorus
Leonard Teale, as a dramatic poem
Rory O’Donoghue in the style of an advertising jingle and an Australian ballad
Neko Case on putting words to emotions
“Poetry, music, art — you’re making a language to explain things that your native language or any language you know isn’t quite enough for you to explain something. Sometimes it’s really difficult to explain what an emotion is. And so art and music and poetry and things like that are a way to attempt that and to feel you can stretch much longer than you’re capable of.” – Neko Case
Rush Releases “Hemispheres” 40th Anniversary With Expanded Reissues on November 16, 2018
On November 16, UMe/Anthem/ole label group continues its extensive Rush 40th anniversary album series with a new, expanded edition of the band’s ground-breaking 1978 release, Hemispheres.
Hemispheres, Rush’s sixth studio album, was originally released in October 1978, and it built upon the adventurous sonic template the band established on its acclaimed 1977 effort, A Farewell To Kings. The album’s first track, “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres,” encompassed the entirety of Side 1 on the original release and was the logical, heady continuation of the epic album-ending Kings track, “Cygnus X-1.” Side 2 commenced with the hard-driving commentary on English culture “Circumstances,” followed by the socially aware and environmentally conscious FM radio hit, “The Trees,” and concluded with the instrumental tour de force and long-time concert favorite, “La Villa Strangiato.”
“Hemispheres was one of our most challenging and demanding records to make. From its inception in a Wales farmhouse where it was written over a 4 week span to the very difficult mixing sessions in two London recording studios, it stands as a key transitional album in Rush’s long recording history,” says guitarist/vocalist Alex Lifeson.
Hemispheres – 40th Anniversary will be available to fans in four distinct configurations, including: the (1) Super Deluxe Edition, (2) two-CD Deluxe Edition, (3) three-LP Deluxe Edition, and (4) Deluxe Digital Edition.
The Super Deluxe Edition includes two CDs, one exclusive Blu-ray Audio disc, and three high-quality 180-gram black vinyl LPs. The set encompasses the Abbey Road Studios 2015 remastered edition of the album for the first time on CD, along with previously unreleased and newly restored bonus content consisting of the band’s masterful June 1979 Pinkpop Festival performance in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the Pinkpop recording engineer failed to capture the first several minutes of “2112,” so an amazing, unreleased performance of the song during the Hemispheres tour from Tucson, Arizona in November 1978 appears here in its place. The third bonus disc is the album newly mixed from the original multitracks in 5.1 surround sound on a Blu-ray Audio disc, along with four bonus videos: three shot in 1978 as promo videos, and one of “La Villa Strangiato,” originally shot at Pinkpop with newly restored stereo audio.
The Super Deluxe Edition of Hemispheres – 40th Anniversary will also include several exclusive items, including a 40-page hardcover book with unreleased photos and new artwork by original album designer Hugh Syme; an extensive, 11,000+-word essay by Rob Bowman; The Words & The Pictures, a replica of the band’s rare 1979 UK tour program; a 24×24-inch wall poster of the newly created Hugh Syme art; a Pinkpop Festival replica ticket; a Pinkpop Festival replica cloth VIP sticky pass; and a replica 1978 “Rush” Hemispheres iron-on patch.
The second configuration of Hemispheres – 40th Anniversary will be released in a two-CD Deluxe Edition digipak that includes the newly remastered Hemispheres album; the Pinkpop Festival performance and “2112” from Arizona; a 28-page booklet with unreleased photos and new artwork by Syme; and an edited, 5,700-word version of Bowman’s aforementioned essay.
The third Hemispheres configuration will be offered as an audiophile black vinyl 180-gram three-LP Deluxe Edition featuring the same audio content as the two-CD edition housed in a slipcase with double-gatefold packaging, along with a 24-page booklet with unreleased photos and Syme’s new artwork and the 5,700-word version of Bowman’s liner notes. Gatefold 1 features the original album with Syme’s 40th anniversary artwork, while Gatefold 2 contains the Pinkpop Festival and Arizona bonus content. A 5×5-inch digital download card sticker of Syme’s new 40th anniversary art is also included.
The fourth configuration, the Deluxe Digital Edition, is the digital equivalent to the two-CD Deluxe Edition.
Rush — bassist/keyboardist/vocalist, Geddy Lee, guitarist/vocalist, Alex Lifeson, and drummer/lyricist, Neil Peart — maintains a large and supremely passionate worldwide fanbase that recognizes and respects the band’s unique, bold, and always exploratory songcraft that combines sterling musicianship, complex compositions, and distinctive lyrical flair. Rush has sold more 25 million albums in the U.S. alone, with worldwide sales estimated at 45 million (and counting), and has been awarded 24 Gold, 14 Platinum, and three Multi-Platinum album distinctions. Rush has received seven GRAMMY nominations, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
‘HEMISPHERES’ – 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS: TRACK LISTINGS
SUPER DELUXE EDITION
CD – DISC 1
Original Album – Produced by Rush and Terry Brown
1. Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres
2. Circumstances
3. The Trees
4. La Villa Strangiato
CD – DISC 2
Live at Pinkpop Festival – June 4, 1979
1. A Passage To Bangkok*
2. Xanadu*
3. The Trees*
4. Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres – The Sphere A Kind Of Dream*
5. Closer To The Heart*
6. La Villa Strangiato*
7. In The Mood*
8. Drum Solo*
9. Something For Nothing*
Live in Arizona – November 20, 1978
1. 2112*
BLU-RAY AUDIO – DISC 3
96kHz 24-bit 5.1 Surround Mix
96kHz 24-bit Original Stereo Analog 2015 Remaster
1. Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres*
2. Circumstances*
3. The Trees*
4. La Villa Strangiato*
Bonus Promo Videos
48kHz 24-bit Stereo Only
1. Circumstances (1978 Promo Video)*
2. The Trees (1978 Promo Video)*
3. La Villa Strangiato (1978 Promo Video)*
4. La Villa Strangiato (Live at Pinkpop Festival: June 4, 1979)*
3-LP VINYL
LP 1 – SIDE A
Original Album – Produced by Rush and Terry Brown
1. Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres
LP 1 – SIDE B
1. Circumstances
2. The Trees
3. La Villa Strangiato
LP 2 – SIDE C
Live at Pinkpop Festival – June 4, 1979
1. A Passage To Bangkok*
2. Xanadu*
LP 2 – SIDE D
1. The Trees*
2. Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres – The Sphere A Kind Of Dream*
3. Closer To The Heart*
4. La Villa Strangiato*
LP 3 – SIDE E
1. In The Mood*
2. Drum Solo*
3. Something For Nothing*
LP 3 – SIDE F
Live in Arizona – November 20, 1978
1. 2112*
2CD DELUXE EDITION / DELUXE DIGITAL EDITION
DISC 1
Original Album – Produced by Rush and Terry Brown
1. Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres
2. Circumstances
3. The Trees
4. La Villa Strangiato
DISC 2
Live at Pinkpop Festival – June 4, 1979
1. A Passage To Bangkok*
2. Xanadu*
3. The Trees*
4. Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres – The Sphere A Kind Of Dream*
5. Closer To The Heart*
6. La Villa Strangiato*
7. In The Mood*
8. Drum Solo*
9. Something For Nothing*
Live in Arizona – November 20, 1978
1. 2112*
*Previously unreleased
Fender Releases Two Signature Ukuleles With Grace Vanderwaal – The Brand’s Youngest Signature Artist
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation today announced the release of two ukuleles inspired by singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal. The 2017 Billboard Rising Star award recipient popularized ukulele when she won Season 11 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2016 at age 12. The Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele and Moonlight Ukulele were created with the classic clean, legendary Fender tone to inspire and capture hearts of the next generation of musicians. The release of these two artist signature models comes at an exciting time for VanderWaal who has just come off a summer tour with pop-rock band Imagine Dragons and is slated to make her 2019 film debut as the lead in Disney’s book-to-film adaptation of Stargirl.
“What I think is cool about Fender, and what originally drew me to them, was the Fender electric guitar headstock, which I’ve never seen on another ukulele,” said VanderWaal. “I feel like a rockstar when I’m tuning it. I wanted these ukuleles to be pretty, but also have a great sound. Fender perfectly accomplished that and made my dream ukuleles come true. I’m seeing my passions come full circle. I think everyone has music inside them and my hope is that I can help them find it.”
The performance-inspired GRACE VANDERWAAL SIGNATURE UKULELE incorporates everything that Grace loves about playing live for her fans. From the stage-ready, Fishman® Kula preamp pickups, dark walnut exterior and custom deluxe gig bag, the instrument itself reflects Grace’s boho-chic style and mission to inspire the next generation of players. The concert body is constructed from sapele wood which gives the signature ukulele a balanced, earthy tone that serves as the perfect support for her uniquely soulful voice. VanderWaal personally selected each detail to make the ukuleles sound rich and embody her personal style, which is reflected in the custom gold hardware and rosette. In addition, her signature adorns the Telecaster headstock, as well as the custom soundhole label–the first of its kind on a Fender instrument. VanderWaal also worked with Fender to create the GRACE VANDERWAAL MOONLIGHT UKULELE – a navy blue-colored version of the California Coast Series Venice Soprano uke – perfect to play by the beach or at home with friends and family. It features all the same personal touches on the Signature model, but at a more accessible, entry level price point for those just beginning their musical journey.
“Designing the Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele with Grace was effortless,” adds Billy Martinez, VP Category Manager of Acoustics and Squier Divisions. “She knew she wanted personal touches, such as the gold hardware and her signature on the headstock, but was most passionate about the electronics so she could be stage-ready at all times. Having Grace join the Artist Signature Series brings that same on-stage energy to Fender Ukuleles and underscores that no matter how wild your dreams, anything is possible.”
To assist players that want to follow in VanderWaal’s footsteps, Fender has included a 30-day free trial of Fender Play – the perfect companion and complete learning app for ukulele, guitar and bass – with the purchase of either signature ukulele. Six of VanderWaal’s hit songs including, “I Don’t Know My Name,” “Just a Crush,” “Clay,” “Gossip Girl,” “Light the Sky,” and “So Much More Than This,” are offered in the app’s ukulele lessons, so fans can sing and play along with VanderWaal in minutes. To check out a lesson preview of “I Don’t Know My Name,” click here.
The Grace VanderWaal and Fender partnership also supports Grace’s efforts to bring music to underserved schools. Her foundation “Little Miracles” strives to give the gift of music to local schools and communities where music programs have been reduced or cut altogether. Fender has donated several ukuleles to this cause and will continue supporting Grace in her work with the foundation. To learn more visit GraceVanderWaal.com/LittleMiracles.
Fender’s popular artist signature models are geared toward product progression and storytelling, creating instruments designed to the unique specifications of the world’s most iconic artists. The Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele and Grace VanderWaal Moonlight Ukulele give fans and players at all experience levels a chance to embark or continue on their musical journey. To learn more about this new artist signature model and her mission to pave the way for the next generation of players from VanderWaal herself in the “Fender Presents: Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele” video, click here. Also, make sure to watch an exclusive performance with Grace of her single, “A Better Life,” a song from her debut album, Just The Beginning, out now. For approved images of Grace VanderWaal and her Signature Ukulele as well as product images of both models, please click here.
Kate Bush’s Studio Album Catalogue Is Remastered For The First Time
Kate Bush will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November. This is the first (and definitive) programme of remastering undertaken by the artist and includes the release of many rarities and cover versions on the vinyl and CD formats for the first time.
The vinyl albums – all Kate’s studio work – will be released in 4 separate boxes, the first two on November 16 and the latter two on November 30. The CD boxes will be staggered on the same dates. The live album ‘Before The Dawn’ is included in CD Box 2 in its original mastered form.
The albums, many of which have been unavailable on vinyl for a decade, have been remastered by Kate and James Guthrie. Kate’s 10 studio albums are spread over 3 vinyl boxes, whilst the 4th box contains many rarities previously unavailable on vinyl, including a whole disc of cover versions. The total number of vinyl discs is 18.
On December 6th, less than a month after wrapping the reissue campaign, Bush will release a book of her own hand-curated lyrics, How to Be Invisible, via publisher Faber and Faber.
Kate Bush – Remastered in Vinyl
Album Listing:
Remastered in Vinyl 1
The Kick Inside
Lionheart
Never For Ever
The Dreaming
Remastered in Vinyl 2
Hounds Of Love
The Sensual World
The Red Shoes
Remastered in Vinyl 3
Aerial
Director’s Cut
50 Words For Snow
Remastered in Vinyl 4
12″ Mixes
The Other Side 1
The Other Side 2
In Others’ Words
Track List for Fourth Vinyl Box / Final Four Discs of Second CD Box:
Remastered in Vinyl 4
12″ MIXES
1. “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)”
2. “The Big Sky (Meteorological Mix)”
3. “Cloudbusting (The Orgonon Mix)”
4. “Hounds Of Love (Alternative Mix)”
5. “Experiment IV (Extended Mix)”
The Other Side 1
1. “Walk Straight Down The Middle”
2. “You Want Alchemy”
3. “Be Kind To My Mistakes”
4. “Lyra”
5. “Under The Ivy”
6. “Experiment IV”
7. “Ne T’Enfuis Pas”
8. “Un Baiser D’Enfant”
9. “Burning Bridge”
10. “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) 2012 Remix”
The Other Side 2
1. “Home For Christmas”
2. “One Last Look Around The House Before We Go”
3. “I’m Still Waiting”
4. “Warm And Soothing”
5. “Show A Little Devotion”
6. “Passing Through Air”
7. “Humming”
8. “Ran Tan Waltz”
9. “December Will Be Magic Again”
10. “Wuthering Heights (Remix / New Vocal from ‘The Whole Story’)”
In Others’ Words
1. “Rocket Man”
2. “Sexual Healing”
3. “Mná na hÉireann”
4. “My Lagan Love”
5. “The Man I Love”
6. “Brazil (Sam Lowry’s First Dream)”
7. “The Handsome Cabin Boy”
8. “Lord Of The Reedy River”
9. “Candle In The Wind”