The Beatles “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” appeared on the 1969 album Abbey Road. This song is an unusual Beatles composition for a variety of reasons, namely its length (nearly eight minutes), few lyrics (the title makes up most of the lyrics, aside from two more phrases; only 14 different words are sung), a three-minute descent through repeated guitar chords (a similar arpeggiated figure appears in another Lennon contribution to the album, “Because”), and abrupt ending. It is the first song recorded for the Abbey Road album but one of the last songs that the Beatles mixed as a group, on August 20, 1969. It was recorded at EMI, Trident and Olympic Studios in London and produced by George Martin. This special mix highlights the somewhat buried organ work of oft-appearing Beatles sideman Billy Preston. –
Music journalist/author Nik Cohn gets it right on the current music scene
“The song. That’s all I’ve ever chased. Since childhood I’ve believed, inanely, that the next single I hear will be the answer to everything. It never is, but the quest in itself is enough. And there’s never been a better time to be insatiable. It’s fashionable to rubbish the current music scene as plastic and superficial, all about branding, as if the music business was not ever thus. Garbage feeds the beast, and always did. It’s the exceptions that matter, and there are plenty around.” – Nik Cohn, The Telegraph
The Beatles “holy grail” record sells for $110k
Well, congratulations to the anonymous bidder of the rare and historically important Beatles record sold at auction today for $110,000. The 78 RPM 10″ acetate includes “Hello Little Girl,” arguably the first song John Lennon ever recorded and the flip side of “Til There Was You” went for the price of a few cars. Take a listen below. The Beatles manager Brian Epstein handwrote the label on this particular record that now belongs to an unnamed buyer. I’m going to guess Jack White or Paul McCartney. Just a hunch.
From Omega Auctions:
This unique 10″ 78RPM acetate record featuring ‘Hello Little Girl’ on one side and ‘Til There Was You’ on the other was cut in the Personal Recording Department of the HMV record store on Oxford St, London. Brian Epstein had the disc cut from the Decca audition tapes before presenting it to George Martin (EMI) on 13th February 1962 in his desperate attempt to get them a recording contract. This meeting, despite Martin’s initial reticence, was to eventually lead to the breakthrough they were looking for. The disc was later given to The Fourmost to record their own version of Hello Little Girl (recorded 3 July 1963) and then to Les Maguire of Gerry & The Pacemakers (recorded Hello Little Girl 17th July 1963). This is the first time it has come to the marketplace, having been tucked away in Maguire’s loft until now. Epstein’s handwriting on the labels reads as follows: side 1 Hullo Little Girl, John Lennon & The Beatles, Lennon,McCartney’ and side 2 ‘Til’ There Was You Paul McCartney & The Beatles’. It has been played through once when digitally recorded at BBC studios and it played through well with crackle but no skips or jumps.
https://youtu.be/uRDu7V7QCDQ
Everybody Has To Start Somewhere: Early Demo Tape From Depeche Mode In 1980.
These three demo tracks were recorded when Depeche Mode were known as “Composition Of Sound”. An unreleased track, “Radio News”, is included on this demo tape. Lyrically, the other two songs are identical, though Dave sings “the ice machine, ice machine” twice during the end of “Ice Machine”, as he similarly does during early live shows until the end of the song. Fletch surprisingly plays bass during these tracks.
At least two early Composition Of Sound / Depeche Mode demo tapes existed in 1980:
a 4 track tape (containing Photographic, Television Set and two unknown/unnamed songs) with Vince singing, recorded before the arrival of Dave in the band.
– a 3 track tape (containing Ice Machine, Radio News & Photographic) with Dave singing, recorded after the arrival of Dave in the band.
The second demo tape was recorded during the summer of 1980. Dave will make his live debut with the band on June 14, the fourth gig of Composition Of Sound.
This Quote By Walt Disney Abut Children Is So Spot On
“Children are people, and they should have to reach to learn about things, to understand things, just as adults have to reach if they want to grow in mental stature. Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows.
Most things are good, and they are the strongest things; but there are evil things too, and you are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him or her from reality. The important thing is to teach a child that good can always triumph over evil.”
Yes’ “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” Isolated Vocals
Yes’s first track and single from their eleventh studio album (and still great) 90125, Owner Of A Lonely Heart was released in 1983. Written primarily by guitarist Trevor Rabin, contributions were made to the final version by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire and producer Trevor Horn. This was the album that, like Genesis and Moody Blues around this time, gave the veteran band an extended life and a fascinating listen still to this day.
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas to Headline 15th Anniversary Honda Civic Tour This Summer
Multi-platinum selling music artists, Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas, appeared at the Honda Press Preview event during New York Auto Show week today to announce they are headlining the 2016 Honda Civic Tour. The Honda Civic Tour Featuring Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas: Future Now is promoted exclusively by Live Nation and launches June 24, 2016 in the Miami area. Demi and Nick will take their highly anticipated tour to 37 cities throughout the U.S. including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas and more. A full list of tour dates is below.
“We want our fans to step in to our worlds and to feel like they’re a part of Honda Civic Tour: Future Now from the moment they enter the venue ’til the moment they leave,” says Demi Lovato.
Nick Jonas adds, “We’re looking forward to creating an unforgettable experience that’s unlike anything else.”
Tickets for the 2016 Honda Civic Tour are on sale now. Starting at noon PDT today through midnight on March 28, a special Buy 2 tickets, Get 2 ticket offer will be available at Honda.us/2for2. To redeem the offer, fans can enter the special access code “DemiNickCIVIC” upon checkout.
The Honda Civic Tour also invites fans to power up their concert experience with The Power of Dreams sweepstakes. Starting today through August 27, one lucky ticket holder and a guest at each show along the tour will be selected for the ultimate backstage VIP experience, including an arena tour, a look inside Demi’s and Nick’s tour bus, a chance to walk on stage prior to the show and a private meet and greet with Demi and Nick. Fans can enter for their chance to win at Honda.us/tix.
Continuing in Honda Civic Tour tradition and starting today through February 2017, fans will be able to enter to win a brand new 2016 Honda Civic Sedan designed and autographed by Demi Lovato, a Honda Grom motorcycle customized and autographed by Nick Jonas or (thanks to Honda Financial Services) a trip to the tour finale at The Forum in Los Angeles on September 17. More info and rules for all sweepstakes can be found on HondaCivicTour.com.
Singer/songwriter Demi Lovato’s current album, CONFIDENT, is out now on Hollywood Records/Island Records/Safehouse Records and features the hit songs “Cool for The Summer” and the title track “Confident.” Her newest single is the power ballad “Stone Cold”. In addition, Demi is playing Smurfette in the upcoming animated feature GET SMURFY.
Island Records/Safehouse Records artist, Nick Jonas introduced himself as a fully formed solo artist on his hit self-titled debut, released in November 2014. The critically acclaimed album includes hits “Jealous,” “Chains” and “Levels.” Currently in the studio working on his new album, Nick also stars in “Kingdom,” and will appear in the upcoming James Franco produced film GOAT, which premiered at Sundance to incredible reviews.
2016 marks the 15th Anniversary of the Honda Civic Tour. Over 4.2 million fans have attended Honda Civic Tour since 2001 to see 68 artists including One Direction, Maroon 5, Linkin Park, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, blink-182, The Black Eyed Peas, Incubus and more.
Honda Civic Tour featuring Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas: Future Now
All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.
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Friday, June 24, 2016 |
Sunrise, FL |
BB&T Center |
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Saturday, June 25, 2016 |
Orlando, FL |
Amway Center |
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 |
Atlanta, GA |
Philips Arena |
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Thursday, June 30, 2016 |
Charlotte, NC |
Time Warner Cable Arena |
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Saturday, July 2, 2016 |
Raleigh, NC |
PNC Arena |
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Sunday, July 3, 2016 |
Virginia Beach, VA |
Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach |
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016 |
Uncasville, CT |
Mohegan Sun Arena |
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Friday, July 8, 2016 |
Brooklyn, NY |
Barclays Center |
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016 |
Newark, NJ |
Prudential Center |
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Thursday, July 14, 2016 |
Camden, NJ |
Susquehanna Bank Center |
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Saturday, July 16, 2016 |
Hershey, PA |
Hersheypark Stadium |
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Sunday, July 17, 2016 |
Buffalo, NY |
First Niagara Center |
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016 |
Boston, MA |
TD Garden |
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 |
Washington, DC |
Verizon Center |
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016 |
Columbus, OH |
Schottenstein Center |
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Friday, July 29, 2016 |
Louisville, KY |
KFC Yum! Center |
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Saturday, July 30, 2016 |
Auburn Hills, MI |
The Palace of Auburn Hills |
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Tuesday, August 2, 2016 |
Rosemont, IL |
Allstate Arena |
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016 |
Indianapolis, IN |
Bankers Life Fieldhouse |
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Friday, August 5, 2016 |
St. Louis, MO |
Scottrade Center |
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Saturday, August 6, 2016 |
Kansas City, MO |
Sprint Center |
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016 |
Denver, CO |
Pepsi Center |
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Thursday, August 11, 2016 |
Salt Lake City, UT |
EnergySolutions Arena |
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Saturday, August 13, 2016 |
Las Vegas, NV |
MGM Grand Garden Arena |
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Sunday, August 14, 2016 |
San Diego, CA |
Sleep Train Amphitheatre |
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016 |
Anaheim, CA |
Honda Center |
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Thursday, August 18, 2016 |
San Jose, CA |
SAP Center |
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Saturday, August 20, 2016 |
Portland, OR |
Moda Center |
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Sunday, August 21, 2016 |
Seattle, WA |
Key Arena |
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Friday, September 2, 2016 |
Cleveland, OH |
Quicken Loans Arena |
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 |
Nashville, TN |
Bridgestone Arena |
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Friday, September 9, 2016 |
Houston, TX |
Toyota Center |
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Saturday, September 10, 2016 |
San Antonio, TX |
AT&T Center |
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Monday, September 12, 2016 |
Dallas, TX |
American Airlines Center |
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016 |
Albuquerque, NM |
Isleta Amphitheater |
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Friday, September 16, 2016 |
Phoenix, AZ |
Talking Stick Resort Arena |
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Saturday, September 17, 2016 |
Los Angeles, CA |
The Forum |
Jimmy Fallon and Coldplay’s Chris Martin cover David Bowie
On The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon and Chris Martin paid tribute to David Bowie with a performance of “Life on Mars?” Jimmy Fallon might be logging his 2nd Billboard Hot 100 hit, if the video hits keep racking up. Watch until the end to catch a cameo from Roots guitarist Captain Kirk Douglas.
DJ stages concert for the deaf
Event sponsor 7UP has shared video of a recent concert Dutch DJ Martin Garrix performed for members of the deaf community. The concert took place at a venue specially designed to amplify vibrations.
https://youtu.be/kvIpVSA81Bw