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R.E.M. TV Debut on David Letterman
The Athens, GA-based band R.E.M. has a new record out; it’s called “Collapse Into Now.” Let’s now go back to 1983. R.E.M. made their national TV debut on Late Night with David Letterman.
Neil Young at Massey Hall 1971
Forty years ago this winter, Neil Young took the stage at Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada. He left his band, Crazy Horse, behind and gave a solo, acoustic concert. Young performed several new songs including Journey Through the Past. Listen to an excerpt below.
Queen’s 40th Anniversary
In 1971, a quartet of young British musicians were on the verge of becoming rocks newest royalty. They called themselves Queen. This year promises to be a big one for Freddie Mercury and the group. Queen reissues, a documentary and other events are scheduled to take place throughout the year. This week’s My Vintage Video [...]
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The Marvelettes: Too Many Fish in the Sea
This week’s My Vintage Video is a tribute to Gladys Horton who died this week at the age of 66. Horton was one of the founding members of the Motown group The Marvelettes. She sang lead on their biggest hit, “Please Mr. Postman” and this tune “Too Many Fish in the Sea.”
Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert
We have three My Vintage Videos week! It’s an eclectic mix of music from Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert. Don Kirshner died this week at the age of 76. He was a music promoter who hosted his own music show from 1973 to 1981. Here we have The Ramones from 1977, ABBA from ’76 and Sly [...]
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Rolling Stones ‘Rice Krispies’ Commercial
Today’s My Vintage Video is a UK Rice Krispies commercial with a jingle by The Rolling Stones! The tune was supposedly written by Stones’ guitarist Brian Jones. It was recorded by the band in late 1963 or early ’64. It’s worth remembering The Rolling Stones were still a relatively unknown band at this time. It [...]
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Soul singer Otis Redding
Forty-three years ago, a horrific plane crash claimed the life of Otis Redding. He was only 26 years old. This week’s My Vintage Video pays tribute to this legendary soul singer.
Hank William’s Lyrics
Hank Williams, the late country music legend, was a great songwriter and wonderful wordsmith. Here’s just a sample of his lyrics. You Broke Your Own Heart You broke your own heart when you tried to break mine And now you say sorry, there’s troubles on your mind It’s too late for pity, the tables are [...]
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JFK’s death announced at Boston’s Symphony Hall
On Friday, November 22, 1963 the Boston Symphony Orchestra was about to take the stage for an afternoon concert. They were scheduled to play music by Handel. But, when Maestro Erich Leinsdorf took the stage, he made this chilling announcement. For more information on this day in history click here. And click here for information [...]
Apple Records CD Box Set
Now that The Beatles music catalog is available on iTunes, I thought I’d mention the other Apple company — The Beatles own Apple Records. In 1968, the Beatles formed Apple Corp. One division of the company was the Apple Record label. Some of the artists signed to it were James Taylor, Badfinger, The Modern Jazz [...]