A GLIMPSE OF IMPOSSIBLE
It’s an axiom that THE BEATLES‘ songs are prevented from inclusion into any legitimate compilation – and there were not more than a couple of those whilst the band still existed – but here they are: two classics, “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Hey Jude”, will be included in 6-CD set “Capitol Records: 1942-2002” that’s out this month to commemorate the label’s 60th anniversary. Alongside other perennials, the collection includes four solo Fab tracks – John Lennon’s “Imagine”, Paul McCartney’s “Band On the Run”, Ringo Starr’s “It Don’t Come Easy” and George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord”.
HAPPY JUST TO DANCE FOR HIM
Meanwhile, close to the sad date marking the first year of George Harrison‘s death, The American Ballet Theater is paying tribute to the late great artist with a show called “Within You And Without You: A Tribute To George Harrison”. Designed by famous choreographers Natalie Weir, Ann Reinking, David Parsons and Stanton Welch, it’s set to the orchestral versions of Hari’s songs, both recorded with THE BEATLES – “Within And Without You”, “Something” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – and solo: “My Sweet Lord”, “I Dig Love” and “Isn’t It A Pity”. The world premiere of the ballet took place at New York’s City Center om October 18th.
SCOT SALUTES AMERICA
One could hardly call Rod Stewart too British – or Scot – a singer. The raspy warbler always had this soft spot for American music – yet rather black than white. Now, Rod’s focus moved a bit towards standards catalogue which he explores on a new album, “It Had To Be You … The Great American Songbook”, delivering evergreens by Gershwin and the like. To shine even more brightly, Stewart requested for some brass to be added, and his guests are renown trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and saxophonists Michael Brecker and Dave Koz.
| 1. Everytime We Say Goodbye (with Dave Koz) 2. That Old Feeling (with Arturo Sandoval) 3. I’ll Be Seeing You 4. That’s All 5. Where Or When 6. It Had to Be You (with Michael Brecker) 7. For All We Know 8. These Foolish Things (with Dave Koz) 9. Moonglow (with Arturo Sandoval) 10. The Way You Look Tonight 11. The Nearness Of You 12. You Go To My Head 13. They Can’t Take That Away From Me 14. We’ll Be Together Again 15. The Very Thought Of You |
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THE ROCK’S A HARD
With The Legends Of Rock Tour kicking off on November 13th, with the latest addition – alongside Uli Jon Roth, Jack Bruce, Michael Schenker and Glenn Hughes – being Frank Marino and MAHOGANY RUSH, there’s a live document out of the first Legends performance which was held last year. Called “Live at Castle Donington 2001”, the double CD set and a DVD feature Roth, Bruce and UFO. It’s there and then that Uli Roth chanced to play with Schenker, who replaced him in SCORPIONS back in 1979, and Bruce, who came on-stage for a couple of CREAM numbers. So that’s how it all goes…
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1. Sky Overture CD 2: 1. Trail In The Wind |
DVD:
1. Trail In The Wind |
WITH TEARS TO DWELL UPON
November 26th will see the DVD release of The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert film recorded ten years ago at Wembley Arena in memory of the late great QUEEN primadonna. A glorious performance, one to re-live and enjoy endlessly – and, as Freddie sang, there’s only tears to dwell upon now.
Disc 1:1. Tie Your Mother Down – QUEEN with Joe Elliott and Slash |
Disc 2:1. TV Documentary
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YOUNG AND BRAVE
John Young, a highly talented keyboard player whose art complemented, among others, the music of John Wetton, Ken Hensley, Fish and SCORPIONS, now has an ensemble of his own called simply THE JOHN YOUNG BAND. The group, consisting of John Mitchell (ARENA) on guitar, John Jowitt (IQ, JADIS) on bass and Steve Christey (JADIS) on drums, were to play their debut gig on October 26th but had to pull the plug due to Mitchell’s illness. The show was postponed with no new date provided as of yet, but the next scheduled concert will be held on December 28th in Bradford. Get well John and the guys!
COME AND DRINK
Classic Rock Festival, the American leg of which took place on October 5th and 6th and the British one will follow on November 29th and 30th, has much to be remembered for, yet an oustanding event should be considered the reunion of the NEKTAR original line-up, featuring Larry Fast of SYNERGY fame on keyboards, and reconstruction of their legendary liquid light show. Now, this unique performance may be relished by those who wasn’t and won’t be present there in flesh – on DVD, with a CD to follow. Blame Classic Rock Productions for it all.
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1. A Tab In The Ocean 2. Desolation 3. Valley 4. Recycled 5. Remember The Future 6. Nellie 7. It’s All Over 8. Marvellous Moses 9. King Of Twilight Extra features: Bonus tracks Behind the scenes Interviews |
