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New Hendrix, Bachman, Byrne, Judas Priest and More!

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Jimi Hendrix - Both Sides Of the Sky
Jimi Hendrix – Both Sides Of the Sky

I have just put 14 newly-released classic rock tracks into high rotation in the playlist. Listen for songs from the following recently released albums:

Jim Hendrix – Both Sides Of the Sky … Although he died 47 years ago – the Jimi Hendrix legacy lives on. This album contains studio music from sessions started in 1968 but never released on album. Listen for the tracks Mannish Boy and Lover Man. Read the review here.

Randy Bachman – By George By Randy … This album is Randy Bachman‘s tribute to George Harrison. It contains songs written by the ex-Beatle – but done very differently from the originals. Listen for the tracks Between Two Mountains (a Bachman original describing how Harrison was stuck between the two musical mountains of John Lennon and Paul McCartney) and Taxman. Read the review here.

Joan Baez – Whistle Down the Wind … From what will probably be Joan Baez‘s last album – listen for the track The Great Correction. Read the review here.

David Byrne – American Utopia … His first new solo album since 2004 – the former front man for Talking Heads takes an optimistic look at America. Listen for the tracks Every Day Is A Miracle and Everybody’s Coming To My House. Read the review here.

The Choir – Artifact: The Unreleased Album … Before there was The Raspberries – there was The Choir. This album celebrates the early incarnation of the band’s take on Power Pop which went on to so much success as The Raspberries. Listen for the track Anyway I Can. Read the review here.

Myles Goodwyn – Myles Goodwyn And Friends Of the Blues … Joined by David Wilcox, Rick Derringer, Frank Marino and a host of other blues players, the ex-April Wine frontman takes a long look at the blues. Listen for the tracks I Hate To See You Go (But I Love To Watch You Walk Away) and You Never Got The Best Of Me. Read the review here.

Judas Priest – Firepower … A little something for the metalheads from the brand new Judas Priest album. Listen for the track Rising From Ruins. Read the review here.

Myles Kennedy – Year Of the Tiger … Myles Kennedy was the go-to vocalist for two solo albums from Slash (of Guns n’ Roses). This is the celebrated vocalist and song writer’s first solo album. Listen for the title track Year Of the Tiger. Read the review here.

Matthews Southern Comfort – Like A Radio … Probably most famous for their cover of the Joni Mitchell song Woodstock (which was released in 1970), Matthews Southern Comfort is still making great music. Listen for the track Bits And Pieces. Read the review here.

John Mayall – Three For the Road … Recorded live in Germany last year, this album features only 3 players (John Mayall on vocals, harmonica and keyboards, Greg Rzab on bass, Jay Davenport on drums) but delivers a polished, laid back set of Mayall‘s favourite songs. Listen for the track I Feel So Bad. Read the review here.

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New Tracks From Thorogood and More!

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George Thorogood - Party Of One
George Thorogood – Party Of One

I have just added into high rotation in the playlist 7 new tracks from classic rock artists. Most of these are new singles from impending album releases. Tune in now to hear:

Wang Dang Doodle – from the newly released album from George Thorogood called Party Of One. It features Thorogood without the Delaware Destroyers for the first time in his career. Read the review here.

Johnny’s Band – from the latest album from Deep Purple – called Infinite Unlimited.

My Only True Friend – from the forthcoming album from the late Gregg Allman – called Southern Blood.

Half Truth – from the forthcoming album from Michael McDonald (of The Doobie Brothers) – called Wide Open.

Hitchhiker – from Neil Young. This all acoustic solo album of the same name was recorded in 1976 but is just being released this year.

Bring It On Home to Me and Transformation – from the forthcoming album from Van Morrison – called Roll With the Punches. Listen for some very tasty guitar licks from Jeff Beck!

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New Little Steven and Foreigner

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Little Steven - Soulfire
Little Steven – Soulfire

I have just added 7 new tracks into high rotation on the playlist, from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Soulfire by Little Steven Van Zandt – Bruce Springsteen‘s right hand man is back in business with his first solo release in nearly 2 decades. Listen for the tracks Soulfire, Blues Is My Business and Love On the Wrong Side of Town.  Read the review here.

40 (Hits From 40 Years) by Foreigner – a double album featuring all the hits – plus 2 newly recorded songs. Listen for the new track Give My Life For Love.  Read the review here.

TajMo by Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ – a union of 2 talented blues musicians with able assists from the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, Sheila E. and Lizz Wright. Listen for the tracks Don’t Leave Me Here, All Around The World and Shake Me In Your Arms. Read the review here.

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New John Mellencamp, Robert Cray and Fairport Convention

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John Mellencamp - Sad Clowns & Hillbillies
John Mellencamp – Sad Clowns & Hillbillies

I have added 3 tracks from new classic rock releases – from the following:

John Mellencamp‘s new album Sad Clowns & Hillbillies. Listen for the track Grandview. Read the review here.

Robert Cray‘s new release Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm. Listen for the track You Must Believe In Yourself. Read the review here.

Fairport Convention‘s latest album 50:50@50. Listen for the track called Jesus On the Mainline, which features a guest vocal from Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin). Read the review here.

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New Elvin Bishop Loaded Up

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Elvin Bishop - Big Fun Trio
Elvin Bishop – Big Fun Trio

I just dropped into high rotation a new track from the new album from Elvin Bishop (remember “Fooled Around And Fell In Love”?). Bishop is now a roots and blues legend, and he joins with Willy Jordan and Bob Welsh to create a rollicking album of bluesy fun! The album is called Big Fun Trio – and it is a lot of fun! Listen for the track Keep On Rollin’. Click here to read the review.

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New John Mayall Release

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John Mayall - Talk About That
John Mayall – Talk About That

John Mayall, known as “the father of the English blues” is still getting it done. He released an excellent new album this past week called Talk About That, with two of the tracks featuring a guest appearance by Joe Walsh (of The Eagles) on guitar.

I have added 4 tracks from the album into high rotation – including both the tracks featuring Joe Walsh. Listen for It’s Hard Going Up, The Devil Must Be Laughing, Cards On The Table and Blue Midnight.

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New Blues Release From The Rolling Stones

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The Rolling Stones - Blue & Lonesome
The Rolling Stones – Blue & Lonesome

The Rolling Stones have very recently released Blue & Lonesome – where they have gone into the studio and covered an album’s worth of Blues standards. It is a return to the Stones origins – but with a more matured sound. I have added a few songs from the album into high rotation. Listen for Commit A Crime, Hate To See You Go, I Can’t Quit You Baby, I Gotta Go, Just Like I Treat You and Ride ‘Em Down.

I also added a new track into high rotation from the latest album from Robbie Robertson (of The Band). The album is called Testimony and is a snapshot of his career with The Band, Ronnie Hawkins, Bob Dylan and solo. Listen for the title track to the album – Testimony.

Also new into high rotation is a track from the latest release from Queen. The album is called On Air and the track is a fast version of their song We Will Rock You, which was recorded October 28th, 1977 for the BBC. I think you will agree it is a very interesting early interpretation of the song!

And lastly – I just want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. To celebrate – I have added some classic rock artists doing select Christmas songs into the rotation. Enjoy the season!

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Finally – New Music!

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The Beatles - Live At the Hollywood Bowl
The Beatles – Live At the Hollywood Bowl

Finally, after a bit of a wait for some new music to come out – I have added into high rotation four new tracks from four new releases from four different classic rock artists.

First off, I have added new music from the new Beatles album – Live At The Hollywood Bowl. The album has been re-mastered by Giles Martin (son of the 5th Beatle – producer George Martin) – so a lot of the Beatlemaniacs audience screaming has been pushed into the background, allowing the listener to actually hear what the lads were singing and playing. Listen for a cover of the Little Richard number Long Tall Sally.

I have also added a new track from the latest Meat Loaf release Braver Than We Are (What! He’s still around?). Listen for the track Going All The Way Is Just the Start, which features a return of his duet partners Ellen Foley and Karla Devito.

For the Progressive Rock lovers in the audience, I have added the track The Voyage Of Eight Eighteen off the brand new Kansas album called The Prelude Implicit. It’s great to hear new music from the seminal prog rock band.

And lastly, I have added into high rotation a track from the latest release from The Fabulous Thunderbirds which is called Strong Like That. Listen for a bluesy cover of The Temptations hit (I Know) I’m Losing You.

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