Below are 27 new songs that I have just added into high rotation on the playlist for Choice Classic Rock internet radio – featuring the likes of Billy Gibbons, Styx, Slowhand & Van (Eric Clapton & Van Morrison) and more! All the tracks have been released within the last month or so, either as singles or on newly released classic rock albums. You can check out the New Releases page to see reviews of many of the albums that these songs are from.
New Songs Added To the Playlist
Lindsey Buckingham – I Don’t Mind
Crowded House – Playing With Fire Crowded House – Real Life Woman Crowded House – To The Island … read the review for the new album:Dreamers Are Waiting
Dennis DeYoung – Hello Goodbye Dennis DeYoung – Land Of the Living Dennis DeYoung – There’s No Turning Back Time … read the review for the new album:26 East, Vol. 2
Billy Gibbons – She’s On Fire Billy Gibbons – Stackin’ Bones (with Larkin Poe) … read the review for the new album:Hardware
Joe Jackson & Todd Rundgren – While My Guitar Gently Weeps … read the review for the new album:State Theatre New Jersey 2005
Kayak – Mystery Kayak – Traitor’s Gate Kayak – Waiting … read the review for the new album:Out Of This World
The Killers & Bruce Springsteen – Dustland
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real – Perennial Bloom (Back To You) Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real – Wildest Dreams … read the review for the new album:A Few Stars Apart
Mammoth WvH – Don’t Back Down Mammoth WvH – Epiphany Mammoth WvH – Mammoth … read the review for the new album:Mammoth WvH
David Lee Roth – Giddy Up
Slowhand & Van (Eric Clapton and Van Morrison) – The Rebels
Styx – Coming Out the Other Side Styx – Our Wonderful Lives Styx – Reveries Styx – Save Us From Ourselves Styx – To Those … read the review for the new album:Crash Of The Crown
Tapper And Bridge – Never Let You Down
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Below are 32 new tracks that I have added into high rotation on the playlist on Choice Classic Rock internet radio – featuring the bands Styx, Kansas, CSN&Y and more! They have all been released within the last month or so, either as singles or on newly released classic rock albums. You can check out the New Releases page to see reviews of many of the albums that these songs are from. It is a busy time of year for new releases so expect more soon!
Newly Released Songs Added To the Playlist
David Bowie – Holy Holy (2020 Mix) David Bowie – Waiting For The Man (Sounds Of The 70s: Andy Ferris)
Breaking Echoes – No Apologies
Counting Crows – Angel of 14th Street Counting Crows – Bobby and the Rat-Kings
Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Bluebird Revisited (Outtake) Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Laughing (Outtake) Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Right On Rock ‘N’ Roll (Outtake) Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Same Old Song (Outtake) Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Woodstock (Alternate Vocals)
David Crosby – River Rise (with Michael McDonald)
Dennis DeYoung – The Last Guitar Hero (with Tom Morello)
John Hiatt & The Jerry Douglas Band – Long Black Electric Cadillac
Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son (Live 2019-20) Kansas – Portrait (He Knew) (Live 2019-20)
Myles Kennedy – Get Along
L.A. Rats – I’ve Been Everywhere
Van Morrison – Deadbeat Saturday Night Van Morrison – Latest Record Project Van Morrison – Love Should Come with a Warning
Night Ranger – Breakout
Gary Numan – Betrayed
Suzi Quatro – Do Ya Dance Suzi Quatro – The Devil In Me
Alison Solo & Kiril Travinski – Where We Went Wrong
Styx – Crash Of The Crown
Weezer – Hero
Paul Weller – Moving Canvas Paul Weller – Shades Of Blue Paul Weller – Testify
Nancy Wilson – Dreams (with Liv Warfield) Nancy Wilson – The Boxer (with Sammy Hagar)
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
Below are 33 new tracks that I have added into high rotation on the playlist on Choice Classic Rock internet radio. They have all been released within the last month or so, either as singles or on newly released classic rock albums. You can check out the New Releases page to see reviews of many of the albums that these songs are from.
Newly Released Songs Added To the Playlist
Dicky Betts – Ramblin’ Man (Live)
Counting Crows – Elevator Boots
Steve Cropper – Fire It Up Steve Cropper – One Good Turn Steve Cropper – Out Of Love Steve Cropper – She’s So Fine
Farris & Walsh – Who Will I Be Today
Peter Frampton – Are You Gonna Go My Way Peter Frampton – Avalon Peter Frampton – Isn’t It A Pity
Billy F Gibbons – Desert High
Mick Jagger & Dave Grohl – Eazy Sleazy
Jethro Tull – Songs From the Wood (Live)
John Lennon & Yoko Ono – Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) (Take 10 / Raw Studio Mix)
John Lodge – The Sun Will Shine
Mammoth WvH – Feel
Mick Fleetwood & Friends – The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown) [with Billy Gibbons & Kirk Hammett] Mick Fleetwood & Friends – Albatross [with David Gilmour] Mick Fleetwood & Friends – Station Man [With Pete Townshend]
Gary Moore – I’m Tore Down Gary Moore – Done Somebody Wrong Gary Moore – In My Dreams
Tom Petty – Girl On LSD (Alternate Version) Tom Petty – You Saw Me Comin’
Pink Floyd – Run Like Hell (Live At Knebworth 1990)
Robin Trower, Maxi Priest, Livingstone Brown – Hands To the Sky Robin Trower, Maxi Priest, Livingstone Brown – United State Of Mind
Toto – ’til The End (Live)
Roger Waters – The Bravery Of Being Out Of Range (2021)
Weezer – Need Some of That
Paul Weller – Cosmic Fingers
Ann Wilson – Black Wing
Nancy Wilson – 4 Edward
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have loaded 16 recently released classic rock songs into high rotation on the station’s playlist – featuring songs from Cheap Trick, Fleetwood Mac, Cactus and more! Eleven of the songs are from the following newly released albums:
Cheap Trick – In Another World
Cheap Trick – In Another World … You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but when the band sounds as good as this – who cares! Rick Neilsen, Robin Zander and the boys have turned out a first rate piece of power pop – that never strays much from the patented Cheap Trick sound. But why would they, when it sound this great. I fully recommend you listen to, and acquire, this record. It will be worth it! Listen for the tracks The Summer Looks Good On You, Gimme Some Truth (a John Lennon cover), Light Up The Fire and Quit Waking Me Up. Read the review here.
Fleetwood Mac – Fleetwood Mac Live (Deluxe Edition) … This deluxe version of the Live album originally released in 1980, contains a third CD of new live material from that era, recorded in different arenas (or stadiums) from around the globe. Listen for live renditions of The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown) – which was originally recorded and released by a different incarnation of the band – and the Stevie Nicks classic Sisters Of the Moon. Read the review here.
Cactus – Tightrope … This band originally hails from 1969 when former Vanilla Fudge members bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Carmine Appice brought in blues guitarist Jim McCarty from Mitch Ryder’s Detroit Wheels and The Buddy Miles Express, and singer Rusty Day from The Amboy Dukes. The band released three hard rock albums from that era – went on to different projects – but re-formed in 2006. This latest project is a slice of pure rock and roll – with great playing, and a guest appearance by original guitar player Jim McCarty. Listen for the songs All Shook Up, Papa Was A Rolling Stone and the title track Tightrope. Turn it loud! Read the review here.
Badfinger – No Matter What: Revisiting The Hits … Sadly, there’s only one member of the iconic quartet left, that being Joey Molland who joined the group shortly after the band made a name change from The Iveys to Badfinger. He was there when the band was taken under the tutelage of The Beatles, signed to Apple Records and given their first hit, Come and Get It, courtesy of the pen of Paul McCartney. On this project, he has joined together with an impressive roster of guests (including Rick Springfield, Rick Wakeman (of Yes), Matthew Sweet and Todd Rundgren) to revisit the great songs recorded by the original band. Listen for the track No Matter What (which features Mark Stein of Vanilla Fudge). Read the review here.
Neil Young – Young Shakespeare … This album was recorded live at the Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, Connecticut on January 26th, 1971 and is another flawless release which sees Neil Young digging through his live recordings and releasing albums of interest. This recording captures the artist doing solo acoustic versions of some of his (at the time) most well known of songs. Of note, is that when this was recorded in 1971, half of the songs he performed hadn’t even been released – yet the audience is totally captivated throughout the performance. Listen for the song Don’t Let It Bring You Down. Read the review here.
New Singles
The other 5 songs added to high rotation are all recently released singles:
Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Ivory Tower … this unreleased song from the band is taken the upcoming release of their box set for the album Deja Vu – which was originally released in 1970. The 4 CD/vinyl record box set – said to contain hours of rare and unreleased studio recordings – is due for release on May 14th, 2021.
Van Morrison – Only A Song … this single is taken from the Belfast Cowboy’s upcoming album Latest Record Project: Volume 1 – which is due for release on May 7th, 2021.
Billy Gibbons – West Coast Junkie … this song is a single from the ZZ Top guitarist’s upcoming album – Hardware – which is set to be released on June 4th, 2021.
Dennis DeYoung – Isle Of Misanthrope … the ex-Styx keyboard player and vocalist’s latest single is taken from his upcoming album – 26 East, Vol. 2 – which is due for release on June 11th, 2021. He says this will be his final record.
Mammoth WvH – Think It Over … This song is taken from the upcoming debut release from Eddie Van Halen‘s son – Wolfgang. The album – Mammoth WVH – is set to be released on June 11th, 2021.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have loaded 19 recently released classic rock songs into high rotation on the station’s playlist – featuring songs from Ringo Starr, Sting, Strawbs, Saga and more! Sixteen of the songs are from the following newly released albums:
Strawbs – Settlement
Strawbs – Settlement … Dave Cousins and the band have been releasing compelling, original music for over 50 years now. The band’s 27th album (the second by the current band members) was recorded during the global pandemic, and the music reflects the times we live in. The songs are compelling, well-played and have meaning. The perfect thing for a little progressive, sonic reflection. Listen for the tracks Judgement Day, Each Manner of Man and the title track Settlement. Read the review here.
Sting – Duets … This compilation album gathers together the former Police frontman’s collaborations with a who’s-who of pop, jazz and rock stars over the past 20 years. It features vocal duets and musical assistance from the likes of Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave fame), Mary J. Blige, Eric Clapton and Annie Lennox (of Eurythmics) – as well as jazz musicians Herbie Hancock and Chris Botti. Listen for a rousing duet with Annie Lennox on the song We’ll Be Together, and some tasty guitar work from Eric Clapton on the song It’s Probably Me. Read the review here.
Ringo Starr – Zoom In … The drummer Beatle put together this five song EP while locked down, and it features some of his famous friends lending their musical support. The songs have the usual uplifting Ringo peace and love theme – but he also heads into reggae territory on one of them – which is interesting (to say the least). Listen for the track Not Enough Love In the World. Read the review here.
Chris Cornell – No One Sings Like You Anymore … This album of cover songs was recorded in 2016, a year before the tragic passing of the Soundgarden / Audioslave singer. The songs were chosen, recorded and sequenced by Cornell with the aid of multi-instrumentalist and producer Brendan O’Brien. The album contains songs made famous by the likes of Prince, Otis Redding, Janis Joplin and more. Listen for a cover of the Guns n’ Roses song Patience and a cover of the John Lennon song Watching The Wheels. Read the review here.
Steve Lukather – I Found The Sun Again … The Toto bandleader and guitarist has delivered an excellent record – where he is ably assisted by Toto bandmates David Paich and Joseph Williams – as well as Ringo Starr. The album features a mix of original and cover songs, impressively rendered by top-notch musicians. Listen for the track Along For the Ride and an extended cover of the Traffic classic The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys. Read the review here.
Joseph Williams – Denizen Tenant … This is another Toto band member’s solo album, this time featuring the Toto vocalist. Unlike Steve Lukather‘s solo effort, William‘s album is definitely more “pop” than “rock”, but the production is impeccable, the songs well-written and well-performed. Listen for a song Never Saw You Coming. Read the review here.
Black Crowes – Shake Your Money Maker (Deluxe Edition) … This version of the iconic album from the American rock and roll band celebrates it’s release 30 years ago. The box set contains some outtakes, demos and and a live concert recorded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. Listening to it today reminds me of just how very, very good this band was. Listen for a cover of the Humble Pie classic 30 Days In the Hole and a live version of the song She Talks To Angels. Read the review here.
Saga – Symmetry … After 40 years together, this Canadian rock/pop/prog band called it quits in 2017. This album finds them reunited and performing acoustic renditions their own songs. The results are definitely not classic Saga – but they stand on their own, with precision and craftsmanship. Listen for the track Tired World. Read the review here.
Blackmore’s Night – Nature’s Light … This is the 11th album from the band, which is lead by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple and Rainbow) and his wife Candice Night on vocals – together with a collective of various instrumentalists. Their albums all celebrate their love of Renaissance music – but with a modern flair – and on several tracks Blackmore unleashes his guitar prowess. Listen for the songs Der Letzte Musketier and Second Element. Read the review here.
New Singles
The other 3 songs are all recently released singles:
Nancy Wilson – You And Me … the Heart guitarist/vocalist’s latest single is taken from her upcoming album of the same name – You And Me – which is due for release on May 7th, 2021.
Cheap Trick – Boys & Girls & Rock n Roll … this song is a single from the band’s upcoming 20th studio album – In Another World – which is set to be released on April 9th, 2021.
Mark Farner – Never And Always … the vocalist/guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad has released this song as a single to promote the release of his upcoming DVD From Chile With Love – which is due for release on April 6th, 2021.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
The following two singles – from Ann Wilson and Alison Solo – were just added into high rotation on the station’s playlist:
Ann Wilson – The Hammer … The Heart vocalist wrote this song with guitarists Tyler Boley and Craig Bartock, and recorded it last fall in Seattle. It is big and booming, with a very hard rock riff – but still has those signature, powerful Ann Wilson vocals. Turn this one up loud!
Alison Solo – Weekend Warrior
Alison Solo – Weekend Warrior …I discovered this track on the singer-songwriter-multi instrumentalist’s Bandcamp page, and was immediately engaged in the spare instrumentation, lovely melody and alluring vocal performance. The song is no longer available there, but will be available from online retailers (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, etc.) on March 28th. Until then, you can enjoy it by listening to Choice Classic Rock.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
It’s been awhile, but I have finally added some new tracks into high rotation in the playlist. I invite you to tune in to Choice Classic Rock and listen for 15 recently released classic rock songs from the likes of Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Foo Fighters and more! All the songs added into the playlist are from the following newly released albums:
Alice Cooper – Detroit Stories
Alice Cooper – Detroit Stories … Alice returns from whence he came – his hometown – Motor City – Detroit – which he calls “birthplace of angry hard rock”. The album contains covers of songs from the likes of Lou Reed, Bob Seger and Mitch Ryder – all done as only Alice can. A rockin’ great listen! Listen for the songs Rock n’ Roll, and Social Debris. Read the review here.
Whitesnake – The Blues Album … The band’s third album in the Red, White and Blue trilogy looks at the Blues Rock aspect of the band. The songs included in the package are re-mixes and updated versions originally featured on their albums released from 1982 to 2011 (including a couple of David Coverdale solo albums). Listen for the tracks Give Me All Your Love, and Slow An’ Easy. Read the review here.
Foo Fighters – Medicine At Midnight … On the band’s tenth studio album they are not content to sit on their laurels and repackage the same sound. Instead, they have refreshed things – moving in a slightly “groovier” direction, but still maintaining their strengths! Listen for the songs Chasing Birds, Making A Fire and Waiting On A War. Read the review here.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Way Down In the Rust Bucket … Recorded live at The Catalyst in November of 1990 – this album finds the artist and his most famous backing back stretching out and playing with a fierce intensity that showcases just how great and engaging they were as a live unit! Listen for the tracks Cinnamon Girl and Surfer Joe and Moe The Sleaze. Read the review here.
The Band – Stage Fright (50th Anniversary) … This deluxe boxed set of the band’s third album features a remixed – and resequenced – version of the original album, as well as a previously unreleased 1970 acoustic jam session from a Calgary hotel room, and best of all, a stunning and previously unreleased 1971 concert that captures the group at the peak of its live powers. Listen for live versions of the songs The Weight and Rag Mama Rag. Read the review here.
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – Hunter And the Dog Star … This is the second album in the group’s new phase of existence, having come together with plenty of reunion fireworks with their album Rocket in 2018. The album contains some great, thoughtful, well-constructed songs – brought to life by the Brickell‘s uniquely impactful voice. Listen for the songs Sleeve and My Power. Read the review here.
Arc Of Life – Arc Of Life … This is a new band, featuring current Yes members Billy Sherwood and Jon Davison, with Jay Schellen (Yes’ unofficial touring drummer), Jimmy Haun (who played guitar on the 1991 Yes album Union and worked with former Yes bassist Chris Squire) and Dave Kerzner (keyboardist formerly with Sound Of Contact). So, the is band “Yes-like” without actually copying Yes. If you like tuneful, progressive-style rock, I highly recommend this album. Listen for the tracks I Want To Know You Better and You Make It Real. Read the review here.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have loaded 13 recently released classic rock songs into high rotation on the station’s playlist – featuring songs from Paul McCartney, Dave Mason and more! Five of the songs are from the following newly released albums:
Paul McCartney – McCartney III
Paul McCartney – McCartney III … To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of his very first solo album (way back in 1970!) the ex-Beatle went into the studio and recorded this album, where he plays nearly all of the instruments on all of the songs. It finds him ruminating on the circumstances the world is in and was recently the #1 album in the UK. Listen for the songs Find My Way, and Lavatory Lil . Read the review here.
Dave Mason – Alone Together Again … Speaking of 50th Anniversaries of great albums – ex-Traffic guitar player Dave Mason has recorded an updated 2020 version of his very first solo album – Alone Together. The songs are reimagined but retain the honesty of the original recording – and will show how great songs will stand the test of time. Listen for the tracks Only You Know And I Know and Look At You Look At Me. Read the review here.
Midnight Oil – The Makarrata Project … The band that gave us Beds Are Burning back in 1987 released a new album in late 2020 – their first since 2002. They songs feature collaborations with Indigenous artists and First Nations people – with the overall theme of the album being a push for recognition of Indigenous rights. Listen for the song Gadagal Land.
New Singles
The other 8 songs are all recently released singles:
John Fogerty – Weeping In the Promised Land … this single from the former leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival is a powerful ballad on the state of his country.
Alice Cooper – Our Love Will Change the World … this is the first single from the artists impending album – Detroit Stories – which is scheduled for release on February 26th, 2021.
Ringo Starr – Here’s To the Nights … this is the first single from the artists impending Extended Play – Zoom In – which is scheduled for release on March 19th, 2021. On this song, the ex-Beatle drummer is joined by an amazing array of supporting artists – including Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz and more!
David Bowie – Mother and Tryin’ To Get To Heaven … these songs were released to celebrate what would have been the artist’s 74th birthday. The songs are two previously unreleased cover versions of John Lennon’s Mother and Bob Dylan’s Tryin’ To Get To Heaven.
Steve Lukather – Serpent Soul … this is the second single from the Toto guitar player’s impending album – I Found the Sun Again – which is scheduled for release on February 26th, 2021.
Eddie Vedder – Matter Of Time … this single was released by the Pearl Jam front man in late 2020. It can be found on a 5 song compilation EP.
Tony Lewis – Gonna Make You Love Me … this single was released by the family of the Outfield frontman, who sadly passed in October of 2020. It can be found on six-track EP – More Than I Dared, the profits from which will be donated to the MusiCares charity.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
