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Eric Clapton’s Last Album?

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Eric Clapton – I Still Do
Eric Clapton – I Still Do

Today, Eric Clapton released his latest project called I Still Do. In media interviews this week, he intimated that this may actually be his last project before retirement. I hope not! I have added 4 more tracks into high rotation from this release – and they all are tasty nuggets of classic rock and blues. You can check out the video for the latest single released from the album – which is called Spiral – by clicking here.

I also heard a nice ballad the other day from Don Henley‘s recently released album – Cass County – so have added the track Words Can Break Your Heart into high rotation. Enjoy!

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New Music From The Rides

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The Rides – Pierced Arrow
The Rides – Pierced Arrow

I have just added into high rotation a track from Cheap Trick‘s latest album Bang, Zoom, Crazy … Hello. The track is called When I Wake Up Tomorrow and is the second single released from the project. You can see the video by clicking here.

I have also added 2 tracks from the latest release from The Rides, which is called Pierced Arrow. The Rides consist of Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills & Nash), Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg.

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Lots and Lots of New Music!

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Eric Clapton – I Still Do

I have just added 13 newly released tracks into high rotation. These tracks feature some of classic rock’s finest artists …

Santana just released their long-awaited new album Santana IV – which features the original Woodstock era band reunited. This album resurrects the late 60s/early 70s sound of the band and I highly recommend it. I have added an additional 5 tracks from this album into high rotation – to join the 2 that I added a couple of weeks ago!

I have also added 2 tracks from Eric Clapton‘s forthcoming album, which is called I Still Do. Listen for the tracks Can’t Let You Do It and Stones In My Passway. Give the tracks a listen and I think you’ll agree that Slowhand is still getting it done.

Also listen for 2 new tracks from the latest album from Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills & Nash) which is called This Path Tonight; a new track from Peter Frampton‘s latest all-acoustic release called (appropriately) Acoustic Classics; 2 new tracks from the latest album from Peter Wolf (of the J. Geils Band) called A Cure For Loneliness; and lastly – a new track from the newest release from Cheap Trick which is called Bang, Zoom, Crazy … Hello.

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New Santana, Robin Trower and Jeff Healey

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Santana IV
Santana IV

I have just added four brand new classic rock tracks into high rotation.

The first two tracks are from Santana IV, which is the upcoming twenty-third studio album by American Latin rock band Santana and the fourth album by almost the entire Woodstock-era classic lineup. It is due to be released on 15 April 2016 and from everything I have read is a “magical” album. Listen for the tracks Anywhere You Want To Go and Blues Magic.

The next new track is from Robin Trower (of Procol Harum). It is the title track from his latest release called Where You Are Going To.

And lastly, I have added a track from the late Jeff Healey‘s new album called Heal My Soul, which was released to help celebrate what would have been his 50th birthday. Listen for the track Daze Of the Night.

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ELP’s Keith Emerson Dies

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Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake & Palmer

The classic rock world has been rocked by the death of yet another great musician. Keith Emerson (of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and The Nice) died yesterday. Emerson was arguably the finest pianist on the planet at one time and helped forge the popularity of progressive rock in the early 1970s. His contributions to the world of progressive/classic rock were unprecedented, and it is with great sadness The Choice salutes his incredible musical legacy.

I have added some Emerson, Lake & Palmer tracks in to high rotation so we can all appreciate the progressive rock brilliance and artistry of this great musician. He was a true pathfinder and originator.

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Remembering George Martin

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George Martin
George Martin

I learned this morning that George Martin, the “fifth Beatle”, had passed away. His passing has left the classic rock world devoid of (yet another) master. In this case, a master producer – but also a man who guided the musical curiosity and experimentation of the Beatles into a cultural phenomenon that is still going strong some 50 years later. He was the perfect foil for the Beatles youthful energy, and the effects of this man’s work may well last forever.

Here is a nice article that quickly sums up the man’s impact on classic rock.

The following are just a few comments from the classic rock world on his passing:

“The world has lost a truly great man who left an indelible mark on my soul and the history of British music.”
– Paul McCartney –

“Always always positive, and deeply thoughtful and creative, the man was a gentle giant of popular music.”
– Brian May (of Queen) –

“I’m sad to hear about the death of George Martin. I’ve always felt he was much more than just the fifth Beatle…”
– Steve Hackett (of Genesis) –

“Thank you Sir George Martin: the greatest British record producer of all time. We will never stop living in the world you helped create.”
– Mark Ronson –

Here is a more in depth article on the life of George Martin and the response his passing has garnered from the world.

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New Tracks From New Classic Rock Releases

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Emitt Rhodes – Rainbows End
Emitt Rhodes – Rainbows End

This week, I have added into high rotation 5 new tracks from 4 brand new classic rock releases.

Starting off, we have 2 new songs from Emitt Rhodes’ new album called Rainbow Ends. This is the first new release in 43 years from this multi-instrumentalist / artist, who drew comparisons to Paul McCartney back in 1973 when his last album came out. Listen for the tracks Dog On A Chain and If I Knew Then.

Next, I have added a new track from the original soundtrack recording of the Janis Joplin documentary movie, which is called Little Girl Blue. The track is a rockin’ little number called Tell Mama and it was recorded live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada back in 1970.

I have also added the track Beware of Darkness, as performed by Ann Wilson (of Heart). This track is featured on the live recording of the tribute album to George Harrison called George Fest.

Lastly, I have added a track from the new album from Pat Travers (of Delaware Destroyers fame) and Carmine Appice (the drummer for Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck Bogart & Appice and more) – which is called The Balls Album. Listen for the track Hey You.

I sincerely hope you enjoy this new music from these classic rock artists!

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