New Bonamassa, Little Feat, Springsteen & More! I have just added 50 brand new classic rock songs into high rotation on the station playlist – featuring songs from new classic rock albums and single releases from the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Little Feat, Bruce Springsteen and more! Listen to Choice Classic Rock to hear these new songs that feature the following artists:
Agita & Baltic Blues Band
The Original Alice Cooper Group (back together with a new album!)
Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Elton John & Ringo Starr
Bachman-Turner Overdrive (new song about my hometown – Winnipeg, Canada!)
Russ Ballard
Joe Bonamassa
Counting Crows
The Darkness
Dee Snider
Don Airey
Envy Of None
Sammy Hagar
Billy Idol
Elton John & Brandi Carlile
Izabella Lily
Little Feat
John Lodge (of The Moody Blues)
Mammoth
Dave Mason
Steve Perry & Willie Nelson
Reality Addiction
Todd Rundgren
Rush
Santana
Joe Satriani & Steve Vai
Alison Solo
Spin Doctors
Bruce Springsteen
Suzanne Vega
The Waterboys
Ty Wood
Some of this new music has been released as singles prior to the official release of an upcoming album. Some of the songs are taken from newly released albums (and some may be a couple of months old!).
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Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just added 36 new songs into the high rotation section of the Choice Classic Rock radio playlist – featuring new songs from The Beatles, David Bowie, Santana, Yes, and much more! We must be getting close to Christmas because there has been LOTS of new music 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 of the web site to see reviews of many of the albums that these songs are from.
New Songs Added To the Choice Classic Rock Playlist
Bryan Adams – So Happy It Hurts … the lead single taken from the artist’s forthcoming album:So Happy It Hurts.
The Beatles – Morning Camera / Two Of Us The Beatles – Oh! Darling … read the review for their new release:Let It Be (Super Deluxe).
Chuck Berry – Carol/Little Queenie … the lead single taken from the rock and roll icon’s forthcoming album:Live From Blueberry Hill.
David Bowie – Karma Man David Bowie – Silly Boy Blue … two songs taken from the late artist’s forthcoming album:Toy.
The Doors – L.A. Woman (Part 2) … the lead single taken from the band’s forthcoming album:L.A. Woman (40th Anniversary).
Duran Duran – Give It All Up (feat. Tove Lo) … read the review for the band’s new album:Future Past.
Donald Fagen – New Frontier (Live From The Beacon Theatre) … read the review for his new album:The Nightfly: Live.
Elton John & Brandi Carlile – Simple Things Elton John & Eddie Vedder – E-Ticket Elton John & Stevie Wonder – Finish Line Elton John & Stevie Nicks – Stolen Car … read the review for his new album of duets:The Lockdown Sessions.
Kiss – Beth (Acoustic) … the lead single taken from the band’s forthcoming album:Destroyer (45th Anniversary Edition).
John Mellencamp & Bruce Springsteen – Wasted Days … a single released by two American rock icons.
Ozzy Osbourne – Hellraiser … a new version of the song featuring Lenny Kilmister of Motorhead.
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – High And Lonesome … the second single taken from the duo’s forthcoming album: Raise The Roof.
The Rolling Stones – Drift Away The Rolling Stones – Fiji Jim The Rolling Stones – It’s A Lie The Rolling Stones – Miss You (Live at Wembley Stadium 1982) … read the review for the band’s new release:Tattoo You (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe).
David Lee Roth – Lo-Rez Sunset … a single from the former Van Halen frontman.
Santana – Move (feat. Rob Thomas) Santana – Peace Power (feat. Corey Glover) Santana – Santana Celebration … read the review for the new album:Blessings And Miracles.
Brinsley Schwarz – You Drive Me To Drink ... read the review for the his new album:Tangled.
Sixx:A.M. – The First 21 ... read the review for their new album:Hits.
Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators – The River Is Rising … the lead single taken from the artist’s forthcoming album:4
Ringo Starr – Rock Around The Clock … read the review for his new EP:Change The World.
Steely Dan – Reelin’ In The Years (Live From Mohegan Sun Arena) ... read the review for the band’s new album:Northeast Corridor: Steely Dan Live!.
Roger Taylor – Isolation ... read the review for the Queen drummer’s new album:Outsider.
Tears For Fears – The Tipping Point … the lead single taken from the band’s forthcoming album:The Tipping Point .
Yes – A Living Island Yes – Music to My Ears Yes – Sister Sleeping Soul ... read the review for the band’s new album:The Quest.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just added 21 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Twenty of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums, including 10 tracks from recently released albums celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, which was held in Bethal, New York in August, 1969:
Woodstock: Back To the Garden – 50th Anniversary
Various Artists – Woodstock: Back To the Garden – 50th Anniversary … One of the seminal events of the 1960s – Woodstock helped define an era. Three days of peace and music happened on Max Yasgur‘s farm over the weekend of August 15 to 18, 1969 – and featured live performances from the cream of popular music at the time – all in front of an unexpected audience of 500,000 people. To celebrate the 50th anniversary – Rhino Records has released several different albums – a 3 CD set, a 10 CD set and a definitive archive set of 38 CDs (containing every song by every performer who played at the festival). Since I could not afford the definitive set, I have chosen 8 songs from the 10 CD set and added them to the playlist. Listen for the following tracks: The Band – I Shall Be Released, Blood Sweat & Tears – Spinning Wheel, Janis Joplin – Piece Of My Heart, Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Wooden Ships, Jefferson Airplane – Volunteers, The Who – Shakin’ All Over, Joan Baez – I Shall Be Released, Johnny Winter – Johnny B Goode, Santana – Persuasion and Jimi Hendrix – Izabella. Read the review here.
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Live At Woodstock … In keeping with the Woodstock celebration, I have added 2 songs from this never-heard-before live recording of the band playing at Woodstock. Listen for the songs Born On the Bayou and Proud Mary. Read the review here.
Yes – Yes 50 Live … This is the latest “official” Yes album release – celebrating 50 years of existence of the world’s (arguably) best known progressive rock outfit. The album was recorded during two shows in Philadelphia during 2018. Listen for the song Nine Voices. Read the review here.
The Allman Betts Band – Down To The River …Devon Allman and Duane Betts are the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts (of The Allman Brothers Band), and together with Berry Oakley Jr., son of the late Berry Oakley, bassist in the classic Allman Brothers lineup – they are The Allman Betts Band. This album of new southern rock almost escaped my attention until a listener turned me on to it (thanks Miguel Cortés!). Listen for the tracks Shinin’ and All Night. Read the review here.
The Alarm – Sigma … The band’s latest album is a followup to last year’s release Equals, and finds them in familiar territory – still rocking. Listen for the song Can You Feel Me?. Read the review here.
Paul McCartney – Amoeba Gig …McCartney performed a ‘surprise’ show at Amoeba records in Los Angeles on June 27, 2007 to promote his then current album, Memory Almost Full. A few tracks from this performance have been released over the years, but this new release contains the whole show. Listen for the track Get Back. Read the review here.
Mike Love – 12 Sides Of Summer … If you are looking for a blast of summertime music, look no further than this Beach Boy‘s latest release. It features several cover versions and is guaranteed to bring you a breath of fresh summer air! Listen for the song Summertime Blues. Read the review here.
Pat Travers – Swing! … The veteran Canadian blues-rock guitar hero whose career stretches back to the late ’70s and FM mainstays like Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights), Snortin’ Whiskey and Heat in the Street returns with an interesting album of revamped jazz and jump-blues standards by the likes of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan and others. Listen for the track Let The Good Times Roll. Read the review here.
Phil Lanzon – 48 Seconds … The current keyboardist for UK rock legends Uriah Heep has released this new album of melodic rock as a follow up to his first solo effort If You Think I’m Crazy. Listen for the track In The Rain. Read the review here.
New Single
Bruce Springsteen – I’ll Stand By You … This never released song is a single from the soundtrack of the upcoming Springsteen inspired movie – Blinded By The Light.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just added 17 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Fifteen of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums:
Peter Frampton Band – All Blues
Peter Frampton Band – All Blues … The ex-Humble Pie guitar player has released an all-blues/jazz standards album, featuring his favorite songs, written by the likes of Willie Dixon, B.B. King, Miles Davis and more. The album is a farewell of sorts, as Frampton has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease – Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) – a progressive muscle disorder characterized by muscle inflammation, weakness, and atrophy – which will eventually affect his ability to play guitar. Listen for the tracks Me And My Guitar and I Just Want To Make Love To You, and if you have a chance, see him live this summer on his “Peter Frampton Finale – The Farewell Tour“. Read the review here.
Santana – Africa Speaks … The Hall of Fame guitar player’s new album finds him focusing his energy on returning to the ultimate “source” of all things musical, and human: Africa. Listen for the song Paraísos Quemados, which features Buika on vocals. Read the review here.
Savoy Brown – City Night … Kim Simmonds really is Savoy Brown. The guitar player and now vocalist has fronted this band for over 50 years, and this album is their 40th release. Quite the catalog. The record finds the band in excellent form – featuring great guitar work from Simmonds over a killer rhythm section. Listen for the tracks Conjure Rhythm and Don’t Hang Me Out To Dry. Read the review here.
Rory Gallagher – Blues … This little-known yet critically acclaimed guitar player passed in 1995, but the deluxe version of this new album shows why he was universally admired. The deluxe version features 3 CDs – one electric, one acoustic and one containing rare live appearances. Listen for the songs I’m Ready (with Muddy Waters), You Upset Me Baby (with Albert King) and Born Under A Bad Sign (with ex-Cream vocalist/bassist Jack Bruce). Read the review here.
Neil Young + Stray Gators – Tuscaloosa … This live album was recorded in 1973 at Alabama University. It’s “the singular concert set that comes closest to providing a one-stop sampler of his acoustic, electric and country-rocking-in-between sides – which is to say, the Young live album that might best serve you on a desert island.” Listen for the track Harvest. Read the review here.
The Waterboys – Where The Action Is … The bands latest album finds them delivering more of the same well-crafted, well-performed, well-produced songs that combine pagan, primitive, spiritual and religious iconography. Listen for the songs Where The Action Is and Right Side of Heartbreak (Wrong Side of Love). Read the review here.
Duff McKagan – Tenderness … This new album from the Guns n’ Roses bass player – sounds nothing like Guns n’ Roses. His collaboration with country star and producer Shooter Jennings has instead resulted in 11 songs that reflect on life, loss and love in a sincere well-crafted delivery. Listen for the track Cold Outside. Read the review here.
Nick Lowe – Love Starvation\Trombone (EP) … This Extended Play from the veteran singer\songwriter features 4 songs that measure 14 minutes. But 14 minutes of Nick Lowe is better than none! Listen for the title track Love Starvation. Read the review here.
Rick Springfield – Orchestrating My Life … For his latest studio release, the singer revisits 11 of his better-known songs and one new arrangement – by including lush orchestral backing into the tracks. As to whether it works or not – I will let you be the judge! Listen for the song Jessie’s Girl. Read the review here.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – The Traveler … Kenny Wayne Shepherd has been making records for 25 years. This album finds him taking a more band-oriented approach, and it works wonders. Listen for a scorching cover version of the Neil Young penned Buffalo Springfield song Mr. Soul. Read the review here.
New Singles
The other 2 songs added into high rotation are from forthcoming albums. Tune in and listen for the following tracks:
Sheryl Crow – Prove You Wrong … This song features vocal help from Stevie Nicks (of Fleetwood Mac) and Maren Morris, as well as Joe Walsh (of The Eagles) on guitar. It is the lead single from Crow‘s next album Threads, which is due for release later this summer.
Bruce Springsteen – Tucson Train … This is the third single released from his next studio album which is called Western Stars. The album is to be released on June 14th, 2019.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just added 14 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Nine of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums:
Sting – My Songs … There are no new songs on this album. Instead, what the ex-Police bass player/vocalist has done is re-imagined and re-recorded some of his best known songs from his Police and solo career, putting a different spin or arrangement on the pieces – with surprisingly consistent results. Listen for the tracks If You Love Somebody Set Them Free and live renditions of Message In A Bottle and Roxanne. Read the review here.
Stray Cats – 40 … The legendary 3 piece rock and roll band reunites for their first album in 26 years to celebrate their landmark 40th anniversary. They have definitely not lost any of their rock-a-billy vibe. Listen for the songs Rock It Off and Three Times A Charm. Read the review here.
Little Steven – The Summer Of Sorcery … The E-Street Band guitarist’s first full album of new material in 20 years finds him teaming up with Grammy award winner Geoff Sanoff, Bob Clearmountain and the Disciples Of Soul to produce an album full of summer-time music that harkens back to an earlier age, and touches on a variety of musical styles. Listen for the tracks A World Of Our Own and Superfly Terraplane. Read the review here.
Jim Peternik & World Stage – Winds Of Change … This highly respected singer and songwriter returns with an excellent album that finds him teaming up with a who’s-who of melodic classic rock, including Dennis DeYoung (Styx), Kelly Keagey (Night Ranger), Mike Reno (Loverboy), Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon) and Jason Scheff (Chicago). Listen for the track Without A Bullet Being Fired. Read the review here.
Jimmy Vaughan – Baby, Please Come Home … The ex-Fabulous Thunderbird guitar player’s new album is a tribute to the artists that inspired him from his earliest days, including tracks written or recorded by the likes of Lloyd Price, Lefty Frizzell, Chuck Willis, Etta James and Fats Domino. Listen for the title track – Baby, Please Come Home. Read the review here.
New Singles
The other 5 songs added into high rotation are from forthcoming albums. Tune in and listen for the following tracks:
Elton John & Taron Egerton – (I’m Gonna) Love Me Again … this song is from the soundtrack of the upcoming Elton John bio-pic Rocketman.
Paul McCartney – Get Started … This track is from the newly released extended version of the ex-Beatle‘s most recent album. The expanded version of the album is called Egypt Station (Traveller’s Edition).
Bruce Springsteen – There Goes My Miracle … This is the second single released from his next studio album which is called Western Stars. The album is to be released on June 14th, 2019.
Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow – The Storm … This is the latest single from the new incarnation of Rainbow, featuring the ex-Deep Purple guitar player.
Santana – Los Invisibles … This second single from the impending release Africa Speaks, also features the vocalist Buika. The full album is due for release on June 7th, 2019.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just added 12 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Nine of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums:
The Rolling Stones – Honk … From the band that refuses to stop rockin’ is another greatest hits release – but with a refreshing twist. The 3rd CD in the set contains live performances where they are joined by guest artists. Listen for the songs Beast Of Burden which features an assist from Ed Sheeran and a fantastic rendition of Wild Horses featuring the vocal prowess of Florence Welch (Florence & The Machine). Read the review here.
Alan Parsons – The Secret … In his first album release since 2004, the renown producer/engineer/artist has returned with a vintage album of impeccably produced recordings. Listen for the tracks Miracle (featuring Jason Mraz on vocals) and Requiem (which features a stunning saxophone solo from Todd Cooper). Read the review here.
Stevie Nicks – Stand Back 1981-2017 … The Fleetwood Mac vocalist has released this album in 2 versions – a single CD with the usual Greatest Hits stuff – or as a 3 CD set that goes a little deeper into her catalog and features a 3rd CD of mostly live recordings. Listen for the songs I Will Run To You (featuring Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) and a stunning live version of Angel. Read the review here.
Nils Lofgren – Blue With Lou … The sometime E Street Band guitarist returns with his first solo studio band album in eight years, which features a collaboration with, and an homage of sorts to the late Lou Reed (about half the songs on the record are leftovers from lyrics that Reed gave Lofgren during a late 1970s collaboration). Listen for the tracks Don’t Let Your Guard Down, Blue With Lou and Attitude City. Read the review here.
New Singles
The other 3 songs that I have added into high rotation are from forthcoming albums. Listen for the following tracks:
Jim Peterik & World Stage – Proof Of Heaven … The founder of the band Survivor (remember Eye of The Tiger?) has released a collaboration with ex-Styx member Dennis DeYoung. The album should be released any time now.
Bruce Springsteen – Hello Sunshine … This is the first single from the Boss’s next studio album which is called Western Stars. The album is set to be released on June 14th, 2019.
Santana – Breaking Down The Door … This single features the vocalist Buika. The track is taken from his next album Africa Speaks, which is due for release on June 7th, 2019.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just added 7 new songs into high rotation from the following newly released classic rock albums:
Santana – In Search Of Mona Lisa
Santana – In Search Of Mona Lisa … This 3 song EP was inspired by Carlos Santana‘s near-mystical viewing of the Mona Lisa while visiting The Louvre in Paris, France. The enigmatic lady apparently “spoke” to him – and three months later he dreamed the lyrics for two of these songs. Listen for the tracks Do You Remember Me, In Search Of Mona Lisa and Lovers From Another Time. Read the review here.
Heart – Live In Atlantic City … The bands 2006 VH-1 concert in Atlantic City’s Decades Rock arena has finally been released. It features a host of guest artists helping the Wilson sisters and band (including Dave Navarro of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Alice In Chains, Rufus Wainwright and Carrie Underwood). Listen for a live version of Magic Man and a scorching cover of the Led Zeppelin song Misty Mountain Hop. Read the review here.
Steve Hackett – At The Edge Of Light … This is new album from the ex-Genesis guitar player showcases his extraordinary talent and song writing ability. The album took 18 months to put together and features interesting songs and great progressive rock musicians. Listen for the tracks Those Golden Wings and Under The Eye Of the Sun. Read the review here.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock radio like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just added 11 new tracks into high rotation – most of which are brand new 2017 recordings, but a couple were recorded way back in 1972 and were finally released to the world late last year. Tune in now and listen for new songs from:
Mick Jagger – who just released a double-sided single. I have added both the tracks to the playlist. Listen for the songs Gotta Get A Grip and England Lost.
The Isley Brothers & Santana – from their newly released album Power Of Peace – listen for the tracks Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology Song) and Love, Peace, Happiness. Read the review here.
Alice Cooper – from his newly released album Paranormal – which features guest appearances by Billy Gibbons (of ZZ Top), Roger Glover (of Deep Purple) and Larry Mullen Jr. (of U2) – listen for the track Genuine American Girl. Read the review here.
Gary Wright & Wonderwheel – from the album Ring Of Changes, which was recorded in 1972 but only released late last year – I have added the tracks Lovetaker and I Know. Wonderwheel is a band that featured future Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones and the album also featured a guest appearance by George Harrison – but for some unknown reason, the record company did not see fit to release it until last year. Read the review here.
Status Quo – from their farewell-to-electric-music album The Last Night Of the Electrics – listen for the live track Caroline. Read the review here.
I have also added 3 new songs from the following:
Roadcase Royale – the new band feature Nancy Wilson (of Heart). Listen for the track Not Giving Up.
Ringo Starr – from the Beatle’s forthcoming album Give More Love – listen for the track We’re On the Road Again (which also features Joe Walsh of The Eagles and fellow Beatle Paul McCartney helping out on the song).
Roger Waters (of Pink Floyd) – from his latest release Is This The Life We Really Want? – listen for the track Wait For Her.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock like you’ve never heard it before!
