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New Clapton, Dylan, Waters & More!

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Bridges

I have added 54 brand new songs into high rotation on the station playlist from new classic rock albums or single releases – featuring the likes of Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters and more! Listen to Choice Classic Rock to hear these new songs from the following classic rock artists:

  • Beck, Bogart & Appice
    – a new song from their impending live album: Live 1973 1974
  • Eric Clapton
    – new tracks from the newly released extended version of the live album: The Definitive 24 Nights
  • The Coltens
    – a new song from the Manchester, UK based band
  • Alice Cooper
    – the lead single from the shock-rockers impending release: Road
  • Cowboy Junkies
    – two new songs from the Canadian band’s new album: Such Ferocious Beauty
  • Bob Dylan
    – two tracks from the legendary artist’s album of reworked classics: Shadow Kingdom
  • Envy Of None
    – a new song from an EP release from Alex Lifeson‘s (Rush) new project. The EP is: That Was Then, This Is Now
  • Extreme
    – three songs from the band’s latest album: Six
  • Foo Fighters
    – a track from the band’s new record: But Here We Are
  • Peter Gabriel
    – another track from the ex-Genesis singer’s album: i/o
  • Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
    – two songs from the ex-Oasis member’s latest project: Council Skies
  • Rory Gallagher
    – three songs from a new live album featuring the legendary guitarist, called: All Around Man – Live In London
  • Gov’t Mule
    – two tracks from the band’s latest record: Peace…Like A River
  • Hollywood Vampires
    – a song from band’s (Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry) latest release: Live in Rio 2015
  • Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
    – a new song from the band’s new project: Mindsets
  • Elisabeth Kaplan
    – a catchy new track from the Vienna, Austria-based artist
  • Steve Lukather
    – three new songs from the Toto guitarist’s new album: Bridges
  • Mammoth WVH
    – a new song from the album: Mammoth II
  • Duff McKagan
    – the title track from the ex Gun ‘n’ Roses bassist’s new release: Lighthouse
  • John Mellencamp
    – a new song from his latest album: Orpheus Descending
  • Joni Mitchell
    – a single from the legendary singer/songwriter’s soon-to-be-released album: Live At the Newport Folk Festival
  • The Monoxides
    – a catchy new track from the Canadian band – their first new music in two decades
  • Sin ‘Dogs
    – a track from the band’s upcoming new EP release: Renascence
  • Alison Solo
    – a couple of tracks from the Vancouver, Canada singer/songwriter’s impending project: Black Moon Lilith
  • Spoon
    – a song from the band’s latest EP: Memory Dust
  • Steely Dan
    – a brand new track, resurrected from the demos for the band’s Guacho album
  • Cat Stevens (Yusuf)
    – four songs from the singer/songwriter’s latest release: King Of A Land
  • Nita Strauss
    – a new powerful song (featuring Dorothy on vocals) from the guitarist’s new album: The Call of the Void
  • Mario Vayne
    – a catchy new single from the Australian pop-rocker
  • Roger Waters
    – a song from the ex-Pink Floyd member’s home project, recorded during the pandemic: The Lockdown Sessions
  • The Whythouse
    – a song from this Canadian band’s new album: 1.2.3 Shots!
  • Lucinda Williams
    – three great tracks from the singer/songwriter’s latest record: Stories from a Rock N Roll Heart
  • Frank Zappa
    – two songs from a new album, recorded around the same time as Hot Rats: Funky Nothingness

Some of these songs have 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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New Starr, Sting, Strawbs, Saga and More!

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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

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.

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New McCartney, Mason & More!

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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

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.

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New Jefferson Starship, Waterboys and More!

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I have loaded 15 recently released classic rock songs into high rotation on the playlist – featuring songs from Jefferson Starship, The Waterboys and more! Six of the songs are from the following newly released albums:

Jefferson Starship - Mother Of the Sun
Jefferson Starship – Mother Of the Sun

Jefferson Starship – Mother Of the Sun … This EP (it’s only 7 songs long) is the first new material released by the band in 12 years. There is only one original member of the band still playing (David Freiberg) – but two of the songs on the new album were written by original band members Grace Slick and the late Marty Balin. The album finds the band returning to their roots with songs of protest. Listen for the tracks Run Away Again, and the extended version of the song What Are We Waiting For?. Read the review here.

The Waterboys – Good Luck, Seeker … The Scottish folk rockers return with their 16th studio album, which finds them progressing through a variety of musical genres and styles – all in the patented Waterboy fashion. Listen for the song The Soul Singer. Read the review here.

Bruce Hornsby – Non-Secure Connection … The former sometimes Grateful Dead keyboard player returns with his second album in two years, which is highly unusual. This project is extremely varied and touches on jazz, contemporary classical music, pop and rock. Listen for the track My Resolve, which features a duet with vocalist James Mercer (of The Shins). Read the review here.

Nick Lowe – Lay It On Me … Lowe seems to only be releasing EPs these days. On this 4 track project, he is backed by the wrestling-mask-clad surf rock/rockabilly band Los Straitjackets, and they definitely have a rave getting their “twang” on. Listen for the songs Here Comes That Feeling and the title track Lay It On Me. Read the review here.

New Singles

The other 9 songs are all recently released singles:

Steve Lukather – Run To Me … The Toto guitar player co-wrote this song with Toto bandmates David Paich and Joseph Williams, who also plays keyboards and sings on the bridge. John Pierce (from Huey Lewis & the News) sits in on bass, and no less than Ringo Starr is the drummer on the track. The song will be included on Lukather‘s solo album, which is due for release in 2021.

The Go-Go’s – Club Zero … this is the first new Go-Go’s song in 19 years. The self-produced track was assembled among band members “via email exchanges.” The Go-Go’s documentary, which was recently released and shown on Showtime, contains scenes of the band working on an early version of the song.

Tom Petty – Wildflowers (Home Recording) … this song is a solo demo recording of the title song for the artist’s 1994 recording. It will be found on the Wildflowers & All the Rest box set, which is due for release on October 16th, 2020. The package’s Super Deluxe Edition features 70 tracks across five CDs, including nine previously unreleased cuts and 34 alternate takes.

Robert Plant – Charlie Patton Highway (Turn It Up Part 1) … the song is a more organic and muscular version of the song Turn it Up, which first appeared on the former Led Zeppelin singer’s 2015 album Lullaby and … The Ceaseless Roar. It is the first new song from his upcoming anthology project, Digging Deep: Subterranea – which is due for release on October 2nd, 2020.

Elvis Costello – We Are All Cowards Now … this is the latest single from the singer-songwriters upcoming album Hey Clockface, which is scheduled for release October 30th, 2020.

Ace Frehley – Space Truckin’ … this is the first single from the former Kiss guitar player’s album – Origins, Vol 2., which is scheduled for release September 18th, 2020.

The Empty Hearts – Well, Look At You … this band is a collaboration between Elliot Easton of The Cars and Blondie drummer Clem Burke.
The song is the first single from the band’s project – The Second Album, which is scheduled for release August 28th, 2020.

America – Remembering … this song is taken from the band’s new eight disc box set – Half Century, which is scheduled for release August 28th, 2020.

SIXX:A.M. – Maybe It’s Time … this song will appear in the upcoming movie Sno Babies, which explores the “grim realities of teenage addiction and its effects on a middle-class suburban town.” The song originally appeared in a different version on the 2016 album Prayers for the Blessed, Vol. 2 by Sixx:A.M. This new version features Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx,  Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott and Guns ‘n Roses guitar player Slash. Click here to watch the extremely powerful video that goes along with this song.

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New Angel, Gregg Rolie & More!

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I have just added 10 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Seven of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Angel - Risen
Angel – Risen

Angel – Risen … Two original band members (singer Frank DiMino and guitarist Punky Meadows) of one of the 1970’s most misunderstood bands have released a new album of material that features 15 tracks of hard guitar rocking interspersed with steady keyboard magic. Sounds like they never left the 70’s. Listen for the tracks 1975 and I.O.U. Read the review here.

Gregg Rolie – Sonic Ranch … The two-time Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductee (and former member of Santana and Journey) has released his first album in 18 years, and it’s a keeper. Featured guests include drummer Michael Shrieve (Santana), bassist Alphonso Johnson and guitar players Steve Lukather (Toto) and Neal Schon (Journey and Santana). Listen for the tracks Lift Me Up and Look Into the Future. Read the review here.

Freddie Mercury – Never Boring … This release bundles all of his solo recordings and puts them in one place. The album is available as a single CD package or as a triple CD plus DVD package. Not Queen – but definitely Freddie. Listen for the songs Love Me Like There’s No Tomorrow and Love Kills (which was recently released on a new YouTube video). Read the review here.

Simple Minds – Live In the City of Angels … Rock veterans Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill are in top form on this live double-album release. The recording contains great live renditions of all their best known work in front of a very appreciative crowd. Listen for the track Alive And Kicking. Read the review here.

New Singles

The other 3 songs added into high rotation are from forthcoming albums. Tune in and listen for the following tracks:

Ringo Starr – Grow Old With Me … the second single from the former Beatles‘ upcoming album What’s My Name (which is due for release on October 25th, 2019) finds him doing a cover of a John Lennon song – with help from Paul McCartney on vocals and bass.

The Who – All This Music Must Fade … this is the second single from the iconic band’s new album, WHO – which is due for release on November 22nd, 2019.

The Bill Ward Band – Arrows … the former Black Sabbath drummer has released a new single to mark the 2nd anniversary of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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