Singing With Shirley Bassey

Andy Williams, Lulu, Propellerheads, Engelbert Humperdinck, Eydie Gorme, Neil Diamond, Freddie Starr, Jimmy Durante, Les Dawson, Bill Bailey, Noel Harrison, The Muppets

David Ruffin begins the recording of ‘David,’ a posthumous album (1969)

David Ruffin's 'David' is an album (also known as 'The Unreleased Album') recorded between January 6, 1969 & May 26, 1971 and released on June 25, 2004 by Hip-O.Track Listing : 1.Each Day Is A Lifetime (Henry Cosby, Dino Fekaris, Nick Zesses) - 03:11 . 2.I Want You Back (The Corporation, Berry Gordy, Jr., Alphonso Mizell, Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards) - 02:50 . 3.Out In The…

Marvin Gaye records for Tamla, ‘Marvin Gaye Live!’ at Oakland Coliseum in California (1974)

'Marvin Gaye Live!' is his second live album, recorded on January 4, 1974 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California On June 19, 1974 and released by Tamla Records.Track Listing : 1.Introduction – 0:34 . 2.Overture (Marvin Gaye) - 02:24 . 3.Trouble Man (Marvin Gaye) - 06:36 . 4.Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)/ Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (Marvin Gaye, Anna Gordy Gaye, Elgie Stover) - 04:28 .…

Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes play at home (1978)

December 30 , 1978 - local band Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes - that is Southside Johnny Lyon (voc ) , Kevin Kavanagh (kb ) , Billy Rush (g , voc ) , Joel Gramolini (g , voc ) , Al Berger (b , voc ) , Steve Becker (d ) - plus the Miami Horns - that is Stanley Harrison (ts ) ,…

Geffen Records publish Mary J. Blige’s seventh album : ‘The Breakthrough’ (2005)

Mary J. Blige's 'The Breakthrough' is her seventh studio album released on December 20, 2005 by Geffen Records.1 . Enough Cryin (w/ Brook Lynn, Official Video) 2 . Enough Cryin' (Live) 3 . Be Without You (Official Video) 4 . Take Me As I Am (Official Video) 5 . Take Me As I Am (Live) 6 . Baggage (Live) 7 . Can't Hide From Luv (w/ JayZ(, "Sessions @ AOL) ) 8 . One (w/ U2, Official Video) Track…

We remember James Moody. ‘Moody Blues’

This day (December 9, 2010), in San Diego, California, died James Moody, an American jazz saxophone and flute player.Tracklist : 1 . Moody’s Mood for Love (2008) 2 . w/ George Benson & Clark Terry – So What 3 . w/ Dizzy Gillespie, Gene Harris, Ray Brown, Grady Tate – Ow! (1985) 4 . w/ Al Haig, Ray Brown & Kenny Clarke – Groovin’ High 5 . Mmm Hmm 6 . Moody’s Mood for Love Tracklist :…

Gordy publish The Temptations’ album : ‘1990’ (1973)

The Temptations' '1990' is an album (their final written and produced by Norman Whitfield) released on December 7, 1973 by Gordy.1 . You've Got My Soul On Fire Track Listing : 1.Let Your Hair Down (Norman Whitfield) - 02:40 . 2.I Need You (Norman Whitfield) - 03:05 . 3.Heavenly (Norman Whitfield) - 03:57 . 4.You'Ve Got My Soul On Fire (Norman Whitfield) - 03:53 . 5.Ain'T No Justice (Norman…

Gerry Mulligan records with Chet Baker the album : ‘Reunion with Chet Baker’ (1957)

Gerry Mulligan's 'Reunion with Chet Baker' is an album recorded on December 3, 11 & 17, 1957 Quartet with Chet Baker, Henry Grimes and Dave Bailey and released in 1958 By World Pacific.Track Listing : 1.Reunion (Gerry Mulligan) - 04:03 . 2.When Your Lover Has Gone (Einar Aaron Swan) - 05:05 . 3.Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish) - 04:42 . 4.My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Cole Porter) -…

This week In One-Off Collaborations 48/52

Bono, The Edge & Beyonce, Natalie Imani & John Legend, Joss Stone & Natasha Bedingfield, Etta James & John Mayall, The Who & Noel Gallagher, Florence Welch & The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton, Elton John & John Lennon, Bonnie Raitt & Jackson Browne, John Mayer & Chris Botti, Chick Corea & Woody Allen, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn & Diane…

Parlophone publish ‘With the Beatles,’ their second album featuring ‘All My Loving’ ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ and ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ (1963)

'With The Beatles' feat. "All My Loving" "I Wanna Be Your Man" etc; is their second studio album released on November 22 , 1963 by Parlophone.1 . Till There Was You (Live) 2 . Till There Was You (Royal Variety Performance) 3 . Please Mr. Postman 4 . Roll Over Beethoven (Live ) 5 . Money (That's What I Want) (Live) Track Listing : 1.It Won'T Be Long (Lennon–Mccartney) - 02:13 . 2.All I'Ve…

Columbia publish Earth, Wind & Fire’s eighth album : ‘All n All’ featuring ‘Serpentine Fire’ and ‘Fantasy’ (1977)

Earth, Wind & Fire's 'All n All' feat. 'Serpentine Fire' & 'Fantasy' is their eighth (and most well known) studio album released on November 21, 1977 by Columbia.1 . Serpentine Fire (Official Video) 2 . Serpentine Fire 3 . Fantasy (Live) 4 . Loves Holiday 5 . I Write A Song For You 6 . Magic Mind (1979, Japan) Track Listing : 1.Serpentine Fire (Maurice White, Verdine White, Reginald…

Dr Dre releases ‘2001,’ his second album featuring ‘Forgot About Dre’ (2001)

Dr. Dre's '2001' is his second studio album featuring 'Forgot About Dre,' co-produced with Mel-Man and released on November 16, 1999 by Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records1 . Fuck You (w/ Snoop Dogg & Devin The Dude, "Up In Smoke Tour") 2 . Fuck You (w/ Snoop Dogg & Devin The Dude ) 3 . Still D.R.E. (w/ Snoop Dogg, Official Video) 4 . What's The Difference (w/ Eminem &…

Snoop Dogg releases his seventh album : ‘R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece’ featuring ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ and ‘Signs’ (2004)

Snoop Dogg's 'R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece' is his seventh studio album released on November 16, 2004, by Doggystyle Records.1 . Drop It Like It's Hot (w/ Pharrell Williams, Official Video) 2 . Drop It Like It's Hot ("AOL Sessions") 3 . Ups & Downs 4 . Let's Get Blown (w/ Pharrell Williams) 5 . Let's Get Blown (w/ Pharrell Williams) 6 . Fresh Pair Of Panties On (w/ Ole…

Island publish Robert Palmer’s eighth solo album : ‘Riptide’ featuring ‘Addicted to Love’ (1985)

Robert Palmer's 'Riptide' feat. 'Addicted to Love' is his eighth solo studio album produced by Bernard Edwards, recorded at Compass Point Studios in Bahamas and released in November 1985 by Island. 1 . Riptide 2 . Riptide (w/ Live) 3 . Hyperactive (Live) 4 . Addicted To Love (Official Video) 5 . Addicted To Love (NYC, 1997) 6 . Trick Bag 7 . Get It Through Your Heart 8 . I Didn't Mean To Turn…

Quincy Jones releases ‘Q’s Jook Joint,’ an album featuring Stevie Wonder, Bono and Ray Charles among other famous guests (1995)

Quincy Jones' 'Q's Jook Joint' is an album (his first in six years) released on November 7, 1995 by Qwest.1 . Let The Good Times Roll (w/ Stevie Wonder & Nikki Yanofsky ) 2 . Cool Joe, Mean Joe (Killer Joe) 3 . Moody's Mood For Love (w/ Take 6, Brian Mcknight, Patti Austin) 4 . Moody's Mood For Love 5 . Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me Track Listing : 1.Jook Joint Intro (Quincy Jones) -…

Capitol publish George Clinton’s debut solo album : ‘Computer Games’ (1982)

George Clinton's 'Computer Games' is his debut solo album self produced and released by Capitol Records on November 5, 19821 . Atomic Dog 2 . Atomic Dog Track Listing : 1.Get Dressed (George Clinton, Bootsy Collins) - 03:41 . 2.Man'S Best Friend/Loopzilla (George Clinton, Kenneth Gambrell, Garry Shider, David Spradley) - 12:51 . 3.Pot Sharing Tots (George Clinton, Walter Morrison) - 03:45 .…

Concord publish ‘Givin’ It Up’ by Al Jarreau and George Benson (2006)

'Givin' It Up' by Al Jarreau & George Benson is their first collaboration album, released on October 24, 2006 by Concord.1 . Givin' It Up (EPK) 2 . Summer Breeze (Live) Track Listing : 1.Breezin' (Bobby Womack, Al Jarreau) - 05:40 . 2.Mornin' (Al Jarreau, David Foster, Jay Graydon) - 05:02 . 3.'Long Come Tutu (Marcus Miller, Al Jarreau) - 06:37 . 4.God Bless The Child (Billie Holiday,…

Arista publish Santana’s eighteenth album : ‘Shaman’ featuring ‘The Game of Love’ with Michelle Branch and ‘Why Don’t You & I’ with Alex Band…

Santana's 'Shaman' is their eighteenth studio album released on October 22, 2002 by Arista.1 . The Game Of Love (w/ Michelle Branch) 2 . Nothing At All (w/ Musiq) 3 . The Game Of Love 4 . Foo Foo 5 . Foo Foo (Montreux, 2011) 6 . Victory Is Won (Japan ) 7 . Hoy Es Adios (w/ Alexandro, Live) Track Listing : 1.Adouma (Angelique Kidjo, Jean Hebrail) - 04:15 . 2.Nothing At All (Rob Thomas, Cori…

Labelle release their seventh album (and first in over thirty years) : ‘Back to Now’ (2008)

Labelle's 'Back to Now' is their seventh studio album and the first in over thirty years, released on October 21, 2008 by Verve, Universal.1 . Superlover ("The View") 2 . You Turn Me On & Candlelight (Beacon Theater, 02/26/09) 3 . Back To Now ("Today Show" 22 Oct, 2008 ) 4 . System (Beacon Theater, 02/26/09) 5 . Without You In My Life (Reunion Christmas) 6 . Tears Of The World Track…

Jamiroquai release ‘The Return Of The Space Cowboy,’ their second album featuring ‘Stillness in Time’ (1994)

Jamiroquai's 'The Return Of The Space Cowboy' is their second album released on October 17, 1994 by Sony Soho Square.Track Listing : 1.Just Another Story (Jay Kay, Toby Smith) - 08:49 . 2.Stillness In Time (Jay Kay, Toby Smith) - 04:15 . 3.Half The Man (Jay Kay, Toby Smith) - 04:48 . 4.Light Years (Jay Kay, Toby Smith) - 05:53 . 5.Manifest Destiny (Jay Kay, Toby Smith) - 06:19 . 6.The Kids (Jay…

Columbia publish Earth, Wind & Fire’s tenth album : ‘Faces’ (1980)

Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Faces' is their tenth studio album released as a double-LP on October 14, 1980 by Arc/Columbia Records. 1 . Let Me Talk (Official Video) 2 . Pride & Mighty Mighty 3 . Keep Your Head To The Sky ("Live By Request") Track Listing : 1.Let Me Talk (Philip Bailey, Larry Dunn, Ralph Johnson, Al Mckay, Maurice White, Verdine White) - 04:09 . 2.Turn It Into Something Good…

Wes Montgomery records ‘Portrait of Wes’ for Riverside (1963)

Wes Montgomery's 'Portrait of Wes' is his tenth album recorded on October 10, 1963 and released the same year by Riverside..Track Listing : 1.Freddie The Freeloader (Miles Davis) - 05:14 . 2.Lolita (Barry Harris) - 06:32 . 3.Movin' Along (Wes Montgomery) - 06:16 . 4.Dangerous (Wes Montgomery) – 07:03 . 5.Yesterday'S Child (Charles Deforest) – 04:14 . 6.Moanin' (Bobby Timmons) – 05:48 Musicians :…

Four Jazz Messengers Euro Gigs

On October 9, 1989, two days before his 70th birthday, Art Blakey took his Jazz Messengers to the Leverkusen Jazz festival in Germany.The concert turned out to be a special event when ex Messengers joined the party. From the Fifties / Sixties line-ups : Benny Golson, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Curtis Fuller, Jackie McLean. From the Eighties : Terence Blanchard and Donald Harrison.Benny…

Art Blakey celebrates his 70th birthday with an all-star band (1989)

October 9, 1989 - for his 70th birthday, Art Blakey has invited past members of the Jazz Messengers such as Freddie Hubbard, Terence Blanchard, Curtis Fuller, Jackie McLean, Donald Harrison, Benny Golson, Wayne Shorter, Walter Davis, Jr., Buster Williams, Roy Haynes and Michelle Hendricks at Leverkusen Jazz Festival in Germany

Concord publish George Benson’s ‘Guitar Man’ (2011)

George Benson's 'Guitar Man' is a studio album featuring jazz and pop standards and released on October 4, 2011 by Concord.1 . I Wanna Hold Your Hand 2 . Don't Know Why (Glasgow, 2014) 3 . Don't Know Why (Acoustic Version) 4 . My One And Only Love 5 . Danny Boy (Live, 2000) Track Listing : 1.Tenderly (Jack Lawrence, Walter Gross) - 02:01 . 2.I Want To Hold Your Hand (John Lennon, Paul…

Capitol publish Dean Martin’s album : ‘This Time I’m Swingin’!’ conducted and arranged by Nelson Riddle (1960)

Dean Martin's 'This Time I'm Swingin'!' is an album conducted and arranged by Nelson Riddle and released on October 3, 1960 by Capitol.1 . You'Re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You 2 . I'Ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face (Live) 3 . Just In Time (w/ Joey Heatherton) Track Listing : 1.I Can'T Believe That You'Re In Love With Me (Clarence Gaskill, Jimmy Mchugh) - 02:27 . 2.True Love (Cole Porter) -…

Playing Coltrane

Dave Liebman, Wayne Shorter, Jack DeJohnette, Michael Brecker, Joshua Redman, McCoy Tyner, Ravi Coltrane, Christian McBride, Roy Haynes, Bobby Hutcherson, Marcus Miller, Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Branford Marsalis, Raul de Souza, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Wes Montgomery, Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, etc

Diana Krall starts the recording of her second album : ‘Only Trust Your Heart’ (1994)

Diana Krall's 'Only Trust Your Heart' is her second album recorded between September 13 and 16, 1994 and released on February 14, 1995 by GRP.1 . I've Got The World On A String 2 . Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby (8/15/1998, Newport Jazz Festival) 3 . I Love Being Here With You (Rio) ) 4 . I Love Being Here With You (Paris) Track listing : 1.Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby (Bill Austin,…

John Lennon releases his second solo album : ‘Imagine’ featuring the title track plus ‘Jealous Guy’ (1971)

John Lennon 's 'Imagine' is his second studio album co-produced with Phil Spector and released on September 9, 1971 by Apple1 . Jealous Guy (w/ The Flux Fiddlers) 2 . It's So Hard ("Mike Douglas Show" '72) Track Listing : 1.Imagine (John Lennon, Yoko Ono) - 03:01 . 2.Crippled Inside (John Lennon) - 03:47 . 3.Jealous Guy (John Lennon) - 04:14 . 4.It'S So Hard (John Lennon) - 02:25 . 5.I Don'T…

Reprise publish ‘Ragged Glory ,’ Neil Young’s eighteenth album and his sixth with Crazy Horse (1990)

Neil Young's 'Ragged Glory' is his eighteenth (his sixth with Crazy Horse) studio album co produced with David Briggs and released on September 9, 1990 by Reprise1 . Country Home (Official Video, w/ Crazy Horse) 2 . F!#*In Up 3 . Over And Over 4 . Farmer John 5 . Mansion On The Hill 6 . Mansion On The Hill (Way Down In The Rust Bucket, Official Video) 7 . Country Home (w/ Crazy Horse, Farm Aid,…

Bette Midler releases ‘Some People’s Lives,’ her seventh album featuring ‘From a Distance’ (1990)

Bette Midler's 'Some People's Lives' is her seventh studio album (featuring 'From a Distance') released on September 4, 1990 by Atlantic.1 . Some People's ("Experience The Divine", 1993) 2 . Night And Day (Official Video) 3 . From A Distance (Official Video) Track Listing : 1.One More Round (Jessica Harper, Danny Sembello, Allee Willis) - 02:03 . 2.Some People'S Lives (Rhonda Fleming, Janis Ian)…

Concord publish Ray Charles’ posthumous and final album : ‘Genius Loves Company’ recorded with Norah Jones, James Taylor, Diana Krall and more famous guests (2004)

Ray Charles' 'Genius Loves Company' is his final studio album posthumously released on August 31, 2004 by Concord/Hear Music.1 . (w/ Norah Jones, Elton John, Bb King 2 . (w/ Michael Mcdonald, Willie Nelson & Van Morrison Track listing : 1.Here We Go Again (Don Lanier, Red Steagall) - 03:59 . 2.Sweet Potato Pie (James Taylor) - 03:47 . 3.You Don't Know Me (Eddy Arnold, Cindy Walker) - 03:55 .…

Tamla Records publish Marvin Gaye’s twelfth album : ‘Let’s Get It On’ (1973)

Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' is his twelfth studio album released on August 28, 1973 by Tamla Records. 1 . Distant Lover (Live) 2 . Distant Lover (Live, 1976 3 . Let's Get It On Track listing : 1.Let's Get It On (Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend) - 04:44 . 2.Please Stay (Once You Go Away) (Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend) - 03:32 . 3.If I Should Die Tonight (Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend) - 03:57 . 4.Keep…

Philadelphia International publish ‘Back Stabbers,’ an album by The O’Jays (1972)

The O'Jays' 'Back Stabbers' is a studio album produced by Gamble & Huff and Bunny Sigler and released in August 1972 by Philadelphia International1 . Back Stabbers ("Soul Train") 2 . Back Stabbers ("50Th Anniversary Concert") 3 . Love Train ("Soul Train") 4 . Live From The Apollo Track Listing : 1.When The World'S At Peace (Kenneth Gamble, Bunny Sigler, Phil Hurtt) - 05:21 . 2.Back Stabbers…

MCA publish Mary J. Blige’s fourth album : ‘Mary’ (1999)

Mary J. Blige's 'Mary' is her fourth studio album, released on August 17, 1999 by MCA.1 . All That I Can Say 2 . All That I Can Say (On "Leno") 3 . Deep Inside 4 . Deep Inside (Live) 5 . Your Child (Live, The House Of Blues) 6 . Your Child (Live) 7 . No Happy Holiday (Live, 1998) 8 . No Happy Hoildays (Live) 9 . The Love I Never Had 10 . Give Me You Track Listing : 1.All That I Can Say (Lauryn…

The Beatles release ‘Revolver’ featuring ‘Eleanor Rigby,’ ‘Good Day Sunshine’ and ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ (1966)

The Beatles' 'Revolver' feat. 'Eleanor Rigby' is their seventh studio album produced by George Martin and released on August 5, 1966 by Parlophone.1 . Eleanor Rigby 2 . Taxman (w/ George Harrison &ic Clapton) 3 . Yellow Submarine Original Trailer, 1968 4 . Good Day Sunshine (w/ Paul McCartney, Live) 5 . For No One (w/ Paul McCartney) 6 . Live At Circus Krone, 1966 Track Listing : 1.Taxman…

This week In One-Off Collaborations 30/52

Eric Clapton & JJ Cale, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Al Jarreau & Miki Howard, Jennifer Lopez & LL Cool J, Anastacia & Eros Ramazzotti, Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Stanley Clarke & Larry Graham, Emerson Lake & Palmer, U2 & Lady Gaga , Roger Daltrey & Joan Jett, Eddie Vedder & Pete Townshend, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez & Jackson Browne

The Temptations release ‘All Directions’ featuring ‘Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone’ and produced by Norman Whitfield (1972)

The Temptations 'All Directions' is their fifteenth album featuring 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone,' produced by Norman Whitfield and released on July 27, 1972 by Gordy1 . Papa Was A Rolling Stone (1972) 2 . Love woke me up this morning 3 . Love Woke Me Up This Morning (Paris, 1973) 4 . The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Paris, 1973) Track Listing : 1.Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On (Barrett…

Teddy Pendergrass releases his fifth album : ‘TP’ featuring ‘Can’t We Try’ and ‘Love T.K.O.’ (1980)

Teddy Pendergrass ' 'TP' feat. 'Can't We Try' & 'Love T.K.O.' is his fifth album released on July 25, 1980 by Philadelphia International Records.1 . Love TKO (London 1982) Track Listing : 1.Is It Still Good To Ya? (Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson) - 04:36 . 2.Take Me In Your Arms Tonight (Duet With Stephanie Mills) (Dexter Wansel, Cynthia Biggs) - 05:28 . 3.I Just Called To Say (Cecil…

Missy Elliott releases her debut album : ‘Supa Dupa Fly’ featuring Busta Rhymes, Ginuwine, Lil’ Kim and Aaliyah among other guests (1997)

Missy Elliott's 'Supa Dupa Fly' is her debut studio album featuring Busta Rhymes, Ginuwine, Lil' Kim and Aaliyah among other guests, produced by Timbaland and released on July 15, 1997 by The Goldmind / Elektra1 . Hit Em Wit Da Hee (Official Video) 2 . Sock It 2 Me (w/ Da Brat, Official Video) 3 . Beep Me 911 (Official Video) 4 . Sock It 2 Me (Live, 1997) 5 . The Rain (Official Video) Track…

Funkadelic release their third album : ‘Maggot Brain’ (1971)

Funkadelic's 'Maggot Brain' is their third (and the last that featured the original lineup) studio album released on July 12, 1971 by Westbound.1 . Maggot Brain (w/ Eddie Hazel & Mike Hampton) 2 . Maggot Brain (w/ Michael Hampton, Montreux) Track Listing : 1.Maggot Brain (Eddie Hazel, George Clinton) - 10:20 . 2.Can You Get To That (George Clinton, Ernie Harris) - 02:50 . 3.Hit It And Quit…

Columbia publish ‘MTV Unplugged : Tony Bennett’ featuring Great American Songbook (1994)

'MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett' is an album where he sings the Great American Songbook released on June 28, 1994 by Columbia.1 . Moonglow (MTV Unplugged) 2 . They Can't Take That Away From Me (MTV Unplugged) 3 . Fly me to the moon Track Listing : 1.Old Devil Moon (E.Y. Harburg, Burton Lane) - 02:28 . 2.Speak Low (Ogden Nash, Kurt Weill) - 03:10 . 3.It Had To Be You (Isham Jones, Gus Kahn) - 03:13…