Showing posts with label paul mccartney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paul mccartney. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Let The Games Begin!

There have been a ton of rumors over the last six months about who would be playing at the Olympic's opening and closing ceremonies and, normally, the organizers are pretty closed lipped about the lineup, but Paul McCartney has let his little secret out of the bag.

Paul said on Monday to BBC Radio 5, "I've been booked."

Who else will be there is not known, but there will be 15,000 participating in the opening. The show is being directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and is titled Isle of Wonder.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Multiple Megs of "Ram"

1972 saw several landmark albums, and now, in a never ending effort to milk a cash cow dry, another album gets a full reissue treatment. 

CLICK HERE to find out which album and the bonus material included........


 

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Today In Oldies 2/17/2012

Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.....Oldies news when you need it!

 

MY THREE SONGS

Time for a new game @ Everything Oldies called "My Three Songs".  We'll give you video clips of three songs, and you tell us what they have in common. Take a look and give us your answer in the Comment box below........

 

 

 

YESTERDAY'S MY THREE SONGS ANSWER - Song covered by The Rolling Stones

 

Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

Which legendary group signed music's first million dollar contract today in 1960? 

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which group, who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, gathered for an impromptu reunion at London's Brit Awards Feb. 16th, 1993? 

Answer:    The Faces

 

ON THE ROAD - JAMES TAYLOR

 

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Today In Oldies 2/16/2012

Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.....More Oldies news.  More often. 

 

MY THREE SONGS

Time for a new game @ Everything Oldies called "My Three Songs".  We'll give you video clips of three songs, and you tell us what they have in common. Take a look and give us your answer in the Comment box below........

 

 

 

 

YESTERDAY'S MY THREE SONGS ANSWER - Songs performed at Woodstock

 

Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

Which group, who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, gathered for an impromptu reunion at London's Brit Awards today in 1993? 

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Today in 1969, police arrested hairstylist Vickie Myers in a Fort Myers, Florida nightclub for impersonating a music superstar, a performance so convincing to the audience that no one requested a refund!  Which star was she pretending to be?  

Answer:    Aretha Franklin

 

ON THE ROAD - THE BEACH BOYS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR!

  • 04/24 – Tucson, AZ – Anselmo Valencia Ampitheater
  • 04/26 – Grand Prairie, TX – Verizon Theatre
  • 04/27 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz Fest
  • 04/29 – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Ampitheater
  • 05/02 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Ampitheater
  • 05/04 – Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • 05/05 – Tampa, FL – David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
  • 05/08 – New York, NY – Beacon Theater
  • 05/09 – New York, NY – Beacon Theater
  • 05/11 – Pittsburgh, PA – Bendum Center for the Performing Arts
  • 05/12 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
  • 05/13 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
  • 05/15 – White Plains, NY – Westchester County Center
  • 05/17 - Bethlehem, PA – Sands Bethlehem Events Center
  • 05/19 – Atlanta City, NJ – Borgata Hotel Casino
  • 05/21 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
  • 05/27 – Las Vegas, NV – Red Rock Casino
  • 06/01 – Berkley, CA – Greek Theatre
  • 06/02 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
  • 06/08 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 06/10 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music Festival
  • 06/13 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 06/15 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
  • 06/16 – Camden, NJ – Susquehanna Bank Center
  • 06/17 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
  • 06/19 – Toronto, ON – Molson Ampitheatre
  • 06/20 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
  • 06/22 – Bangor, ME – Waterfront Park
  • 06/23 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • 06/26 – Boston, MA – Bank of America Pavilion
  • 06/29 – Darien Lakes, NY – DTE Energy Music Theatre
  • 07/01 – Milwaukee, WI – Markus Ampitheater (Summerfest)
  • 07/03 – Virginia Beach, VA – Farm Bureau Live
  • 07/10 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Ampitheatre
  • 07/13 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
  • 07/14 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Ampitheater
  • 07/15 – Stateline, NV – Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Ampitheater

Ticket information can be found at The Beach Boys' official website by clicking HERE

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Today In Oldies 2/14/2012

***HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM GOLDEN HITS RADIO!!***

 

2012 GRAMMY PERFORMANCES

Sunday night's Grammy Awards were the 2nd most watched in their history....with 1984's telecast (where Michael Jackson swept the major awards with the landmark album Thriller) being the biggest.  More than 37 million TV viewers tuned in across America.  In case you missed it, here are the performances we've been talking about for weeks on Golden Hits Radio and at Everything Oldies.........

Sir Paul McCartney performing "Valentine" from his new standards album Kisses On The Bottom...

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The (mostly) original incarnation of The Beach Boys took the stage for the first time in over 20 years with help from Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Foster The People........

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Glen Campbell, currently battling Alzheimer's disease, performed a medley of his hits in his final Grammy appearance with assistance from country superstars The Band Perry and Blake Shelton.......

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Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

Which 70's superstar duo was married today in 1974 in Virginia City, Nevada? 

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

February 9 is a day where stars were born with The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, but which rock and roll pioneer who was the first rock and roll artist to ever appear on Sullivan's show, died on February 9, 1981?

Answer:    Bill Haley

 

ON THE ROAD - CROSBY, STILLS, AND NASH

24 Sat Mar, 2012

Trust Stadium Auckland, New Zealand

27 Tue Mar, 2012

WIN Entertainment Centre Wollongong, Australia

29 Thu Mar, 2012

Palais Theatre Melbourne, Australia

30 Fri Mar, 2012

Palais Theatre Melbourne Australia

01 Sun Apr, 2012

Blues Festival Perth, Australia

04 Wed Apr, 2012

Hordern Pavilion Sydney, Australia

06 Fri Apr, 2012

Blues Festival Byron Bay, Australia

17 Tue Apr, 2012

Table Mountain Rancheria/Casino Friant, CA

18 Wed Apr, 2012

Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, CA

20 Fri Apr, 2012

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV

22 Sun Apr, 2012

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA

 

    

 

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Today In Oldies 2/9/2012

Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.....all the Oldies news, all the time!

 

The Day Rock N' Roll Changed Forever

Most music lovers know that today is a banner day in music history.  48 years ago today, The Beatles flew across the pond and charmed a nation with their first of three appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.  73 million TV viewers were watching that night, at that time a record audience and still one of the top 25 most watched single episodes of all time! 

Here are 5 things you may not know about that night.........

1) The Fab Four didn't quite realize the gigantic audience Sullivan commanded every Sunday night on CBS, nor did they realize the show business influence he had.  When they arrived at the studio and discovered the mob of people waiting, John Lennon became very nervous.  So nervous, in fact, that he taped the lyrics of the songs they were to perform to the back of his guitar.

2) The Ed Sullivan Show marked the first actual in-studio American television appearance for The Beatles, but it was not their first time on American television.  A month or so earlier, footage of one of their British concerts was shown on The Jack Paar Show

3) Initially, Sullivan only planned to book them for a single performance at top dollar.  The Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein, had a different idea.  Seeking additional exposure, he agreed to less money for three appearances with the guarantee that they would receive top billing, both opening and closing each episode.

4) Over 50,000 ticket requests were received by Sullivan's staff for a studio with a seating capacity of only 700.  Many celebrities who requested tickets and were personal friends of Ed Sullivan didn't get them, including legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein! 

5) The Beatles weren't the only rock stars performing on the show that night!  Though he was still several years away from conquering the pop charts and record store cash registers, another young British singer appeared as part of the cast of the Broadway musical Oliver!  He was........future Monkee Davy Jones! 

Here is what 73 million people were glued to the evening of Sunday, February 9, 1964......

 

 

Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

February 9 is a day where stars were born with The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, but which rock and roll pioneer who was the first rock and roll artist to ever appear on Sullivan's show, died on February 9, 1981? 

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which "supergroup" announced their formation February 8, 1969? 

Answer:     The short-lived "dream team" of Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker of Cream, Steve Winwood of Traffic, and bassist Rick Grach of Family, a.k.a.................Blind Faith

 

ON THE ROAD - RINGO STARR AND THE ALL-STARR BAND

June 14, 15 – Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON
June 16 – Bethel Woods PAC, Bethel, NY
June 17 – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
June 19 – Bank of America Pavilion, Boston, MA
June 22 – Jones Beach Ampitheater, Wantagh, NY
June 23 – Ceasar’s, Atlantic City, NJ
June 24 – Meyerhoff, Baltimore, MD
June 26 – State Theater, Easton, PA
June 27 – Mayo Center, Morristown, NJ
June 29 – St Augustine Theater, St. Augustine, FL
June 30 – Seminole Hard Rock Arena, Hollywood, FL
July 1 – Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL
July 3 – Tuscaloosa Ampitheater, Tuscaloosa, Al
July 4 – The Wharf, Orange Beach, Al
July 6 – Fox Theater, Atlanta, GA
July 7 – Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
July 8 – Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IL
July 11 – Usana Ampitheater, Salt Lake, UT
July 13 – Northern Quest, Spokane, WA
July 14 – St Michelle Winery, Seattle, WA
July 15 – Edgefield, Portland, OR
July 17 – Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA
July 19 – Humphrey’s, San Diego, CA
July 21 – The Greek, Los Angeles, CA

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Today In Oldies 2/8/2012

Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.....The Name You Know.  The Oldies News You Need.

 

 

My Three Songs

Time for a new game @ Everything Oldies called "My Three Songs".  We'll give you video clips of three songs, and you tell us what they have in common. Take a look and give us your answer in the Comment box below........

 

 

 

 

Yesterday's My Three Songs Answer........  SONGS ABOUT DIVORCE

 

Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

Which "supergroup" announced their formation today in 1969? 

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

ABC paid more than $20 million for the rights to which TV variety show, which premiered today in 1969?

Answer:     This Is Tom Jones

 

ON THE ROAD - THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

Date City Venue Country
Tour: Doobie Brothers World Tour 2012
02/11/12 The Doobie Brothers in Queenstown Gibbston Valley Winery NZ
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Tour: Doobie Brothers North America 2012
02/24/12 The Doobie Brothers in Hollywood, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino US
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1 Seminole Way.
02/25/12 The Doobie Brothers in Orlando, FL Sea World Orlando US
Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Bands, Brew and BBQ Concert Series
02/26/12 The Doobie Brothers in Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall US
Time: 8:00pm. Address: 1111 McMullen Booth Road. THE DOOBIE BROTHERS to close show. PABLO CRUISE to open.
03/23/12 The Doobie Brothers in Biloxi, MS Beau Rivage Resort & Casino US
Time: 7:00pm. Address: 875 Beach Boulevard. 21 and over.
03/24/12 The Doobie Brothers in Marksville, LA Paragon Casino US
Time: 8:00pm. Address: 711 Grand Blvd.
03/25/12 The Doobie Brothers in San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre US
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
03/27/12 The Doobie Brothers in Austin, TX Austin City Limits Live at Moody Theater US
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd..
03/29/12 The Doobie Brothers in Catoosa, OK The Joint – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino US
Time: 8:00pm.
03/31/12 The Doobie Brothers in Dallas, TX Hilton Anatole Hotel US
Time: 9:30pm. Address: 2201 Stemmons Freeway. PRIVATE Gala Event – Benefit for Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County.
04/19/12 The Doobie Brothers in Santa Ynez, CA Chumash Casino US
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 3400 East HWY 246.
04/21/12 The Doobie Brothers in Laughlin, NV Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino US
Time: 7:00pm. Address: 1650 South Casino Drive.
05/12/12 The Doobie Brothers in Florence, IN Belterra Casino Resort & Spa US
Time: 7:00am. Address: 777 Belterra Drive.
05/26/12 The Doobie Brothers in Aptos, CA Santa Cruz Blues Festival US
05/27/12 The Doobie Brothers in San Luis Obispo, CA Avila Beach Blues Festival US
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
10/27/12 - 10/31/12 The Doobie Brothers in Miami, FL Simple Man Cruise US

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Today In Oldies 2/2/2012

Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.......Because the Oldies action never stops!

 

Don Cornelius (1936-2012)

Golden Hits Radio pays tribute to the late Don Cornelius, who died yesterday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 75.  For many of us in America, Saturday afternoons not only played a big role in shaping our musical tastes but also taught us to dance, and Soul Train, along with American Bandstand, was the reason. 

Cornelius was a journalist and part-time disc jockey by trade who had been successful promoting package shows around Chicago featuring soul and R&B artists.  Chicago TV station WCIU took notice and gave Cornelius the chance to park the road show on television.  Soul Train entered national syndication in 1971 after beginning as a local, Chicago-based program, but initially it only aired in 8 markets.  It was an immediate hit, however, and within a few years it had spread to more than 100 stations across the country. 

Soul Train became a necessary stop for the R&B A-list, and while most of the dancers and performers were African-American, several A-list white pop and rock artists were booked over the years, including David Bowie and Elton John. 

Cornelius left the program as host in 1993 but continued on as Executive Producer until its cancellation in 2006.  While he was rarely seen doing anything on camera other than introducing the songs played and the acts performing, in a rare moment in 1974 he took over the "Soul Train Dance Line" with former Supreme Mary Wilson.  Here is the moment where Don Cornelius let loose and took the Soul Train dancers to school.........

 

Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

Speaking of Soul Train, who was the first white artist to appear on the show (January 8, 1972) and which song did he perform? 

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

 

On February 1, 1975, Lisa Marie Presley's famous father arranged a meeting between her and her favorite singer for her 7th birthday.  Who did she meet that day?

Answer:     Elton John

 

On The Road - America


America Live In Concert

DATE VENUE (WEBSITE) CITY  
2/17/2012 American Music Theatre Lancaster, PA  

2/18/2012 Rams Head Annapolis, MD  

2/19/2012 Rams Head Annapolis, MD  

2/20/2012 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT  

2/24/2012 The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA  

2/25/2012 Spotlight 29 Casino Coachella, CA  

2/26/2012 Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA  

3/1/2012 Meyer Theatre Green Bay, WI  

3/2/2012 Carson Center Paducah, KY  

3/17/2012 Le Bataclan Paris, France  

3/18/2012 Teatro Verdi Salerno, Italy NEW!

3/21/2012 Teatro Metropolitan Catania, Italy NEW!

3/23/2012 Teatro Novelli Rimini, Italy NEW!

3/24/2012 Palazzetto Bassano, Italy NEW!

3/28/2012 Teatro Rossetti Trieste, Italy NEW!

6/6/2012 The Birchmere Alexandria, VA  

6/7/2012 Bergen Performing Arts Center Englewood, NJ  

6/8/2012 Penn's Peak Jim Thorpe, PA  

6/9/2012 Mohegan Sun - Wolf's Den Uncasville, CT  

6/22/2012 Whitney Park St. Cloud, MN  

6/30/2012 The Cannery Casino & Hotel North Las Vegas, NV  

7/19/2012 Evans Amphitheater Cleveland Heights, OH  

7/20/2012 Hoover Auditorium Lakeside, OH  

8/10/2012 Peppermill Concert Hall West Wendover, NV  

8/11/2012 Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Chandler, AZ  

9/21/2012 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, MS  

9/22/2012 Castine Center Mandeville, LA  

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