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All of Motown's No. 1 Hits in One Box Set for the First Time
On the eve of Motown Records' 50th anniversary comes a spectacular collection: a 10-CD box set containing every Motown No. 1 hit, from every U.S. and International chart and from every genre, adding up to a staggering 191 tracks that hit the top, plus 10 bonus tracks whose cover versions were No. 1. In an amazing coincidence, the number of Motown artists whose recordings have either hit No. 1 or inspired a No. 1 cover: 50.
Heard too with their No. 1 recordings are Motown stars Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Four Tops, Martha & the Vandellas, Mary Wells, the Contours, Jr. Walker & the All-Stars, Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Jackson 5, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, David Ruffin, The Originals, Rare Earth, The Undisputed Truth, Edwin Starr, Eddie Kendricks, the Commodores, T.G. Sheppard (yes, Motown had two No. 1 Country hits), Thelma Houston, Rick James, High Inergy, Jermaine Jackson, Dazz Band, Charlene, Lionel Richie, DeBarge, El DeBarge, Rockwell, Mary Jane Girls, Val Young, Georgio, The Boys, Today, Johnny Gill, Stacey Lattisaw, Boyz II Men, Shanice, and Profyle. In addition, the collection features five artists - the Isley Brothers, Brenda Holloway, Jimmy Ruffin, Dennis Edwards, and the Guinn Family - with their Motown recordings that inspired No. 1 cover versions for other labels.
More http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=24397
Ready for fame
Three Fresno State students and one alumnus have turned coincidental collaboration into a growing success, taking them from recording music at home to an actual recording studio.
N.Y.C.A, an acronym for the members’ home states — two are from New York and two are natives to California — had its humble debut one night at Bulldog Village, giving the residents a performance outside.
Despite this letdown, the group continues to work hard, recording new songs in a real-life studio, a new experience for all of the members. Wade describes his feelings before a performance as “the calm before for the storm”, because once they start, that’s when they explode.
When asked about the future of the group, they all agreed they wanted to take their group “to the top”, and once they are there, to consistently provide new music to keep from fading from the music scene.
“We are trying to be like Michael Jackson, where there are people fainting,” said Shamblee.
Full story http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/10/17/ready-for-fame/
Always a welcome guest
A look back at some of Dave Mason's high-powered collaborations
Dave Mason has toured or recorded with numerous big names in rock. A few nuggets:
As for recording "All Along the Watchtower" with Jimi Hendrix, Mason explained that he and the guitar great were friends in the late 1960s. One night, they stopped at an apartment party where an advance copy of Bob Dylan's "John Wesley Harding" (the album that features "Watchtower") was playing.
Soon after, Hendrix went into a London studio and recorded his version, with Mason, who played guitar on it. Mason also sang vocals on "Crosstown Traffic."
Both songs appeared on Hendrix's 1968 album "Electric Ladyland."
"At the time, Jimi and I were just hanging out. There was a rift between him and Noel Redding, and we talked about me taking (Noel's) place. But it never came about."
Hendrix, Mason said, was the real deal.
"He was amazing. I used to see him playing in these little clubs. He'd sit in with someone and blow everyone's mind. The musicians would be sitting there going, You know, I think I better find another instrument.'"
Mason also appeared on the Rolling Stones' "Street Fightin' Man" from the band's 1968 album "Beggar's Banquet." Said Mason: "I played that weird little hornlike thing (a shehnai) at the end of the song."
On George Harrison's first solo album, 1970's "All Things Must Pass," Mason got a co-songwriting credit on "Plug Me In."
"George Harrison gave me my first sitar," Mason said. "I hung out at the Sgt. Pepper's' sessions."
Stevie Wonder played harmonica on "The Lonely One" from Mason's solo album "It's Like You Never Left" from 1973.
"We were making albums at the same time, using the same studio and producers; that's how that one came about."
In similar fashion, he got Michael Jackson to duet with him on his 1980 single "Save Me."
"He was cutting Thriller' at the time. He was in one studio and I was in the other one next door. I had this tune called Save Me,' and I kept hearing this high voice the song needed. So I thought, Maybe Michael will come over and sing on it.'
"He was kind of cool. He told me, When I was 12, I was on this Diana Ross special and we did Feelin' Alright.'"
Mason also played guitar on Paul McCartney's 1975 hit "Listen to What the Man Said," played and recorded with Graham Nash, worked with Eric Clapton and Mama Cass Elliott, and was briefly a member of Fleetwood Mac in the 1990s, among other collaborations.
"I've had a lot of great times," Mason said in summary.
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/16/g22vmasonside16ev/
Princess Eugenie dances on table at Whisky Mist
The humble serving staff of London nightclub Whisky Mist were definitely not amused by the merry antics of one of the young Windsors - Princess Eugenie.
When the DJ played Michael Jackson's Billie Jean the 18-year-old princess went royally crazy She leapt on a table - nearly sending cocktails flying - and, trilby in hand, started strutting her stuff.
An irate waitress rushed over and ordered the, er, dancing queen to get down, or get out.
Then, realising she was addressing a member of the Royal Family, she changed her tone and politely asked if the sixth in line to the throne could possibly get her right royal feet "orf" the furniture.
Eugenie, who was at the Mayfair venue with sister Beatrice and her cousins Princes William and Harry, was left to party on until 2am yesterday. When, despite being labelled a "lightweight" by a male friend, she headed home.
Well, even party-mad princesses need their beauty sleep sometimes...
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/3am/2008/10/17/will-eu-get-orf-115875-20811947/
Mentionings
All of Motown's No. 1 Hits in One Box Set for the First Time
On the eve of Motown Records' 50th anniversary comes a spectacular collection: a 10-CD box set containing every Motown No. 1 hit, from every U.S. and International chart and from every genre, adding up to a staggering 191 tracks that hit the top, plus 10 bonus tracks whose cover versions were No. 1. In an amazing coincidence, the number of Motown artists whose recordings have either hit No. 1 or inspired a No. 1 cover: 50.
Heard too with their No. 1 recordings are Motown stars Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Four Tops, Martha & the Vandellas, Mary Wells, the Contours, Jr. Walker & the All-Stars, Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Jackson 5, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, David Ruffin, The Originals, Rare Earth, The Undisputed Truth, Edwin Starr, Eddie Kendricks, the Commodores, T.G. Sheppard (yes, Motown had two No. 1 Country hits), Thelma Houston, Rick James, High Inergy, Jermaine Jackson, Dazz Band, Charlene, Lionel Richie, DeBarge, El DeBarge, Rockwell, Mary Jane Girls, Val Young, Georgio, The Boys, Today, Johnny Gill, Stacey Lattisaw, Boyz II Men, Shanice, and Profyle. In addition, the collection features five artists - the Isley Brothers, Brenda Holloway, Jimmy Ruffin, Dennis Edwards, and the Guinn Family - with their Motown recordings that inspired No. 1 cover versions for other labels.
More http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=24397
Ready for fame
Three Fresno State students and one alumnus have turned coincidental collaboration into a growing success, taking them from recording music at home to an actual recording studio.
N.Y.C.A, an acronym for the members’ home states — two are from New York and two are natives to California — had its humble debut one night at Bulldog Village, giving the residents a performance outside.
Despite this letdown, the group continues to work hard, recording new songs in a real-life studio, a new experience for all of the members. Wade describes his feelings before a performance as “the calm before for the storm”, because once they start, that’s when they explode.
When asked about the future of the group, they all agreed they wanted to take their group “to the top”, and once they are there, to consistently provide new music to keep from fading from the music scene.
“We are trying to be like Michael Jackson, where there are people fainting,” said Shamblee.
Full story http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/10/17/ready-for-fame/
Always a welcome guest
A look back at some of Dave Mason's high-powered collaborations
Dave Mason has toured or recorded with numerous big names in rock. A few nuggets:
As for recording "All Along the Watchtower" with Jimi Hendrix, Mason explained that he and the guitar great were friends in the late 1960s. One night, they stopped at an apartment party where an advance copy of Bob Dylan's "John Wesley Harding" (the album that features "Watchtower") was playing.
Soon after, Hendrix went into a London studio and recorded his version, with Mason, who played guitar on it. Mason also sang vocals on "Crosstown Traffic."
Both songs appeared on Hendrix's 1968 album "Electric Ladyland."
"At the time, Jimi and I were just hanging out. There was a rift between him and Noel Redding, and we talked about me taking (Noel's) place. But it never came about."
Hendrix, Mason said, was the real deal.
"He was amazing. I used to see him playing in these little clubs. He'd sit in with someone and blow everyone's mind. The musicians would be sitting there going, You know, I think I better find another instrument.'"
Mason also appeared on the Rolling Stones' "Street Fightin' Man" from the band's 1968 album "Beggar's Banquet." Said Mason: "I played that weird little hornlike thing (a shehnai) at the end of the song."
On George Harrison's first solo album, 1970's "All Things Must Pass," Mason got a co-songwriting credit on "Plug Me In."
"George Harrison gave me my first sitar," Mason said. "I hung out at the Sgt. Pepper's' sessions."
Stevie Wonder played harmonica on "The Lonely One" from Mason's solo album "It's Like You Never Left" from 1973.
"We were making albums at the same time, using the same studio and producers; that's how that one came about."
In similar fashion, he got Michael Jackson to duet with him on his 1980 single "Save Me."
"He was cutting Thriller' at the time. He was in one studio and I was in the other one next door. I had this tune called Save Me,' and I kept hearing this high voice the song needed. So I thought, Maybe Michael will come over and sing on it.'
"He was kind of cool. He told me, When I was 12, I was on this Diana Ross special and we did Feelin' Alright.'"
Mason also played guitar on Paul McCartney's 1975 hit "Listen to What the Man Said," played and recorded with Graham Nash, worked with Eric Clapton and Mama Cass Elliott, and was briefly a member of Fleetwood Mac in the 1990s, among other collaborations.
"I've had a lot of great times," Mason said in summary.
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/16/g22vmasonside16ev/
Princess Eugenie dances on table at Whisky Mist
The humble serving staff of London nightclub Whisky Mist were definitely not amused by the merry antics of one of the young Windsors - Princess Eugenie.
When the DJ played Michael Jackson's Billie Jean the 18-year-old princess went royally crazy She leapt on a table - nearly sending cocktails flying - and, trilby in hand, started strutting her stuff.
An irate waitress rushed over and ordered the, er, dancing queen to get down, or get out.
Then, realising she was addressing a member of the Royal Family, she changed her tone and politely asked if the sixth in line to the throne could possibly get her right royal feet "orf" the furniture.
Eugenie, who was at the Mayfair venue with sister Beatrice and her cousins Princes William and Harry, was left to party on until 2am yesterday. When, despite being labelled a "lightweight" by a male friend, she headed home.
Well, even party-mad princesses need their beauty sleep sometimes...
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/3am/2008/10/17/will-eu-get-orf-115875-20811947/
Today in
Michael Jackson History
2001 - Michael Jackson's publicist released a lineup of artists to participate in Jackson's benefit single "What More Can I Give." The single was a benefit for the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. The list included Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Tom Petty, Carlos Santana, Celine Dion, Shakira, Gloria Estefan, Usher, Julio Iglesias, Reba McEntire, Luther Vandross, Brian McKnight, Aaron Carter, Jon Secada, Billy Gilman, Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman, Alejandro Sanz, Christian Castro, Olga Tañón, Juan Gabriel, Luis Miguel, Thalía, Ziggy Marley and 3LW.
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