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Johnny Mercer, Lyricist-Composer-Singer, at 100

David Finkle | Posted 10.23.2009 | Books

Read More: Capitol Records, John Herndon Mercer, Eric Davis, Robert Kimball, Barry Day, The Complete Lyrics of Johnny Mercer, Miles Kreuger, The Days of Wine and Roses, Bing Crosby, Moon River, Judy Garland, Books News
David Finkle

Among other accomplishments you can find in The Complete Lyrics, Mercer is one of the most evocative writers about the American South who's ever put pen to paper.

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Naysaying the Naysayers: The Beatles' CDs by the Numbers

Tony Sachs | Posted 11.08.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: The Rolling Stones, Music Business, George Harrison, Billboard Magazine, Paul McCartney, George Martin, Elvis Presley, Fab Four, The Beatles, John Lennon, The Who, Apple, The Beatles Remastered CDs, Ringo Starr, Capitol Records, Emi, Frank Sinatra, Entertainment News
Tony Sachs

The Beatles have only put out one single-disc greatest hits CD, the aptly-titled 1. So why do the Beatles get such a bad rap for supposedly abusing their legacy?

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Me And My Guitar: Legendary Musician/Inventor Les Paul Dies at 94

Mike Ragogna | Posted 09.13.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Eric Clapton, Adolph Rickenbacher, Steve Miller, Les Paul Guitar, Jeff Beck, Multi-Track Recording, Gibson Guitars, The Gibson Guitar Corporation, RCA Records, Capitol Records, Mary Ford, Chet Atkins, RCA Victor, Les Paul, Leo Fender, Ampex, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

With all the acclaim and the legacy he leaves behind, though Lester William Polsfuss (Les Paul) is gone, it's a bit impossible for him to ever be forgotten.

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11 Years After His Death, "New" Music From Frank Sinatra

Tony Sachs | Posted 06.14.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Music Business, Warner Bros., Bono, Paul Anka, Reprise Records, Glen Campbell, Las Vegas, Record Stores, Don Costa, Music Retail, Concord Records, Frank Sinatra Enterprises, New Jersey, Music Downloads, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Capitol/EMI, John Denver, New York Times, Capitol Records, Frank Sinatra, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jimmy Webb, Warner Reprise, Atlantic City, Entertainment News
Tony Sachs

Three new releases, Live At The Meadowlands, My Way, and Classic Sinatra II should please hardcore fans and newbies alike.

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The Beatles Remastered: The Last Hurrah For CDs?

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.08.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Wii, Compact Discs, Kindle, Beatles Remasters, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Beatles Rock Band, The Beatles, Xbox, John Lennon, Revolver, Rock Band, Ringo Starr, Sgt. Pepper, Capitol Records, Emi, Playstation, William Shakespeare, Entertainment News
Tony Sachs

How much of the remaining CD buying audience is going to pony up the cash for music they likely already own?

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HuffPost Reviews: Leonard Cohen - Live In London / Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz! / Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins - Sara Watkins

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.30.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Linda Ronstadt, Dino Soldo, Richard Thomspon, John Paul Jones, The Chieftains, Jimmie Rogers, Tim O'Brien, Cylon, Capitol Records, Dave Rawlings, Battlestar Galactica, Neil Diamond, Kris Kristofferson, Led Zeppelin, Robbie Robertson, Bela Fleck, The McGarrigle Sisters, Sean Watkins, New Wave, Sara Watkins, Benmont Tench, Punk, Leonard Cohen, Gillian Welch, U2, Warner Bros Records, Bow Wow Wow, Entertainment News, Rickie Lee Jones, Bill Adama, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, Bob Metzger, Pop, O2 Arena, The Webb Sisters, Chrissie Hynde, Adidas, The Strokes, Kate Voegle, Bob Wills, Paul Simon, Chris Eldridge, Sharon Robinson, Edie Brickell, Rock, Nickel Creek, Nick Zinner, Rafael Bernardo Gayol, Steve Lillywhite, Rayna Gellert, Ronnie McCoury, The Louvin Brothers, Jon Mark, White Stripes, Alex Woodard, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Elektra Records, Bob Marley, Dan Wilson, Chris Thile, Javier Mas, Avenue C, Karen O, Laura Roslin, Roscoe Beck, Alternative, Bob Dylan, New York City, Tom Waits, Emmylou Harris, John Hartford, Chris Rea, Ben Lee, Jon Brion, Annabella, Svengali, I-Threes, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Leonard's voice really has grown better over the years, Yeah Yeah's new album is 42 minutes of electronically retro-licious pop, and Sara Watkins is as a serious lyricist with a mission.

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Alan Livingston Gave Us the Beatles and Sinatra -- Now Let's Give Him His Due

Tony Sachs | Posted 04.18.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Nelson Riddle, Steve Miller, Bonanza, The Beach Boys, Mel Blanc, Alan Livingston, Bozo the Clown, Beatles Butcher Cover, The Beatles, Tommy Mottola, Tweety Bird, Capitol Records, Frank Sinatra, Clive Davis, The Band, Nbc, Entertainment News
Tony Sachs

You may not know Alan Livingston, who died on Friday at age 91, by name. But if you know anything about 20th century popular culture, you know his work.

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Deluxe of the Draw: R.E.M., Warren Zevon, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Juno

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.25.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Carl Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Greg Calbi, Paul Stookey, Christmas, Cd, Michael Cera, J.D. Souther, Apple, Peter Buck, Folk, Lindsey Buckigham, Capitol Records, Gregg Ogorzelec, John Stewart, Belle & Sebastian, Stevie Nicks, Arrested Development, The Bristols, Digital Download, Ellen Page, Mike Mills, Phil Everly, Mary Travers, Bill Berry, Cheryl Pawelski, Barnes & Noble, Punk, Jason Reitman, Carlos Grasso, Borders, Michael Stipe, Paul & Mary, Glenn Frey, David Lindley, Toronto, Buddy Holly, Dana G. Smart, Jay Boberg, Canada, Rock, Trio Los Panchos, Athens, Mitch Easter, I.R.S., Asylum Records, Warren Zevon, Southern California, Labor Day, Compact Disc, John David Souther, Don Dixon, Hindu Love Gods, Feist, Yo La Tengo, Don Henley, Kimya Dawson, Amazon, Peter Yarrow, 45s, Jim Croce, Texas, Juno, Best Buy, Jon Stewart, Georgia, John Denver, Jr. James & the Late Guitar, New West, Jackson Browne, Astrud Gilberto, Itunes, R.E.M., Peter, Ppm, Hib-Tone, Peter Paul, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

In case we didn't know the holiday season was fast approaching... a spate of CD box sets, hits compilations and expanded, Deluxe Editions of some of our favorite albums are usually tell-tale sign.

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Beyond Thunderdome: Tina Turner's Greatest vs. Nikka Costa's Latest

Mike Ragogna | Posted 11.07.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Australia, Zoolander, Duffy, Ken Russell, Tina Turner, Elizabeth Lea, EMI Records, Robert Palmer, Sarah Palin, Motown Records, Aretha Franklin, Marilyn Monroe, Concord Records, Blondie, The Who, Chaka Khan, Nikka Costa, Irma Thomas, Capitol Records, Tokyo, Jan Brady, Stax Records, Johnny Guitar Watson, R&b, The Brady Bunch, Ike & Tina Turner, Nona Hendryx, Gospel, Mad Max, Mother's Finest, Los Angeles, Ann Peebles, Japan, Don Costa, Virgin Records, Beyond Thunderdome, Mel Gibson, Al Green, Sly Stone, Tommy Hilfiger, El Rey, Pete Townsend, Frank Sinatra, Pop, Joyce Kennedy, Thunderdome, Tommy, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Competing for the title "Best Female Pop-R&B Artist Deserving Your Limited CD Dollars" come two fierce competitors, both with new projects worthy of your consideration.

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Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow

Mike Ragogna | Posted 07.25.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: John Mellencamp, Sergio Mendes, Carole King, Paul McCartney, Starbucks Coffee, Cocnord Records, Coca Cola, Music News, Miles Davis, Gwen Stefani, Charlie Brown, The Beatles, Vince Guraldi, Starbucks Closing, John Coltrane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Carly Simon, Banana Republic, Coldplay, Business News, Capitol Records, Joni Mitchell, Toby Keith, Zero Mostel, Hear Music, Starbucks, Sheila Weller, James Taylor, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

When it was announced that 600 Starbucks outlets were closing, the music business shared the hit: less stores, less counter and display space, less product, less revenue.

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