Tracks of my years, 166/365
Arnie Skelton (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
I just don’t know what to do with myself - Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
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NU-Mad Sponsor 'Local Heroes'!
Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
NewcastleUtd-Mad are proud to say they are to sponsor top Geordie club act "Local Heroes". The three-piece are back on Tyneside after a successful summer season in Spain.
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Lyrics #38
I ♥ MUSIQUE (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Just a little lovin' early in the mornin' Beats a cup of coffee for starting off the day Song : Just A Little Lovin' Artist : Dusty Springfield Album : Dusty In Memphis 1969, Atlantic Records
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Set The Video: Celebrating The Carpenters, ITV1, Wednesday, 18 November, 7:30pm
TV Scoop (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
ITV loves a singalong. The recent An Audience With Donny and Marie was like being in a really rubbish heaven where all the M-list celebrities go after they've died. As such, we're due another, this time, Celebrating The Carpenters (ITV1,...
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The Sweet Inspirations
LP Cover Lover (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
The Sweet Inspirations Atlantic Records (1967) Includes “Why (Am I Treated So Bad),” a song previously recorded by The Staple Singers and a soulful version of “Let It Be Me”, a French song which had been a pop and R&B hit for Betty Everett & Jerry Butler. The Sweet Inspirations was founded by Cissy Houston, mother [...]
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Runaway Train
Boston Herald (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
In June, my Herald editor forwarded me an advance copy of Kristina Train's debut. He sent it because I am a huge fan of the late Dusty Springfield and he thought the...
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Phillyist Playlist: The O'Jays at Liacouras Center
Phillyist (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Photo courtesy of Donnell Clarke, Clarke & Associates There are innumerable ways to open this concert preview. We could do straight down the middle, noting the sheer amount of R&B power taking the stage at Temple University this weekend. Or perhaps a witty (sexual yet tasteful) reference to starting a love train? But seriously, just look at the photo. Who wouldn't want to spend a Saturday...
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Capone thinks PIRATE RADIO rocks and rolls!!!
Ain't it Cool News (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Hey, everyone. in Chicago here.PIRATE RADIO (which was released everywhere else in the world as THE BOAT THAT ROCKED) is writer-director Richard Curtis' AMERICAN GRAFFITI. The difference being that Curtis is showing us his musical history and birth as a lifelong fan of rock n' roll from the perspective of the men who spun the platters and introduced a style of radio broadcast that UK radio had never...
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Pet Shop Boys extend their lead for most number ones
Music Fascination (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
According to Billboard Chart Beat, Pet Shop Boys extend their lead for most number ones among duos or groups on Dance/Club Play Songs. "Did You See Me Coming?" become their 10th number one. Here is a list of their Top 10s: 1986: "West End Girls" 1988: "What Have I Done to Deserve This" (Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield) 1993: "Can You Forgive Her?" 1993:...
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Pirate Radio Cast Interview Featurette
Entertainment News - MovieWeb.com (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
We travel to London to talk with the cast of the new comedy about British Rock and discuss the music that made a generation.
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Twitter ye not 34: "One of the others can put the jokes in"
So anyway, (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
I think this week contains my most re-tweeted comment since I started using Twitter - the one about Jamie singing from the heart on The X-Factor got RT'd 4 (FOUR) times. So I'm guessing it was a good one. Missed gym for the first time, in favour of staying in bed OD'ing on Vitamin C. 11:28 AM Nov 4th from web The runny nose has been better today but I've suddenly become exhausted; spent much of the...
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Top Ten of the Week: Awards Ceremony Performances
Shiny & New (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
10. "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" PET SHOP BOYS AND DUSTY SPRINGFIELD THE BRIT AWARDS, 1989 9. "Sooner or Later" MADONNA THE ACADEMY AWARDS, 1990 8. "The Promise" GIRLS ALOUD THE BRIT AWARDS, 2009 7. "Sober" P!NK THE MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, 2009 6. "Hung Up" MADONNA & GORILLAZ THE GRAMMY AWARDS, 2006 5. "Umbrella/Golden Skans" RIHANNA...
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i would have been so tempted, wouldn't you?
davidthedesigner (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
I guess you must have seen Mike Dempsey's lovely album cover stamps by now? Maybe some of you might think that they're merely a homage to Johnson Banks' Beatles Stamps - but, hey, given the subject matter, wouldn't all of...
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Ruby's Chicky Boil-Ups: Miniscule
It's Eclectic! It's Eccentric! It's RadioNowhere's... (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Listen (to download, right click and Save Target As) Amoeba - John Hegley & The Popticians The Protons and the Neutrons - Darren Hayman Petit Bambino - Dalida Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson Little by Little - Rita Pavone Little by Little - Dusty Springfield Tiptoe Through the Tulips - Tiny Tim Me and My Chauffer Blues - Memphis Minnie Oompa Loompa - Cast of the Original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...
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