Columbia Announces Massive Aretha Franklin Collection
Columbia Records is set to release a 12-disc box set of Aretha Franklin’s recordings. Take A Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia is a complete collection of Franklin’s music that she recorded at Columbia Records before gaining widespread popularity from hits like “Respect” released via Atlantic Records. The 11 CD/one DVD set is coming March 22.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 50 Best Beatles Covers of All Time
Few songwriters have been so thoroughly covered as Lennon/McCartney, and the diversity of Beatles covers is a tribute to the Fab Four's unmatched mark on pop music. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAretha Franklin Cancels Tour Dates Through May
The soul queen’s spokesperson announced Aretha Franklin’s cancellation of all tour dates and appearances through May, following her doctor’s orders.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAretha Franklin Performs Duet with Condoleezza Rice
The Queen of Soul joined the former Secretary of State onstage Tuesday night at the Mann Center for Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pa. in a duet that ABC News called “The Diva and the Diplomat.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch the Trailer to Sydney Pollack's Unreleased Aretha Franklin Documentary
The movie could be released as early as later this year... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsPearl Jam, Drake, MMJ, Levon Helm, Van Morrison, Many More Highlight New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2010 Lineup
Even after conducting the most thorough examination of Pearl Jam possible, we never would have been able to picture nor predict where Eddie Vedder would lend his trademark vocals next: the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsStevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin Celebrate Motown's 50th Birthday
Stevie Wonder is slated to headline a celebration concert on Nov. 21 in honor of Motown Records’ 50th Anniversary, titled Live It Again! The two-night event will go down at Detroit’s GM Renaissance Center and will feature other Motown legends such as Aretha Franklin, Otis Williams and The Temptations, as reported by Mojo.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRock Hall to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, U2, Aretha Franklin, Metallica and More
This year marks the 25th anniversary for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. To celebrate, the Cleveland-based rock hall has lined up a drove of musical MVPs for a double feature at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 29 and 30. Thursday night will feature sets by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Stevie Wonder, Simon & Garfunkel, a solo Paul Simon and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Friends. The following night, U2, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton and Metallica will hit the stage. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsA Musical Guide to Inauguration Weekend
In less than a week, the new guy finally gets his chance to save our republic. So cue the music! If you're heading into Washington for the festivities, here's a rundown on 10 shows worth catching.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySoul Lang Syne: A New Year's Eve Playlist
In the current issue of Paste, which is our super-amazing year-end blowout issue featuring our top albums and movies and so forth, we also have a full-page guide to throwing a New Year’s party. Helmed by industrious fashionista and associate editor Kate Kiefer, with minor help from yours truly, the page includes a playlist of soul and funk jams to play as the clock marches on toward midnight. ... read more
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