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Bob Dylan - Christmas in the Heart
It strikes me that the way one hears this album is very much dependent on the assumptions one brings to the holiday table. Some reviewers give Bob a pass for his charitable inclinations. And certainly donating the proceeds to charity is a noble gesture. Other reviewers have given him a pass because, hey, it’s a Christmas album. ‘Tis the season to be jolly. Still others have reveled in the contrast between the polished schlock (backing choir consisting of the heavenly host) and the gruff bark of Dylan’s “singing.”... read more
Found in: Blogs, Andy Whitman on Music20 Most Awesomely Bad Moments in the "We Are the World" video
When all these music superstars got together, their hearts were in the right place, their cause as sound as ever, and, over the years, their epic song has raised over $63 million to aid Africa. But that doesn't mean we can't make fun of them... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBob Dylan: Christmas in the Heart
With visions of dollar signs dancing in their heads, record companies greet the holiday season... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsBob Dylan's Christmas Album Goes Straight to the Bank
Bob Dylan, he of occasional faith, announced recently that he'd be releasing a holiday album, Christmas in the Heart, on Oct. 13. And like the best of Christmas miracles, the record will benefit those less fortunate, as proceeds will be donated to Feeding America. But unlike most Christmas miracles, Bob Dylan's 47th album will shine its light on special members of Citibank before the rest of us.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMark Knopfler Announces New Album, Spring Tour
Former Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has announced spring U.S. tour dates to support his sixth studio solo record, Get Lucky, which will hit stores about six months before his first show. Needless to say, his live sets should be well ripened by then.... read more
Found in: Concerts, News16 Albums To Look Forward To This Fall
We've already shared 25 Indie Films we're looking forward to this fall, but here are 16 albums coming out between now and the end of October that we think you should track down. They range from a little-known (in the U.S.) singer/songwriter named Frank Turner who releases a record today, to R.E.M., who has a live double-album coming out Oct. 26. At least three of these will likely end up among my 10 favorites of 2009, including my current Album of the Year.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBob Dylan Considers Lending Voice to GPS
Update: Hey, our bad! The episode of the show was from December and recently re-aired. Also, Dylan was likely joking. Oh well.--With songs a-plenty to catalog his penchant for aimless wandering, Bob Dylan is the kind of songwriter who's seemingly been everywhere.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBob Dylan's Christmas In The Heart Set for Oct. 13 Release
Columbia Records announced today that Bob Dylan's Christmas compilation, Christmas In The Heart, will hit stores before Halloween even rolls around. The folk deity's 47th album is set for an Oct. 13 release, and will include the usual holiday ditties like "Here Comes Santa Claus," Winter Wonderland," Little Drummer Boy" and "Must Be Santa."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Woody Guthrie's "Bad Repetation" from the My Dusty Road Box Set, Out Today
Before countless singer-songwriters from Bob Dylan to Wilco and Feist covered his work, Woody Guthrie's songs stood alone, a massive repertoire crucial to the development of modern American music. Now, 54 Guthrie songs recorded in the 1940s have been rescued from storage in a Brooklyn basement and remastered across four discs for the box set My Dusty Road, out today.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTop Ten Father/Daughter Songs
Last week, you guys helped me narrow down my first-dance song choices (haven’t made a decision yet, but we love all the suggestions). This week, I present my father/daughter song picks. Every time I turn on the radio I hear another cheesy country song that would work—Tim McGraw 's “My Little Girl”, Trace Adkins' “Then They Do,” Gary Allan's “Tough Little Boys,” Heartland's “I Loved Her First,” you name it. But I inherited my love for country-pop from my mom and not my dad, so the twang isn't gonna fly. Here are my top ten—you can listen below. Too sappy?... read more
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