Getaway May 2017

Actress and singer Lea Michele has announced her sophomore album Places. The 11 track album, which is set to release on April 28, features the previously released “Love Is Alive” and new song “Anything’s Possible”.

The King of the Ballroom’s third compilation is a poignant collection of the music that influenced both his dance career and memorable life moments and most notably includes the track ‘Pick Yourself Up’ by Len’s dear friend and Strictly Come dancing colleague, the late British showbiz legend Sir Bruce Forsyth. This celebration of the best of British musical talent and timeless classics also features the likes of musical legends; Dame Shirley Bassey, Queen, Dusty Springfield, Elton John, Tom Jones, Acker Bilk, Anthony Newley and many more. Len Goodman said: “I am so pleased to be able to celebrate in music what the UK has given to the world. What better way to pay tribute to my friend Sir Bruce Forsyth whose charisma and talent was the leading light in British talent and has the power to live on and be remembered forever.”

Two great albums from Ray "funky trumpet" Davies – not the lead singer of The Kinks, but a heck of a groovy British bandleader from the 70s! First up is an album of Themes From The Exorcist and other films – all familiar movie themes from the early 70s, penned by artists like Michel Legrand and Lalo Schifrin – but served up here by Ray's Button Down Brass in a very cool style – compressed funk, ala the best crime/cop modes of the time – but with lots of individual touches that make the songs very different than the original versions.