Michaeö Jackson 2022

Jamaican Monty Alexander is a man with two musical faces: many know him best as a piano virtuoso and heir to Oscar Peterson’s thrown.

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE, funny name, come from Philadelphia. With singer G. LOVE aka Garrett Dutton, Jeffrey Clemens on drums and Jim Prescott, the bassist, it's all about Philadelphia (or in the nickname Philly), the title of the album, the record company. This is evidence of local patriotism.

Decca Records have announced the original motion picture soundtrack for Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, the new action-comedy from the biggest animated franchise in history, set for release on Friday 1 July to coincide with the film’s global theatrical release.

Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five: Motow's Greatest hits 1969-1975. 1992, import on Polydor records Japan (POCT-1005). 20 tracks in total. Out of print.

From the very start, blues guitarists forged an irresistible partnership with the slide, the sound of which epitomizes the very essence of the genre, this Rough Guide highlights the revolutionary players who pioneered this most captivating of styles during the early recorded heyday of the blues.

In partnership with Absolute Radio’s premiere Country music radio station, this collection showcases 63 huge tracks by some of the genre’s most well-loved stars that feature on the playlists at Absolute Radio Country.
Classic Country heavyweights Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell and Johnny Cash sit alongside modern hits from Luke Combs, Kacey Musgraves and Carrie Underwood within this definitive 3CD album.

Following our 80s instalment, we present 1-2-3 The 70s. Reflecting the diversity of the decade, the album presents a disc of #1’s, #2’s and #3’s. Timeless #1’s are included from Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Art Garfunkel, Harry Nilsson and The New Seekers…on the second disc, pop classics that reached #2 from Blondie, Roxy Music, Sweet, Barry White and The Jackson 5…and the third disc rounds some all-time favourites that peaked at number 3 including hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, Electric Light Orchestra, Donna Summer, Smokie and The Three Degrees… 63 massive hits from the magical 70s.

Chi-Sound Records was launched in 1976, by US music industry executive and soul producer Carl Davis, and one of the label’s first singles, which has endured the test of time and had a 21st Century resurgence by being the theme tune to the UK Broadcaster/Presenter/DJ, Norman Jay MBE, to open his national BBC Radio show.
The Chicago label produced some of the great soul Artists of the late ‘70s and became a new home for the legendary ‘Duke of Earl’, Gene Chandler, whose disco-era classic, “Get Down”, tore-up the dancefloors around the world. Other notable signings for the Chicago label included The Chi-Lites, Manchild (featuring a young Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds), The Impressions, Sydney Joe Qualls, The Dells and Magnum Force.

There have been plenty of Alan Jackson compilations – some, like 2010's double-disc 34 Number Ones, have been quite extensive – but there's never been an Alan Jackson box until 2015's Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story, a triple-disc set covering his long run at Arista Records. Genuine opens 1989's "Blue Blooded Woman" and closes with his duet with the Zac Brown Band, "As She's Walking Away," a 2010 hit that arrived two years after his last Top 10 country hit – either for Arista or, as of this 2015 writing, in general – "Sissy's Song." He's made good records for EMI in the 2010s – as a rule, Alan Jackson doesn't make bad records – but this set unquestionably covers his popular heyday, featuring every one of his enduring hits and a good selection of deep cuts to boot. The eight unreleased tracks, none of which come with specific recording details, touch upon many of Jackson's signatures, ranging from straight-ahead traditionalist country ("Born Too Late," "If Tears Could Talk"), soft-focused '70s singer/songwriter (a live cover of Steve Young's "Seven Bridges Road"), balladry ("Wings"), south-of-the border fiestas ("Seguro Que Hell Yes"), love of country ("The Star-Spangled Banner"), a chipper twanging neo-novelty ("Love Is Hard"), and rocking country ("Ain't Just a Southern Thing"). Every one of these are solid, worthwhile fan bait for the hardcore, and they do nothing to diminish a box set that accurately exemplifies one of the great careers in country music.