Eric Clapton collaborates with Van Morrison on new anti-lockdown song, “Stand and Deliver,” due out next week
Ian West/PA Images via Getty ImagesEric Clapton has joined Van Morrison’s anti-lockdown campaign protesting U.K. restrictions regarding live performances: He’s recorded a new song written by Morrison called “Stand and Deliver.” It’ll be released Friday, December 4, as a digital download and via streaming services. A snippet of the blues-flavored tune has been posted on…… read more »
Expanded reissue of George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ ‘Live in Boston, 1982’ album now due out December 18
Craft RecordingsThe release of the recently announced expanded version of George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ Live in Boston, 1982 album, which originally hit stores in 2010, has been moved from December 4 to December 18. The reissue, titled Live in Boston, 1982: The Complete Concert, will be available as a two-CD set, a four-LP vinyl…… read more »
Watch new animated video for Darlene Love’s classic holiday song “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
Sony Music EntertainmentWith the holiday season about to kick into full gear, a new animated video for Darlene Love’s soulful yuletide classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” premiered today on her official YouTube channel. The clip follows a young Black girl as she walks home through a snowy neighborhood, accompanied by a happy snowman. Along…… read more »
Elton John to appear as special guest on UK pop star Dua Lipa’s Studio 2054 livestream concert special
ABC/Craig Sjodin; Getty Images for dcpElton John fans will be able to catch the pop-rock legend this week on contemporary U.K. pop star Dua Lipa’s upcoming Studio 2054 livestream concert event. “It’s my absolute pleasure and honor to announce Elton John will be joining me at Studio 2054 this Friday,” Dua says in a statement.…… read more »
Record Store Day Black Friday takes place this week; includes releases from Rolling Stones, David Gilmour, U2
Courtesy of Record Store DayAfter enjoying their Thanksgiving feast this week, music fans can head to their local independent record shops to check out the limited-edition vinyl releases available for the 2020 edition of Record Store Day’s Black Friday sale. Among the discs that will be available are releases from The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd’s…… read more »
The Kinks premiere new remastered version of “Lola,” companion animated music video
BMGThe Kinks have debuted a new remastered stereo version of their classic hit, “Lola,” which will appear on the forthcoming deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of the legendary U.K. band’s 1970 studio album, Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, due out December 18. “Lola” originally was recorded in May 1970, and the new remaster…… read more »