Rod Stewart - Fly Me To The Moon: The Great American Songbook Vol V
Label: Music On Vinyl
UK Release Date: 10th May 2024
Format: LP
Fly Me To The Moon is the fifth installment in Rod Stewart’s The Great American Songbook series of pop standards and is considered by many as the best album in the series. On the album, Stewart swings around through well-known songs such as “Fly Me To The Moon”, “What A Difference A Day Makes”, “Beyond The Sea”, and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” among others.
Track List:
Side A
1. That Old Black Magic
2. Beyond The Sea
3. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Side B
1. What A Difference A Day Makes
2. I Get A Kick Out Of You
3. I’ve Got The World On A String
Side C
1. Love Me Or Leave Me
2. My Foolish Heart
3. September In The Rain
Side D
1. Fly Me To The Moon
2. Sunny Side Of The Street
3. Moon River
Various Artists - Now Yearbook Vault ‘83
Label: NOW
UK Release Date: 31st May 2024
Formats: 4xCD, Special Edition 4xCD housed in ‘hard-back-book’ packaging and a Red Vinyl 3xLP Set
The year that NOW’s story began, and where the ‘Yearbook’ series started back in 2021. An incredible year in Pop music, and between that first ‘Yearbook’, it’s ‘Extra’ edition, and more of the year’s hits featuring on the ‘80-84 Final’ and it’s ‘Extra’, the NOW people have featured over 150 tracks on CD so far in thier (and our) appreciation of 1983.
Those tracks were generally the bigger hits of the year with their Chart achievement a factor in their inclusion - however – that’s not the whole story, and the celebration of 1983 wouldn’t be complete without shining a light on some of the year’s singles that have been compiled much less frequently over the past 40 years…
Welcome to the THE VAULT for 1983…Some of the tracks were Top 40 hits, some missed the Chart completely, and some were huge in the U.S. and not in the U.K. – but all are part of the wonderful Pop story of 1983.
Track List:
4xCD Sets
3xLP Se
Von Dexter - House On Haunted Hill (Original Soundtrack)
Label: Waxwork
UK Release Date: 24th May 2024
Format: Pink and Black Hand Poured Vinyl LP
In collaboration with Rob Zombie, Waxwork Records is thrilled to release Rob Zombie Presents HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Von Dexter. Starring Vincent Price, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL is a 1959 American Horror film produced and directed by William Castle.
Waxwork worked with the rights holders of the original film elements which have been restored, allowing for the best source material of this never-before released soundtrack album. In addition to the original music by composer Von Dexter, this release features segments of the film’s dialogue and sound effects appealingly included and sourced from the restored original soundtrack. Included in this very special release is the first part of an exclusive two-part interview conducted by Rob Zombie with Vincent Price’s daughter, Victoria Price. Part two will be included with Waxwork’s upcoming release of Rob Zombie Presents The Last Man On Earth!
Track List:
TBC
Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges - Back To Back: Duke Ellington and Jonny Hodges Play The Blues (Acoustic Sounds Series)
Label: Verve
UK Release Date: 24th May 2024
Format: LP
Several times in his career star alto-saxophone soloist Johnny Hodges struck out on his own, only to return each time to Duke Ellington's band. Critic Michael Ullman suggested that the blues classics chosen for this program may have been neutral ground, where Ellington's playing could come to the fore and Hodges' irrepressible sensuality could have free rein. This is one of the very best small-group records Ellington ever made — a perfectly integrated set of music that truly swings the blues.
Track List:
Side A
1. Wabash Blues
2. Basin Street Blues
3. Beale Street Blues
Side B
1. Weary Blues
2. St. Louis Blues
3. Loveless Blues
4. Royal Garden Blues
Barry Ryan - Greatest Hits 1984-2024
Label: 7Ts
UK Release Date: 24th May 2024
Format: 5xCD Clambox
• The first ever career covering round up of one of the UK’s most under-rated vocalists.
• 95-track 5CD clamshell box set containing Barry’s five studio albums for Polydor Records, a disc of non LP recordings released by Polydor plus a discs of late 70s tracks for other labels including nine previously unreleased cuts.
• Well over half the featured tracks are appearing here on CD for the first time.
‘Eloise’ hit No.1 across the globe, including the Top spot in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, France, Italy, Holland, Norway, Spain and Germany plus the Top 5 in most other record buying territories.
Germany remained a major market for Barry and he chalked up hits with the likes of ‘Love Is Love’ (No.4), ‘The Hunt’ (No.22), ‘Colour Of My Love’ (No.23), ‘Magical Spiel’ (No.22), ‘Kitsch’ (No.10) and ‘Sanctus, Sanctus Hallelujah’ (No.42), all of which are featured in this collection.
Released with the full support of his Estate, the release has been overseen by St. Etienne’s Bob Stanley, a long time fan, who has provided in-depth liner notes.
Track List:
Disc 1
BARRY RYAN SINGS PAUL RYAN
1 Theme To Eutopia
2 Why Do You Cry My Love
3 The Colour Of My Love
4 Crazy Days
5 Eloise
6 My Mama
7 I Will Bring You Love
8 Love Is On The Way
9 What’s That Sleeping In My Bed
10 You Don’t Know What You’re Doing
11 Kristan Astra Bella
BARRY RYAN
12 The Hunt
13 Sunday Theme
14 Swallow Fly Away
15 Sunrise In The Morning
16 Isn’t That Wild
17 Man Alive
18 Makin’ Eyes
19 No Living Without Her Love
20 Sea Of Tranquility
21 I See You
22 Feeling Unwell
23 Where Have You Been
Disc 2
BARRY RYAN 3
1 It’s A Wild World
2 In The Shelter Of My Heart
3 Stop The Wedding
4 What Is Wrong With My Woman
5 Llania
6 Follow Me
7 We Did It Together
8 Better Use Your Head
9 Who Put The Lights Out
10 Song Of Love
11 I Like The Way
12 Kitsch
RED MAN
13 Red Man
14 All Thoughts Of Time
15 Oh, What Is Wrong With My World
16 Easy As You Go
17 Nobody Was Saved
18 Today
19 Show Me The Way
20 Dance To The Rhythm Of The Band
21 Moonshine Girl
22 I’ve Been Around
23 Ode To A Roadie24 It Is Written
Disc 3
SANCTUS, SANCTUS HALLELUJAH
1 Sanctus, Sanctus Hallelujah
2 Life’s So Easy
3 Storm Is Brewing
4 When I Was A Child
5 Loneliest Night Of The Year
6 Can’t Let You Go
7 L.A. Woman
8 Rhode Island Red
9 I Think You Know My Name
10 Alimony Honey Blues
11 Slow Down
12 From My Head To My Toe
Disc 4
RARITIES 1968-72
1 Goodbye
2 I’m So Sad
3 Love I Almost Found You
4 Eloise (Italian Version)
5 Love Is Love
6 I’ll Be On My Way Dear
7 Look To The Right, Look To The Left
8 Oh For The Love Of Me
9 Magical Spiel
10 Caroline
11 Give Me A Sign
12 Lay Down
13 Annabelle
14 Vielleicht Schon Morgen… (Magie)
15 Zeit Macht Nur Vor Dem Tuefel Halt
16 Bye And Bye
17 I’m Sorry Susan
18 Sanctus, Sanctus Halleluja (German Version)
19 Come Home
Disc 5
RARITIES 1975-79
SINGLES
1 Do That
2 The Summers Over
3 Judy4 Best Years Of My Love
5 Where Were You
6 Making Do
7 Brother
8 Life’s So Easy
UNRELEASED ALBUM
9 Give It All
10 There’s No Way
11 Will You Worry
12 Do It Now
13 I Taught You All You Know
14 Europe On A Dollar
15 Don’t Tell Me Tonight Is Here
16 Love Gone Bad
17 The Force Is With You
The Blow Monkeys - Together / Alone
Label: Last Night From Glasgow
UK Release Date: 24th May 2024
Formats: CD and Marbled Grey LP
The Blow Monkeys release a brand new album Together/Alone in May 2024 with label Last Night From Glasgow. Another sumptuous collection of wonderfully crafted pop songs by Dr Robert and the gang.
Track List:
1 Stranger To Me Now
2 Waking Up Is Hard To Do
3 Rope-A-Dope
4 Not The Only Game In Tow
5 Don't Wish Away The Days
6 Together/Alone
7 Cool Summer Hideaway
8 Cards On The Table
9 King Of Everything
10 I Just Had To Let It Go
11 Buried In The Backyard
12 The Blue & Gold (Bonus)
Little Feat - Sam’s Place
Label: Megaforce
UK Release Date: 17th May 2024
Format: CD and LP
'Sam's Place' is Little Feat's tribute to the blues with percussionist Sam Clayton taking center stage as lead vocalist.
It's also their first studio album with Scott Sharrard on guitar and Tony Leone on drums along with longtime members Bill Payne on keys, Kenny Gradney on bass, and Fred Tackett on guitar. The album was recorded in Memphis, TN at Sam's Phillips Studio and produced by Little Feat and Charles A. Martinez.
Track List:
1 Milkman
2 You'll Be Mine
3 Long Distance Call ft. Bonnie Raitt
4 Don't Go No Further
5 Can't Be Satisfied
6 Last Night
7 Why People Like That
8 Mellow Down Easy
9 Got My Mojo Working (Live)
John Williams - Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom
Label: UMC / Disney
UK Release Date: 17th May 2024
Format: 2xLP
40th Anniversary 2xLP - Yes!
John Williams - Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade
Label: UMC / Disney
UK Release Date: 17th May 2024
Format: 2xLP
35th Anniversary 2xLP - and Yes!
Barry Manilow - Barry Live In Britain
Label: Sony Music
UK Release Date: 17th May 2024
Formats: CD
In celebration of musical icon Barry Manilow's 2024 residency at the London Palladium, his #1 UK album 'Barry Live in Britain' is being reissued on CD. Recorded at the capital's famed Royal Albert Hall in 1982, the album was certified Platinum in the UK, and includes a number of Manilow's most loved hit singles, including 'Mandy', 'Copacabana (At the Copa)', and 'Could It Be Magic'.
Track List:
1 Medley: It's A Miracle / London
2 The Old Songs Medley: The Old Songs / I Don't Wanna Walk Without You / Let's Hang On
3 Even Now
4 Stay - Barry Manilow Featuring Kevin DiSimone and James Jolis
5 Beautiful Music: I Made It Through The Rain / Beautiful Music End
6 Bermuda Triangle
7 Medley: Break Down The Door / Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed
8 Copacabana (At the Copa)
9 Medley: Could It Be Magic / Mandy
10 Medley: London / We'll Meet Again
11 One Voice
12 It's A Miracle
Quick Glance Release Schedule For All Titles Featured In Our ‘Upcoming Releases Of Note’ Series
3rd May 2024
Alien Ant Farm - Mantras
Daniel Barenboim & Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Bruckner: Sinfonie Nr. 4 (Original Source Series)
Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers - Les Liasions Dangereuses 1960
Karl Böhm & Wiener Philharmoniker - Beethoven: Sinfonie Nr. 6 “Pastorale“ (Original Source Series)
Donald Byrd - Birds Eye View (Tone Poet)
Ibibio Sound Machine - Pull The Rope
Thelonious Monk - It’s Monk’s Time
Martin Phipps - Napoleon (Original Soundtrack)
Santana - Shaman
Various Artists - Holland-Dozier-Holland Anthology: Detroit 1969-1977
Various Artists - Now Yearbook 1974
10th May 2024
Blancmange - Everything Is Connected (The Best Of)
Kenny Burrell - Guitar Forms (Acoustic Sounds Series)
D-A-D - Greatest Hits 1984-2024
Queen - Rock Montreal
Rod Stewart - Fly Me To The Moon - Great American Songbook Vol V
17th May 2024
Hampton Hawes - For Real
Little Feat - Sam’s Place
Barry Manilow - Barry Live In Britain
Don McLean - American Boys
John Williams - Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (Original Soundtrack)
John Williams - Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (Original Soundtrack)
24th May 2024
The Blow Monkeys - Together / Alone
Von Dexter - House On Haunted Hill (Original Soundtrack)
Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges - Back To Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play The Blues (Acoustic Sounds Series)
Barry Ryan - Greatest Hits 1984-2024
31st May 2024
Howard Jones - Dream Into Action
Howard Jones - Human’s Lib
Various Artists - Now Yearbook 1974
21st June 2024
Sade - Diamond Life
Sade - Promise
Sade - Stronger Than Pride
20th September 2024
Sade - Lovers Rock
Sade - Soldier Of Love
Sade - Love Deluxe
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Thanks for highlighting the Barry Ryan collection. ‘Eloise’ is a work or genius.