Third Man Records releases for Record Store Day 2012

Our favorite local record label (heck, it's our favorite record label anywhere) has some exciting releases for Record Store Day this April 21st, 2012.  So many cool releases but the one that really got my attention is the liquid filled single from Jack White (pictured above).  See below for all the fun releases:

Chuck Berry releases "Johnny B. Goode" this day in 1958

Chuck Berry released the iconic "Johnny B. Goode" this day in 1958.  It peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot R&B Sides chart and #8 on their top 100.  Rolling Stone magazine placed the song at #1 of it's 100 Greatest Guitar Songs Of All Time list.  A partial list of artists that have covered the song live or on album include:  AC/DC, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Buck Owens, Dion, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Grateful Dead, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimi Hendrix, John Fogerty, John Mayer, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Lyrnyrd Skynyrd, Peter Tosh, Phish, Prince, The Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols, Stray Cats, The Who and many more!

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live 1958-

live 1972-

live in 1972 with John Lennon-

live in 1995 with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band-

Happy Birthday Eric Clapton!

Eric Clapton was born this day in 1945 in Ripley, Surrey, England.  Few artists can truly live up to the title "legendary" but it's impossible to not attach that title to Clapton's name.  His time in The Yardbirds, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Blind Faith, Cream, Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, Derek & The Dominos and his extensive solo career have had an influence that few (if any) have achieved.  He's also the only artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 3 times...as a solo artist, a member of The Yardbirds and with Cream.  Enjoy a small sampling of his brilliant career:

The Yardbirds- "I Wish You Would"

Cream- "Strange Brew"

Derek & The Dominos- "It's Too Late" (on The Johnny Cash Show)

"After Midnight" (with Steve Winwood)

"Bell Bottom Blues"

"Tears In Heaven"

"Layla"

Record Store Day 2012 list of releases

Attention music fans!  April 21, 2012 is Record Store Day and this year promises to have more great exclusive music.  Look for releases from Bruce Springsteen, Buddy Guy, Little Richard, Paul McCartney, The White Stripes, Foster The People and so much more!!  Here's the full list-

http://www.recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases

Son House was born this day in 1902

Son House was born Eddie James House, Jr. this day in 1902.  He first recorded for Paramount in 1930 but those recordings didn't sell well due to the depression.  He was rediscovered in the mid-60's and recorded and toured until the time of his death in 1988.  Enjoy some select videos as we remember this great blues man!

"Preachin' Blues"

"Downhearted Blues"

"My Black Mama" (with Buddy Guy)

"Death Letter"

EMI announced this day in 1959 that they were halting production of 78's

EMI announces they have now stopped producing 78rpm records this day in 1959 giving way to the more popular 7" 45rpms.  Pictured above are a couple of my favorite 78's...Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog" and Johnny Cash's "I Walk The Line".

Elvis- "Mystery Train" 78 (on Sun)

Robert Johnson- "Sweet Home Chicago" 78

Johnny Burnette Trio- "Honey Hush" 78

Get Billy Burnette's "Rock N Roll With It" single for free!

Billy Burnette is giving away the title cut to his latest album, "Rock N Roll With It".  Once you get a taste of the title cut, you'll want to get the whole album!  Get the mp3 here- http://billyburnette.net/contact/

The Beatles make their first BBC appearance in 1962

The Beatles (with Pete Best still on drums) first appeared on the BBC this day in 1962 on the radio show "Teenagers Turn" playing songs like Roy Orbison's "Dream Baby", Chuck Berry's "Memphis" and The Marvelettes "Please Mister Postman".  Hear these BBC recordings here-

The Explorers Club's new album Grand Hotel available now for $5

If you like The Beach Boys, The Grassroots, Burt Bacharach, Neil Diamond and other 60's groups, you'll love this fresh take on a familiar sound by The Explorers Club.  Plus, it's only $5 from Amazon mp3 downloads so don't miss this one!!!

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Lee Rocker's new album Night Train To Memphis now available

You may remember Lee Rocker from his bass slappin' days in The Stray Cats.  He continues those wild rockabilly days with his new project, Night Train To Memphis.  He performs such classics as "Rockabilly Boogie", "That's Alright Mama", "Twenty Flight Rock" and so many more.  Don't delay....pick up yours NOW!!

fun in the studio....