Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Elton John shouts out Britney Spears' thoughtful gift after "Hold Me Closer" release
InterscopeBritney Spears is not done letting Sir Elton John know how thankful she is to be part of their new collab, "Hold Me Closer." The pop star sent Sir Elton a "fabulous" ...
Sep 06, 2022
Check out Simple Minds' new single "First You Jump," from band's upcoming album 'Directions of the Heart'
BMGSimple Minds have just debuted a second advance single from their forthcoming studio album, Directions of the Heart, a soaring, alt-rock-flavored tune titled "First You Jump." The track is availabl...
Sep 06, 2022
New John Entwistle compilation, 'Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One,' to be released in October
SGranitz/WireImageNew details have been unveiled about Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One, the recently announced forthcoming compilation that will feature rare and unreleased recordings by late Who bassis...
Sep 06, 2022
The Beatles: Get Back a five-time winner at 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony
Courtesy of Disney+On Saturday, while Paul McCartney was playing a pair of classic Beatles songs with Foo Fighters at the star-studded Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London, his old band's acclaime...
Sep 05, 2022
Paul McCartney gives surprise performance at Foo Fighters' all-star Taylor Hawkins tribute in London
Courtesy of Foo FightersFoo Fighters hosted the first of two tribute concerts honoring late drummer Taylor Hawkins on Saturday at London's Wembley Stadium. The show featured a jaw-dropping lineup of m...
Sep 03, 2022
Bono among celebrities featured reading famous Irish poet's work on new album
Claddagh Records/UMeU2's Bono is among a variety of Irish celebrities featured reading the poetry of acclaimed late Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh on a new album titled Almost Everything… that wil...
Sep 02, 2022
The Who's 1982 album 'It's Hard' celebrates its 40th anniversary this Sunday
Geffen Records/UMGThe Who's 10th studio album, It's Hard, was released 40 years ago this Sunday -- September 4, 1982. The album was the British rock legends' final studio effort to feature their found...
Sep 02, 2022
The Beach Boys' Al Jardine releases remastered version of solo album ahead of 80th birthday
UMeBeach Boys co-founder Al Jardine turns 80 this Saturday, September 3, and just a day before his milestone birthday, a newly remastered version of his 2010 solo album, A Postcard from California, ha...
Sep 02, 2022
Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett releases new 'Genesis Revisited Live' album/concert video
InsideOut MusicFormer Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett's latest concert album and video, Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More, documenting a 2021 performance from his tour of the same name, g...
Sep 02, 2022
CCR debuts 1970 Royal Albert Hall performance of "Proud Mary"
Craft RecordingsCreedence Clearwater Revival has made available the band's performance of its classic 1969 breakthrough hit "Proud Mary" at the Royal Albert Hall. It's been released as an advance...
Sep 02, 2022