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Willie Nelson, 91, Releases ‘Last Leaf on the Tree’ Album—His 76th!
Willie covers Neil Young, Warren Zevon, Tom Waits, Keith Richards, Nina Simone and more on his 2024 release.
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Carpenters Get New Holiday Collection, ‘Christmas Once More’
The all-new (and newly remixed and remastered) set features 16 timeless holiday classics curated by Richard Carpenter
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Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ Deluxe Edition Reveals More Insight of Their Recording Genius
The 1966 album features such beloved songs as “Eleanor Rigby,” “Here, There and Everywhere,” and “For No One.” The 2022 collection offers early takes and home demos
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Final Allman Brothers Band Concert Getting Official Release
Their last performance, at NYC’s Beacon Theatre in 2014, is being commemorated for its 10th anniversary
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Joe Walsh Cancels 2024 VetsAid Concert
This marks the eighth edition of the benefit concert
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Grateful Dead Surviving Members Pay Tribute to Their ‘Brother,’ Phil Lesh
He had previously won several battles with cancer
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Queen Releases Expanded Edition of Debut Album
A new track listing, alternative takes, demos and live tracks have now been added to create the most complete version of this pivotal work.
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CSNY Make Magic on ‘Live at Fillmore East, 1969’
“We had no idea how long this was going to last. Or how big it would get,” Stephen Stills says. “All we knew is we had a hit, and we’d better get cracking”
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ABBA Releases ‘The Singles—The First Fifty Years’ Box Set
Available as a four-vinyl disc set and a double-CD, the 2024 collection “is a journey through some of the best pop music ever recorded.”
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Jack Jones, Crooner of ‘The Love Boat’ Theme Song, Dies
He was a steady presence on the Hot 100 throughout the ’60s with 20 charting hits and a pair of Grammy Awards
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