Jools Holland – The Golden Age of Song

Jools Holland, the long time host of BBC TV show Later and the New Years Eve Hootenanny, has released a new album with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and a host of celebrity guest singers, including  Jessie J, Tom Jones, Rumer, James Morrison, Paloma Faith, Joss Stone, Mick Hucknall, Gregory Porter, Ruby Turner, Amy Winehouse and Paul Weller, Lily Rose Cooper (née Allen), Paolo Nutini, Florence Welch, and Cee Lo Green.

Each of the singers chose a song from their past that they had always wanted to record and it was given the Big Band treatment. There's a full review of the album at

Jools Holland – The Golden Age of Song – Album Review

Two Great Names Leave Us

Two great names from music of earlier decades passed away recently. Cecil Womack had his biggest success in the 80's with his wife in Womack and Womack. But he also recorded with his brothers in the Valentinos and wrote hits for other artisits including Teddy Pendergrass.

Reg Presley was lead singer with The Troggs in the 60's and had a number of hits in a very short period, the best known of which is probably "Wild Thing"

There is a full tribute and obituary for both of these great artists at

Two Great Names Leave Us

 

Xmas Number One Single

The Christmas number one single in Great Britain for 2012 was a charity single for the Hillsborough Justice Campaign. You'll find a review of the single and an explanation of what the campaign is all about at Xmas Number One

The song is very good and suitable for the cause and the cause is well worth knowing about, as it has wide implications on how we deal with authority figures and the media. Check it out.

Christmas Songs List

That time of year is here and music always accompies Christmas. So while everone else is compiling lists of the years bests, we compiled one of the best Christmas songs.

Everyone has different opinions of what are the best Christmas songs, but I am sure that everyone will find something in this list that appeals to them.

Check them out, watch the videos, enjoy and leae a comment about what you think or what you would have included,

The Best Christmas Songs

Merry Christmas Everyone

 

Music Promotions and Discounts

The Oz Music Reviews website has a great resurce for finding discounted music related products.

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These products cover the full spectrum of music related items, from downloadable music to instruments and PA systems. It's a great place to find a Christmas gift for anyone you know that is into music in a big way, or find the best poricing for any music item you are in the market for.  Check it out at Music Promotions and Discounts