Elton John & Leon Russell to Release First Single, 'If It Wasn't For Bad,' From Their Forthcoming Co
Elton John , Leon Russell cover front cd If It Wasn't For Bad
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| Monday, 23 August 2010 | |
| Decca Records is pleased to announce the single release of "If It Wasn't For Bad," available August 24th on iTunes and all digital retailers. The highly anticipated single is the first to be made available from The Union, the collaborative album with Elton John and Leon Russell to be released October 19th in the U.S. on Decca (October 25th in the U.K. on Mercury Records). The album marks the first time these iconic artists have worked together since 1970. "If It Wasn't For Bad," written by Leon Russell, features vocals by Elton John and piano and vocals by Russell along with an extraordinary band bringing a bold rock/country sound organically crafted by these true musical legends. Produced by Oscar and multiple-Grammy winning producer T Bone Burnett, The Union was recorded live in the studio with Elton and Leon on dueling pianos. The album features a variety of musical genres from R&B, soul, gospel, country, pop and rock. The 14-track disc includes selections written by Elton and his lifelong lyricist Bernie Taupin, as well as the combined incomparable songwriting team encompassing Leon, Elton, Bernie and T Bone. Leon first met Elton in 1970 when he attended Elton's first ever U.S. show at the famous Troubadour in Los Angeles. The meeting heralded the beginning of a long friendship and a mutual appreciation between the two artists. "In the late '60s and early '70s, the one piano player and vocalist who influenced me more than anybody else was Leon Russell," Elton said. "He was my idol." The pair went on to tour together shortly thereafter at New York's Fillmore East and to this day have held such high admiration for each other's work. After years of being out of touch, Elton listened to Leon's music while on safari in Africa last summer and was inspired to reconnect with his idol. "Elton called to ask if I would do a duet album with him," Russell said. "I'm very happy that he chose me to do this." Source: Decca Records |
This watch will include Elton John’s signature
http://www.storewatches.org/this-watch-will-include-elton-johns-signature/ This timepiece is also made with a mother of the pearl dial highlighted in green and gray and is accented with small sized black diamond embellishments for a more luxurious look. Aside from its luxurious design, this watch is also functional with its small seconds counter, and 12- hour and 60 -minute counters.
This new Chopard Elton John Watch is a luxurious timepiece that will be available in limited edition of 2000 pieces. This watch will also include Elton John’s signature on the case back. Chopard is presenting another set of watch collection this 2009 which they call as the Chopard Elton John Watch Collection. This collection is composed of luxurious timepieces where part of the proceeds will go to Elton John’s AIDS Foundation.
Among all the watches included in this collection, the one we are showing on the above image is one of the most attractive especially to women enthusiasts. The Chopard Elton John above is composed of an 18 carat red gold material found on the case and bezel. Aside from this, Chopard has also included on this some diamond embellishments found on the case and baguette diamonds on the bezel which make his timepiece luxurious looking.
This watch is also made with a mother of the pearl dial with accents of red gold and diamonds on it. Aside from the center time, this watch also includes other functions such as the 30 minute counter, 12 hour counter, and small seconds counter. This timepiece is finished with a pink crocodile leather strap.
This new Chopard Elton John Watch is a luxurious timepiece that will be available in limited edition of 2000 pieces. This watch will also include Elton John’s signature on the case back. Chopard is presenting another set of watch collection this 2009 which they call as the Chopard Elton John Watch Collection. This collection is composed of luxurious timepieces where part of the proceeds will go to Elton John’s AIDS Foundation.Among all the watches included in this collection, the one we are showing on the above image is one of the most attractive especially to women enthusiasts. The Chopard Elton John above is composed of an 18 carat red gold material found on the case and bezel. Aside from this, Chopard has also included on this some diamond embellishments found on the case and baguette diamonds on the bezel which make his timepiece luxurious looking.
This watch is also made with a mother of the pearl dial with accents of red gold and diamonds on it. Aside from the center time, this watch also includes other functions such as the 30 minute counter, 12 hour counter, and small seconds counter. This timepiece is finished with a pink crocodile leather strap.
August 23, 2010 1:51 PM PDT
NASA crowd-sourcing its astronaut soundtrack
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20014454-36.html
Astronauts on the space shuttle can see a sunrise numerous times a day, making the daily wake-up call from mission control all the more important. This image shows the sun lighting up Earth's atmosphere as seen in August 2005 from the shuttle Discovery (looking back past the cargo bay and tail assembly) on mission STS-114.
(Credit: NASA) "Space shuttle crews really enjoy the morning wake-up music," shuttle commander Mark Kelly said in a NASA announcement from last Friday. "While we don't have the best quality speaker in the space shuttle, it will be interesting to hear what the public comes up with. We are looking forward to it."
NASA's two final space shuttle missions, STS-133 (Discovery) and STS-134 (Endeavour), have scheduled launch dates of Nov. 1 and Feb. 26 respectively. (They had been scheduled to go in July and September of this year, respectively.)
Unfortunately, there are not many opportunities for write-in candidates: you can vote on NASA's site for your favorite of the top 40 previously used "Wakeup Songs," or upload an original song of your own, as long as it's "space-themed." (This could be a great opportunity for publicity on behalf of some indie bands.) STS-133 will feature the two highest-ranking songs in the top 40; STS-134 will feature the two highest-ranking original songs after finalists are put to a vote online. Among the choices for the top 40 are Tom Petty's "Learning To Fly," Train's "Drops of Jupiter," Elton John's "Rocket Man," and the theme from "Star Trek."
This restrictiveness may be because a good chunk of "space-themed" songs are sad astro-ballads about getting lost and never coming home, from David Bowie's classic "Space Oddity" to this year's Wolf Parade single "Yulia," and could be a bit insensitive for use in the space program. Or it might be because invariably some prank-minded Web forum would try to game the contest in favor of a meme-fueled suggestion like Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" (which won a New York Mets eighth-inning sing-along contest after Digg and Fark encouraged users to vote it up) or anything by teen pop star Justin Bieber.
Although, come to think about it, that trippy, stretched-out recording of a Justin Bieber song would be a perfect soundtrack for space.
Elton John, Leon Russell, 'If It Wasn't for Bad' -- New Song
http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/23/elton-john-leon-russell-if-it-wasnt-for-bad/'If It Wasn't for Bad' is the first single off Elton John and Leon Russell's first collaboration album, 'The Union,' produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Penned by Russell and lyricist Bernie Taupin, 'If It Wasn't for Bad,' features Russell's intricate piano licks -- beginning as a '50s classical tune, before breaking out into a bluesy, twangy rock effort.
And with John's undeniable soulful voice, mixed in with Russell's rustic harmonies and and backing gospel vocals, the song makes a perfect choice for the album's lead-off track.
The concept of the album, 'The Union,' stems from John's praise and appreciation of Russell's music, which was selective to studio sessions before extending to live performances in the late '60s and early '70s. A pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Russell fronted the band for Joe Cocker's tour Mad Dogs and Englishmen, as well as the touring ensemble for George Harrison's benefit event Concert for Bangladesh.
"All I wanted for Leon is to have, in his later life, the accolades that seem to have been missing for him in the last 35 years," explains John. " I want his name written in stone. I want him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I want his name to be on everybody's lips again, like it used to be. So we made this record."
The album's penmanship varies song-to-song, but includes one, two or all three (Elton, Russell, Taupin), and features musicians and friends Brian Wilson, Booker T, Don Was and Neil Young.
The album cover was shot by esteemed photographer Annie Leibovitz, and Cameron Crowe even filmed the recording sessions for an upcoming documentary, details yet to be revealed.
To hear 'If It Wasn't for Bad,' head over to AOL Radio's Adult Rock station.
Elton John & Leon Russell to Release First Single, 'If It Wasn't For Bad,' From Their Forthcoming Collaborative New CD, The Union
Single Available at iTunes and All Digital Retailers August 24th
"If It Wasn't For Bad," written by Leon Russell, features vocals by Elton John and piano and vocals by Russell along with an extraordinary band bringing a bold rock/country sound organically crafted by these true musical legends.
Produced by Oscar and multiple-Grammy winning producer T Bone Burnett, The Union was recorded live in the studio with Elton and Leon on dueling pianos. The album features a variety of musical genres from R&B, soul, gospel, country, pop and rock. The 14-track disc includes selections written by Elton and his lifelong lyricist Bernie Taupin, as well as the combined incomparable songwriting team encompassing Leon, Elton, Bernie and T Bone.
Leon first met Elton in 1970 when he attended Elton's first ever U.S. show at the famous Troubadour in Los Angeles. The meeting heralded the beginning of a long friendship and a mutual appreciation between the two artists. "In the late '60s and early '70s, the one piano player and vocalist who influenced me more than anybody else was Leon Russell," Elton said. "He was my idol." The pair went on to tour together shortly thereafter at New York's Fillmore East and to this day have held such high admiration for each other's work.
After years of being out of touch, Elton listened to Leon's music while on safari in Africa last summer and was inspired to reconnect with his idol. "Elton called to ask if I would do a duet album with him," Russell said. "I'm very happy that he chose me to do this."
SOURCE Decca Records
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