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Some of the world's biggest music stars reveal the records that changed their life

Wed, May 15 2013 8:22am - Source: The Independent - Music

"I never understood guitar music until 'Girls & Boys' by Blur – and that led into a love for Oasis – though I did not get bands at all when I was growing up (my first record was Glenn Miller's Greatest Hits). I was into electro music, so I was cool at one point. And that was the point. And then my sister bought me Adam & the Ants' 'Prince Charming' but I have never listened to it. I could not understand it. It all changed with Oasis."

The world's biggest music stars reveal the records that changed their life

Tue, May 14 2013 5:21pm - Source: The Independent - Music

"I never understood guitar music until 'Girls & Boys' by Blur – and that led into a love for Oasis – though I did not get bands at all when I was growing up (my first record was Glenn Miller's Greatest Hits). I was into electro music, so I was cool at one point. And that was the point. And then my sister bought me Adam & the Ants' 'Prince Charming' but I have never listened to it. I could not understand it. It all changed with Oasis."

2,000 to say farewell to Iron Lady

Fri, April 12 2013 1:32am - Source: Daily Express - London - UK

More than 2,000 people invited to St Paul's Cathedral next week range from Bill and Hillary Clinton to Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson, broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan, singer Dame Shirley Bassey and actresses June Whitfield and Joan Collins.

Adele asked to pen a second James Bond theme tune

Mon, March 04 2013 11:53am - Source: Daily Express - London - UK

The 24-year-old received the Oscar for Best Song at last weeks Academy Awards, so bosses of the James Bond franchise are keen for her to write another hit tune for the next movie.

Jim David: The Freshest Thing on the Oscars: A 76-Year-Old Singing a 50-Year-Old Song

Tue, February 26 2013 3:05pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

The orchestra hit some of the most recognizable notes in film history, the opening of John Barry, Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's theme from Goldfinger, shafts of gold light spread across the stage and a shadow rose from the floor that turned out to be Dame Shirley Bassey, the song's originator and, forever, its owner.

Amazing Adele's Oscar triumph

Tue, February 26 2013 12:26am - Source: Daily Express - London - UK

The 55-year-old led the way in a night of success for British talent, including an award for singer Adele, at the glittering Hollywood event.

Shirley Bassey to sing Goldfinger at Oscars

Sun, February 10 2013 2:30am - Source: Music-News.com

The Academy Awards show is starting to look more about music than movies.

Song of the Day: Public Enemy – Harder Than You Think

Fri, February 08 2013 3:16pm - Source: The Panic Manual

Talk about finding a good sample and using it.

Full Albums: ‘The Doors’

Fri, February 01 2013 10:14pm - Source: Cover Me

Full Albums features covers of every track off a classic album.

OTW #464: Nadine Shah

Tue, January 08 2013 9:25am - Source: ClashMusic.com

After a gushing BBC review of her first gig, three years passed before the release of Nadine Shah's debut EP Aching Bones last month.

Cracking Up: Scott Walker Interviewed

Thu, December 06 2012 11:07am - Source: The Quietus

I'm sure everyone reading this knows the sudden jarring sensation of getting half way through a joke or an anecdote before realising what they're saying is completely inappropriate.

Brian Levin, J.D.: After Three Decades A Crystal Clear Classic Still Soothes Broken Hearts

Fri, November 30 2012 7:06am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Sometimes the stories behind the music world's most memorable songs can be almost as compelling as the tunes themselves.

William Bradley: Skyfall in Perspective

Fri, November 16 2012 1:23am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Skyfall is a smash hit, well on its way to being the biggest Bond film of the modern era.

The 10 Best Bond theme songs

Wed, October 24 2012 7:10am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

The film that perfected the 007 formula and "sound, Goldfinger marked Barry's first top-to-bottom Bond score, and his title song remains his equal favourite from the series (along with the later We Have All the Time in the World). Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley provided roaringly melodramatic lyrics for Barry's louche, brassy, classy music, giving Tiger Bay's own Shirley Bassey her only US Top 10 hit. Bond producer Harry Saltzman told Barry it song the worst he'd ever heard. 3.

Xaque Gruber: The Top 20 Best James Bond Theme Songs

Fri, October 19 2012 6:08am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

2012 marks the 50th anniversary of James Bond's cinematic debut, and is proving to be a banner year for the iconic franchise with the highly anticipated feature, Skyfall (November 9) as well as the release of Best of Bond, Capitol's expansive CD set spanning a half-century of remastered 007 music.

Bond girl Berenice Marlohe: Shirley Bassey motivated me

Wed, October 17 2012 1:21am - Source: The Sun - London - UK

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A Few Words About the Bond Film Theme Songs…

Thu, October 11 2012 5:38pm - Source: There Goes the Fear

2012 is a milestone year for Bond fans, seeing both the 50th anniversary of the first episode in the film franchise, Dr. No, and the release of the 22nd in the series, Skyfall, due this month.

Video of the Week – Adele – Skyfall (James Bond Theme Song)

Mon, October 08 2012 10:28pm - Source: AWmusic.ca

6:16 pm This past week the highly anticipated theme song for the new Bond film, Skyfall, was released.

Licence To Sing: The Lost James Bond Themes By Johnny Cash, Blondie, Pulp & More

Thu, October 04 2012 6:22pm - Source: The Playlist

Among the many things that make the James Bond franchise unique -- the sheer longevity, the way it's only become more prestigious and successful as it goes on, its ability to survive actor changeovers -- is the music.

R.I.P. session guitarist Big Jim Sullivan

Thu, October 04 2012 3:47pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Prolific session guitarist Big Jim Sullivan , who played on hits by stars including Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and Dusty Springfield, has died.

Skyfall song leaks

Tue, October 02 2012 1:26pm - Source: Music-News.com

EN Movies - A preview of Adele's James Bond theme song has been leaked online.

The 10 Best James Bond Songs (Until Adele’s 007 ‘Skyfall’ Theme Drops)

Mon, October 01 2012 12:47pm - Source: Idolator

Rumor has it the producers of the next James Bond film, Skyfall , have only one diva in their sights for the sure-to-be-blockbuster theme song: multiple-Grammy-winner Adele !

Bets paid out on Adele singing Bond theme

Mon, September 17 2012 6:01pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

"The way our punters were backing her, it seems as though Adele was going to be the only option to sing the Skyfall theme. We are now unfortunately shaken, not stirred by this particular Bond battering."

Adele confirmed to sing Bond theme

Mon, September 17 2012 2:23pm - Source: Music-News.com

Adele has recorded the theme for new James Bond film 'Skyfall', ending months of speculation she would be behind the track.

Barlow the belt

Thu, August 23 2012 11:27pm - Source: The Sun - London - UK

GARY Barlow has a very close encounter on The X Factor — when a cheeky wannabe grabs his bum after her audition.

Dan Le Sac album stream revealed

Sat, July 07 2012 12:47am - Source: Music-News.com

dan le sac releases his debut solo album Space Between The Words on Sunday Best on July 9th.

Spirit Music Group signs sub-publishing agreement with Edizioni Curci

Thu, June 07 2012 2:05pm - Source: Music Week

The Edizioni Curci song catalogue, owned and managed by the Curci family for more than 150 years, includes some 45,000 works including Dusty Springfield's You Don't Have To Say You Love Me, the Grammy Award winning Volare, Astor Piazolla's Libertango and Shirley Bassey's This Is My Life (La Vita).

Diamond Jubilees are for ever

Tue, June 05 2012 1:19am - Source: The Sun - London - UK

A vast Union Jack-waving crowd sang and danced as Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Sir Tom Jones, Dame Shirley Bassey and Stevie Wonder led a star-studded line-up.

The Queen's diamond jubilee concert – as it happened

Mon, June 04 2012 10:43pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Yes, we've heard all the arguments: an out-dated institution!

Diamond Jubilee: Kylie Minogue dons plastic poncho for rainy Jubilee concert rehearsals

Mon, June 04 2012 3:09pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

The weather conditions are a far cry from her native Australia, but already appear to be improving from yesterday's deluge.

Dan Le Sac Reveals Music Video For New Solo Track 'Play Along' - Watch Now

Tue, May 29 2012 3:25pm - Source: Stereoboard

Popping electro bass lines and layers of synthesized vocals make 'Play Along' an addictive first taste of Dan Le Sacs forthcoming solo album.

Ren Harvieu - Through the Night

Fri, May 04 2012 5:18pm - Source: BBC Music

In gentler, less reality TV singing show-saturated times, 21-year-old Salford chanteuse Ren Harvieu would have been a shoo-in for the highlight song spot on every light entertainment programme in the schedule, such is the instant familiarity of her gilded pipes and her, at times, astonishingly mature delivery of the Big Pop Chorus.

Jack White Scores First No. 1 Album With 'Blunderbuss'

Thu, May 03 2012 4:10pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Jack White performing The Raconteurs' "Top Yourself" during his American Express UNSTAGED show on April 27, 2012 at New York City's Webster Hall. Directed by Gary Oldman.

Band of Blogs: Cymbals, TV Girl, Girl Band; A$AP Rocky & Theophilus London

Fri, April 20 2012 9:49am - Source: Nialler 9

Every Friday, I pick out four new music picks from the best of the music blogosphere as part of my Day & Night digital section.

Theophilus London featuring A$AP Rocky “Big Spender”/ A$AP Rocky “Goldie”

Mon, April 16 2012 10:25pm - Source: Mixtape Maestro

Has there been any hip hop jam anticipated more eagerly by the masses this year than the Theophilus London / A$AP Rocky collabo "Big Spender"?

William Bradley: Impossible Missions and 50 Years of Bond

Wed, March 07 2012 4:27am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

As the latest Mission Impossible film, a surprise mega-hit, prepares to ease its way out of North American theaters and the newest James Bond continues in production, it's a good reminder of the vitality of the spy film genre in this 50th anniversary year of the Bond film franchise.

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