The North East Magazine
Produced and directed by Jim Brown this time Time Life DVD entitled ‘American Troubadour” is available at all good CD/DVD stores. “American Pie”, “Vincent”, “And I Love You So” are three songs that will live forever. Their author and singular performer Don McLean the American singer songwriter is the subject of this slow burning but [...]
As usual there’s an eclectic mix of good music on today’s show. I’ll be taking a look at the ups and downs of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts and finding out which country artists have had birthdays this week. Our Album of the Week has caused me some confusion insomuch that it’s a brilliant [...]
Released to commemorate what would have been a legends 75th birthday …’Listen To Me’ relives his music. To many Charles Hardin Holley was one of rock and roll’s true pioneers who stamped an indelible mark on the musical world that will never been forgotten. The world of course new him as Buddy Holly, the name [...]
There are not many artists who can equate to the success of George Strait. Known as the King of Country to his Nashville peers George has just released his thirty ninth album appropriately enough called ‘Here For A Good Time’. Apart from his thirty ninth release, in his musical career so far he has released 92 [...]
On this weeks show in our On This Day feature I’ll be talking about Elvis Presley, weddings,divorces,dancing chickens and Charles Newbold (Who?) There’s the usual look at the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and I’ll be playing the Number One in the charts this very day. Our Album of the Week is a brand new [...]
One of the best albums released towards the end of 2008 featured favourite songs from a country artist who has crossed the boundaries of just being a country star. The album ironically called ‘Meet Glen Campbell’ (a title more suited for a complete unknown) was an across the board mix of songs never associated with [...]
It’s your last chance on todays show to enter our February competition where you can win the album that commemorates Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday along with a copy of Kathy Matteas Ultimate collection. I’m introducing a new feature on the show called ‘Album of the Week’ which gives you an idea of some of the [...]
As we’re now into a new month we have a great new competition on the American Connection. There’s no ‘Beat The Bugle’ to rack your brains it’s a straightforward question about Elvis Presley, as one of the prizes is a new release containing lots of the ‘Kings’ hits along with a great album of hits [...]