Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 22, 2021

August 29, 2021 by Amy Gold

During the week of August 22, 2021, Elton John re-emerged on the Billboard Hot 100 after 21 years with "Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)," which made its debut at no. 81. This single also debuted at nos. 3 and 16, respectively, on the Hot Dance-Electronic Songs and Adult Contemporary charts. "Cold Heart" is a mash-up of four songs - "Rocket Man," "Sacrifice," "Kiss The Bride," and "Where's The Shoorah."

Also that week, The Rolling Stones announced that their 2021 No Filter tour, which kicks off on September 26 in St. Louis, MO, will continue as originally scheduled in the wake of Charlie Watts' recent passing. Paul McCartney and numerous other rock luminaries paid tribute to the band's famed longtime drummer following his death on August 24 at age 80.

Barry Manilow's "Harmony" musical will be making a return to the stage in 2022 at New York City's Edmond J. Safra Hall Theatre at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Previews will begin on March 23, with regular performances to take place April 13 through May 8. Co-written by Manilow and Bruce Sussman, "Harmony" made its premiere 25 years ago at California's La Jolla Playhouse.

Joni Mitchell was named 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year for her many artistic and philanthropic achievements over the years. The legendary Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will be honored at a benefit gala to take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 29.

Also that week, it was announced that The Grateful Dead and Rhino have partnered with Amazon Prime to launch a series of archival concert films as part of the Coda Collection. This series kicked off with a film that captures a stadium concert from July 2, 1989 in Foxborough, MA featuring such classics as "Truckin'," "Sugar Magnolia," "Playing In The Band," and "Friend Of The Devil." Upcoming concert films will include "Live In Washington, D.C. 7/12/89" and "Live At Giants Stadium 6/17/91" to premiere on September 8 and September 29, respectively.

Finally, August 24, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the original release of The Rolling Stones' "Tattoo You." This classic album, which spent nine weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 in late 1981, includes the hits, "Start Me Up," "Hang Fire," and "Waiting On A Friend."

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