January 16, 2022 by Amy Gold
The last time Elton was in the top 10 on this chart was back in 1998, with "Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997." https://t.co/lZwWwpuh0o
— 107-3 The Eagle (@1073TheEagle) January 11, 2022
During the week of January 9, 2022, Elton John scored a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 24 years with "Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)," a duet performed with Dua Lipa which topped many charts worldwide. His last Top 10 entry on that tally was in 1998 with "Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Candle In The Wind 1997."
Also that week, America and Paul Rodgers of Free and Bad Company became among a growing number of veteran bands and artists who have sold some or all of their music publishing rights over the past 1-2 years. Primary Wave acquired the rights to the music catalogue of America co-founders Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell which includes such classics as "A Horse With No Name," "Sister Golden Hair," "Tin Man," and "Ventura Highway." The music publishing company's deal with Rodgers includes a stake in the Free and Bad Company catalogues as well as master recording income streams from both bands. Free is best known for the Andy Fraser/Paul Rodgers-penned 1970 smash, "All Right Now," and Bad Company had a string of hits also written or co-written by Rodgers that includes "Feel Like Makin' Love," "Shooting Star," and "Wishing Well."
Finally, The Rolling Stones will be commemorated with a new collection of stamps in the U.K. in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Twelve different stamps featuring the British rock legends at various stages of their career will be released on January 20, 2022. Eight stamps capture various live performances in concert while on tour in different cities. Two stamps feature photos of the band's four core members, and the remaining two include images of posters from various tours. For more info, visit RoyalMail.com.
In Memoriam:
Rosa Lee Hawkins (September 24, 1944 - January 11, 2022): Original member of The Dixie Cups famous for the 1964 smash, "Chapel Of Love"
Ronnie Spector (August 10, 1943 - January 12, 2022): Iconic lead singer and co-founder of The Ronettes famous for "Be My Baby" (1963) and other oldies classics
Fred Parris (March 26, 1936 - January 13, 2022): Singer and songwriter who co-founded and fronted The Five Satins and wrote the group's doo-wop classic, "In The Still Of The Nite" (1956)
Dallas Frazier (October 27, 1939 - January 14, 2022): Country singer and songwriter who wrote The Hollywood Argyles' pop novelty smash, "Alley Oop" (1960), and such country smashes as The Oak Ridge Boys' "Elvira" (1981)
Tours & Shows:
(Band/Artist - Event(s) - Location - Dates)
John Fogerty - Concert - Valley Center, CA - January 21, 2022
John Fogerty - Concert - Rancho Mirage, CA - January 22, 2022
John Fogerty - Residency - Las Vegas, NV - February 23-26, March 2-5, 2022
John Fogerty - Concert - Red Bank, NJ - April 14, 2022
The Beach Boys, John Fogerty, & more - Roxfest Classic festival - Los Cabos, Mexico - May 11-14, 2022
Steve Miller Band & more - 2022 BeachLife Festival - Redondo Beach, CA - May 13-15, 2022
John Fogerty - Tour - Europe - June 3-12, 2022
Stevie Nicks, Robert Plant, & more - Bonnaroo 2022 - Manchester, TN - June 16-19, 2022
Newly-Announced Recordings:
(Band/Artist - Title - Format - Release Date)
Jethro Tull - The Zealot Gene (single from "The Zealot Gene") - digital download, streaming - January 12, 2022
The Scorpions - Rock Believer (single from "Rock Believer") - digital download, streaming - January 13, 2022
Cordae with Stevie Wonder & more - From A Bird's Eye View - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - January 14, 2022
John Lodge of The Moody Blues - The Royal Affair And After (live album) - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - January 14, 2022
Jethro Tull - The Zealot Gene - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - January 28, 2022
The Scorpions - Rock Believer - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - February 25, 2022
Frank Zappa & The Mothers - Fillmore East-June 1971 (50th anniversary reissue) - CD, vinyl - ca. March, 2022
New & Upcoming Books:
(Author - Title - Publisher - Publication Date)
Kenny Loggins - Still Alright - Hachette Books - June 14, 2022
(For more information about the above news items, please see below for a list of sources with links.)
Music News: Steve Miller Band, Sheryl Crow among artists performing at California's 2022 BeachLife Festival https://t.co/wefZyU9Kq0 #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) January 10, 2022
The last time Elton was in the top 10 on this chart was back in 1998, with "Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997." https://t.co/lZwWwpuh0o
— 107-3 The Eagle (@1073TheEagle) January 11, 2022
The Scorpions will release the the title track of their upcoming studio album, Rock Believer, as an advance single this Thursday, January 13, at 10 a.m. ET.
— Rock107 (@Rock107) January 11, 2022
Courtesy of Scorpions https://t.co/gVG4rAqkq3
A main set will feature eight stamps celebrating Rolling Stones live performances, and featuring photos of the band in concert on various tours in different cities. https://t.co/db6bwzcMHr
— K-HITS 107.9 (@khits1079) January 11, 2022
Ronnie Spector, Girl Group Icon and Leader of the Ronettes, Dies at 78 https://t.co/IjgzXYzKwl
— Variety (@Variety) January 12, 2022
Jethro Tull has premiered a music video for a 3rd advance track from its forthcoming studio album, The Zealot Gene, the record's ominous title track. The animated clip, which was..
— Rock107 (@Rock107) January 12, 2022
Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images https://t.co/y9SBaYf6H9
In addition, Loggins will discuss his two divorces, his struggles with addiction and his difficult relationship with his older brother, who inspired his hit "Danny's Song." https://t.co/wA7b7J0oS6
— K-HITS 107.9 (@khits1079) January 12, 2022
Rosa Lee Hawkins, one of the three original singers in New Orleans rhythm & blues vocal trio the Dixie Cups, died Tuesday. She was 76.
— NOLA.com (@NOLAnews) January 12, 2022
"The most important thing to Rosa, after her son and me and her grandchildren and nieces and nephews, was singing." https://t.co/qowrSEe6Uv
Want to see @RobertPlant and @StevieNicks play? You're going to have to head down south. #bonnaroo22 @Bonnaroo ~ @niqueWBAB https://t.co/BRSPdUeC1q
— 102.3 WBAB (@1023WBAB) January 13, 2022
Music News: Stevie Wonder among guest artists featured on new album by young rapper-singer Cordae https://t.co/aL74pncJ4Q #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) January 13, 2022
John Fogerty has started lining shows for 2022, including a new series of Las Vegas residency dates at the Wynn resort's Encore Theater. The former CCR frontman's latest Vegas engagement at the ve...
— Rock107 (@Rock107) January 13, 2022
Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images https://t.co/8RRVDlaITm
The entirety of Frank Zappa's epic two-night, four-show stand at Fillmore East in June 1971 will be released for the first time in March. https://t.co/ISWeKcMoAK
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 13, 2022
Add America & founding Free/Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers to the list of artists who have recently sold off all or some of their song publishing rights to the Primary Wave Music.
— Rock107 (@Rock107) January 13, 2022
Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images; Scott Legato/Getty Images https://t.co/zSB63TmLS1
Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge's new live album The Royal Affair and After, featuring performances from his stint on the Yes-headlined 2019 Royal Affair Tour and from his subsequent U.S. solo trek...
— Rock107 (@Rock107) January 14, 2022
Keeping the Faith for Halesouth https://t.co/SXLIvjjXkb
Fred Parris has died at age 85. https://t.co/EsqRWqMWbK
— billboard (@billboard) January 14, 2022
Dallas Frazier Dies: Country Singer-Songwriter Behind "Elvira", "Alley Oop" & Other Hits Was 82 https://t.co/CoMq8miQwn
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) January 16, 2022
