May 14, 2023 by Amy Gold
Dolly Parton to Release First Rock Album, Includes Collaborations with McCartney, Miley Cyrus, Elton John https://t.co/FYlENbP3Do
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 9, 2023
During the week of May 7, 2023, country star Dolly Parton released "World Of Fire," the debut single from her first-ever rock album, "Rockstar," due out on November 17. Featured artists on this upcoming recording include such veteran artists as Mick Fleetwood, Peter Frampton, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, and Ringo Starr.
Also that week, Gordon Lightfoot's music made a return to the charts following his recent passing. "If You Could Read My Mind" topped the Digital Song Sales tally, with "Sundown," "The Wreck Of The Edmond Fitzgerald," and "Carefree Highway" all landing in the Top 10. Also, all four songs made the Top 5 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart, and Lightfoot's compilation album, "Gord's Gold" (1975), made a return after 46 years to the Billboard 200 at #95.
Bob Marley's & The Wailers' "Three Little Birds" also made a return to the charts, reaching #1 on the Top TV Songs chart after being featured in Episode 6 of the Apple TV+ sports comedy-drama series, "Ted Lasso." Other oldies classics making a return to the Top TV Songs tally after being featured on this show include Peter, Paul & Mary's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right," which reached #10 after appearing in Episode 4.
Also that week, The Beatles' "Here Comes The Sun" became the latest addition to Spotify's Billions Club. This classic is the first track by the Fab Four to make this list which currently includes 405 other songs.
In Memoriam:
Billy "The Kid" Emerson (December 21, 1925 - April 25, 2023): Highly acclaimed R&B/rock & roll singer/songwriter-turned preacher best known for "Red Hot" (1955) whose many songs have been recorded by such artists as The Beatles, Bob Luman, Elvis Presley, Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs, and Link Wray
Tours & Shows:
(Band/Artist - Event(s) - Location - Dates)
Chicago - Tour - U.S. - May 9-November 11, 2023
The Who - Concert - Cornwall, England - July 25, 2023
Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple - Tour - U.S. - August 17-September 23, 2023
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band - Tour - U.S. - September 17-October 17, 2023
Earth, Wind & Fire - Concerts - Las Vegas, NV - October 20-November 4, 2023
Newly-Announced Recordings:
(Band/Artist - Title - Format - Release Date)
Olivia Newton-John - Just The Two Of Us-The Duets Collection Volume One - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - May 5, 2023
David Bowie - Golden Years (TOKiMONSTA Remix) (single) - digital download, streaming - May 5, 2023
Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck - Moon River (single) - digital download, streaming - May 12, 2023
Otis Redding - Otis Forever: The Albums & Singles (1968-1970) (archival box set) - vinyl - June 9, 2023
Pete Townshend - Rough Mix (1977 album reissue) - vinyl - June 23, 2023
Pete Townshend - Empty Glass (1980 album reissue) - vinyl - June 23, 2023
Charlie Watts - Anthology - CD, vinyl - June 30, 2023
Kool & The Gang - People Just Wanna Have Fun - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - July 14, 2023
Joni Mitchell - At Newport - CD, vinyl, Dolby Atmos, digital download, streaming - July 28, 2023
Dolly Parton, Elton John, & More - Rockstar - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - November 17, 2023
New & Upcoming Books:
(Author - Title - Publisher - Publication Date)
Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel - Bob Dylan: Mixing Up The Medicine - Callaway Arts & Entertainment - October 24, 2023
Ross Halfin - Pronounced: A Photographic History Of Lynyrd Skynyrd From 1973 To 1977 - Rufus Publications - ca. late October, 2023
(For more information about the above news items, please see below for a list of sources with links.)
We're honoring the music of Billy "The Kid" Emerson who passed away on April 25, 2023. Billy "The Kid" Emerson became a foundational figure in R&B and rock and roll. "Sun Records Originals: When It Rains, It Pours" celebrates his Sun recording era. https://t.co/7vPwYBICQc pic.twitter.com/xPfeZ2vvqK
— Sun Records (@sunrecords) April 28, 2023
Dolly Parton to Release First Rock Album, Includes Collaborations with McCartney, Miley Cyrus, Elton John https://t.co/FYlENbP3Do
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 9, 2023
Music News: Gordon Lightfoot's music returns to the charts following his death #musicnews #abcnews https://t.co/tKff88qopG
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) May 10, 2023
'Ted Lasso' brings Bob Marley & the Wailers' "Three Little Birds" back to the charts - https://t.co/6fgWuvfVc8 pic.twitter.com/BhU2jpR5yy
— AM 880 KIXI (@AM880KIXI) May 11, 2023
The Beatles' 'Here Comes the Sun' joins Spotify's Billions Club. Also members: Metallica, Miley Cyrus, Drake and many others. https://t.co/DkThxUV19J
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 11, 2023
