Elvis Presley

 

Artist:  Elvis Presley
Birth Name:  Elvis Aaron Presley 
Born:  January 8, 1935.  Tupelo, Mississippi, USA.
Died:  August 16, 1977 (Aged 42).  Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Genre:  Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Rockabilly, Country, Blues, Gospel, R&B

Occupations:  Musicians, Actor
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Elvis Presley was an American Singer and Actor.  One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, and often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll".  He is the Best-Selling Solo Artist in the History of Popular Music and has been inducted into music Halls of Fame.

Title:  EPIC:  Elvis Presley In Concert (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Rockabilly, Country, Blues, Gospel, R&B

Label:  Legacy Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Can't Help Falling In Love (EPIC Intro) (0:21)

 2.  Also Sprach Zarathustra/An American Trilogy (EPIC Version) (1:49)

 3.  That's All Right (EPIC Version) (2:02)

 4.  Tiger Man (EPIC Version) (1:41)

 5.  Wearin' That Night Life Look (3:12)

 6.  Hound Dog (EPIC Version) (1:20)

 7.  Polk Salad Annie (EPIC Version) (5:43)

Side B:

 1.  You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (EPIC Version) (4:21)

 2.  Little SisterGet Back (EPIC Version) (3:04)

 3.  Burning Love (EPIC Version) (3:04)

 4.  Never Been To Spain (EPIC Version) (2:15)

 5.  Love Me (Jamieson Shaw Remix) (3:49)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  I Can't Stop Loving You (EPIC Version) (2:13)

 2.  Are You Lonesome Tonight (EPIC Version) (1:47)

 3.  Always On My Mind (EPIC Version) (2:30)

 4.  How Great Thou Art (EPIC Version) (2:51)

 5.  Oh Happy Day (EPIC Version) (3:11)

 6.  A Big Hunk O' Love (EPIC Version) (2:06)

 7.  Bridge Over Troubled Water (EPIC Version) (4:14)

Side D:

 1.  In The Ghetto (Jamieson Shaw Remix) (4:09)

 2.  Walk A Mile In My Shoes (EPIC Version) (2:00)

 3.  Suspicious Minds (EPIC Version) (4:50)

 4.  Bring The Curtain Down (EPIC Outro) (1:10)

 5.  Can't Help Falling In Love (EPIC Version) (1:56)

 6.  American David (EPIC Version) (0:46)

 7.  A Change Of Reality (Do You Miss Me?) (3:10)

EPIC:  Elvis Presley In Concert is the EPIC with the original Motio Picture Soundtracks by Elvis Presley, released on April 24, 2026 by Legacy Recordings/RCA, in 2-LP Vinyl.  For Fans of Elvis Presley.

John Lee Hooker

 

Artist:  John Lee Hooker 
Born:  August 22, 1912. Tutwiler, Tallahatchie Country, Mississippi, USA
Died:  June 21, 2001.  (Aged 89).  Los Altos, California
Genre:  Blues, Country Blues, Acoustic Blues, Electric Blues, Delta Blues, Folk Blues
Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

John Lee Hooker was an American Blues Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter.  He performed an electric guitar-style of Delta Blues, including Talking Blues and developed his own driving-rhythm Boogie Woogie.  Some of his best known songs include "Boogie Chillen" (1948), "Crawling King Snake" (1949), "Dimples" (1956), "Boom Boom" (1962) and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, Oe Beer" (1966).

Title:  The Big Soul Of John Lee Hooker (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Blues, Country Blues, Acoustic Blues, Electric Blues, Delta Blues, Folk Blues

Label:  WaxTime

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  San Francisco (2:46)

 2.  Take A Look At Yourself (2:48)

 3.  Send Me Your Pillow (2:25)

 4.  She shot Me Down (2:50)

 5.  I Love Her (2:14)

 6.  Old Time Shimmy (2:21)

 7.  What Do You Say (Bonus Track) 

 8.  Let's Make It (Bonus Track)

Side B:

 1.  You Know I Love You (1:56)

 2.  Big Soul (2:09)

 3.  Good Rockin' Mama (2:28)

 4.  Onions (2:10)

 5.  No One Told Me (2:08)

 6.  Boom Boom (Bonus Track)

 7.  Thelma (Bonus Track)

 8.  Process (Bonus Track)

Personnel:

John Lee Hooker:  Guitar, Lead Vocals

Larry Veeder:   Guitar

James Jamerson:  Bass

Benny Bejamin:  Drums

Joe Hunter:  Keyboards

Henry Cosby:  Tenor Saxophone

Andrew "Mike" Terry:  Baritone Saxophone

Unidentified Musician:  Trumpet

MaryWilson & The Andantes:  Backing Vocals

Jackie Hicks, Marlene Barrow, & Louvain Demps:  Backing Vocals

The Big Soul Of John Lee Hooker is an album by John Lee Hooker, originally released in 1963 by Vee-Jay, remastered and reissued on March 20, 2026 by WaxTime.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, Collector's LP Series.

Lita Ford

 Artist:  Lita Ford

Birth Name:  Lita Rossana Ford

Born:  September 19, 1958.  London, England

Origin:  Long Beach, California, USA

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Metal, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Pop Metal

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

Lita Ford is an American Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter.  She was the lead guitarist for the all-female Rock Band The Runaways in the late 1970s, then embarked on a successful Glam Metal Solo career that  hit the peak in the late 1980s.  The 1989 single "Close My Eyes Forever, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, remains Ford's most successful song, reaching No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Title:  Out For Blood (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Metal, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Pop Metal

Label:  Music On CD

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Out For Blood (2:56)

 2.  Stay With Me Baby (4:31)

 3.  Just A Feeling (4:41)

 4.  Ready, Willing And Able (2:59)

 5.  Die For Me Only (3:05)

 6.  Rock 'N Roll Made Me What I Am Today (2:53)

 7.  It You Can't Live With It (4:20)

 8.  On The Run (2:50)

 9.  Any Way That You Want Me  (3:36)

10. I Can't Stand It (3:28)

Personnel:

Lita Ford:  Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Lead Vocals

Neil Merryweather:   Bass, Harmony Vocals, Backing Vocals

Dusty Watson:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Out For Blood is the debut solo studio album by Lita Ford, originally released in 1983 by Mercury, remastered and reissued on March 20, 2026 by Music On CD.  For Music Collectors.

Sonny Boy Williamson II

 

Artist:  Sonny Boy Williamson II 
Birth Name:  Alex Or Aleck Ford
Born:  December 5, 1912.  Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA
Died:  May 24, 1965 (Aged 53).  Helena, Arkansas, USA
Genre:  Blues, Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues
Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Arranger, Band Leader
Instruments:  Singing, Blues Harmonica

Sonny Boy Williamson was an American Blues Harmonica Player, Singer and Songwriter.  He was an early and influential Blues Harp Stylist who recorded successfully in the 1950s and 1960s.  He first recorded with Elmore James and he toured Europe and recorded with English Rock Musicians, including The Yardbirds, The Animals, and Jimmy Page.  The song "Help Me" became a Blues Standard and many Blues and Rock Artists have recorded his songs.

Title:  Mr. Down Child 1951-1954 (2026)

Genre:  Blues, Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues

Label:  Jasmine Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Eyesight To The Blind

 2.  Crazy 'Bout You Baby

 3.  Stop Crying

 4.  Do It If You Wanta

 5.  Cool, Cool Blues

 6.  Come On Back Home

 7.  I Cross My Heart

 8.  West Memphis Blues

 9.  Sonny Boy's Christmas Blues

10. Pontiac Blues

11. Mighty Long Time

12. Nine Below Zero

13. She Brought Life Back To The Dead

14. Too Close Together

15. Stop Now Baby

16. Mr. Down Child

17. Cat Hop

18. She's Crazy

19. 309

20. Sonny's Rhythm

21. City Of New Orleans

22. Gettin' Out Of Town

23. Keep It To Yourself

24. Red Hot Kisses

25. Going In Your Direction

26. Empty Bedroom

27. No Nights By Myself

28. Boppin' With Sonny

29. From The Bottom

Mr. Down Child 1951-1954 is the compilation by Sonny Boy Williams II, released on March 12, 2026 by Jasmine Records.

Stanley Turrentine

 

Artist:  Stanley Turrentine
Born:  April 5, 1934.  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Died:  September 12, 2000 (Aged 66).  
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Jazz Blues, Soul Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Occupation:  Bandleader, Composer, Saxophonist
Instruments:  Tenor Saxophone

Stanley Turrentine was an American Jazz Tenor Saxophonist.  He began his career playing Soul Jazz and Hard Bop on a series of classic albums for Blue Note Records, and touched on Jazz Fusion, and Blues.  He played with Ray Charles, Max Roach's band and met Shirley Scott (Organ), whom he married in 1960.  He also played with Jimmy Smith, Freddie Hubbard, Mitt Jackson, George Benson, Bob James, Richard Tee, Ron Carter, Grant Green and Eric Gale.

Title:  Easy Walker (Blue Note Classic Edition) (2026) 

Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Jazz Blues, Soul Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Fusion

Label:  Blue Note

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

1.  Meat Wave (4:40)

 2.  They All Say I'm The Biggest Fool (7:40)

3.  Yours Is My Heart Alone (5:00)

Side 2:

 1.  Easy Walker (6:10)

 2.  What The World Needs Now Is Love (6:40)

 3.  Alone Together (5:35)

Personnel:

Stanley Turrentine:  Tenor Saxophone

McCoy Tyner:  Piano

Bob Cranshaw:  Bass

Mickey Roker:  Drums

Easy Walker is an album by Stanley Turrentine, originally released on February 1968 by Blue Note, remastered and reissued on April 17, 2026 by Blue Note.  Blue Note Classic Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Blue Mitchell

 

Artist:  Blue Mitchell

Birth Name:  Richard Allen Mitchell

Born:  March 13, 1930.  Miami, Florida, USA

Died:  May 21, 1979 (Aged 49).  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Jazz, Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Post Bop, Jazz Instrument, Mainstream Jazz, Standards, Trumpet Jazz

Occupation:  Musician

Instruments:  Trumpet

Blue Mitchell was an American Trumpeter and Composer who worked in Jazz rhythm & Blues, Soul, and Funk.  He recorded albums as leader  and sideman for Riverside, Mainstream Records and Blue Note.

Title:  The Thing To Do (Blue Note Classic Edition) (2026) 

Genre:  Jazz, Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Post Bop, Jazz Instrument, Mainstream Jazz, Standards, Trumpet Jazz

Label:  Blue Note

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

1.  Fungii Mama (7:49)

 2.  Mona's Mood (5:18)

 3.  The Thing To Do (7:08)

Side 2:

 1.  Step Lightly (10:27)

 2.  Chick's Tune (9:36)

Personnel:

Blue Mitchell:  Trumpet

Junior Cook:  Tenor Saxophone

Chick Corea:  Piano

Gene Taylor:  Bass

Al Foster:  Drums

The Thing To Do is an album by Blue Mitchell, originally released on June 1965 by Blue Note, remastered and reissued on April 17, 2026 by Blue Note.  Blue Note Classic Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Sagittarius

 

Artist:  Sagittarius

Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Baroque Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Garage, Sunshine Pop, California Harmony Vocal, Orchestra Pop

Original line-up:

Gary Usher:  Vocals

Curt Boettcher:  Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar

Glen Campbell:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Bruce Johnston:  Vocals, Guitar

Terry Melcher:  Vocals

Sagittarius was an American studio-only Sunshine Pop Project rather than a touring band, primarily created and led by Gary Usher (Vocals, Songwriter, Producer), and Curt Boettcher (Vocals, Producer), with key Vocal contributions from Glen Campbell and Bruce Johnston (Beach Boys), formed in 1966 as the studio group.

Title:  Present Tense (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Baroque Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Garage, Sunshine Pop, California Sound, Orchestra Pop

Label:  Music On Vinyl

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Another Time (2:39)

 2.  Song To The Magic Frog (Will You Ever Know) (2:48)

 3.  You Know I've Found A Way (2:00)

 4.  The Keeper Of The Games (1:54)

 5.  Glass (2:26)

 6.  Would You Like To Go (2:36)

Side 2:

 1.  My World Fell Down (2:55)

 2.  Hotel Indiscreet (2:11)

 3.  I'm Not Living Here (2:26)

 4.  Musty Dusty (3:12)

 5.  The Truth Is Not Real (2:46)

Personnel:

Gary Usher:  Vocals

Curt Boettcher:  Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar (The Goldenbriars, The Millennium)

Glen Campbell:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Bruce Johnston:  Vocals, Guitar (The Beach Boys)

Terry Melcher:  Vocals

Additional Musicians:

Sandy Salsbury:  Vocals, Acoustic Guitar (The Ballroom, The Millennium)

Joey Stec:  Vocals, Guitar (Ex The Ballroom, The Millennium, The Blues Magoos, The Dependables)

Ron Edgar:  Drums (Ex The Goldenbriars, The Millennium, The Music Machine,The Ragamuffins)

Doug Rhodes:  Keyboards, Guitar, Bass (Ex The Millennium, The Music Machine)

Present Tense is the first studio album by Sagittarius, originally released July 3, 1968 by Columbia Records, remastered and reissued on April 3, 2026 by Music On Vinyl.  Limited Edition of 1000 Individual Numbered Copies on Orange Coloured Vinyl, 180 Gram Audiophile vinyl.  For Fans of The Beach Boys, The Association, The Turtles, The Mamas & The Papas, The Millennium, and For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.