Tuesday, May 31, 2011

This week's music picks on Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show.


Each week a different artist carefully selects the ten tracks that changed their life.

From classic hits to the odd obscure gem, it's a rollercoaster ride through the musical taste of some of music's greats.

This week, Ken’s guests is Robbie Robertson. Here are his selections:

MONDAY:
FAMILY AFFAIR – SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE
MY BABY LEFT ME – ELVIS PRESLEY

TUESDAY:
BE BOP A LULA – GENE VINCENT
SEVENTH SON – MOSE ALLISON

WEDNESDAY:
MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA – GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS
NIGHT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME – RAY CHARLES

THURSDAY:
RAG MAMA RAG – THE BAND
I’VE BEEN TRYING – THE IMPRESSIONS

FRIDAY:
YES WE CAN – LEE DORSEY
NOBODY’S FAULT BUT MINE – OTIS REDDING

Robbie Robertson's BBC page.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/a0920ae6-2968-4f92-ac14-67448452bd18#p00gd7bc

Robbie robertson's creative rebirth.


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/robbie-robertson-celebrates-creative-rebirth-with-new-set-20110531

Canada Post's press release for the Robbie Robertson stamp.



http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutus/news/pr/2011/2011_may_robertson.jsf

Robbie Robertson gets "stamped."

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=138421

Another Robbie Robertson Order of Canada online article.


http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/05/27/order-of-canada.html

Michael J. Fox among Order of Canada recipients | Celebrities | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

Michael J. Fox among Order of Canada recipients | Celebrities | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

Robbie Robertson praises Canada per the Ottawa Notebook.


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/robbie-robertson-praises-canadas-spirit/article2038092/?from=sec368

FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!

FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!

National Post article on Robbie Robertson receiving Order of Canada.

http://news.nationalpost.com/tag/robbie-robertson/

Friday, May 27, 2011

http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/view/36018/Fox-Robertson-land-top-Canada-honour/

http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/view/36018/Fox-Robertson-land-top-Canada-honour/

429 Records press release on upcoming Robbie Robertson events.

"Fear Of Falling," Robertson's New Single Featuring Eric Clapton And Steve Winwood, Goes To Radio June 20th

Robertson Will Be Appointed To The Order Of Canada Tomorrow

Download image SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbie Robertson will perform with The Roots on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on Thursday, June 9th. How To Become Clairvoyant, Robertson's latest album, debuted at No. 13* on The Billboard 200 and entered the Top Current Canadian Album Chart at No. 8.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090208/LA67886LOGO)

On Friday, May 27th, Robertson will be invested into the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honors. Fans can view a live webcast of the ceremony at www.gg.ca at 10:30 a.m. ET. Robertson, who was inducted into the Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame earlier this year, will be featured in the Canadian Recording Artists stamp series issued next month by Canada Post.

"Fear of Falling," the follow-up to Robertson's Top 10 single "He Don't Live Here No More," will go to Triple A radio on June 20th. Hailed by People as a "soulful standout" on How To Become Clairvoyant, "Fear of Falling" was written by Robertson and Eric Clapton. The two trade off on guitar and vocals and are joined by the legendary Steve Winwood on organ.

The Limited Edition Collector's Set of How To Become Clairvoyant (429 Records/Macro-Biotic Records) is available for pre-order now at http://www.robbie-robertson.com/how-to-become-clairvoyant-collectors-edition/. Limited to 2,500 signed copies, it includes the album in vinyl, digital and CD formats plus 10 bonus tracks, provided on both CD and vinyl, a DVD with multi-track files of three songs, an art book, exclusive lithographs by Richard Prince, Anton Corbijn and David Jordan Williams and a set of tarot cards designed especially for the collection.

Visit:

http://www.robbie-robertson.com/
http://www.facebook.com/j.robbierobertson
http://www.429records.com/sites/429records/429details/d_robbierobertson.asp


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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

EARVOLUTION: Schultz' Earful: Robbie Robertson

EARVOLUTION: Schultz' Earful: Robbie Robertson: "By: David Schultz In the modern day retelling of the history of The Band, Robbie Robertson has pretty much been relegated to the role of w..."

Friday, May 20, 2011

Robbie Robertson pays the Queen a visit.


http://blogs.delawareonline.com/pulpculture/2011/05/20/music-gentry-pay-queen-a-visit/

The West Australian's article on Robbie Robertson.


http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/entertainment/9481756/robertson-adds-personal-touch/

Emmylou Harris ranks Robbie Robertson in her top 5 Canadian heroes list.


... and The Band as her top band.

http://www.spinner.com/2011/05/18/emmylou-harris-canadian-musical-heroes/

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

American Songwriter's Q & A w/ Robbie Robertson.


http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/05/qa-robbie-robertson-on-the-clairvoyant-collectors-set-the-weight-and-more/

Monday, May 16, 2011

The Improper Music article on robbie Robertson's new album.


http://www.theimproper.com/music/2836/robbie-robertson-returns-to-form-with-clairvoyant-video

Friday, May 13, 2011

Article about Robbie Robertson penning his memoirs.


http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/rocknroll-memories-they-wrote-the-book-2283152.html

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

American Songwriter's Q & A w/ Robbie Robertson.


http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/05/the-american-songwriter-qa-robbie-robertson/

Robbie Robertson's limited edition collector's set releases May 30th!


http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/limited-edition-collectors-set-of-robbie-robertsons-how-to-become-clairvoyant-available-may-30th-121096794.html

Monday, May 2, 2011

Cerys of BBC 6 interviews Robbie Robertson.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b010v547

Crawdaddy's Robbie Robertson interview.


http://www.crawdaddy.com/index.php/2011/04/29/robbie-robertson-on-his-new-album-past-projects-and-the-band-rumors-that-wont-go-away/4/