Music – Page 2733 – 105.7 WDNY

New Eric Clapton live album/video featuring intimate performance recorded during lockdown due in November

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Eric Clapton will release a new live album and video called The Lady in the Balcony: Lockdown Sessions on November 12 that features the guitar legend playing a mostly acoustic set with select members of his touring band.

The intimate performance was recorded at the Cowdray House country mansion in West Sussex, U.K., with no audience except for Clapton’s wife, Melia. The show featured Eric performing some of his best-known original songs, several blues classics and covers of two memorable Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac tunes: “Black Magic Woman” and “Man of the World.”

Slowhand was joined for the performance by bassist Nathan East, drummer Steve Gadd and keyboardist Chris Stainton.

Lady in the Balcony, which you can pre-order now, will be available as a DVD/CD or Blu-ray/CD set, a 4K UHD/Blu-ray collection, a two-LP set pressed on yellow vinyl, as digital video and audio versions, and as a Deluxe Edition package featuring the DVD, Blu-ray and CD housed in a 40-page hardback photo book. In addition, a standalone CD version will be sold exclusively at Target.

Among the classic songs from Clapton’s back catalog featured on Lady in the Balcony are “After Midnight,” “Bell Bottom Blues,” “Layla” and “Tears in Heaven.”

The performance was organized after Clapton’s May 2021 concerts at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s the full track list of Lady in the Balcony: Lockdown Sessions:

“Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out”
“Golden Ring”
“Black Magic Woman”
“Man of the World”
“Kerry”
“After Midnight”
“Bell Bottom Blues”
“Key to the Highway”
“River of Tears”
“Rock Me Baby”
“Believe in Life”
“Going Down Slow”
“Layla”
“Tears in Heaven”
“Long Distance Call”
“Bad Boy”
“Got My Mojo Working”

Stevie Wonder to headline ‘Global Citizen Live’ concert September 25 in LA

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Stevie Wonder has been added to the list of stars performing around the world during the 24-hour series of Global Citizen Live concerts on September 25.

The 25-time Grammy winner will headline the Los Angeles concert, which will also feature H.E.R., Chloe X Halle and many more.

“It is again my pleasure and honor to join with all of the artists who are using their gift of song to celebrate the Global Citizens’ event by doing our part in working against global warming, starvation and singing for equality around the world,” Wonder said in a statement.

It was also announced Thursday that Nile Rodgers & Chic will perform at the Global Citizen Live concert in London

“I see ‘Global Citizen Live’ as a megaphone that can point the power of the people directly at those with the ability to make the worldwide, systemic changes needed to protect the most vulnerable people and to defend our planet,” Rodgers said. “It’s our job to cry out when promises aren’t fulfilled. We want to encourage our leaders to ensure there are good times ahead for everyone.”

As previously reported, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and Meek Mill will be among the artists performing at the New York City concert.

In addition to the LA, London and New York concerts, shows also will be simultaneously held on September 25 in Paris; Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; Sydney, Australia; and Lagos, Nigeria.

ABC News Live will broadcast the full event starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on September 25. Tickets for Paris, New York City, and Los Angeles can be earned by taking action at GlobalCitizenLive.org.

The goal of Global Citizen Live is to encourage people to call upon world leaders, philanthropists and politicians to prioritize vaccine equality, climate change and famine.

Watch all three of Elton John and Lil Nas X’s new UberEats commercials

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Lil Nas X: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET; Elton: George Pimentel/WireImage

When Elton John announced Wednesday that he was going to be in an UberEats commercial with Lil Nas X, we didn’t expect to get three separate commercials — and three sets of fabulous costumes, to boot.

Each ad is part of UberEats’ ongoing “Tonight I’ll Be Eating” campaign, in which celebrities detail what they’ve ordered and had delivered via the online platform. The first one, “Rides,” shows Elton riding a coin-operated kiddie rocket ride, while Nas is on a similar one in the shape of a horse.

After each singer describes their food order, Elton asks Nas to loan him some money to gets his ride started, but Nas doesn’t understand him because Elton uses the British slang words for money: “bones,” “lolly” and “bangers and mash.”

Finally, an exasperated Elton says, “I don’t have any money!” to which Nas responds, in a British accent, “You don’t LOOK broke!”

The second clip, “Mayo vs. Ketchup,” features Elton announcing that he’s ordered a club sandwich with fries, with mayo on the side. Nas, who’s sitting in a clump of flowers wearing a Louis XIV-style wig and playing a sitar — because why not? — responds, “Mayonnaise? On fries?” Elton responds, “A little judgy, don’t you think?” to which Nas adds, “That’s weird.”

The third clip, “Legendary Looks,” features Nas dressed in the multi-colored spangled feather outfit Elton wore on The Muppet Show, while Elton’s wearing a pink cowboy outfit like the ones Nas wore while promoting his song “Old Town Road.”

“You look amazing!” gushes Elton.

“No, YOU look amazing,” responds Nas.

“Thank you,” replies Elton.

“Thank you,” says Nas. They go back and forth before Elton finally says, “You’re welcome.”

As previously reported, Elton and Nas have recorded a duet with will appear on both their upcoming albums.

Machine Gun Kelly earns first RIAA Platinum album with ‘Tickets to My Downfall’

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

A whole lot of people bought tickets to Machine Gun Kelly‘s Downfall.

The rapper-turned-rocker’s 2020 punk-influenced album Tickets to My Downfall has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. It’s the first MGK record to achieve that feat, which recognizes one million units certified.

“As of today, Tickets to My Downfall is officially our first album to go platinum,” Kelly tweeted Wednesday evening.

The news comes at a fitting time, as Kelly is launching a U.S. headlining tour in support of Tickets to My Downfall Thursday in Minneapolis.

Meanwhile, Kelly just premiered a brand-new song, “Papercuts,” in August. He’s performing the tune alongside his Tickets to My Downfall producer Travis Barker at this Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards.

“Papercuts” is the lead single off the upcoming Machine Gun Kelly album Born with Horns, which will also be produced by Barker.

“I am so honored”: Carly Pearce reacts to CMA nominations

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Carly Pearce has crossed a major career threshold with her two nominations at the 2021 CMA Awards.

Carly is nominated for the first time for Female Vocalist of the Year, alongside Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Gabby Barrett and Ashley McBryde.

She’s also a first-time nominee for the coveted Album of the Year award for her critically acclaimed 29. Carly’s the only woman in nominated the category, a point she acknowledged in a celebratory post after the nominations were unveiled.

“ALBUM OF THE YEAR NOMINEE. To see 29 recognized like this, it blows me away,” she writes on Twitter. “To be the only woman in the category, well, that speaks to the hunger people have for real life… even when it’s the tough stuff.”

“To be included this year with so many incredible peers and vocalists makes me feel like people can hear the truth I try to carry in my voice. I am so honored,” she adds of her Female Vocalist of the Year nod.

Carly took home her first CMA win in 2020 for Musical Event of the Year for “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” featuring Lee Brice.

The CMA Awards air on November 10 on ABC.

Kanye West simultaneously tops Billboard’s songwriters and producers charts

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Kanye West has found himself in charge of two other Billboard charts, thanks to his new album, Donda.

For the first time in his career, the “Stronger” rapper simultaneously leads the Hot 100 Songwriters and Hot 100 Producers charts. Ye is both a co-producer and co-songwriter on the album’s 27 tracks.

This makes Kanye 12th artist to accomplish the feat and one of four acts to achieve the feat this year, including Dan Nigro, Finneas and J. Cole.

West also leads a third chart, the Billboard 200. As previously reported, Donda is the biggest release of 2021 after moving a jaw-dropping 309,000 units in its first week. Yeezy’s album was streamed 357.39 million times, the largest number of any album this year, and sold 37,000 physical copies.

He also could be making his way atop the Hot 100, with his track “Hurricane” blowing into the top ten, currently resting in sixth place. Another Donda track, “Jail,” is hovering at number 10.

“Off the Grid” and “Ok Ok” follow behind at number 11 and 12, respectively, while “Junya” and “Moon” debut at number 16 and 17, respectively.

Ye has one other track in the top 20, with “Praise God” in the 20th spot.

Stevie Wonder to headline Global Citizen Live concert in LA; London lineup also revealed

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The worldwide 24-hour Global Citizen Live concert, taking place September 25 in various cities, has announced its lineups for shows in Los Angeles and London.

The L.A. concert will be headlined by Stevie Wonder and will take place at the Greek Theatre. The event also will feature Queen collaborator Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato, OneRepublic, H.E.R., The Lumineers and more. Tickets are available now at GlobalCitizenLive.la.

In a statement, Wonder says, “It is again my pleasure and honor to join with all of the artists who are using their gift of song to celebrate the Global Citizens’ event by doing our part in working against global warming, starvation and singing for equality around the world…We Are The Village!!!”

The London show’s lineup includes Duran Duran, disco legends Nile Rodgers & CHIC and dance diva Kylie Minogue.

In addition, Elton John has been confirmed to perform in Paris, joining previously announced artists Ed Sheeran, Black Eyed Peas, Charlie Puth and Doja Cat.

Also as previously announced, the lineup for the New York part of the show includes Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Lopez, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Alessia Cara and more.

Performances by Green Day, Metallica, Ricky Martin, Usher, Lorde and BTS will take place at as-yet-unannounced locations.

The other cities hosting Global Citizen shows are Sydney, Australia; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Lagos, Nigeria.

ABC News Live will broadcast the full event starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on September 25, with a highlights show scheduled to air on ABC on September 26 at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets for Paris, New York City, and Los Angeles can be earned by taking action at GlobalCitizenLive.org.

The goal of Global Citizen Live is to encourage people to call upon world leaders, philanthropists and politicians to prioritize vaccine equality, climate change and famine.

Sabrina Carpenter goes “Skinny Dipping” with new single

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Sabrina Carpenter is out with new single, “Skinny Dipping.”

Co-written by Sabrina, Julia Michaels and JP Saxe, the song finds Sabrina imagining an encounter with an ex who tries to rekindle the flame, and her reaction to that possibility.

“We’ve been swimming on the edge of a cliff/I’m resistant, but going down with the ship,” she sings. “It’d be so nice, right? Right?/If we could take it all off and just exist/And skinny dip in water under the bridge.”

In a statement, Sabrina says, “One day we’ll be older and see our past experiences with such fresh eyes that maybe the bad things won’t feel so bad, and trust that life will lead us exactly where we’re meant to be.”

There’s also a “Skinny Dipping” video, in which Sabrina puts pages from her journal into a box, carries it downtown and flings the pages into the air as she lies down in the street. Then a woman on a motorcycle — who removes her helmet to reveal that it’s Sabrina, also — pulls up and gives Sabrina in the street a “let’s go” look.

“Skinny Dipping” is the follow-up to Sabrina’s previous single, “Skin.” Her full-length debut album for Island Records is coming “soon,” according to a press release.

Lorde surprise releases new ‘Te Ao Mārama’ EP sung in Indigenous New Zealand language

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Lorde has surprise released a new EP called Te Ao Mārama.

The set features new renditions of songs from the “Royals” artist’s new Solar Power album, sung in te reo Māori, the language of the Indigenous New Zealand Māori people. Selections include the Solar Power lead single and title track, as well as “The Path,” “Stoned at the Nail Salon,” “Fallen Fruit” and “Oceanic Feeling.”

Te Ao Mārama is available now for digital download. Proceeds will benefit the New Zealand charities Forest and Bird and Te Hua Kawariki Charitable Trust.

Solar Power, Lorde’s third album, was released in August. She’ll launch a U.S. tour in support of the record in April 2022.

The Who’s Roger Daltrey schedules UK solo tour in November and December

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has announced plans for a solo tour of his U.K. homeland this fall.

The 12-date “Who Was I” trek is mapped out from a November 7 show in Birmingham through a December 2 concert in Bournemouth, and will feature Daltrey performing well-known and rare songs from his various solo projects and by The Who, as well as sharing stories about the tunes.

According to a message on TheWho.com, Daltrey’s concerts will offer “a unique mix of music and conversation,” and will encompass “nearly every style imaginable — including blues, rock, country, soul and metal.”

“Throughout my life I have sung with so many great musicians, from the heavy rock of The Who and Wilko Johnson, to the Irish lilt of The Chieftains,” Roger says in a statement. “On this tour I want to take the audience on a musical journey through my career as a singer, with a show of songs and sounds that explores and surprises. I look forward to having closer contact with my audience than festivals and arenas allow. Leaving time to chat.”

He also notes, “It’s important to get our road crew working again, without these guys the halls would go silent.”

Daltrey adds, “It’s also clear that live music is an important part of all our lives, something to free us from the groundhog days that life has become. This pandemic has brought home to me what an important part of me singing is and it’s made me determined to get back onstage asap.”

Earlier this year, Daltrey scheduled a series of solo concerts in the Western U.S. in August and September, but he canceled them in June because of ongoing travel issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Check out Daltrey’s full schedule at TheWho.com. Tickets go on sale Friday.

+ More