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Pink “gets weird” to celebrate her 43rd birthday

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Pink had a memorable way to ring in her 43rd birthday: she climbed into the shower and belted out several heartfelt hits to show off the acoustics.

“They say it’s my birthday so it’s time to get weird,” the Grammy winner captioned the humorous video, which begins with her being followed around the house by her puppy.

“Do you ever feel like you’re being followed?” she asks before panning the camera down toward her rescue dog, Habañero. “Everywhere I go. All the time!”

Pink then switches gears, announcing she “woke up with a song in my heart” and that she’s “blessed beyond belief” to be celebrating another birthday.

“I am so lucky to be alive,” she says with vigor before noting that, because she has a “song in [her] heart,” she needs to go “in the shower” to perform “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical Les Misérables. She also belts out Whitney Houston‘s “Greatest Love of All.”

“I’m now deaf and so are you,” Pink quips. “Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to you!… That’s all I got, really.”

The “Irrelevant” singer ends the lighthearted video by singing an ultra-stylized version of “Happy Birthday” to herself and everyone else born on September 8.

Pink captioned the post, “Thanks for the birthday love always!!!!!!!!!!!! Here’s to another turn around the sun! How lucky are we?!?!”

The hitmaker has since shared all the birthday love she’s received from fans and friends on her Instagram Stories.

Hear Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton’s reimagined version of “9 to 5”

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The new version of Dolly Parton’s number one hit “9 to 5,” reimagined by Kelly Clarkson and Dolly, herself, is finally here.

While the original 1980 version of the song was peppy and upbeat, the new version has more of a melancholy feel, with slight changes in the melody reflecting the frustration of trying to get ahead in one’s career and being held back by your boss.

“It’s a rich man’s game, no matter what they call it/And you spend your life putting money in his wallet,” sings Kelly.

The new duet version of the song appears in the new documentary, Still Working 9 to 5, which is set to premiere September 16. It’s about the 1980 feminist comedy 9 to 5, in which Dolly starred alongside Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dabney Coleman. The doc examines the landmark film and the impact it had on the women’s movement at that time, as well as how its message still resonates as women continue to fight for equality in the workplace.

“I am so honored that Dolly asked me to reimagine this iconic song, ‘9 to 5,’ with her!” Kelly says in a statement. “She is so talented, an inspiration to all women, and one of the sweetest people you will ever meet! I hope y’all like what we did, but even if you don’t, remember I got to sing a duet with the magical Dolly Parton and now have bragging rights til the end of time!”

Dolly adds, “Nobody sings like Kelly Clarkson. She makes any song come alive. I love her voice on ‘9 to 5’ and I am so proud I got to sing with her on it.”

Rod Stewart mourns Queen Elizabeth II: “A shining star that will never fade”

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Rod Stewart, who received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2016, is not only mourning the loss of the monarch but also of a close family member.

On Instagram, Sir Rod wrote, “It has been a devastating 48 hours. We lost my brother Don on Tuesday at 94 and today we have all lost Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 96.”

He added, “The Queen has been an unwavering presence throughout my life and a great unifier. A shining star that will never fade in our hearts and souls. What a privilege it was to perform for her. My deepest sympathies to the Royal Family. God save the King.”

Rod met and performed for the queen multiple times: his most recent performance was at her Platinum Jubilee this past summer. Ahead of that concert, he told the BBC, “She’s been so much part of my life, almost like a sister, you know?”

At the time he also said he “loves” the newly minted monarch, Charles, and joked that his wife and the then-prince had “a thing going on.”

Wolfgang Van Halen honors “Eruption” anniversary with video of throwback cover

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Wolfgang Van Halen is marking the anniversary of one of his father’s most iconic musical contributions with his own version.

The son of the late Eddie Van Halen tweeted a video of him shredding Van Halen‘s famed instrumental “Eruption” on the same guitar his dad used to record the original.

While the video was filmed in 2015, Wolf’s sharing it now in honor of it being the 45th anniversary of “Eruption’s” first recording in 1977. The song was later released on Van Halen’s 1978 self-titled debut album.

Wolf, who played bass in Van Halen starting in 2006, hasn’t performed much of his dad’s music since Eddie passed away in October 2020, instead focusing more on his Mammoth WVH solo project. However, he did jam the Van Halen songs “On Fire” and “Hot for Teacher” during last weekend’s Taylor Hawkins tribute concert.

Harry Styles asks for round of applause at NYC concert, in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

British artists who are in the U.S. right now are still feeling the loss of their monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at age 96 after 70 years on the throne. And Harry Styles was no exception.

At New York’s Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Harry announced to the crowd, “From my homeland, there was some very sad news today: the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.”

“Please, join me in a round of applause for 70 years of service,” he urged, and all 20,000 fans joined him in clapping for the queen for a good 30 seconds. Fan-recorded video of the moment can be seen online.

In 2012, as part of One Direction, Harry actually got to meet the queen after they performed at the Royal Variety Performance, an annual concert attended by the royal family. A then-18-year-old Harry tweeted his excitement afterward, writing, “Amazing night.. Can’t believe it. Night!!”

Elton John honors Queen Elizabeth II at Toronto concert

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Following the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II‘s death on Thursday at the age of 96, Elton John paid tribute to late monarch at his Toronto concert.

“We have the saddest news about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,” he said. “She was an inspiring person to be around — I’ve been around her and she was fantastic. She led the country though some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine care and warmth.”

“I’m 75 — she’s been with me all my life and I feel very sad that she won’t be with me anymore,” the legendary rocker shared. “But I’m glad she’s at peace, and I’m glad she’s at rest, and she deserves it because she’s worked bloody hard,” Elton continued as the audience cheered.

“I send my love to her family and her loved ones. She will be missed, but her spirit lives on and we celebrate her life tonight with music, okay?” he concluded, before launching into his 1974 hit, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” a song that gets its title from the Queen Victoria-era saying, “The sun never sets on the British Empire.”

Elton’s tribute was similar to a post on his Twitter earlier in in which he called the late Queen “an inspiring presence to be around.”

Elton paid tribute to his close friend Princess Diana after her death in 1997 with the song “Candle in the Wind ’97,” a reworking of his 1973 hit honoring Marilyn Monroe.

Elton was knighted by the Queen on April 24, 1998 for his musical and commercial contributions to the United Kingdom, as well as his extensive charity work, particularly with AIDS research and financial support.

Blake Shelton is teaming up with Lands’ End for an apparel and home collection

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Blake Shelton has a new collaboration in the works, but it’s not a duet. It’s a line of apparel and home goods products at Lands’ End.

The lifestyle brand tapped Blake for a fall and holiday-oriented line, which will feature the kind of comfortable, easygoing style that the singer says is his favorite kind to wear.

“When you know what works, you stick with it,” Blake says in a statement. “Flannel shirt, jeans, a great jacket…when clothes are done right, it’s just easy. This is what I wear. It’s really fashion for folks who want to look good and feel comfortable, no matter where they are or what they’re doing. My collection with Lands’ End is about making clothes you’ll know are keepers the second you put them on. When you know, you know.”

Blake’s Lands’ End collection is available to shop now. In addition to basics for men, women and kids, the line includes footwear, accessories, home items — and even apparel for dogs.

Until September 1, 2023, Lands’ End will donate a portion of the proceeds from Blake’s collection to Habitat For Humanity.

The Kinks’ deluxe 50th anniversary ‘Muswell Hillbillies’/’Everybody’s in Show-Biz’ reissue released today

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The latest installment of The Kinks‘ series of expanded 50th anniversary reissues, which focuses on two of the legendary U.K. band’s albums — 1971’s Muswell Hillbillies and 1972’s Everybody’s in Show-Biz – Everybody’s a Star — was released today.

The collection is available in multiple formats and configurations, including a box set featuring six vinyl LPs, four CDs, a Blu-ray, a 52-page hardback book, a badge, glossy photos and more.

Muswell Hillbillies was a loose concept album that found Kinks frontman Ray Davies reflecting on growing up in the London area of Muswell Hill, while also celebrating the American music and culture that influenced him.

Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, Ray’s younger brother, tells ABC Audio, “I can’t listen to … Muswell Hillbillies without thinking of great heroes of mine, like Hank Williams and Lead Belly and all these incredible American artists that captured mine and Ray’s imagination.”

One of the best known tracks on Muswell Hillbillies is “20th Century Man,” which Dave considers “a colossal song.”

Everybody’s in Show-Biz – Everybody’s a Star is a double album that features a disc of studio tracks and a live disc recorded at New York’s Carnegie Hall in March 1972. The studio portion includes the classic song “Celluloid Heroes.”

“Celluloid Heroes,” of course, is a reflective homage to some famous actors who were immortalized with stars on Hollywood Boulevard.

“Honestly, Ray, to his great credit, wrote a masterpiece, I think,” Dave says. “I like the way he sings it, because it’s … a bit yearning, like he’s lost, but he isn’t.”

The box set features remastered versions of the two albums, as well as 11 new remixes by Ray Davies. The Blu-ray contains an unseen 15-minute 1971 home movie shot and narrated by Ray.

For more details, visit TheKinks.info.

Justin Moore wasn’t sure “With a Woman You Love” would be a hit: “It kind of surprised me”

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Justin Moore has got his 11th chart-topping hit on his hands with “With a Woman You Love,” an uptempo love song that sings the praises of a woman who made him reform his late night, bar-crawling bachelor ways.

But before he released it, the singer wasn’t sure this song would be a hit, he tells ABC Audio.

“Some songs you know right off the bat. When you write or record them, you go, ‘That’s a big record,’” Justin explains. “This one — like some other ones — I was like, ‘I don’t know. I mean, it’s alright, I guess.’”

But when he turned the song in to his record label, it made a big impression. ” It kind of surprised me, to be honest with you,” he says.

Maybe that’s because big love ballads have simply never been in his comfort zone. The singer says he’s always balked a little at love songs — despite the fact that the ones he’s put out have been big hits.

“When we put our first love song out, ‘Til My Last Day,’ … I was kind of apprehensive,” Justin admits. “We hadn’t done anything like that at the time. … And it was a big record, went #1.”

He’s starting to realize fans love it when he gets a little bit tender in his subject matter — “I don’t know that we’ve put a love song out in our career that hasn’t gone #1,” he realizes — but his songs still need to feel true to him.

“You’re not gonna get ‘We were kissing under the stars and the moon’ and all that from me,” Justin adds, pointing out that “With a Woman You Love” steers clear of sappy love declarations. “It’s kind of like, ‘Hey, I am an idiot sometimes. Thanks for making me better.’”

Rock community reacts to death of Queen Elizabeth II

September 9, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Members of the rock community are sharing their thoughts on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, who died Thursday at age 96. Here are some of the reactions:

Paul McCartney: “God bless Queen Elizabeth II … May she rest in peace … Long live The King.”

The Rolling Stones: “The Rolling Stones extend their deepest sympathy to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a constant presence in their lives as in countless others.”

Mick Jagger: “For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there. In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family.”

Ringo Starr: “God bless Queen Elizabeth peace and love to all the family.”

Stevie Nicks: “Elizabeth became Queen on February 6, 1952. Can you imagine having a job for that long? She said, ‘My whole life will be devoted to your service — whether it is long or short’ — She would never look away — She knew when to get in the way — and she knew when to get out of the way — to think — about what she would do next. She was very smart — and very beautiful — and she made it very clear to all the brilliant men that surrounded her — that she was the Queen — and they were not. She showed all women how strong they could be — for 70 years she did this. She inspired me. She was an anointed Queen, a beautiful Queen and an unforgettable woman — The world is an empty place without her.”

Ozzy Osbourne: “I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II.”

Sharon Osbourne: “Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth ll. The embodiment of strength, dignity and unwavering commitment to her vow. May you be at peace beside His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg. Long Live The King.”

Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler: “Sad to hear of The Queen passing. I remember the street celebrations when she was crowned Queen. Always a staple of growing up in England. GSTQ- RIP.”

Def Leppard‘s Joe Elliott: “Dignity. If there’s ever one word to describe this wonderful lady & monarch it’s dignity. We will never see the likes of this again. She has transcended eras with good grace and service to her country that is unparalleled anywhere or by anyone. Thank you your Majesty for a lifetime of great memories and leadership.”

Faces/Small Faces/ex-Who drummer Kenney Jones: “Today is a very sad day. I always looked to the Queen as the nations mother. Today it didn’t rain, it was the tears of the nation. I want to send my deepest condolences to the whole of the Royal family. A sad loss for us all but an even greater loss for them. RIP to the Queen.”

Ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach: “RIP #QueenElizabeth a leader who brought the whole world together.”

The Offspring‘s Noodles: “My sincere condolences to [radio host Gene ‘Bean’ Baxter] & all those who loved her. #QueenElizabeth”

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