A sad day for Canadian music with the passing of APRIL WINE founding member, guitarist, singer, and songwriter – Myles Goodwyn. This one hits hard because being Canadian, April Wine was one of the first bands I ever saw live, and the band was a regular on Canadian radio. The band was formed out east in 1969, relocated to Montreal and signed to Aquarius Records, where they would go on to be the label’s biggest band. By the time of the band’s third studio album, Electric Jewels, Goodwyn would be the sole remaining founding member, and would go on to guide the band to huge success, particularly in the early late 70s -80s with the albums First Glance, Harder…Faster, Nature Of The Beast and Powerplay. Throughout the 70s and 80s, Goodwyn wrote, sang, and produced a steady string of singles and hits for the band, even before the band became a hit in the US. Anyone growing up in Canada could not turn on the radio here without hearing an April Wine song at some point. Many of the band’s favorites still feature on FM radio here, whether it’s the early ones like “You Could Have Been A Lady” or late 70s-80s classics like “Say Hello”, “Just Between You And Me”, or the band’s epic take on Lorence Hud’s “Sign Of The Gypsy Queen”. Not to mention “Roller” , the band’s breakthrough US hit, which can still be heard not only on radio, but at arenas during hockey games (Junior & pro…). Being Canadian, if you grew up in the 70s or 80s — you had heard Myles with April Wine; the band played high schools and arenas across the country in the 70s, and was a staple of Canadian radio.
Earlier this year Myles announced his retirement from touring with the band and selected his own replacement (Marc Parent). In the last few years, Goodwyn recorded and released his own solo albums Myles Goodwyn and Friends Of The Blues (1 & 2) , as well as his 2016 autobiography Just Between You and Me. RIP Myles, a Canadian rock n roll legend.
Below are 10 classics April Wine tracks written and sang by Myles Goodwyn.
Roller
from the band’s 1978 breakthrough (US) single and album (First Glance).
Rock N Roll Is A Vicious Game
Also from First Glance. A classic April Wine number, once tributed to Bon Scott (AC/DC) ; nicely covered by Sebastien Bach of Skid Row.
Comin’ Right Down On Top Of Me – also fromFirst Glance
Say Hello – from 1979’sHarder…Faster
Also from Harder…Faster
Just Between You And Me
From the band’s biggest album Nature Of The Beast
Sign Of The Gypsy Queen
Enough Is Enough
The first single from 1982’s Powerplay
Anything You Want You Want It
Also from Powerplay, a great opening number.
This Could Be The Right One
The first single and only track play played live from 1984’s Animal Grace.
Sons Of The Pioneers
Another single and great track from the underrated Animal Grace album. This would mark the end of the band’s most successful line-up and era.
Love Has Remembered Me
the hit single from the 1985 album Walking Through Fire
If You Believe In Me
In 1993 April Wine returned with the album Attitude, which was ful of Myles Goodwyn gems, and April Wine favorites.
Also from Attitude
Look Into The Sun
From 1994’s Frigate album. Perhaps the heaviest thing Myles and AW ever recorded. The best track on the album!
There is a new TRAPEZE single from the forthcoming Lost Tapes Vol. 1 album. The song is “Destiny”, and it’s described as coming from one of bands early recording sessions, tho’ I think it sounds much later (IMO). Regardless, another fine track that makes me wonder why this never found a release when it was recorded (??) And also, the more I hear (as with the first single “Breakdown”)) the more I am looking forward to this new release. Featuring (again) Mel Galley, Glenn Hughes, and Dave Holland.
Trapeze albums’s “Medusa” and “You Are The Music…We’re Just The Band” are now available for pre-order on Limited Edition Vinyl (250 copies of each) for the first time in over 40 years! Also Limited Bundles (100 copies of each) with a signed flat by Glenn Hughes.
Celebrating 50 years since he joined DEEP PURPLE, David Coverdale (& Whitesnake) have reissued their 2015 album ‘The Purple Album‘ (remastered), as a special Gold edition (That was followed by the 2017 ‘The Purple Tour‘ album…hmm, wow). Not sure that I need this album again, but this track – “You Fool No One” sounds particularly good, with a cool collage of Whitesnake clips together making up the video. The song is updated, and much heavier than the original Deep Purple classic from Burn. Rhino’s 2CD + blu-ray version of this includes a pile of extra takes, and interesting bits like Coverdale’s Deep Purple Audition tape, which is likely most worthwhile to pick up.
Check out the video below. Incidentally, Glenn Hughes has been playing one on his current tour celebrating Deep Purple classics as well. See track-listing and links below.
CD 1: 2023 REMIX 1. Burn 2. Lay Down, Stay Down 3. Love Child 4. Holy Man 5. The Gypsy 6. Lady Double Dealer 7. Might Just Take Your Life 8. Mistreated 9. Stormbringer 10. Sail Away (Interpolating “Elegy For Jon”) 11. You Keep On Moving (featuring The Hook City Strings) 12. Lady Luck 13. Coming Home 14. You Fool No One (Interpolating “Itchy Fingers” Dedicated In Loving Memory Of Jeff Beck) 15. Soldier Of Fortune
CD 2: 78:38 THE PURPLE TOUR “FIVE LIVE” 34:48 1. Burn 2. The Gypsy 3. Mistreated 4. You Fool No One 5. Soldier of Fortune
ALTERNATIVE MIXES 6. Holy Man (Unzipped) 7. Stormbringer (Punch In The Nuts Mix… Joel Hoekstra alt solo) 8. Love Child (Joel Hoekstra alt solo) 9. Soldier Of Fortune (featuring Joel Hoekstra & The Hook City Strings) 10. Soldier Of Fortune (featuring The Hook City Strings) 11. Soldier Of Fortune (instrumental featuring The Hook City Strings)
Demos and Audition Tapes (Previously Unreleased)
The DC Purple Audition Tape 1972 featuring The Fabulosa Brothers 12. Everybody’s Talkin’ 13. Get Ready 14. Lonely Town Lonely Street 15. Dancing In The Street 16. 1974 DC Demos/Ideas For “Stormbringer” album
DISC 3 BLU-RAY PURPLE MUSIC VIDEOS 1. Lady Double Dealer 2. Stormbringer 3. Sail Away 4. Soldier of Fortune 5. The Gypsy 6. Soldier Of Fortune (featuring Joel Hoekstra & The Hook City Strings) 7. Soldier Of Fortune (featuring The Hook City Strings)
PURPLESNAKE VIDEOS 8. Lay Down, Stay Down 9. Holy Man 10. You Keep On Moving 11. You Fool No One
LIVE CLIPS 12. Burn (Live “Atlantis” Video) 13. Burn/Stormbringer (Live In The Still Of The Night) 14. Soldier Of Fortune (Starkers In Tokyo)
THE PURPLE TOUR “FIVE LIVE” 15. Burn 16. The Gypsy 17. Mistreated 18. You Fool No One 19. Soldier of Fortune 20. The Purple Album: Behind The Scenes 21. The Purple Album: Song-By-Song
TRAPEZE, the classic 70s British rock band from Wolverhampton have a new single out from the forthcoming Lost Tapes Vol. 1, CD, to be released November 24. The song “Breakdown”, featuring Glenn Hughes, Mel Galley and Dave Holland was recorded in the 90s. Check out the video clip below. *For more info check out :https://ramzine.co.uk/news/trapezes-breakdown-available-now/
Mott The Hoople “All The Young Dudes” 50th Anniversary Edition Box Set With Newly Remastered Audio Out December 8th on Madfish Music
Legendary Rock act Mott the Hoople celebrate the 50th anniversary of their landmark album “All The Young Dudes” with a limited edition deluxe box set, featuring newly remastered audio, due to be released on Madfish on December 8th. The remastered album will also be made available as a limited edition double orange vinyl LP.
Originally released in the UK on the 8th of September 1972, the title track (penned by David Bowie) became their highest-charting hit single, the record also included the definitive cover of Lou Reed’s “Sweet Jane” alongside the inventive and suggestive “Momma’s Little Jewel”, the Stones-styled “Jerkin Crocus” and Mick Ralphs’ heartfelt “Ready For Love”.
Mott the Hoople’s 5th studio album remains a special and vital record. Cited as an inspiration from artists that span the world of Rock ranging from Queen, The Clash and Kiss to Primal Scream, Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard’s whose frontman Joe Elliott still to this day remains a devoted fan.
“Mott the Hoople was the greatest rock’n’roll band ever” – Joe Elliott (Def Leppard)
“Raw, fun, angry, glorious and jagged… Mott was everything” – Brian May (Queen)
“If it hadn’t been for Mott, there would be no us” Mick Jones (The Clash)
The band oozes attitude and unpredictability and have recorded a peerless legacy of songs that combine homage, honesty and killer hooks. Mott the Hoople occupy a unique place in the annals of international Rock music.
Ian Hunter, the band’s lead singer has been cited as one of the most inventive writers of the early Seventies, linked to the Ziggy Stardust story, Mott’s rendition of “All The Young Dues” remains the definitive version of Bowie’s masterpiece. It’s a record that proved to be inspirational and still excites and resonates decades later.
‘All The Young Dudes’ will be released on December 8th 2023 on Madfish as a high quality, limited edition 5-disc deluxe box set that includes rare tracks and previously unreleased song versions.
See below for the full contents of “All The Young Dudes” boxset: • 2LP in Gatefold Sleeve – LP1 Remastered Album / LP2 Rare Mixes and Sessions Tracks • 2CDs: CD 1 Remastered Album / CD2 Rare Mixes and Sessions Tracks • 12” Single with rare ‘Unlocked Cars’ version of “All The Young Dudes” + “One Of The Boys” (rare UK B-Side) • 72-Page Hardback Book with liner notes by Mott the Hoople and Ian Hunter biographer Campbell Devine • 2 Posters, 3 Art Prints, ‘Sea Divers’ Fan Club Card and an Individually Numbered Certificate
Mott The Hoople – All The Young Dudes (50th Anniversary Box)
LP1 (All The Young Dudes – 2023 Remaster) Side A 01 Sweet Jane 02 Momma’s Little Jewel 03 All The Young Dudes 04 Sucker 05 Jerkin’ Crocus Side B 01 One Of The Boys 02 Soft Ground 03 Ready For Love / After Lights 04 Sea Diver
LP2 (Bonus Tracks)
Side C 01 One of the Boys (1980 remix of 1971 Island Recording) 02 Black Scorpio (1980 remix of 1972 Island Recording) 03 Movin’ On (1980 remix of 1972 Island Recording) 04 Ride On The Sun (1980 remix of 1972 Island Recording) 05 All The Young Dudes (1998 Bowie / Hunter Vocal Audio-morph) Side D 01 One Of The Boys (Edited Version) 02 Sweet Jane (US Single A-side) 03 Shakin’ All Over (Trident Session outtake) 04 Please Don’t Touch (Trident Session outtake) 05 So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad) (Trident session outtake) 06 One Of The Boys (US Single A-side)
CD1 (All The Young Dudes – 2023 Remaster) 01 Sweet Jane 02 Momma’s Little Jewel 03 All The Young Dudes 04 Sucker 05 Jerkin’ Crocus 06 One Of The Boys 07 Soft Ground 08 Ready For Love / After Lights 09 Sea Diver
CD2 (Bonus Tracks) 01 One of the Boys (1980 remix of 1971 Island Recording) 02 Black Scorpio (1980 remix of 1972 Island Recording) 03 Movin’ On (1980 remix of 1972 Island Recording) 04 Ride On The Sun (1980 remix of 1972 Island Recording) 05 All The Young Dudes (1998 Bowie / Hunter Vocal Audiomorph) 06 One Of The Boys (Edited Version) 07 Sweet Jane (US Single A-side) 08 Shakin’ All Over (Trident Session Outtake) 09 Please Don’t Touch (Trident Session Outtake) 10 So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad) (Trident Session Outtake) 11 One Of The Boys (US Single A-side)
Vinyl Single – 7″ Side A 01 All The Young Dudes (‘Unlocked Cars’ Version) Side B 01 One Of The Boys (UK Single B-side)
The 2nd of 2 albums by British progressive band FAMILY to include John Wetton on bass is getting an expanded CD release. Bandstand featured the hit “Burlesque”, as well as favorite “Coronation”, which included Wetton as a co-writer. The band lead by singer Roger Chapman and guitarist John ‘Charlie’ Whitney released 1 further album in 1973 (minus Wetton) before going on to form STREETWALKERS. John Wetton left after this album to join KING CRIMSON. This expanded version includes 5 excellent live BBC tracks from October of ’72, notably the acoustic “My Friend The Sun”, great stuff! Looking forward to hearing the 3-disc version of the previous FAMILY album Fearless. *Check out the press release, as well as ordering info and links below!.
Family “Bandstand” New Remastered and Expanded Edition Available November 24, 2023
• NEW REMASTERED AND EXPANDED RELEASE OF THE CLASSIC 1972 ALBUM BY FAMILY.
• REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES WITH 10 BONUS TRACKS, FULLY RESTORED ARTWORK AND NEW ESSAY.
Released in September 1972, Family’s “Bandstand” was the second to feature a line-up vocalist Roger Chapman, guitarist John “Charlie” Whitney, drummer Rob Townsend, bassist and vocalist John Wetton and multi-instrumentalist John “Poli” Palmer on vibes, keyboards and flute and followed the success of the album “Fearless” released the previous October.
The album featured such classic tracks as “Burlesque” (a UK Top 20 hit single), “My Friend The Sun”, “Glove” and “Coronation”. The recording sessions also featured guest vocalist Linda Lewis on the powerful “Broken Nose”.
This new expanded edition has been newly remastered from the original master tapes and also includes ten bonus tracks drawn from the single “The Rockin’ Rs”, unreleased studio out-takes from May 1971 and a BBC Radio session from October 1972. This new expanded remastered release also features an illustrated booklet with a new essay.
TRACK LISTING:
1 Burlesque 2 Bolero Babe 3 Coronation 4 Dark Eyes 5 Broken Nose 6 My Friend the Sun 7 Glove 8 Ready to Go 9 Top of the Hill Bonus tracks 10 The Rockin’ Rs (B-Side of single) 11 Coronation (first version – Olympic studios May 1972) 12 My Friend the Sun (first version – Olympic studios May 1972) 13 Glove (first version – Olympic studios May 1972) 14 The Rockin’ R’s (first version – Olympic studios May 1972) 15 Ready to Go (BBC Session October 1972) 16 Dark Eyes (BBC Session October 1972) 17 Burlesque (BBC Session October 1972) 18 My Friend the Sun (BBC Session October 1972) 19 Coronation (BBC Session October 1972)
Music On CD have reissued the ARGENT box of the band’s first 5 essential albums. Well worth checking out, if you don’t have any Argent! Includes hits “Liar” (made famous by Three Dog Night), “Hold Your Head Up”, and “God Gave Rock n Roll To You” (covered by Kiss).
This great box set includes five original albums recorded between 1969 and 1974 by the great British Prog group Argent, created by Rod Argent after the demise of the Zombies, one of the most important and talented representatives of British scene. With masterpiece “Argent” with excellent guitar playing, “Ring Of Hands” with a more rock mood, “All Together Now”, “In Deep” and “Nexus”. The albums have been digitally remastered and packaged in album replicas (mini-sleeves), housed in a cardboard box. This is an essential!
URIAH HEEP’s sixth studio album since their inception in 1970, was released in September of 1973.Sweet Freedom marked a change in direction for the band following the favorites – Demons And Wizards and The Magician’s Birthday, both released in 1972, both including fantasy themes and Roger Dean artwork. But following the band’s Live album released earlier in 1973, the band spoke of the unwanted attention that the previous 2 albums drew in based on the song titles and lyrical topics, and that they’d be steering clear of that on their next album. The band’s contract with Mercury Records was also up and they were signed to Warner Brothers in North America. Warners was a bigger label, and had loads of the big name heavy acts at the time, so Heep would make a fine addition to their roster. With Sweet Freedom the band began a more mainstream approach. This new album came in a brightly colored cover featuring the band on the front in a sunset, and a tri-fold sleeve to include individual photos,lyrics and credits (gone would be Ken Hensley’s liner notes). Cover and photos by Fin Costello.
Sweet Freedom featured the single “Stealin'”, penned by Ken Hensley. Although it be de-railed from being a massive hit single due to radio stations, at the time, not playing it because of the line “I done the rancher’s daughter”, it would go on to be a huge favorite amongst fans, and a live favorite regularly for decades to come. Based on a story Hensley claimed was pure imagination, it is one of the best examples of David Byron interpreting his words so convincingly. And add in Gary Thain’s bass (intro) and Mick Box’s brilliant solo, “Stealin'” is Heep at their best. But there’s 7 other cuts here, and they’re all classic Heep. “Dreamer”, penned by Box & Thain is a solid rocker that opens the album, telling the tale of a fan who hangs around the band, the feel-good short rocker “One Day”, and title track round out the first side.
“If I Had The Time”, opens side 2 with Hensley using more keyboards, giving this a more prog & psych feel. He would later in life disagree with some of his own lyrics here, commenting that he wouldn’t do things the same given the chance ‘if I had the time to re-live my life’. “Seven Stars”, another Hensley tune based on a dream would be the album’s 2nd single. The last 2 tracks tho’ are huge favorites – the acoustic “Circus”, another penned by Box & Thain would’ve made an excellent single (much more so than “Seven Stars”, IMO). Heck, I would suggest between Gary Thain’s songwriting contributions and playing throughout, that Sweet Freedom would be his best record with Heep. The album closes with the Hensley & Byron epic “Pilgrim”. It’s a theatrical heavy rocker, with some cool changes, and a great vocal. Clocking in at over 7 minutes, about as long as post-’72 Heep would get, as they abandon the longer pieces as they moved to a more mainstream approach (the band’s next few albums would feature more shorter tunes).
Sweet Freedom was another big charting album for the band in many countries, notably in Canada where it reached top 10. Odd that I never hear anything from it on Canadian classic rock radio, tho “Stealin'” still gets played on many American stations (like Buffalo’s 97 Rock). Sweet Freedom was also the first album Heep recorded outside of the UK (for tax reasons), at France’s Chateau D’Herouville, which was a popular studio at the time. They would stumble a bit with the next album which they also recorded out of country, in Germany. Sweet Freedom though is essential Uriah Heep listening from the band’s golden era.
*Leave a comment and let me know where Sweet Freedom sits amongst your favorite Uriah Heep albums.
*Songs from Sweet Freedom can be heard live on the release of the band’s 1973 King Biscuit Flower Hour, as well as a decent audience bootleg from the band’s show in Buffalo, New York, a few weeks prior to the album’s release. Aside from “Stealin'”, a few other tracks have been brought back to the live show on occasion, so live versions of “Sweet Freedom”, “Circus”, and “Seven Stars” exist with Bernie Shaw & Phil Lanzon. Ken Hensley also released an early take of “If I Had The Time” on his 1993 compilation of outtakes From Time To Time.
URIAH HEEP, “SWEET FREEDOM.” Uriah’s first album for the Brothers Warner is loaded with explosively driving rock that should leap to the top of the charts. “Stealin’ ” looks like a giant hit single and Ken Hensley and Gary Thain have written a heap of solid tunes, including “One Day,” “If I Had Time,” “Pilgrim” and “Seven Stars.” Warner Bros. BS 2724 (Record World, 09-29-1973)
SWEET FREEDOM-Uriah Heep-Warner Brothers-BS 2724 On their debut for their new label, Uriah Heep comes on stronger than ever and look ready to storm American shores as they have in their native England. Spearheaded by their current single release, “Stealin’,” this Heep disk is a very powerful demonstration of what the group is capable of delivering and one which should impress the masses upon first listening. Along with the single is the power driving title track and “Dreamer” other Heep compositions that score heavily, and only do more to increase their already high level of respectability. If you’ve been waiting for the vehicle to really get this group on their way, the wait is over. “Sweet Freedom” is here. (CashBox, 09-23-1973)
The follow up to GOLDEN EARRING‘s breakthrough album in North America (Moontan from 1973), was Switch, released in March of ’75. With the success of Moontan, and particularly the hit “Radar Love” in North America, the Dutch band toured more in the US and Canada, and a follow-up album would’ve been highly anticipated. Switch was the band’s 10th album, and would be given a big promotional push (see below) from MCA, likely with big expectations. As the title Switch – Golden Earring would make a few switches, including adding a keyboard player, a couple of guest players, and in direction with a more pop and experimental record. Keyboard player Robert Jan Stips was listed as a bandmember, having left Dutch prog band Supersister, and guests Eelco Geiling (slide guitar) and Bertus Borgers (sax) – both of whom guested on Moontan, as well as George Kooymans solo project ‘Jojo‘.
While Moontan featured the classic cover photo by Ronnie Hertz in a gatefold sleeve, Switch came in a single sleeve with cover featuring a drawing of wooden puppet on a string in distress (with a few strings broken), done by Corstiaan de Vries – who was best known for his portraits, and had worked on costumes and sets in the Rotterdam ballet. I think it’s a great cover, with a white backing, lyrics and band pics inserted. Songs for Switch would be mainly shorter and more varied, almost as if the band was really looking for a hit single. Things start out promising with the “Intro”, with synths soaring overtop, kinda reminiscent of more progressive bands like Pink Floyd or Eloy; this couples with the upbeat largely instrumental rock of “Plus Minus Absurdio”, with the words being repeated in the song. “Love Is A Rodeo” kicks off with a classic riff from George Kooymans, and this this track is a cool rocker; dig the backing vocals on the chorus, and the organ and keyboards throughout this one. Would’ve made a fine single. Perhaps the album’s best known cuts would be the singles – “The Switch”, and “Kill Me (Ce Soir)”, both very different to anything the band had done before. “Kill Me” told the tale of an activist rock star’s assassination – “Vick Timms…a vague tribute to Jim Morrison”. Interesting that the single is titled “Ce Soir”, while the album track is titled “Kill Me (Ce Soir)”, great vocals from Barry Hay. The title track dealt with various things that can be switched, and is one of my favorite here, with various changes, and use of piano, synths, and George Kooymans’ solos that highlight this recording (unfortunately, much of this was chopped off for the single edit). I gotta say I kind of prefer a few of the live recorded versions out there from the ensuing tour.
Side 2 features the reggae influenced “Tons Of Time”; a good tune and interesting, with a few changes, and a very cool synth & guitar break. This one was released as a single in some territories as well. “Daddy’s Gonna Save My Soul” a tale of a rich kid who’s tycoon father is going to save him. Also memorable for Bertus Borgers’ epic sax solo. Another favorite here is “Troubles & Hassles”, another rocker, with some lighter piano moments and a killer solo. Switch ends with “Lonesome DJ”, a story of a disc jockey reaching out to an ex girlfriend, hoping she’s still tuned in. The first part of the song (w/ George Kooymans’ lead vocal) is a ballad based on piano and lighter guitar, with a good vocal & harmony blend. The song’s 2nd movement rocks, featuring more piano and Hammond organ coming to the end; musically this part of the song reminds me of “Monster” by Steppenwolf (anyone else?). This is another that I think would’ve made a fine single, and perhaps one that would still get air-play. What I really like about this album is the overall sound and production; with the keyboards giving it a much more modern sound and the album sounding ahead of it’s time and still fresh. Although I enjoy the whole album, I think it lacked that epic follow up single to “Radar Love”. Most of this album would feature in the band’s live show at various times over the next year + , including the B-side “Lucky Number” (see the few live recordings on Youtube), but nothing from Switch would wind up on the band’s classic Live album!
In the band’s homeland, Switch topped the charts, but in North America it didn’t measure up to Moontan, just breaking the Top 100 in Canada (#79), and not even breaking the US Billboard’s top 100. The band would continue to change with their next few albums, and this most adventurous and enjoyable record seems to get mixed reviews by fans. A shame Switch wasn’t huge for Golden Earring over hear, despite it’s differences and lack of success, I think it makes for essential ’70s rock listening. As a ‘newer’ fan to Golden Earring, I’d like to hear what longtime fans thought of this album at the time and where it ranks amongst the band’s many studio recordings.
Major MCA Push For Earring HOLLYWOOD – Rick Frio, MCA vice president of marketing, has announced a promotion and sales campaign to coincide with the March release of Golden Earring’s track/MCA LP “Switch” and with the Dutch rock group’s concert tour of the U.S. set for spring. MCA has prepared radio spots for airing in key markets. In addition, print ads will appear in all major trade and consumer publications to tie in with Golden Earring’s American tour dates. T-shirts, iron-ons, stickers and posters are also being prepared. In-store and window displays will be shipped to key dealers and a billboard on Sunset Blvd. will announce the release of Golden Earring’s LP, “Switch.” Golden Earring is set to begin their 21/2 month -long tour April 3. The band will headline concerts in 21 cities. (CashBox News, )3-08-75)
New Earring Single HOLLYWOOD – Rick Frio, MCA vice president of marketing, has announced that a single, “Ce Soir,” by recording group Golden Earring, will be released in February, prior to the release of Golden Earring’s second Track/MCA LP, “Switch.” Golden Earring’s first Track/MCA album, “Moontan,” was certified gold by the R.I.A.A. in 1974. (CashBox, 02-22-75)
New Earring Single LOS ANGELES – MCA Records is rush – releasing the single, “Switch,” from Golden Earring’s album of the same name. Shipping date is set for May 7. Golden Earring is currently on tour in the United States to support their album. The Dutch group is selling out in many areas requiring the addition of second shows. (CashBox, 05-03-75)
GOLDEN EARRING – Switch. Track Super 2406 117. Production: Golden Earring – Currently touring in Britain, Golden Earring is a very accomplished band, and this album will go a long way towards proving to executive producer Freddy Haayen that they are in line for public recognition in Britain. A single from the album, Kill Me (Ce Soir) has been lifted as a single, and the company are hoping it will give them their second hit in the UK. following on from Radar Love. Production work is superb, and adds weight to an excitingly programmed collection. (Music Week, May 3, 1975)
GOLDEN EARRING, “SWITCH.” Dutch delights further their Track tradition on this second label release, as Barry Hay’s onstage eroticism grabs hold of vinyl too. The selections are heavy metal movers spiced with the quintet’s dramatic flavor, as the exciting “Love Is a Rodeo,” “Troubles & Hassles” and “Kill Me (Ce Soir)” tunefully testify. Track/MCA-2139 (Record World, 03-22-75).
SWITCH – Golden Earring – MCA MCA -2139 – Producers: Golden Earring Another smash disc from this heavy metal band from Holland. Tight vocal harmonies and excellent musicianship highlight this follow-up to their first top album. Heavy FM airplay is un – doubtable for this one. Of the eight selections on this record we especially like “Intro/Plus Minus Absurdio,” “The Switch,” and the current single “Kill Me (Ce Soir).” We predict to be hearing a lot of this group in the future. (CashBox, 03-22-75)
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