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Iggy Pop Honored as “Classic Rock Living Legend”

November 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment


The Passenger (1977 Live with Interview)Iggy says: “All those years of banging away in the dives and palaces of the weird universe of rock are finally adding up to something.” Read about it here.

Iggy Pop’s notorious live performance of The Passenger is available for purchase and download on iTunes Stores worldwide. More info here.

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“Rock and Roll Legends” Video Collectibles on iTunes Stores

November 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

We have assembled live performances from Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Elton John and Bob Dylan into a “Rock and Roll Legends” collection.  Now available for purchase and download on iTunes Stores, these performances were captured live between 1965 to 1987, are among the most treasured moments in rock history.   Title by title information follows…

GEORGE HARRISON
→While My Guitar Gently Weeps While My Guitar Gently Weeps
George Harrison teamed up with Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr in this celebrated performance at the 1986 Prince’s Trust Rock Gala.   One of the few live performances that featured Harrison, Clapton, and Starr, and a best-selling video worldwide.  Running Time:    5:48   File Size:   74.8 MG
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PAUL McCARTNEY
→I Saw Her Standing There I Saw Her Standing There
Paul McCartney is joined by Elton John, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and other music legends at the 1986 Prince’s Trust Rock Gala.   The performance was recorded on June 20, 1986 at Wembley Arena (London).  Running Time is 4:00 minutes.  File size is 51.8 MG.
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Five New Live Video Performances Added to the iTunes Store

November 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Digital Video Singles has added five new live performance videos to the iTunes Stores, including great videos from Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Iggy Pop, and the Four Tops.  Information follows…

I SAW HER STANDING THERE I Saw Her Standing There

Paul McCartney is joined by Elton John, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and other music legends at the 1986 Prince’s Trust Rock Gala.   The performance was recorded on June 20, 1986 at Wembley Arena (London).  Running Time is 4:00 minutes.  File size is 51.8 MG.
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LONG TALL SALLY Long Tall Sally
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aul McCartney leads Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Elton John and other legendary rock all-stars in this timeless Little Richard tune.  The fans at Wembley Arena go wild in this send-off to the 1986 Prince’s Trust Rock Gala.   Performance recorded on June 20, 1986.  Running Time is 2.55 minutes.  File size is 30 MG.
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THE PASSENGER The Passenger (1977 Live with Interview)
Iggy Pop creates all kinds of trouble for a British TV show in this unedited, over stimulating version of The Passenger, performed in 1977. Complete with the notorious interview that caused all the ruckus, this is a true artifact of music history, and a treasured collectible for Iggy’s fans. Read all about it here. Running Time is 9:45 minutes.  File size is a whopping 118 MG.
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IN THE AIR TONIGHT In the Air Tonight
Phil Collins quiets the crowd in this haunting, solo acoustic performance of “In the Air Tonight” at Wembley Arena.  Part of the celebrated Prince’s Trust Rock Gala, performed on June 20, 1986.   Running Times is 5:14 minutes.  File Size is 69.3 MG.
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I CAN’T HELP MYSELF I Can't Help Myself (Live In London, 1970)
At the height of their popularity, in 1970, the Four Tops travelled to London and performed their Number One hit on David Frost’s variety show. The stunningly beautiful color video, recently discovered in a British archive, provides a wonderful keepsake of a joyous moment in pop history.  Performed on the TV show, Frost on Sunday, March 15, 1970.   Running time is 2:56.  File Size is 39.2 MG
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Now on iTunes: Paul McCartney 1986 Videos of “I Saw Her Standing There” and “Long Tall Sally”

November 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Two Paul McCartney performances from the 1986 Prince’s Trust Rock Galas have been released for the first time on iTunes Stores, and are now available for purchase and download.  These include live versions of “I Saw Her Standing There” I Saw Her Standing Thereand “Long Tall Sally.Long Tall Sally

Paul McCartney is backed by an “all-star” band featuring Elton John, Eric Clapton, Phil  Collins, Mark Knopfler, Mark King, Bryan Adams, and others, making this one of the more memorable events in music history.

These new videos join with McCartney’s performance of Get Back Get Back, with Tina Turner, which was released on iTunes Stores last summer.

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When Iggy Joined The Four Tops!

September 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

iggy-popDigital Video Singles released two new videos today for purchase and download on iTunes Stores worldwide:  Iggy Pop’s 1977 performance of The Passenger The Passenger (1977 Live with Interview) and The Four Tops 1970 performance of I Can’t Help Myself I Can't Help Myself (Live In London, 1970). This is not as odd a pairing as it may first appear, as Iggy Pop once performed on stage with the Four Tops early  in his career as the session drummer.  Iggy told this story in a recent issue of Mojo, which was part of their cover story “Mojo Goes Motown.” The article is available here.

The article also listed the Top 100 Motown hits, and Iggy Pop was one of the panelists who selected the best songs.  I Can’t Help Myself ranked #47.  Another Four Tops song, Reach Out I’ll Be ThereReach Out, I'll Be There (Live In Paris,1967), ranked # 3 on the list, and is also available for purchase and sale on iTune stores.

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US iTunes Store promotes Digital Video Singles

September 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment

oldies but goodies buttonSeven video selections from the Digital Video Singles catalog have been promoted on the Music Video section of the iTunes store under the heading “Oldies But Goodies.”  Music fans who click on the button will be offered a choice of classic video performances, including new releases by Otis Redding (Try a Little Tenderness) and the Four Tops (Reach Out I’ll Be There).  Other featured artists include Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Phil Collins, and The Moody Blues.

Here’s the screen of Oldies But Goodies that make up the special iTunes promotion:

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Now on iTunes: The Four Tops Bring Their Act to London (1970)

September 23, 2009 · 1 Comment

four tops can't help myself 4 pic montageI Can't Help Myself (Live In London, 1970)A recently discovered, color video performance of The Four Tops performing “I Can’t Help Myself” (often slated with its subtitle,  ”Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) is now available for download and purchase on iTunes stores worldwide.   Keep reading →

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Iggy Pop in 1977: “I don’t need any more guys with horse’s tails sticking out of their asses”

September 23, 2009 · 1 Comment

Iggy_Pop_Manchester-1Iggy Pop’s notorious 1977 performance of The Passenger, as well as the TV interview that caused the controversy and shut down a TV show, is now available for purchase and download on iTunes stores worldwide.  The Passenger (1977 Live with Interview) Keep reading →

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Memories and Monuments to the 1967 European Tour of the Stax/Volt Revue

August 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Otis Redding Live White JacketRanked on Q magazine’s list of The Best Gigs Ever, the 1967 concert headlined by Otis Redding at London’s Finsbury Park Astoria continues to resonate across the music spectrum.

We have released a newly discovered video (actually a film that has been transfered, remixed, and masterfully encoded as a digital music video) of Otis Redding performing “Try a Little Tenderness,” the final song on the London concert.

This is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes Store.Try a Little Tenderness (Live In London, 1967) Keep reading →

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Now Available on The iTunes Store: Rare 1967 Videos from Otis Redding & The Four Tops

August 21, 2009 · 2 Comments

Otis Redding was transformed from an R&B artist to an international superstar at London's Finsbury Park Astoria

"Try a Little Tenderness" Ranks No. 204 on Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time

The Four Tops Thrilled European Audiences in 1967

"Reach Out (I'll Be There)" Ranks No. 206 on Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time

OVOW Communications, Inc. announced the release of two performances from historical European tours of 1967:  Otis Redding performing “Try a Little Tenderness” at the Finsbury Park Astoria, and The Four Tops performing “Reach Out (I’ll Be There)” on the French television variety show, “Tilt”. Available for purchase and download on the iTunes Store, these videos will join the growing inventory of Digital Video Singles (DVS), a new music video label featuring classic performances from the archives of music history.Try a Little Tenderness (Live In London, 1967)Reach Out, I'll Be There (Live In Paris,1967) Keep reading →

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