All American Country - Ronnie Milsap

Advantages: A real mixture of styles - and what a super backing group
Disadvantages: None

...’s pleasant but not particularly memorable. John Entwistle provides brass backing (yes – he did play brass for a number of The Who tracks as well as on his own solo albums) 11. Till The Rivers All Run Dry (3:51) **** A gentle ballad with some good harmonies rounds off the album. Again there is a strong country, almost gospel flavour here. The track features Eric Clapton, John Entwistle and Billy Nichols (who has been backing vocalist on many of The Who tours). This song was co-written by Don Williams (the C&W singer-songwriter based in Nashville – he is still recording and has an extensive American tour in the latter half of 2003) and Wayland Holyfield. The cover insert has a sympathetic photograph of Pete and Ronnie (looking rather rough) framed by a collection of old cigarette cards. The inside pages give a listing of the songs. The lyrics... Read review

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Advantages: Sublime Orchestral Pop-iness
Disadvantages: Too Quirky (and wordy) For Many!

...'Sparks' album, with a mix of obscure and obsession that will warm the heart in all the right places. And some people will undoubtedly buy it for the pics of the cute bunnies! 1. Dick Around 2. Perfume 3. The Very Next Fight 4. (Baby, Baby) Can I Invade Your Country 5. Rock, Rock, Rock 6. Metaphor 7. Waterproof 8. Here Kitty 9. There's No Such Thing As Aliens 10. As I Sit To Play The Organ At The Notre Dame Cathedral Hello Young Lovers by Sparks is out now on Gut Records.... Read review

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Advantages: It's Elvis
Disadvantages: Are you mad !

...with Nellie and continues his career singing at the King Creole. Also starring Walter Matthau as Maxie and Carolyn Jones as Ronnie, songs include King Creole, Don't ask me why, As long as I have you, New Orleans, and Trouble. JAILHOUSE ROCK The film begins with Elvis as Vince Everett, a guy in the wrong place at the wrong time. He ends up in a bar brawl and accidentally kills a man and is sent to jail. He shares his cell with a guy named Hunk a former country singer and they form a close bond. Some television producers arrive at the prison with the idea of hosting a TV talent show there. Vince is chosen to sing and the audience love him. Vince is unaware of his popularity and Hunk convinces him that he can help him to be a star when they are released. Vince and Hunk sign a contract in prison and the contract ensures Hunk a 50 50 split of all... Read review

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