In an unforgettable live performance, Luciano Pavarotti and James Brown brought together opera and soul with their rendition of It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World in 2002. Viewed over 111 million times on YouTube, this unique collaboration showcases Pavarotti’s powerful tenor alongside Brown’s soulful grit, creating a raw, emotional version of the classic track. This performance is part of The Official Motion Picture Soundtrack of Pavarotti, released by Decca Records in honor of its 90th anniversary, capturing the essence of Pavarotti’s legacy and his ability to blend genres with pure passion. A must-watch for fans of both legends, it’s a performance that redefines what’s possible in music collaboration.
The Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh’s Isolated Bass Lines For “Betha” and “China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Ryder”
Phil Lesh didn’t just play bass; he reinvented it. The Grateful Dead’s founding bassist, who passed away at 84, turned the bass guitar into an instrument of melody and improvisation, channeling the influence of avant-garde jazz and classical composers into rock’s rhythm section. From Dark Star to St. Stephen, Lesh’s six-string bass lines flowed like poetry alongside Jerry Garcia’s solos, shaping the Dead’s iconic sound and leaving a profound legacy in the world of music. Even after the Dead, Lesh kept the spirit alive with his band Phil Lesh and Friends and at Terrapin Crossroads, his venue where music and community thrived together. His daring, soulful approach inspired countless musicians, making him a true pioneer and for proof, check out his isolated bass for Bertha and China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Ryder.
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The Cure Marks ‘Songs of a Lost World’ Release with Free 3-Hour Global Stream of London Concert
In celebration of their first album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World, The Cure offered fans a free global livestream of their November 1st concert at the Troxy in London. The album, composed entirely by frontman Robert Smith, returns to the band’s signature dark sound with critical praise for its introspective lyrics and Smith’s haunting vocals. Featuring longtime collaborator Reeves Gabrels on guitar for the first time on an album, Songs of a Lost World has already captivated fans and critics alike. According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Songs of a Lost World received “universal acclaim” based on a weighted average score of 93 out of 100 from 19 critic scores.
The 1986 LA Dodgers’ ‘Baseball Boogie Bunch’ Attempts To Capture the Magic of the ‘Super Bowl Shuffle’
In 1986, the L.A. Dodgers took a swing at the music-video craze that the Chicago Bears sparked the year before with their ‘Super Bowl Shuffle’. Hoping to create their own team anthem and bring some swagger into the season, the Dodgers recorded The Baseball Boogie Bunch, a lively but offbeat attempt to connect with fans and show their team spirit. Unfortunately, unlike the Bears, who went on to a Super Bowl victory, the Dodgers struggled that season, finishing with a 73-89 record and 23 games out of playoff contention.
Katy Perry Joins P.O.D. for ‘Goodbye For Now’ on The Tonight Show in 2006 Before Her Breakthrough
Back in 2006, P.O.D. brought their hit “Goodbye For Now” to The Tonight Show, delivering an electrifying performance that fans remember to this day. But the real surprise? A young Katy Perry joined the band onstage, lending her vocals to the powerful track. Just two years before her breakout hit “I Kissed a Girl,” Perry’s appearance added a unique twist, showcasing her raw talent before she became a pop sensation. It’s a fascinating early moment in her career, adding an unexpected layer to P.O.D.’s already impactful performance.
Cardiacs’ 1984 Seaside Treats Video Blends Absurdist Comedy With Avant-Pop Music in a Cult Classic
In 1984, English avant-pop band Cardiacs took an unconventional approach with Seaside Treats, a 22-minute video tape sold exclusively at their concerts. Part absurdist comedy sketches, part bizarre music videos, Seaside Treats captured the band’s distinct, offbeat style and became a cult favorite. The video melds surreal humor with Cardiacs’ unique sound, embodying the quirky, unfiltered creativity that made them a fixture in underground music. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the kind of daring artistic vision that set the band apart in the ’80s.
Vice President Kamala Harris to Appear on SiriusXM’s Progress Channel Tonight
SiriusXM today announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will appear on SiriusXM’s Progress channel 127 this evening for an interview with host Zerlina Maxwell.
With only hours to go before the polls close on Election Day, Maxwell will talk to the vice president about her message to voters and how she feels her campaign is faring so far. Their conversation will be recorded shortly before it premieres on Progress at approximately 6:30pm ET.
Today’s interview with Harris is the second time in recent days that Maxwell has spoken with a member of the Harris-Walz ticket. Her interview with Governor Tim Walz aired this past Friday on Progress.
SiriusXM has live coverage of news and politics seven days a week featuring a wide spectrum of political viewpoints, making it the go-to audio destination for Americans throughout this election season. Original programming airs on the Patriot (conservative), Progress (progressive), and P.O.T.U.S. (bipartisan) channels, and live streams of cable news outlets, including FOX News, MSNBC, and CNN are also available.
Subscribers can listen to these channels and more in their car or on their phone and connected devices at home with the SiriusXM app. Streaming access is included for most subscribers. Go to https://www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen for more.
Rainn Wilson and Bryan Cranston Face Off in an Acting Showdown on the Soul Boom Podcast
On the Soul Boom podcast, Rainn Wilson and Bryan Cranston engage in a playful “act-off” to determine who’s the superior actor. Known for their iconic roles as Dwight Schrute in The Office and Walter White in Breaking Bad, the two stars bring their best game to this fun, theatrical challenge. Fans of both shows won’t want to miss this epic clash of talent and charisma.
My Next Read: “Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain” by William Reid and Jim Reid
For 5 years after they’d swapped sought-after apprenticeships for life on the dole, brothers William and Jim Reid sat up till the early hours in the front room of their parents’ East Kilbride council house, plotting their path to world domination over endless cups of tea, with the music turned down low so as not to wake their sleeping sister. They knew they couldn’t play in the same band because they’d argue too much, so they’d describe their dream ensembles to each other until finally they realised that these two perfect bands were actually the same band, and the name of that band was The Jesus and Mary Chain.
The rest was not silence, and picking up those conversations again more than 40 years later, William and Jim tell the full story of one of Britain’s greatest guitar bands for the very first time – a wildly funny and improbably moving chronicle of brotherly strife, feedback, riots, drug and alcohol addiction, eternal outsiders and extreme shyness, that also somehow manages to be a love letter to the Scottish working-class family.
