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Elvis Presley returns to UK no.1
Elvis Presley has returned to the top of the UK charts tonight, landing his third number one of 2005.
'It's Now Or Never' is the fourth in a series of 18 re-releases this year by the legend's record label and takes over from Ciara's smash-hit 'Goodies' ft. Petey Pablo.
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Ray Charles - Genius Loves Company
The passing of any musician is a sad time. Losing a legend leaves a big hole. When Ray Charles passed away earlier this year the world lost another great. A larger than life character - the dark sunglasses and enormous smile. The honey coated voice full of blues, pathos and
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Ray Charles' Studio Open To Public
Ray Charles' Los Angeles studio complex is to be opened to the public.
Taking place for one day only on August 31, the opening is being staged to coincide with the release of Charles final recording "Genius Loves Company".
Visitors to the complex will get a rare
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Elvis Fails To Break Records On UK Charts
Usher's "Burn" has remained top of the UK charts, preventing Elvis Presley from notching up a record 19th UK number one.
The release of "That's All Right" marks the 50th anniversary of rock n' roll and is this week's highest new entry at three, one place behind Britney
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The World Says Farewell To Ray Charles
Music legend
Ray Charles, who died last Thursday (June 11th), was remembered yesterday by his fellow Los Angelinos.
The family of the 73-year old arranged for a public memorial and viewing in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, which saw many thousands of
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Blues And Soul Legend Ray Charles Dies
Legendary soul and blues man Ray Charles has died at the age of 73.
The musician's health had been a recent concern since a hip operation, and for the last year he had been assuming a low profile. Back in February of this year Charles had postponed a series of concerts due to ill
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Ray Charles Concerts Rescheduled
Due to a slower than expected recovery from hip surgery and subsequent therapy, 13-time Grammy Award winner and music legend, Ray Charles, has canceled upcoming dates.
Charles was scheduled to return to the concert stage in New York, at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, on
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Classic Songwriter Felice Bryant Dies
Felice Bryant, a songwriter who penned many all time greats has died at her home in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. She was part of a classic songwriting husband-wife. Felice was the lyricist with her husband writing the melody. Her husband starting putting her poetry to music which then
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Peace Concert At Colosseum
Rome's historic Colosseum, famous for its gladiator battles of Roman times, will host its first music concert in its 2,000-year history, in aid of peace.
The soul icon Ray Charles is headlining 'Time for Life' on 11 May, an event dedicated to promoting global harmony and will be
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