Bruce Springsteen to sing ‘challenging’ soul classics on new cover album: ‘I’m kicking ass’

The Killers played two nights at New York City’s Madison Square Garden over the weekend, with multiple surprise sets from guests. View footage and photos from the performances below.On night one (September 30), Johnny Marr – who has been supporting The Killers during their current US tour – was joined on stage by his Smiths bandmate Andy Rourke.

Ethan Shanfeld Very few modern bands have a “Mr. Brightside.” Even fewer are able to whip it out in the first five minutes of a show and continue to entertain an arena for another 90 minutes. And even fewer are those who can hold their own in a three-song duet with Bruce Springsteen as he beams with excitement announcing their name to the crowd: “THE KILLERS!” “Everybody knows God made Saturday nights for rock ‘n’ roll,” frontman Brandon Flowers declared toward the beginning of the band’s set, the second of two consecutive nights at Madison Square Garden. And the Killers delivered on that, taking New York City on a tour of its greatest songs from “Hot Fuss” to “Pressure Machine.”

Bruce Springsteen was the special guest at The Killers‘ second Madison Square Garden show last night (October 1) – watch his three-song cameo below.Brandon Flowers and co. were playing their second of two dates at the legendary New York venue in support of their albums ‘Imploding the Mirage’ and ‘Pressure Machine’.During the show, Springsteen came on stage to perform the pair’s 2021 collaboration ‘Dustland’ as well as his hits ‘Badlands’ and ‘Born To Run’, joined by his bandmate Jake Clemons, the saxophonist nephew of the late and legendary E Street Band member Clarence Clemons.“That’s a hell of a band,” Springsteen told Flowers of his admiration of The Killers and their live show in 2020.

Lucy Dacus has released covers of Carole King‘s ‘It’s Too Late’ and ‘Home Again’, as well as a live performance video.Both songs originally featured exclusively on a 7″ Carole King ‘Home Again’ Vault Package released by Third Man Records earlier this year.Dacus’ take on the 1971 ‘Tapestry’ cuts were released yesterday (September 28).Listen to ‘Home Again’ below:And ‘It’s Too Late’ here:Earlier this month, the artist performed her take on ‘Home Again’ as part of The Line Of Best Fit secret sessions at this year’s End Of The Road festival. Coinciding with the release of her double single, that performance has also been made available.Watch it below:It’s not the first time in 2022 that Dacus has offered up her spin on classic pop hits.Back in July the singer-songwriter shared a cover of Cher‘s mega hit ‘Believe’, while March saw the young American cover Bruce Springsteen‘s ‘Dancing In The Dark’ at a show in New Jersey.

tumbling pound has encouraged dollar buyers to snap up hit songs with Phil Collins and Genesis the latest big names to cash in on their back catalogue with a $300m (£270m) deal. Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks sold the rights to hit songs including “Mama”, “Land of Confusion” and “Invisible Touch” to the US-based Concord Music Group.

George Clooney opened up about his admiration for wife, Amal Clooney, Thursday night at the inaugural Albie Awards, hosted by the Clooney Foundation for Justice. George Clooney praised wife, Amal Clooney, for her humanitarian work. (THEHAPABLONDE / SplashNews.com) The actor and his human rights attorney wife stepped out together at the New York Public Library, where he gushed about how much he enjoyed working with Amal to create the event.

George Clooney "couldn't be more proud" of his wife Amal's work as a human rights lawyer. The couple attended their inaugural Albie Awards - which they organised through their Clooney Foundation for Justice - in New York on Thursday night (29. 09.

LABELS & PUBLISHERSWarner Music has partnered with NFT marketplace OpenSea to help the record company’s artists do some of that Web3 stuff. “Fundamental to music’s DNA, is community – it’s artists and fans coming together to celebrate the music that they love”, says WMG’s Chief Digital Officer Oana Ruxandra. “Our collaboration with OpenSea helps to facilitate these communities by unlocking Web3 tools and resources to build opportunities for artists to establish deeper engagement, access, and ownership”.

It's been announced that Phil Collins and his fellow members of the rock band Genesis have sold a portion of the group's songs - including their publishing rights and master recordings - in a deal valued at more than $300 million. 

$300 million (£270m).Wall Street Journal reported that Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks sold the rights to Concord Music Group Inc, including publishing copyrights, recorded music income streets and the original masters. It excludes the work of the previous Genesis member, Peter Gabriel.

Tracee Ellis Ross made her presence felt at the inaugural Albie Awards when they were thrown in New York City on Thursday.Co-hosted by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her movie star husband George Clooney, the event played host to a glittering star-studded guest list.And the 49-year-old daughter of Diana Ross was among the cavalcade of celebrities who flooded into the New York Public library at the fete. Radiant: Tracee Ellis Ross made her presence felt at the inaugural Albie Awards when they were thrown in New York City on ThursdayShe brought back the 80s with her extravagant style, modeling a voluminous frou-frou black dress with highlighter yellow accents.

Phil Collins and his Genesis bandmates have sold a portion of their songs’ assets to Concord Music Group, including the publishing rights and master recordings for much of Genesis’ music.According to the Wall Street Journal, the deal was valued at more than $300million and will also include master recordings of songs from throughout Collins’ solo career, such as ‘In the Air Tonight’, ‘You’ll Be In My Heart’ and ‘Against All Odds’, and his popular covers of Diane & Annita’s ‘A Groovy Kind Of Love’ and ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by the Supremes.Genesis recordings within the package will likely include hits such as ‘Invisible Touch’, ‘That’s All’, ‘Land Of Confusion’ and ‘Follow You, Follow Me’. The deal also includes material that Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford released with his group, Mike & the Mechanics.Speaking to WSJ, Concord president Bob Valentine said they were aiming to bring Collins and Genesis’ back catalogue to a younger generation of listeners.

Tracee Ellis Ross took her hair to new heights as she stepped out in New York City on Wednesday.The Blackish actress, 49, looked sharp in a standout look that saw her dawn a black power suit with a bulbous ponytail.Ross, who founded haircare line Pattern, proved she knows how to command attention as she turned heads in the Big Apple.  Eye-catching: Tracee Ellis Ross took her hair to new heights as she stepped out in New York City on WednesdayEllis, the daughter of legendary Diana Ross and Robert Ellis Silberstein, walked confidently in the plunging jacket.She bared her cleavage and clear complexion in the look, which cinched at her waist before flaring into a peplum shape.  The sleeves of her blazer were turned out at the ends, flashing a bit of the white lining and creating a noticeable contrast with her dark suit.Matching her top half, she donned loose-fitting slacks that she punctuated with a pair of heeled, black leather boots.  Smart: The Blackish actress, 49, looked sharp in a standout look that saw her dawn a black power suit with a bulbous ponytailThe Girlfriends alum looked absolutely stunning as she left her hotel in the big city, flashing a soft smile at onlookers.Ross didn't shy away from displaying her few strands of gray hair in her sleek, slicked ponytail.The hair was perched perfectly at the top of her dome, wrapped with textured hair at the base before spilling out into a swell that covered her ears.Still, she kept glamorous with a pair of dangling, silver-toned chain link earrings that framed her face.  Stunner: Ross, who founded haircare line Pattern, proved she knows how to command attention as she turned heads in the Big AppleTracee skipped jewelry elsewhere, keeping the attention centered around her

Former First Lady Michelle Obama caught up with friends Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa over dinner on Wednesday.Obama was spotted at The Polo Bar in New York with the I'm On Fire singer, 73, and his spouse, 69.Obama, 58, did not appear to be joined by her husband, former President Barack Obama, however she did appear to be surrounded by her entourage for her night on the town.  Let's do dinner! Former First Lady Michelle Obama caught up with her good friends Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa over dinner on WednesdayThe attorney looked exquisite in a low-cut black ensemble with a matching jacket topping off the look.She elevated her 5ft11in stature with glossy sling back heels and carried a sophisticated leather handbag. Her hair was scooped back into a low bun and parted at the center while triangular earrings dangled from her lobes.Bruce, a longtime friend and supporter of the Obamas, was looking smart in a button down shirt, jacket, jeans, and suede shoes.

There’s a new Bruce Springsteen album on the way.

Bruce Springsteen has announced his new album, ‘Only The Strong Survive’ – listen to his cover of Frank Wilson’s ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’ below.After teasing the announcement yesterday (September 28), Springsteen has now confirmed that his next record, billed as a collection of “15 soul music greats”, will be released on November 11 via Columbia (pre-order here).In an announcement video shared this afternoon (September 29) that you can watch below, Springsteen told his fans that the record will celebrate an array of soul music classics from such catalogues as Motown, Gamble and Huff and Stax.“I wanted to make an album where I just sang,” Springsteen said. “And what better music to work with than the great American songbook of the Sixties and Seventies?“I’ve taken my inspiration from Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin, the Iceman Jerry Butler, Diana Ross, Dobie Gray and Scott Walker, among many others. I’ve tried to do justice to them all — and to the fabulous writers of this glorious music.“My goal is for the modern audience to experience its beauty and joy, just as I have since I first heard it.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor With lead vocals by Springsteen, “Only The Strong Survive” features songs from the catalogs of Motown and Stax Records, the songwriting duo of Gamble and Huff and more. This album, Springsteen’s 21st studio outing, will also feature guest vocals by soul great Sam Moore, as well as contributions from the E Street Horns, string arrangements by Rob Mathes, and backing vocals by Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Dennis Collins and Fonzi Thornton. Bruce Springsteen commented: “I wanted to make an album where I just sang. And what better music to work with than the great American songbook of the Sixties and Seventies? I’ve taken my inspiration from Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin, the Iceman Jerry Butler, Diana Ross, Dobie Gray, and Scott Walker, among many others. I’ve tried to do justice to them all—and to the fabulous writers of this glorious music. My goal is for the modern audience to experience its beauty and joy, just as I have since I first heard it. I hope you love listening to it as much as I loved making it.”

Bruce Springsteen is set to release new music tomorrow (September 29), according to a new teaser posted to social media.The Boss took to Twitter today (September 28) to share a video of a radio tuning to different stations. At each stop, a recording of a Springsteen cover of an old soul classic plays, before the radio is tuned once again.Among the covers performed by the singer are Tyrone Davis’ ‘If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time’ and The Commodores‘ ‘Night Shift’.The teaser comes after Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner let slip a fortnight ago that The Boss is releasing a new album before the end of 2022.

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