Sony Legacy has taken a stab at bringing yesterday's rhythm and soul to today's fans - on compact disc. The Rhythm & Soul series, which tackles artists who recorded on Columbia, Epic, T-Neck, Phildelphia International and other labels, was created the vibes of Saturday nights gone by. The series' first eight releases are as follows:
Big Maybelle - The Complete Okeh Sessions, 1952-55
Cab Calloway - Are You Hep To The Jive?
Isley Brothers - Beautiful Ballads
O'Jays - Love Train
O'Jays - In Philadelphia
Various Artists - Lost Sould
Chuck Willis - The Best of Chuck Willis 1951-1956
Bill Withers - Best of Bill Withers
> SARAH McLACHLAN is still on her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy tour. She'll finish the North American leg of the tour on Oct. 1 and then she's off to tour Europe. SINGLE GUN THEORY will be touring N. America for the month of September as her opening act.
> INTERESTING! 'zine? Well, these things pass through my box often, and occasionally I'll pass the information on. A 46 year old doctor, Richard Sagall, from Bangor, Maine has decided to collect a list of things "I find interesting", to quote the author, and write his own 'zine.
Now, I must admit - I figured he'd include things such as "standing under a manhole cover while women pass overhead" - but that was before I found out his age - or read the 'zine. Instead, it's an intelligent compilation of interesting facts (Did you know druggists are more respected than police officers?), editorials (not necessarily by the author - the December, 1993 issue includes some on seatbelts, trade and caller ID) and goofball comparisons (on why Jesus was Elvis - or vice versa).
Anyhow, if you're interested in more information on Interesting!, drop Rich a line at Rich24@AOL.COM. This is a print magazine; issues cost $3, but a sample copy is free.
