This release is collated from all of the BBC owned Kinks recordings that still exist in the archive and charts the inexorable rise of the band: from the first steps on the Pye label, to the glory days as one of the greatest acts of all time. The BBC gave the band a platform and support at crucial stages in their career and "The Kinks at the BBC" could be seen essentially as an alternate Greatest Hits, a musical growing up in public. This incredible archive represents a great set of previously unreleased recordings in the Kinks catalogue. The collection has been brought together by trawling the BBC archives, but also by inviting contributions from fans. The BBC had a habit of wiping tapes after they were broadcast which has meant that some of the Corporation's output has been lost for ever. However thanks to fans recording broadcasts at home a lot of gems have been reclaimed here for this set. This collection brings together a raft of sessions and live recordings form through out the band's career including the rare concert and unheard session recordings. Included also is a DVD of the bands sought after appearances on Top of the Pops and the Old Grey Whistle Test a well as concerts from throughout the band's career. This is a first for the band as these recordings have never been available in one place before. With comprehensive notes by Peter Doggett who tells the story of the bands history at the BBC as well as being mastering by Kinks aficionado Andrew Sandoval. Fully supported and endorsed by the band - The Kinks at the BBC" is a triumphant collection of the defining moments of a truly seminal British band, as witnessed, broadcast and archived by the voice of the nation, the BBC.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Teen Years Collection (10CD)
Teen Years Collection (10CD)
10 CD - 150 track box set!
The fifties and sixties were such a wonderful time to grow up and fall in love. It was the first time teenagers had their own music and their own love songs. Time Life is proud to offer The Teen Years, a new 10-CD, 150-song collection filled with teen idols, doo-wop groups, girl groups and more. It's the
only rock 'n' roll collection devoted to the most romantic teen hits of the first (pre-Beatles) rock 'n' roll era.
We've included artists such as Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Dion, Frankie Avalon, The Platters, Bobby Darin, Paul Anka and Bobby Vinton, early rock 'n' roll legends like Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, plus lovely ladies like Connie Francis, Brenda Lee and Shelly Fabares.
It's the softer, sweeter, more romantic hits from the first decade of early rock 'n' roll. Plus, we've included an entire CD of the biggest love songs from the ultimate teen idol: Elvis.
-10-CD set with 150 songs! The Teen Years is the most complete collection of the soft and sweet rock hits of the fifties and sixties.
-Romantic & Nostalgic: Go back to the early days of rock 'n' roll, with teen idols and doo-wop legends - hear fun songs, girl groups, and many slow-dance classics.
-Each volume includes complete liner notes with photos and stories about the artists and their music.
-Highest Quality: Every song is the original hit, digitally re-mastered to give listeners "studio-perfect" sound.
-6 volumes: Dream Lover,Sixteen Candles, In the Still of the Night, My Special Angel, Hey! Baby and Elvis Is Love Songs.