Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Producer/co-writer Andrew Watt on Elton John's 'special, real, raw' Oscar-nominated song 'Never Too Late'
Oscar nominees Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Brandi Carlile & Andrew Watt; Disney/Frank MicelottaElton John and Brandi Carlile's duet "Never Too Late," from Elton's Disney+ documentary of the sa...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 18, 2025

The 'A Complete Unknown' effect: how the biopic is helping Bob Dylan’s music
Val Wilmer/RedfernsThe success of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown has resulted in a lot of renewed interest in Dylan’s music, but just how big of an impact has it made?Wel...
Jill Lances Feb 18, 2025

Paul Simon and Paul McCartney perform on 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special'
NBC UniversalSaturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with the three-plus hour live SNL50: The Anniversary Special on NBC Sunday night, and like a regular SNL show it fe...
Jill Lances Feb 17, 2025

Bonnie Raitt, David Byrne & more play 'SNL50 Homecoming Concert'
NBC UniversalThe SNL50 Homecoming Concert special streamed live on Peacock Friday from New York City's Radio City Music Hall, featuring performances by Bonnie Raitt, David Byrne, and more.Backed by Th...
Josh Johnson & Jill Lances Feb 15, 2025

Paul McCartney, Paul Simon confirmed as performers on 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special'
NBC UniversalNBC has confirmed that Paul McCartney and Paul Simon will perform on SNL50: The Anniversary Special, a live three-hour show airing Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.The pair had previously be...
Jill Lances Feb 14, 2025

The Stylistics drop new song 'Yes, I Am,' featuring Shania Twain
Absolute Label ServicesThe Stylistics have previewed their upcoming new album, Falling In Love With My Girl, with the release of the new single “Yes, I Am,” featuring Shania Twain, wh...
Jill Lances Feb 14, 2025

Former Eagles’ guitarist Don Felder stops Rock Legends Cruise performance after suffering from dehydration
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesFormer Eagles guitarist Don Felder wants everyone to know he’s doing okay.The rocker was forced to stop his performance on the Rock Legends Cruise Thursday after experie...
Jill Lances Feb 14, 2025

Roy Orbison biopic in the works
Goedefroit Music/Getty ImagesA new movie about the late Roy Orbison is in the works.Variety reports that Orbison’s family has teamed with Compelling Pictures for a biopic and a documentary on th...
Jill Lances Feb 14, 2025

Peter Frampton featured on jazz cover of ‘Baby, I Love Your Way’
Disney/Michael J. Le Brecht IIRock & Roll Hall of Famer Peter Frampton is featured on a new cover of his classic hit “Baby, I Love Your Way.”Jazz artist Deborah Silver has released the...
Jill Lances Feb 14, 2025

Seal releases new single, 'All I Know Is Now,' first new song in more than a decade
Anoush AbrarIf you've recovered from seeing Seal's face on the body of an actual seal in that Mountain Dew commercial, there's good news from the singer: He's just put out his first new song in over a...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 14, 2025
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