Adam Lambert announces plans to release “Glam Nation Live” (19 Recordings / RCA Records), a CD/DVD, on March 22nd. Shot in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clowes Hall on August 31st, 2010 and directed by Doug Spangenberg, the CD/DVD features 12 tracks plus a bonus cut and includes some of Lambert’s most popular performances such as “Ring of Fire”, “If I Had You” and the Grammy nominated “Whataya Want From Me.”
Lambert, who is nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, will be showcasing clips from the Glam Nation Live CD/DVD on VEVO beginning Friday, February 11th. Starting today, fans can pre-order Glam Nation Live as well as an exclusive “Glam Nation Tour Pack” at AdamOfficial.com.
Lambert’s debut album For Your Entertainment (19 Entertainment / RCA Records) has sold over 1 million copies worldwide since making it’s debut at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 chart in November 2009. He is first American Idol to ever tour the world in support of their debut album in the year following their Idol season. Lambert’s hit single “Whataya Want From Me,” written by Pink and Max Martin, became his first #1 hit on the Billboard charts, topping the Hot Singles Sales survey as well as Hot Dance Singles Sales chart. “Whataya Want From Me” has been a smash hit on many charts, including the Hot 100, Pop Songs, Adult Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Hot Digital Songs and Hot Dance Club Play. It has also become an international hit, going top 10 in Australia, Sweden, South Africa, New Zealand, Denmark, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Argentina and Finland and reaching #1 airplay in Canada, Germany & Singapore. “If I Had You” also charted Top 10 in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Finland, South Africa and Canada.
Lambert’s performances on Season 8 included collaborations with Queen and KISS. His performances of songs including “Mad World,” “The Tracks Of My Tears,” “Ring Of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Love” are still widely regarded as some of the most popular moments in American Idol history.
Glam Nation TRACKLISTING:
01 Voodoo
02 Down The Rabbit Hole
03 Ring Of Fire
04 Fever
05 Sleepwalker
06 Whataya Want From Me
07 Soaked
08 Aftermath
09 Sure Fire Winners
10 Strut
11 Music Again
12 If I Had You
ENCORE
13 20th Century Boy
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LOS ANGELES — For the first time ever, the superstar recording artists from the past 10 years of television’s #1 show American Idol will have their signature songs featured on one compilation. American Idol 10th Anniversary – The Hits will be released on March 15, 2011 with mega-hit singles from the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Adam Lambert, Fantasia, David Cook and more.
American Idol 10th Anniversary – The Hits spotlights some of Idol’s most successful contestants like Kelly Clarkson’s #1 Billboard Pop 100 hit “Since U Been Gone,” Carrie Underwood’s Grammy award-winning “Before He Cheats” and rock super group Daughtry’s #1 ballad “Home.” Other tracks include season 6 winner Jordin Sparks’ collaboration with R&B’s Chris Brown on “No Air,” heartthrob David Cook’s platinum single “Light On” and Fantasia’s #1 Hot R&B/Hip Hop song “When I See U.” The compilation also highlights Ruben Studdard’s soulful single “Superstar,” Taylor Hicks’ esteemed performance of “Takin’ It To The Streets” and Broadway star Clay Aiken’s 2003 hit “Invisible.” Adam Lambert soars on this years Grammy-nominated “Whataya Want From Me” while current American Idol Lee DeWyze closes out the album with his chart-climbing single “Sweet Serendipity.”
Since its debut in 2002, American Idol, created by Simon Fuller, has become one of the most popular shows in the history of American television. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and global superstar Jennifer Lopez help kick off a second decade of Idol as new judges this season. Together they join twenty-year music industry veteran Randy Jackson and media mastermind Ryan Seacrest for the 10th anniversary season. Throughout the show, contestants will face new and exciting challenges as they compete to become the next American Idol.
American Idol – 10th Anniversary – The Hits – Volume 1:
1. Kelly Clarkson – “Since U Been Gone”
2. Ruben Studdard – “Superstar”
3. Clay Aiken – “Invisible”
4. Fantasia – “When I See U”
5. Carrie Underwood – “Before He Cheats”
6. Taylor Hicks – “Takin’ It To The Streets”
7. Daughtry – “Home”
8. Jordin Sparks (duet with Chris Brown) – “No Air”
9. David Cook – “Light On”
10. Kris Allen – “Live Like We’re Dying”
11. Adam Lambert – “Whataya Want From Me”
12. Lee DeWyze – “Sweet Serendipity”
In 1984, the Recording Industry Association Of America certified that Hall & Oates had passed the Everly Brothers as Rock’s most successful duo, with 19 gold and platinum awards. That total has increased since.
By Phill Marder
(12th in a series on artists who should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but are not)
First, there was the Everly Brothers. Then Jan & Dean. Then the Righteous Brothers. Then Simon & Garfunkel. And along the way, there also have been Sam & Dave, Sonny & Cher, Peter & Gordon, Chad & Jeremy, Loggins & Messina, Seals & Crofts, Steely Dan, the Pet Shop Boys and countless others (Skip & Flip, Don & Juan, Dick & DeeDee, Paul & Paula anyone? No? Then would you believe the Kalin Twins?).
All great duos with very successful careers.
But one of the most successful duos of all is none of the above. The accomplishments of Daryl Hall and John Oates have matched or surpassed all duos of the Rock & Roll era and yet five of the above are in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, while Hall & Oates have yet to even rate a nomination.
Say it isn’t so.
The Everly Brothers were, in my opinion and in the opinion of many others, the greatest duo in Rock history. Their magical harmony never has been approached. The Righteous Brothers recorded one of the most successful hits of all time in “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” and many other classics as well and demonstrated quite forcefully the existence and legitimacy of “Blue-Eyed Soul.” Simon & Garfunkel, riding the songwriting brilliance of Paul Simon, have rightfully become living legends. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, operating under the moniker Steely Dan, managed to create tasteful, intellectual recordings sure to stand the test of time.
Sam & Dave sang on just a couple classic singles, but did record for Atlantic Records, which seems to count more than any accomplishments.
Meanwhile, Hall & Oates was ranked the top group on the Hot 100 during the 80s, and came in fourth overall in this decade, trailing just Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna. And this discounts their success in the 1970s, which included three top 10 singles, including the No. 1 “Rich Girl.”
That’s keeping pretty impressive company, yet the Philadelphia pair may as well be invisible as far as the Hall of Fame is concerned. Out of touch?
As is the custom of this series, I will present the argument for Hall & Oates’ inclusion in the Hall of Fame. Some things are better left unsaid, and I try not to knock those already inducted, but this time I am going to compare the duo with Sam & Dave, inducted in 1992, and you can draw your own conclusions.
So, begin drawing.
In America, between January 1966 and March 1969, Sam & Dave charted 13 singles only three of which hit the top 40. During the same three-year period, they had four chart albums, including a greatest hits collection, none of which cracked the top 40. After their brief success, they could hardy stand each other, breaking up and disappearing as fast as they came. Hall & Oates, on the other hand, had 33 chart singles during their 16-year heyday which spanned from 1974 until 1990. Sixteen of these reached the top 10 and six topped the charts. During the same time span, 17 of their albums charted, four reaching the top 10.
In The U.K., Sam & Dave never had a single or album crack the top 10. In fact, “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” one of their two most memorable hits along with “Soul Man,” stiffed completely. Hall & Oates placed two singles and two LPs in the British Top 10 and charted many others.
Hall & Oates even placed more entries on the U.S. Rhythm & Blues singles chart, besting Sam & Dave 18-14.
Now I agree that chart success should not be the lone criteria for inclusion in the Hall of Fame. So I further these considerations – Hall & Oates played instruments. As far as I know, Sam & Dave did not. More importantly, Hall & Oates wrote their own material. In fact, they wrote material for other artists as well, the No. 1 “Everytime You Go Away” by Paul Young being just one example. Sam & Dave did not. Hell, they never even spoke most of the time.
Last summer, two shows in Atlantic City Casinos were announced as instant sell-outs. Jeff Beck and Hall & Oates. The duo continues to flourish, appearing on most of the super popular shows of the day – “American Idol” and “Dancing With The Stars,” for instance – and their music has been sampled on current cuts too numerous to mention. But perhaps the biggest eye opener for the many of those who wonder just what role Oates plays came before Game 5 of the 2008 World Series in Philadelphia. Hall, the lead voice on most of the duo’s hits, was supposed to sing the National Anthem, but became ill. Oates took his place and delivered a gorgeous version, prompting many to say or think, “I didn’t even know he could sing.”
So what’s going on with those who nominate artists for the Hall of Fame?
if you’ve been following this blog, you know my thoughts already. But the matchup of Hall & Oates and Sam & Dave – One On One – is what first drew my attention to it, so it bears repeating, especially if you haven’t been following this blog from its “Introduction.”
Ahmet Ertegun, the co-founder of Atlantic Records, was a driving force behind the Hall of Fame until his recent passing. He was inducted in the Hall’s second class, along with Atlantic Records producer Jerry Wexler. Since that time, almost everyone who has recorded for Atlantic or its Atco subsidiary has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
What label did Sam & Dave record for? Wexler signed them and their records were on Stax, but distributed by Atlantic, until 1968 when they recorded for – Atlantic. Meanwhile, Hall & Oates started with Atlantic, but when their third album – the heavily rock-oriented “War Babies” produced by Todd Rundgren – was thought to be too much of a departure from their R&B flavored first two LPs, the label dropped them. That’s right. They were dropped for being too “Rock.”
It’s a laugh.
Don’t get me wrong. do some of the Atlantic inductees deserve the honor? Do woodchucks chuck wood?
Maybe – in a real stretch – even Sam & Dave deserve induction. But ahead of Hall & Oates and many of those others still waiting? In your imagination.
Glasgow’s GoGoBot are (left to right) Marko Kelly, Rosie McClune, and Gordon McNeil. (Photo by Jim Gellatly.)
By John Curley
Among the up-and-coming UK-based acts that are gaining notoriety these days are Glasgow’s rock/pop/electronica trio GoGoBot. They’ve been getting airplay recently from some of the UK’s most respected DJs. Jim Gellatly of Glasgow’s Clyde 1 radio named GoGoBot as one of his “10 for 2010” at the start of the year.
GoGoBot are comprised of Marko Kelly (lead vocals, guitar. keyboards), Rosie McClune (bass, keyboards, vocals), and Gordon McNeil (drums, vocals, production).
I met Rosie McClune in March 2007, when she was playing in New York City with the all-female Glasgow-based quartet The Hedrons. I was really knocked out by Rosie’s musical talent. She is a fantastically talented musician, and has great stage presence as well. I recently conducted an e-mail interview with Rosie, in which she discussed her current role in GoGoBot among other topics.
How did you come to join the band? Rosie McClune: I’ve known Gordo and Marko for years, played with Gordo in a previous project before I joined The Hedrons. My friend was playing a gig in Glasgow and I thought I’d head up to watch, and coincidentally GoGoBot were playing as well. I arrived just in time for their set and thought they were awesome for a two piece. I got talking to Gordo afterwards, and he was talking about becoming a three piece and asked if I’d be interested in playing bass. Of course I was, so that was that.
Since the band already existed as a duo prior to you becoming their third member, was it a difficult adjustment for you at the beginning? Rosie McClune: Not really. They’re two very lovely, sweet guys who made me feel so welcome straight away. They’ve obviously been playing and writing together for years and work very well together, so in that sense you’d think it would be difficult but it’s been great.
If you had to put a label on GoGoBot’s music, what would it be? Rosie McClune: Hmmm . . . it’s difficult to say. We try to make good catchy tunes that people will want to hear again and again. It’s pop/rock/electronica with a wee bit of everything else thrown in.
What is GoGoBot’s songwriting process like? Does each member of the band contribute to it? Rosie McClune: When I joined, it was Gordo and Marko who were writing together. But how it works now is that if someone has an idea, we’ll sit round the computer trying to put it together. We all throw in ideas, and it’s mainly Marko who does most of the lyrics. But again, if someone has something better it’ll get used.
Are your musical tastes similar to the other members of GoGoBot? Rosie McClune: Not really! Gordo is a HUGE Rush fan and he loves Muse like myself, Marko is a total metalboy but listens to all sorts of random stuff like me! We both love Justice, who are a French electronic act. Amazing.
Is GoGoBot getting airplay in the UK at the moment? If so, what stations are playing your music?
Rosie McClune: We’ve been getting some plays by Vic Galloway on his Radio 1 show and Steve Lamacq has played us on his BBC 6 Music show. Jim Gellatly is a fan and gives us regular plays on his podcast. We also got played on Gill Mills’ best of MySpace podcast, which is one of the top downloaded podcasts, so that’s cool!
GoGoBot did an interesting and entertaining podcast with Scottish DJ Jim Gellatly this past January in which he interviewed the band and you performed several songs. How did that come about? Did you know Gellatly prior to doing the podcast? Rosie McClune: Yeah, we’ve known Jim for a while. We had a King Tut’s gig that week so we thought it’d be cool to have it clash with the gig. He’s given us a lot of support, and we’re very thankful.
What song in your set is getting the best reaction at live gigs? Rosie McClune: Hmm . . . it’s difficult to say! I’d say maybe ‘Do You Remember.” We get all sorts of people coming up and saying they love all different songs, so that’s a very good thing.
What song do you enjoy playing the most live? And why do you like that one? Rosie McClune: I like playing “First Class Fool” live, I think because it’s a jaunty little bassline and is just great fun to play.
Will GoGoBot be releasing a single? If so, what will the single be? Rosie McClune: We’re hoping to release a single fairly soon, not sure what song it’s going to be. But I’d say it could be “We Are Here,” which has been getting the most airplay over here.
You were the lead guitarist in The Hedrons and you play bass and keyboards in GoGoBot. Do you play any other instruments? Rosie McClune: I played cello for a while when I was younger and played in youth orchestras, which I enjoyed. I like to potter about on any instrument I can really! I wish I could be one of these folk who are just great at whatever they try. I started playing guitar when I was 16, and I knew I wanted to get better and eventually maybe play in a band.
Will GoGoBot be going on tour? If so, when and where? Rosie McClune: Hopefully, when we release a single we’ll go on tour, probably focused around the UK. We’ve already done the Rock Ness festival here and GoNorth and coming up we have the Wickerman festival and Belladrum, so they should be awesome.
Do you have any plans to play in the States? CMJ in NYC in October or next year’s SXSW, perhaps?
Rosie McClune: We’d love to play SXSW, I played it with The Hedrons and Gordo has played it. It’s one of the most amazing places to play. I guess it all depends on if we get any sort of backing and money behind us!
UK-based bands have had a very difficult time getting a foothold in America in recent years. Since you toured America a few times as a member of The Hedrons, do you have any ideas about how GoGoBot can avoid that fate? And why do you think it is that so many excellent UK-based bands just don’t seem to go over well in America? Rosie McClune: I think the most important thing is songs. And in my opinion, the UK is full of indie bands that just all sound exactly the same as each other and it gets boring for everyone. I like to think that GoGoBot are just a wee bit different in that sense. But I think for any band trying to break the US, it’s so difficult because it’s such a huge country and requires a huge amount of touring/promo, etc. Unless you win American Idol, in which case it’s all handed over to you overnight!
When you were with The Hedrons, the band supported the Sex Pistols at Glasgow’s SECC. What was that experience like, supporting a legendary act like the Pistols in your hometown? Rosie McClune: That was amazing. We were pretty nervous about that because if the Pistols’ fans don’t like you then they’ll let you know about it. But we went down really well, and it’s one of those things you look back on and think “Holy shit, I can’t believe we did that!” Got to meet Johnny Rotten briefly, too.
In a chat we had recently, you told me that it was all about the music for you. Could you elaborate on that a bit? Rosie McClune: Well, I’ve always just wanted to play music, anywhere. I’m not picky about where or even if I get paid for it or not. I just love playing! I’ve played in church choirs, school groups, and the like. In front of no one in some dingy wee pub somewhere, it’s all the same to me. If you’re in a touring band, you’re obviously so lucky to be there. But it has its hard parts when you’re stuck on a bus for hours and hours, then hanging around for ages when really all you want to do is the gig. You also get to meet all sorts of great people and visit places you’d never get the chance to do otherwise, so these things make it worth it.
Is the music scene in Glasgow thriving these days? Or has the credit crunch made it difficult for bands and the live music clubs in the city? Rosie McClune: There’s quite a lot of free venues in Glasgow now, which I think is taking away from paying venues. Obviously, if you have a choice between a free gig and a paying gig, you’re going to go to the free one! I don’t actually go to gigs just for the hell of it. I get bored easily! If a band I like is playing or a friend, then I’ll go. But I never just decide to go to a gig.
Are there any other Glasgow-based bands that you’d like to recommend to our readers? Rosie McClune: I’d say check out Penny Black, A Band Called Quinn, Maeve O’Boyle, Super Adventure Club, and Camera Obscura. All excellent.
What is the remainder of 2010 looking like for GoGoBot? Rosie McClune: God knows! I don’t even know what we’re doing next week! Hopefully, get a single release and a wee tour on the go.
To watch GoGoBot’s video for “The Survey Says Dance!”, click below:
To watch the video for “We Are Here” by GoGoBot, click below:
Additional GoGoBot songs can be heard in the music player on their MySpace page.
The podcast that GoGoBot did with DJ Jim Gellatly (mentioned in the interview above) can be downloaded for free from iTunes in the United States. To download it, do a search on “Jim Gellatly’s New Music” in the iTunes Store. Once you’ve found Gellatly’s podcast, the GoGoBot one is listed as “Episode 68: GoGoBot HQ” and the Release Date is listed as 1/24/2010. The podcast clocks in at 55:49. It’s a good listen. And if you want to hear the latest music coming out of Scotland, I’d recommend subscribing to Gellatly’s podcast. He does a great job with it. And the music he plays is top notch.
Lambert, who is nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, will be showcasing clips from the Glam Nation Live CD/DVD on VEVO beginning Friday, February 11th. Starting today, fans can pre-order Glam Nation Live as well as an exclusive “Glam Nation Tour Pack” at AdamOfficial.com.
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