Joey Molland´s "King of Kings" on Charity CD
A re-mastered version of Joey's Christmas tune appears on a charity CD called "Hi-Fi Christmas Party, Volume 2." The CD is put out to raise money for research of Von Willebrands Disease - a bleeding disorder.
The disc has seventeen tracks in all. Lots of great pop acts like The Elvis Brothers, Wondermints (Brian Wilson's Band), The Spongetones, Husky Team (Dennis from The Smithereens), etc.
Read more and order here!
December 9 - source: Dan Pavelich
"Perfection"
The songs of Badfinger´s
Pete Ham & Tom Evans
A promotion CD of songs written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans has been manufactured by Bug Music. The CD is intended to put more focus on the most commerical sounding songs written by Ham and Evans and recorded by Badfinger. Fans may be disappointed to learn that the CD will not be for commercial sale, but hopefully this release will lead to renewed interest in the great musical legacy of Badfinger.
Read more on Dan Matovina´s web-site
October 6 - source: Dan Matovina´s web-site
Badfinger Convention in Swansea
A new Badfinger convention has been held, arranged by Keith James, publisher of Badfinger fanzines Matted Spam, Better Days, Badfinger Files etc. The event took place on May 12-14 in the Pembrey Suite of the Dragon Hotel in Swansea.
Former Badfinger members Bob Jackson and Ron Griffiths were there, and Bob gave a fine live-performance supported by Ron on “Come and Get it”.
At the Dragon Hotel there was a big exhibtion with articles, numerous pictures and pieces of memorabilia. A collection of videos were played throughout the event.
Link here for a detailed report from Steve Sage who attended the convention.
June 29 - Thanks a lot to Steve Sage
Now All Badfinger Studio-Albums Listed on "Rate Your Music"
"Rate Your Music" has now expanded their listings of favourite albums to featuring a "Top 1000" of each respective year. Previously only "No Dice", "Straight Up" and occasionally "Wish You Were Here" were to be found on their "Top 100" lists. The new feature lets light shine on all Badfinger studio albums. The only solo-releases to be featured are the 2 Pete Ham solo CD´s.
This is how the records were listed on December 14:
61 Straight Up - 1971
85 No Dice - 1970
109 Wish You Were Here - 1974
181 Magic Christian Music - 1969
243 Badfinger - 1974
310 Ass - 1973
453 7 Park Avenue - 1997
495 Maybe Tomorrow - 1969
522 Golders Green - 1999
607 Airwaves - 1979
733 Say No More - 1981
746 Head First - 2000
766 Day After Day - 1990
Check and Rate Here!
December 16 - "rateyourmusic.com"
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Major News Regarding
Ham/Evans & Badfinger!
Three songs from the Ham and Evans catalog gets new exposure
Clay Aiken has chosen "Without You" for his first single off his new CD.
"Day After Day" has been covered by Rod Stewart on his new "70s covers" CD
"Baby Blue" written by Pete Ham - Badfinger version - is featured on the new movie "The Departed" - directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and many other name actors.
Read more on Dan Matovina's web-site
October 6 - source: Dan Matovina's Web-site
New Update From Rate Your Music!
"Rate Your Music" has now expanded their listings of favourite albums to featuring a "Top 1000" of each respective year. Previously only "No Dice", "Straight Up" and occasionally "Wish You Were Here" were to be found on their "Top 100" lists. The new feature lets light shine on all Badfinger studio albums. The only solo-releases to be featured are the 2 Pete Ham solo CD´s.
This is how the records were listed on December 14:
61 Straight Up - 1971
85 No Dice - 1970
109 Wish You Were Here - 1974
181 Magic Christian Music - 1969
243 Badfinger - 1974
310 Ass - 1973
453 7 Park Avenue - 1997
495 Maybe Tomorrow - 1969
522 Golders Green - 1999
607 Airwaves - 1979
733 Say No More - 1981
746 Head First - 2000
766 Day After Day - 1990
Check and Rate Here!
October 6 - "rateyourmusic.com"
More Iveys Rarities Relased!
An Apple A Day - 94 Baker St 2 - Out Now!
"The Apple Music publishing company was first into battle for the new organisation, making its initial signings in mid 1967, in fact before the company even got to 94 Baker St. Over the next two years they demo’d many writers and placed recordings where possible. Inevitably given the amount recorded much remained unissued and we are happy to be able to give many of those songs a well deserved airing."
Cherry Red Records has now released a second volume of 94 Baker Street recordings of great interest to Badfinger/Iveys fans!
Previously unissued Iveys tracks are
"Black & White Rainbows", "Girl Next Door In A Mini Skirt", "Tomorrow's Today" and "Mr. Strangeways" (demo)
Among the other tracks you find rare recordings by Gallagher and Lyle, Lace and several lesser known artist of the era
Check Cherry Red Here!
April 2 - source: Cherry Red Records
Concert for Bangla Desh Out on DVD!
The legendary concert for Bangladesh from 1971 is now out on DVD. The concert features a.o. artists like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, Badfinger, Ringo Starr and of course arranger and driving force George Harrision. The concert features outstanding performances from Bob Dylan, who had temporarily retired from performing live, but was persuaded by Harrison to take part. Another highlight, especially for Badfinger fans, is the Pete Ham - George Harrison duet of "Here Comes the Sun"
The music has also been remastered and released on CD, with a Bob Dylan bonus track "Love Minus Zero - No Limit"
On October 19, 2005, a gala screening was held celebrating the release of the CD and DVD "The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited w/ George Harrison and Friends.
Read Matovina's Great Report Here!
October 28 - Amazon
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