SURROUNDED BY TIME Tom Jones
“What’s New Pussycat?” To this day, Tom
Jones continues to strike like “Thunderball.” The 80-year-old powerhouse entertainer is an icon of the music industry and he is still very much a titan of a singer. From Wales to England and the U.S., Tom Jones has had a career that now continues brilliantly in his latest album, aptly titled Surrounded by Time. He covers “Pop Star” written by Cat Stevens and performs the song as only Tom Jones could . . . and there is his personal history ingrained in every lyric. The music is a reflection of his life and career. The track “Windmills of Your Mind” expounds on the time element and is just so full of authenticity. His voice is a gift, and Tom Jones is “bloody brilliant.” Available April 23
TALES OF THE NEW WEST (DELUXE) The Beat Farmers
With the very best of bands, The Beat
Farmers reigned supreme during their heyday. This double CD set rolls in with their 1985 debut album Tales of the New West and a live concert set from San Diego at the Spring Valley Inn in 1983. If you had forgotten how fun and talented they are … hit play and get into the grooves of the Beat Generation. You’ll rock your socks off, with lead vocals by Jerry Raney, Country Dick and Buddy Blue with musicianship by Rolle Dexter. They mix up a tornado of musical styles that range from Frankie Laine to John Mellencamp or The Stray Cats and Johnny Cash. The Beat Farmers present Americana and storytelling at its best while managing to keep it real entertaining and completely jamming. Available April 2
Bill Biss has been writing since 2000 about the people who create magic in music, film and book. His knowledge of the entertainment business has even impressed gossip columnist Liz Smith. He has been a member of Team Rage since its inception in 2007.
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