Ward and Zooey Deschanel, the rock ’n’ roll Christmas record became less concept album, more hackneyed concept-often nothing but a crass attempt to cash in on the spending frenzy that is the holiday season. The rock ’n’ roll holiday record is as old as the October 1957 release of “Elvis’ Christmas Album,” which yielded several fine tunes, including the King’s unforgettable, bluesy rendering of “Blue Christmas.” But somewhere between the well-intentioned, if wildly uneven “A Very Special Christmas”-a multi-platinum 1987 benefit album-and this year’s perfectly even and perfectly predictable “A Very She and Him Christmas,” featuring M. Adrian Belew Legendary Guitarist w/ Frank Zappa, David Bowie, King Crimson.It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment that a good idea becomes a trend, the trend becomes a cliché and the cliché thereafter morphs into an irresistible marketing opportunity.Chuck Wright Former Quiet Riot Bassist Releases Extraordinary New Album!.Whitney Tai Singer & Songwriter: Sultry, Soaring ,Seductive, Brilliant!.The Marvelous Melba Moore Releases 'Imagine' Spectacular New R&B Album!.Les Dudek Legendary Guitarist Recalls His Historic Rock History!.John Waite Legendary Voice of The Babys & Bad English New Music & Tour!.Jack Starr Prodigious Guitarist with 'Burning Starr' Releasing 'Souls of the Innocent'.Brian Chatton Confirms Jimi Hendrix Was Joining Emerson, Lake & Palmer!.Rock Music Manager David Spero Reveals Rock Folklore in New Blockbuster Book!.Linda Gail Lewis Rockabilly Pioneer, Sister of 'the Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis.Derek Sherinian 'Sons of Apollo' Keyboardist Releases Solo Album w/All-Star Cast!.Gilbert O'Sullivan 70s Hitmaker Releases New Album Featuring Mick Hucknall & KT Tunstall.Torsten Kinsella of Space Proggers 'God Is An Astronaut' Talks Past & Present: Exclusive!.'Sons of Silver' A Supergroup Featuring Members of Pearl Jam, Candlebox & Skillet Exclusive!.Andy McCoy 'Hanoi Rocks 'Guitarist & Songwriting Legend Reveals All: Exclusive!.Rebecca Pidgeon Film Actress, Singer & Songwriter, Releases Exquisite New Music!.Jeff Berlin World-Class Bass Player Releases Tribute album to 'CREAM' Legend Jack Bruce.King's X Releasing First New Music in 14 Years: Exclusive Interview with dUg Pinnick.Kelly Ogden: The Dollyrots Lead Singer, Songwriter and Bassist Exclusive Interview!.Elliott Randall Guitar Master Who Performed Solos on "Reelin' In The Years" and "Fame".Sally Steele Releases Vintage 80s Metal Collection by the Vegas Rocks! Queen.Legendary Violinist Darryl Way Simultaneously Releases Concept Album & Novel!.Interviewing the Legends: Rock Stars & Celebs.Spirit of Christmas (2009) – Northern Light Orchestra Walk the Dog and Light the Light (1993) – Laura Nyro The Animals' Christmas (1986) – Art Garfunkel & Amy GrantĮlectric Landlady (1991) – Kirsty MacColl Milk and Honey (1984) – John Lennon, Yoko Ono It's Alright (I See Rainbows) (1982) – Yoko Onoĭown On The Road by The Beach (1982) – Steve Hiett The Blues Brothers: Music from the Soundtrack (1980)įrankie Dante & Orquesta Flamboyan Con Larry Harlow (1972) Virtual Memory (2012) Private Collection Records HeartStrings (2011) Private Collection Records Still Reelin' (2007) Private Collection Records Randall's Island (1970) Polydor, catalogue number 2489 004 Please welcome legendary session guitarist and musician ELLIOTT RANDALL to Interviewing the LegendsĮric Mercury "Electric Black Man" 1969 Avco In addition to artistic projects, Elliott has also played, produced, and composed advertisements (jingles) for television, radio and cinema. Other credits include music consultant for NBC Saturday Night Live and Oliver Stone, and projects with producers Jerry Wexler, Joel Dorn, Steve Lillywhite, Eddie Kramer among many others. In addition, he is a favorite of esteemed songwriters Jimmy Webb, George David Weiss, Don Covay and Laura Nyro. His guitar solos on Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ in The Years” and “Fame” (the motion picture) have entered Rock history annals.Įlliott has recorded and performed with artists as diverse as The Doobie Brothers, Carly Simon, Seatrain, The Blues Brothers, Carl Wilson, Peter Wolf, Peter Frampton, James Galway, Richie Havens, The Rochester Philharmonic and The American Symphony Orchestra, among many others. These include record production, composition, electronic research and development, lectures and teaching, and of course, a legendary contribution to popular guitar performance and recording. Remember We shine only when We make you shine!Ĭall us today at 94 for a free PR evaluation!Įlliott Randall’s illustrious career has encompassed a wide and varied cross-section of World Musical forms. Hello once again everyone I’m your host Ray Shasho and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends.īrought to you by The Publicity Works Agency specializing in authors & musicians
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