BEWARE THE GREATEST HITS PACKAGES!

No, not the recent Searchers one, but three CDs, all issued by Sony/BMG contain either re-recordings or live versions of the original hits. Some compilations of Roy Orbison, Billy Joel and Neil Diamond do not state anywhere on the packaging that the tracks are not the original hit versions. In other words, the versions we all know and love - and in my case - what I thought I'd bought. I'm sure many of you remember buying CDs back in the 80s and 90s which were cheap, but which clearly stated on the back something like "some tracks may be re-recorded". Having spoken to Trading Standards, this may not be the case these days. So another improvement in consumer protection!
Of course, you can probably return to where you bought it (not sure what happens with downloads), and get your money back, but that doesn't stop the practice, and that's what should really happen.

CHANGES TO OUR RADIO STATIONS

Next September the two online stations will be closing down, but it is hoped that a return will be made next year on an altogether more listener friendly platform. In the meantime if you know of a radio station which you think should take either My Generation or Dark Side Of The Moon by all means get them to contact me. They can be anywhere in the world!

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON SNUB

It may be one of the best-known albums of all time, but not everybody wants to hear Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" these days. The Sun reports that organizers of the Glastonbury festival, which takes place June 27th-29th, turned down Floyd guitarist David Gilmour's offer to play "Dark Side" in its entirety at this year's event. One source told the sun that Glastonbury producer Michael Eavis "was grateful for the offer he turned it down. He wants the event to appeal to a younger generation, and feels that Dave wouldn't."

MANFREDS TOUR IN OCTOBER

The ever popular Manfreds Maximum Rhythm and Blues tour returns next October, and this time they are accompanied by Alan Price and Scottish singer Maggie Bell (left). For tour dates click here.

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