NASHVILLE (AP) — The man who sang “This Time (We’re Really Breaking Up)” has died. A family friend says Troy Shondell died Thursday of complications related to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases at a nursing facility in Picayune, Mississippi. He was 76. Shondell hit number 6 with “This Time” in 1961 but never had another top 40 hit. However, his lasting influence may be his name. Tommy James named his band The Shondells after him, and The Ides of March were originally called The Shondels — with one “L” — but changed it after hearing about James’ band.
“Adele” Live from London” Will Run on BBC America
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Adele’s “Live from London” special will air in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day. She’ll perform hits from “25” and her earlier albums on the show, which will air on BBC America.
Elton John Will Appear on “Wonderful World of Disney”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elton John will debut his new song in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle on “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60.” He will sing “Wonderful Crazy Night” and “Circle of Life” during the ABC special on February 21.
Natalie Cole Will Be Laid to Rest Today
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Natalie Cole’s funeral is set for today in Los Angeles. A Cole family representative says Chaka Khan will sing at the service at West Angeles Church of God in Christ, where Cole was once a member. Cole will be buried next to her parents, sister and brother at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in nearby Glendale, California.
Cause of Death Revealed for Natalie Cole
NEW YORK (AP) — Natalie Cole died of idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension which led to heart failure. What that means is she had a rare lung disease that caused shortness of breath, dizziness and sometimes chest pain, but the exact cause was unknown. Her family said Cole got that diagnosis after her 2009 kidney transplant. She had battled drug problems and hepatitis.
King, Domino, King Will Be On “American Masters”
NEW YORK (AP) — B.B. King, Fats Domino and Carole King each will be the subject of in-depth specials on the “American Masters” series on PBS. Loretta Lynn, Janis Joplin and The Highwaymen will also be the subject of “American Masters” documentaries. The series kicks of January 29 with one about director Mike Nichols.
Elvis: The Truly Definitive Collection
NEW YORK (AP) — For $350, you can own pretty much everything Elvis Presley ever recorded. Legacy Recordings will release the 60-CD set “Elvis Presley: The Album Collection” on March 18. It contains all his studio albums, his live albums, his 17 movie soundtracks, his compilation albums that included non-album hits and the rare RCA Camden “budget” series that had songs Presley recorded for his films that were not included on the soundtracks. It also has three CDs of rare tracks not otherwise included.
Monkees “Cereal Box” Singles Will Be Reissued
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Monkees will mark their 50th anniversary this year by re-releasing their cereal box singles. Four limited edition “cereal box” cardboard records will feature “Last Train to Clarksville” and previously unreleased TV mixes of “Words,” ”I Never Thought It Peculiar” and “Valleri.” Post Cereals originally offered the one-sided records on the back of its cereal boxes in the late 1960s.
Peter Cetera is Open to Playing with Chicago at Rock Hall Induction
UNDATED (AP) — Peter Cetera seems to be open to the idea of performing with Chicago at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction after all. Cetera posted an open letter on his website to the other members of the band. He suggests they could all walk onstage together one last time as a group, and he’ll strap on the bass for “25 Or 6 To 4.” Cetera says it would a fantastic moment and “satisfy those who have always wanted some sort of a reunion.” He also suggests Chicago’s past and current members be invited to play on the song, since they’ve all contributed to Chicago’s legacy. The other band members have not yet responded. Chicago keyboardist Robert Lamm had said last week he spoke out of turn when he said Cetera would play at their induction.
People’s Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meghan Trainor got emotional as she accepted her People’s Choice Award. Trainor won for favorite album for “Title.” She told the crowd last night that she “wanted to be an artist so bad” and that the fans made her dreams come true. The favorite male and female musicians are Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. The group honors go to Fifth Harmony, while “What Do You Mean?” by Justin Bieber gets favorite song.
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