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JamesG · 02-09-2012, 06:35 PM

Paul McCartney Tribute Album: Billy Joel, B.B. King, Alice Cooper to Honor the Legend
2/9/2012
by Shirley Halperin

Prepare for Paul McCartney mania in 2012 as the beloved Beatle turns 70 in June.

On deck much sooner: a new solo album, 'Kisses on the Bottom', released Feb. 7 by Hear Music/Concord, as well as a fully endorsed tribute record featuring covers of classic compositions from Sir Paul's catalog -- with The Beatles and Wings and from his solo career.

The artists slated to participate are:

Billy Joel
Brian Wilson
B.B. King
Willie Nelson
Steve Miller
Jeff Lynne
Heart
Wanda Jackson
KISS
Alice Cooper
Ronnie Spector
The Cure
Corinne Bailey Rae

The collection, which has yet to partner with a label or distributor, is being curated by longtime producer and music supervisor Ralph Sall, the man who practically invented the tribute genre with 1991's 'Deadicated' featuring the songs of The Grateful Dead performed by the likes of Jane's Addiction and Elvis Costello.

Sall met McCartney while working on 2003's Albert Brooks-Michael Douglas remake 'The In-Laws', which featured several McCartney songs on the soundtrack.

"It grew out of that experience," says Sall, whose Bulletproof Entertainment is a leader in teen movie soundtracks. "A good idea goes a long way, but it was important that it be blessed by Paul."

Indeed, in the 2-1/2 years that he's been pitching the project, well over a dozen big-name artists have recorded tracks for the album, many with backup from McCartney's touring musicians, guitarist Rusty Anderson and bassist Brian Ray.

In addition, Sall shot video of the sessions-in-progress and interviewed many of the participants. He plans to use that footage for a TV special.

Of both the audio and visual components, Sall says, "It will be a good venue to show appreciation of his catalog -- you can tell by the variety of participants that Paul's music is truly timeless. Whether you're 8 or 80, everyone loves Paul McCartney."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...of-fame-288598

MrCleveland · 02-09-2012, 10:40 PM

I wonder if McCartney will do a live tour this year...I'll try to get tickets if it's at The Nautica!

02-09-2012, 06:35 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,039	Music Legends Honor Paul McCartney w/ Tribute Cover Album Paul McCartney Tribute Album: Billy Joel, B.B. King, Alice Cooper to Honor the Legend 2/9/2012 by Shirley Halperin Prepare for Paul McCartney mania in 2012 as the beloved Beatle turns 70 in June. On deck much sooner: a new solo album, 'Kisses on the Bottom', released Feb. 7 by Hear Music/Concord, as well as a fully endorsed tribute record featuring covers of classic compositions from Sir Paul's catalog -- with The Beatles and Wings and from his solo career. The artists slated to participate are: Billy Joel Brian Wilson B.B. King Willie Nelson Steve Miller Jeff Lynne Heart Wanda Jackson KISS Alice Cooper Ronnie Spector The Cure Corinne Bailey Rae The collection, which has yet to partner with a label or distributor, is being curated by longtime producer and music supervisor Ralph Sall, the man who practically invented the tribute genre with 1991's 'Deadicated' featuring the songs of The Grateful Dead performed by the likes of Jane's Addiction and Elvis Costello. Sall met McCartney while working on 2003's Albert Brooks-Michael Douglas remake 'The In-Laws', which featured several McCartney songs on the soundtrack. "It grew out of that experience," says Sall, whose Bulletproof Entertainment is a leader in teen movie soundtracks. "A good idea goes a long way, but it was important that it be blessed by Paul." Indeed, in the 2-1/2 years that he's been pitching the project, well over a dozen big-name artists have recorded tracks for the album, many with backup from McCartney's touring musicians, guitarist Rusty Anderson and bassist Brian Ray. In addition, Sall shot video of the sessions-in-progress and interviewed many of the participants. He plans to use that footage for a TV special. Of both the audio and visual components, Sall says, "It will be a good venue to show appreciation of his catalog -- you can tell by the variety of participants that Paul's music is truly timeless. Whether you're 8 or 80, everyone loves Paul McCartney." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...of-fame-288598 Attached Images

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MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	I wonder if McCartney will do a live tour this year...I'll try to get tickets if it's at The Nautica!
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