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Casting Call for Girls Like Us movie confirms Taylor Swift as Joni Mitchell

While an official announcement has yet to be made, a notice of auditions for Girls Like Us confirms rumors of pop-country star Taylor Swift being cast in the role of Joni Mitchell. Actress Alison Pill (Midnight in Paris, Milk) has … Continue reading

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Videos: James Taylor working on new album, performing Yesterday; maple sugaring

The Artisan News Service posted earlier this week a video segment that includes a brief interview with James Taylor on the red carpet to the MusiCares Person of the Year gala celebrating Paul McCartney. He mentions his new album, currently … Continue reading

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James Taylor performed Yesterday at MusiCares Person of the Year gala celebrating Paul McCartney

James Taylor collaborated with jazz artist Diana Krall for a back-to-back performance honoring Paul McCartney as the MusiCares Person of the Year last Friday night in Los Angeles. James Taylor sang the legendary song “Yesterday” from The Beatles’ 1965 album … Continue reading

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Yusuf records Long and Winding Road; finishes editing Boots & Sand music video

YusufIslam.com announced today that Yusuf was back in Los Angeles last week to finish editing the music video for “Boots & Sand,” the first single off of his upcoming still-untitled album. He also recorded a cover of “The Long and … Continue reading

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Yusuf adds James Morrison to list of guests on new album, Boots & Sand delayed

YusufIslam.com‘s new scrolling news ticker announces that British pop/soul singer James Morrison will perform on two tracks of Yusuf’s upcoming album.  This is in addition to guest appearances by Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton, who both provide vocals for “Boots … Continue reading

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Boots & Sand music video in production

YusufIslam.com has announced that a music video for “Boots & Sand” will accompany the song in January. The new song by Yusuf is slated to be the first single off of his upcoming album. Jesse Dylan, son of Bob Dylan, … Continue reading

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What Yusuf was doing in LA

The LA Times music blog Pop & Hiss has a brief article on Yusuf’s recent activities here in Los Angeles. He’s working on a follow-up to his last album An Other Cup. The author got a sample of some of … Continue reading

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Joni Mitchell, James Taylor on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time

Rolling Stone has released their latest epic rock list: The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Both Joni Mitchell and James Taylor appear on the list. Jackson Browne and James Taylor both contribute write-ups elsewhere on the list. Carole King … Continue reading

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Jackson Browne’s The Pretender is about business

BusinessPundit.com posts a list of the Top 30 Songs About Business and Money. Jackson Browne’s “The Pretender” is ranked at 30. Other entries include Eagles’ “Life In The Fast Lane” by Glenn Frey at 28, The Beatles’ “Taxman” by George … Continue reading

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McCartney to play Israel

Paul McCartney is expected to announce on Tuesday that he will be playing the Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv, Israel on September 25th, according to The Jerusalem Post and The Associated Press. Tickets will go on sale that same day. … Continue reading

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