FT Arts The Life of a Song: Red Red Wine

Ian McCann charts the transformation of UB40’s number one hit, from Neil Diamond’s country ballad to iconic reggae ditty.

Credits: Virgin Records, Universal Music International Ltda, Sanctuary, Capitol Records, Authentic Jamaican Music, K-Licious Music

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Goldmine Magazine Jake Clemons is his own boss at Light of Day

Touring saxophonist for the E Street Band leads solo group in Asbury Park, N.J., at the centerpiece show for benefit concert series. ►

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Geoffrey Smith’s Jazz Hank Mobley

A key presence on the iconic Blue Note label, tenorist Hank Mobley (1930-86) was a hard bop star in the 1960s. Geoffrey Smith surveys his unique work with Art Blakey, Miles Davis and his own hard-driving ensembles.

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On this day in Music On this Day January 15, 2016

Nineteen of
David Bowie’s albums entered the UK album charts in the wake of his death. His new album, Blackstar, reached No.1, and in the top 40, Nothing Has Changed – The Very Best Of was at No.5, The Best Of 1969 / 1974 was at No.11, Hunky Dory, No.14,
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust, No.17, Best of Bowie, No.18, Aladdin Sane, No.23,
The Next Day, No.25, Low No.31 and Diamond Dogs, No. 37. Thirteen Bowie tracks also entered the top 100, led by ‘Heroes’ at No.12. Also his songs were streamed more than 19 million times on services like Apple Music and Spotify.

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