TAINTED LOVE NEW RELEASE! 40 YEAR CELEBRATION OF SOFT CELL'S HIT

SOFT CELL Celebrate 40 Years Of TAINTED LOVE With Special Collector’s Single Release!

Los Angeles, CA - The year was 1981 and British synth pop duo Soft Cell had just watched their debut single “Memorabilia” fail to chart. Feeling the pressure from their label, the band went for broke with a risky maneuver, releasing their downtempo cover version of a 1964 Northern Soul tune by Gloria Jones called “Tainted Love.” The gamble paid off as the single rocketed to the top of the charts, becoming the best-selling single in the UK for that year as well as helping make their debut album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret one of the most iconic synthpop albums of all-time!

Now, in celebration of the single’s 40th anniversary, a special collector’s limited edition vinyl EP is being released. Featuring a recently recorded version of the song produced by versatile German producer/artist Jürgen Engler of Die Krupps, this deluxe single release also includes a stunning, never-before-released acapella mix that showcases Marc Almond’s brilliant voice and several remixes including a brand new one from producer DJ Hell. And as a special bonus treat, the release also features a fantastic bonus track, a rare duet between Almond and Andi Sex Gang from 1983!

Tainted Love will be available for a limited time only on 12” colored vinyl in a gatefold jacket, 7” colored vinyl, digipak CD, and on digital platforms everywhere!

Order the 12” vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/soft-cell-tainted-love-limited-edition-colored-vinyl/

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Stream/download the digital version:https://orcd.co/soft_cell_tainted_love

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12” Track List:
SIDE A
1. Tainted Love (2021 Mix by Jürgen Engler)
2. Tainted Love (Instrumental Mix)
3. Tainted Love (Acapella Mix)

SIDE B
1. Tainted Love (DJ Hell Remix)
2. Tainted Love (2019 Remix)
3. Tainted Love (Club Crasher Remix)
4. The Hungry Years - Marc Almond & Andi Sex Gang

7” Track List:
SIDE A
Tainted Love (2021 Mix by Jürgen Engler)

SIDE B
The Hungry Years - Marc Almond & Andi Sex Gang

DETROIT TV LEGEND: JOHNNY GINGER WAS MY FAVORITE

Johnny Ginger

Johnny Ginger (Galen Grindle) was born in Toledo, Ohio. His parents, Ray and Edna, were a Vaudeville family act performing at the Paramount Theater in Toledo. His brother, Kenny, was a tap dancer in the family act. One day they brought little Johnny up onstage to sing "Sonny Boy" and he was an instant hit. As a teen he performed stand-up comedy in clubs all over Toledo, Detroit, and Canada.

Walter Brennan and Johnny Ginger

Johnny had been working as a comedian under the name Jerry Gale when he auditioned to present a program for WXYZ-TV based around re-runs of The Three Stooges. Given the role, WXYZ vice president John Pival insisted that he work under the name Johnny Ginger, the name is taken from a bottle of Johnny Bull Ginger Beer.

Ginger's afternoon show, Curtain Time Theater (which was always pronounced "Thee-A-ter"), entertained kids from 1957 to 1960 on WXYZ-TV Channel 7.

Johnny Carson and Johnny Ginger

The live portions of the show were broadcast all around the television station, with Ginger in his janitor costume of bib-overalls and driving cap. By the early 1960s Johnny adapted a new character inspired by the Jerry Lewis film The Bellboy, that of the head bellboy at the Rocky Plaza Hotel, run by Mr. Rocky. Johnny did every voice on his show. Soupy had a support team...Johnny wrote and performed the show entirely alone.  The show became The Johnny Ginger Show.

Stage Hand/Janitor and Bellboy

He introduced a new generation of kids to The Three Stooges and even played the part of Billy The Kid in the Stooges last film, The Outlaws Is Coming.

Johnny Ginger was in my opinion, the REAL DEAL...He didn't fake it for the kids..we knew he genuinely cared about his little fans. Johnny and I have been talking a lot by phone and he has told me many times how outraged he felt seeing other celebrities mistreat their fans.  He has never disrespected one of his fans.

He visited many sick children in hospitals on his own time and dime. You can see the genuine concern in his face for this little girl in the photo above. My sister Patti and I watched his show every day before school for years.. all my school friends did too.  Lots of the boys tried to copy his dance moves and comic style but there is only one Johnny Ginger..

Johnny told me that he does write his shows in advance but they flow like improvisation.  His mind works faster than any normal humorist.  In Johnny's world, he plays all the roles.. The voices just flow into each other as do his songs.

Johnny was close friends with Soupy Sales..It took a while for Soupy to warm up to the seriously funny and energetic young Johnny.  Some serious competition me thinks...But eventually, they performed together a lot.

Johnny does a great impression of Soup..

Johnny was a real-life gunslinger... he was a 45 quick draw champion....He is so great in western parts.

Johnny left Detroit for Hollywood and appeared on a great episode of The Rifleman.

Obviously I am not one of the boys in the photo below but that is what we did back then... we sat on the floor as close as we could get to the TV.  No wonder we're all blind now!

Kevin, Randy, and Rocky Grindle top 3 of Johnny's sons.

The many kiddie shows back in this time were vehicles to promote cartoons and products.  We suffered through pitch after pitch to get to the cartoon. Mickey Mouse Club was really tough to watch.. We loved the Disney cartoons so we watched patiently to see them. With Johnny Ginger we really found him interesting and funny! We endured the cartoons to get to back to watching Johnny! Truth!

The Johnny Ginger Show was canceled in 1968. Ginger went on to host Captain Detroit for WKBD-TV.

 Always cool...Johnny Ginger

Johnny lives in his hometown in Toledo now and is very close with his 7 kids! OY... They love him dearly as do I. He and I get on the phone for hours and crack each other up!  I laugh out LOUD at him still! Hardly anything makes me really crack up but Johnny stills does such fun streaming routines...

At the end of every Johnny Ginger show, he signed off with goodbye to Mom, Dad, Patti and All... We all thought he was talking to us. Me especially having a sister named Patti. 

So it was such a thrill that Johnny and his son Sean made this goodbye clip for me!

SEE YOU REAL SOON JOHNNY!! WE ALL LOVE YOU XK

CBD AND YOGA: PERFECT BLEND FOR IMPROVING HEALTH

Yoga and meditation uplift you on a spiritual note and keep the external distractions away. With regular yoga practice, you can enhance the mindset and overcome your fears. Also, it helps in limiting the distractions and makes you focus on the task at hand. With a better body to mind connection, you are likely to embrace life in the present moment without being a slave of the past. In case you’re a yoga enthusiast who wishes to progress on the path further, consider the natural herbs and supplements. With the best CBD gummies to improve sleep, you can accelerate the spiritual progress and achieve the desired results much faster.

Here are the top reasons to combine your yoga practice with some nutritious and effective herbal remedies like cannabis.

May Enhance Concentration Levels

With regular yoga sessions, you can calm your mind and achieve stable psychological health. The small movements and breathing exercises ensure a well-balanced cognition and aid in proper mindfulness. On top of this, cannabis therapy aids in better focus and keeps the external distractions at bay. It contains high levels of endocannabinoids that act on your brain and stimulate the neurological pathways. Further, the chemicals boost the levels of dopamine and enhance memory. Along with this, it works on the focus and allows you to focus on the essential tasks.



Can Improve Sleep Quality

Psychological ailments can affect your sleep duration and lead to sleep disorders in the long run. In case you suffer from anxiety or depression, you must stick to regular yoga practices. It helps in reducing the levels of stress hormones like cortisol and induces a sense of well-being. Also, yoga asanas incorporate flexibility and rectify your sleep cycle. You can combine your yoga practice with cannabis extracts to boost your sleep quality. Along with this, it can enhance the levels of melatonin and correct your sleep cycle. Try out the cannabis strains that lead to a refreshing, consistent, and gratifying sleep routine.

May Stabilize Your Mood

One of the best ways to uplift your mood and stay away from mood swings is through mindfulness. You must stick to regular yoga sessions to boost your personality. Also, you might consider cannabis supplements to uplift your mood and ensure a stable mindset. The active components present in cannabis act on the 5-HT receptors and increase the levels of several neurotransmitters. As the levels of serotonin increase, you may experience contentment and mood stability in the long run. You can go for an Interest free credit card. Don’t forget to incorporate cannabis extracts in your daily routine for maximum benefits.
Final Verdict

Yoga is a spiritual practice that enhances your focus, flexibility and curbs stressful reactions and Total Shape of your body. It helps you build up a body to mind connection and works upon the awareness aspects. Also, you are likely to gain better confidence and physiological well-being with regular yoga and meditation. All you need to do is combine the yoga sessions with cannabis extracts to achieve the maximum results. It acts on your brain’s receptors and increases self-awareness. Furthermore, it can enhance your ability to tolerate stress and come out with better endurance. Don’t forget to fetch reliable cannabis strains to boost your physical as well as psychological well-being.

KEN SETTLE PHOTOGRAPHED CHRIS CORNELL'S LAST SHOW IN DETROIT

Last night I was watching Autopsy: The Last Hours of...with my favorite Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Hunter. I happened to turn it on right when the episode featuring the sad suicide of Soundgarden's lead singer and guitarist Chris Cornell. 

Dr. Michael Hunter

Autopsy: The Last Hours interviewed our pal Detroit Rock Photographer Ken Settle. Ken photographed that last Soundgarden show in Detroit at the Fox Theater.  

I hadn't realized that Ken Settle was at that last Soundgarden show.  After I finished watching the episode I found Ken online and we chatted a bit about his thoughts about that night.

Ken Settle Photography Official Website

RK Ken, how did you come to be interviewed on the Autopsy show?

KS  A day or two after that show, it became known that I photographed Chris's last show. I started being asked to do interviews about that experience, including Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone, and the BBC for a radio show. 

The producers for Autopsy in researching for the show saw my photos from the show and the interviews that I had done. They asked me if I would do an interview for the episode they were putting together. 

I suggested to them that a good place to shoot the interview would be at The Fillmore Detroit (once known as The State Theatre), because it was the first theatre headlining show that Soundgarden did in Detroit was there. 

Ben Doughty, who was a good friend, and also the general manager at the Fillmore, organized the interview for 8 am on March 21, 2018.

We actually did that interview right on the same stage that Chris graced in the early days, with Soundgarden. 

I still can't think about that show, or Chris, without getting really emotional.

The man put his entire soul into every performance and when you look back at it, it seemed that he was telling his own story in the songs of Soundgarden. 

I STILL feel that Chris showed moments of pure joy on stage that final night like I had never seen him do before. I felt it when I was photographing him. Although some moments he also seemed REALLY very insular and deep into his own thoughts on stage that night as well. It was such a tragedy. A very sad tragedy that we lost him that young. He was a once in a lifetime singer and such a great guy.

After it was on the news that Chris had died, fans came by The Fox Theatre and had a vigil and left tributes to his memory. Here are some photos of that.

RK Thanks for sharing your experience and photos with us Ken!

PINK SUPER MOON MONDAY APRIL 26

The first supermoon of 2021 will be an April ‘Pink’ moon.  

On Monday, April 26th the very first super moon of the season will emerge in the night sky.

The April supermoon of 2021 will reach its fullest phase at 11:31 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, April 26. The big moon will start to rise in the east-southeastern sky in the New York City region at 7:24 p.m. Monday and will set in the west-southwestern sky at 6:26 a.m. Tuesday, according to TimeAndDate.com

This moon is referred to as the “pink” moon since it’s a full moon occurring within the month of April and commemorates the start of when many pink, spring flowers start to bloom. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, it’s named after the wildflower native to eastern North America known as the Phlox subulata, or “moss pink.”

WELLINGTON = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 3:31:32 pm (NZST)
SYDNEY = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 1:31:32 pm (AEST)
TOKYO = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 12:31:32 pm (JST)
BEIJING = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 11:31:32 am (CST)
BANGKOK = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 10:31:32 am (ICT)
DELHI = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 9:01:32 am (IST)
DUBAI = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 7:31:32 am (GST)
MOSCOW = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 6:31:32 am (MSK)
BERLIN = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 5:31:32 am (CEST)
LAGOS = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 4:31:32 am (WAT)
LONDON = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 4:31:32 am (BST)
RIO = Tuesday * 27 April 2021 * 12:31:32 am (BRT)
SANTIAGO = Monday * 26 April 2021 * 11:31:32 pm (CLT)
NEW YORK = Monday * 26 April 2021 * 11:31:32 pm (EDT)
MEXICO CITY = Monday * 26 April 2021 * 10:31:32 pm (CDT)
CALGARY = Monday * 26 April 2021 * 9:31:32 pm (MDT)
LOS ANGELES = Monday * 26 April 2021 * 8:31:32 pm (PDT)
ANCHORAGE = Monday * 26 April 2021 * 7:31:32 pm (AKDT)
HONOLULU = Monday * 26 April 2021 * 5:31:32 pm (HAST)

PROCOL HARUM NEW EP: MISSING PERSONS (ALIVE FOREVER)

Music Legends Procol Harum To Release New EP “Missing Persons”

Esoteric Antenna label is pleased to announce the release of a new CD EP by the legendary PROCOL HARUM.

“Missing Persons” was completed during the lockdown, after founder and lead singer Gary Brooker rediscovered a CD of rough mixes of two studio tracks the band had laid down during a previous session. “They weren’t written last week, neither are they old,” says Gary, but the precise date of the original recordings remains a mystery. With the world locked down Gary and the band revisited these tracks and they now proudly sit alongside the band’s venerable catalog.

The title track “Missing Persons (Alive Forever)” is a particularly poignant and emotive song, and a fine example of the musical tradition of Procol Harum. Gary adds: “Keith Reid’s lyrics sound incredibly apt for the time we’re living in, this is the sound of Procol Harum today.” The EP’s other new song “War Is Not Healthy” is also a touching observation of war and its impact on humanity.

This is Procol Harum at their timeless best.



(Photo by Deacon Comms)

Procol Harum
Gary Brooker (vocals, piano)
Geoff Whitehorn (guitar)
Josh Phillips (organ)
Geoff Dunn (drums)
Matt Pegg (bass)

Tracklist
1. Missing Persons (Alive Forever)
2. War Is Not Healthy
3. Missing Persons (Alive Forever) (Edited Version)



To pre-order: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/procol-harum-missing-persons-alive-forever-ep/

For more information: https://www.procolharum.com/

BATHROOM TILES KNOWN FOR THEIR ELEGANCE

Though there are plenty of areas to focus on when it comes to creating a lovely house. However, bathrooms are the smallest ones among all, and without any doubt, they receive the most attention. Nowadays, they are just not only meant for taking a shower; they have become a place of comfort and relaxation. This is why people have now started taking ideas that are rustic, elegant, contemporary, kitschy, or retro.

But how can one achieve any of these styles and moods? Well, porcelain tiles have always been in the limelight. The so-called chameleon in the tile world is known for delivering a marble finish look with a lot less worry and maintenance. Not only this, the tile option is a popular choice as they are highly water and stain-resistant. Sounds great, right?

Looking forward to the marketplace trends, then countless designs are inspired by fashion runways, animal prints, fabrics, and exotic locales. For instance, an Ice Blue Arabesque Glossy Porcelain Tile is a perfect reflection of the Moroccan style highly adopted by architects in the world. Want to know more in detail? Here’s a quick review of the two most famous types of porcelain tiles. Take a look.

They normally come in the glazed and through-bodied form. The glazed ones have more of a hard finish or a wear layer that is normally colored. Known for being dense and durable, they are available in a wide range of designs and colors. Whereas the through-bodied tiles are more scratches and chip styles. They don’t hold any sort of glaze on them and are highly recommended for countertops, walls, and floors.

Know what to consider while finding the most ideal porcelain tile for your bathrooms.

The foremost thing to focus on is to know whether they are tough enough or not. Wondering why? Because porcelain tiles are known for standing up with heavy foot traffic and bearing all the water flashes for years and years.

The very next thing is to understand how to properly clean them. Not to worry, as they are much easier to maintain and clean with time. Just moisten, sweep, or simply vacuum them twice a month. Always keep in mind that porcelain tiles are not meant to be cleaned with some sort of scouring pads or steel wools.

Now, what is the biggest mistake that most people make with these tiles is not paying attention to the underlayment. Porcelain tiles are generally installed on a compact subfloor that’s rigid and smooth as well. It can nimbly go with plywood, cemented base, or even a concrete slab.

Lastly, the only lowdown is that these specific tiles are a perfect mix of minerals and clays that are definitely fired at extremely acute temperatures. That’s why they are found to be denser and harder than the ceramic tiles available in the market. What else makes them popular enough is that they prevent any sort of odor, bacteria, or stain from building upon them. How can we forget to mention that the myriad of colors and designs deliver elegance to the whole space and that too at much cheaper prices?

Have you tried the on-trend of porcelain tiles for your bathroom?