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Forbes
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lynyrd Skynyrd Reaches A Billboard Chart For The First Time
Lynyrd Skynyrd debuts on Billboard's Top Streaming Albums chart with All Time Greatest Hits as ... More 'Sweet Home Alabama' surges around the July Fourth holiday. CIRCA 1975: Lynyrd Skynyrd (L-R Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, Gary Rossington, Artimus Pyle, Ronnie Van Zandt and Billy Powell) pose for a portrait circa 1975. (Photo by Michael) Lynyrd Skynyrd scored a career-defining hit with 'Sweet Home Alabama,' the song that pays tribute to the southern state. As with so many musical projects that feature the name of anything related to the United States — or which evoke patriotism in general — 'Sweet Home Alabama' experiences a notable boost in popularity around the country's birthday each year. As consumption of the tune grows, it helps the group's most popular compilation soar once more. This year, Lynyrd Skynyrd even manages to debut on a Billboard tally the rock band has never appeared on before, thanks largely to renewed attention around its most famous tune. Lynyrd Skynyrd's Greatest Hits Set Debuts All Time Greatest Hits appears on multiple Billboard charts this week, climbing on all of them. As the compilation rises on several lists, it debuts on the Top Streaming Albums ranking, coming in at No. 44. Lynyrd Skynyrd lands on the list of the most played full-lengths and EPs on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify in the U.S. for the very first time. That's a major accomplishment for a project released a quarter-century ago and packed with songs that became hits long before then. Lynyrd Skynyrd Joins Katy Perry and Tom Petty Lynyrd Skynyrd earns one of three debuts on the Top Streaming Albums chart this week. Somewhat surprisingly, none of the projects that appear on the list for the very first time are brand new, except to this one tally. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers launch Greatest Hits at No. 31, while Teenage Dream, Katy Perry's biggest full-length, opens at No. 47, many years after it took over the globe with one smash after another. "Sweet Home Alabama" Lifts on Several Charts An increase in streams, particularly of 'Sweet Home Alabama,' helps All Time Greatest Hits climb on three additional Billboard tallies. The set returns to the top 10 on the Top Rock Albums list, jumping from No. 20 to No. 9. It also gains considerable ground on both the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart and the Billboard 200, landing at Nos. 11 and 45, respectively. 'Sweet Home Alabama' also finds its way into the top 10 on the Rock Streaming Songs ranking. It's clear that Americans revisiting the tune around the Fourth of July had a major impact not just on the track's position itself, but also on the compilation on which it's featured.
IOL News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
From Platters to Party: Ocean Basket Hosts its 30th Birthday Bash
In the lead-up to its official birthday, Ocean Basket hosted an intimate bash to celebrate a legacy of 30 years of shared tables, bold flavours, and Mediterranean spirit. This July, Ocean Basket is celebrating 30 years of flavour, family, and shared tables. To mark the milestone, the brand launched its Greatest Hits Menu with a limited-time selection of signature dishes from 1 to 31 July, including the Reel Love Platter, Spicy Prawns, and Seafood Burgers. But the real showstopper drops with 30 For 30 on Ocean Basket's official birthday on 16 July. For one day only, the restaurant will be serving up their famous full portion hake and chips for just R30. It's the golden classic South Africans know and love, available for sit-down while stocks last. To kick off the birthday celebrations, Ocean Basket hosted an intimate lunch at Montecasino on 10 July with media, influencers, and friends of the brand to reflect on a journey that started with one tiny seafood restaurant and now reels in over 18 million guests each year across 16 countries.
Forbes
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Foo Fighters Return To Multiple Charts Thanks To An Exciting New Single
The Foo Fighters' new single 'Today's Song' debuts at No. 1 on a Billboard chart and revives the ... More band's Greatest Hits album on multiple tallies. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MAY 03: Dave Grohl performs with Foo Fighters on Day 6 of 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 28, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by) The Foo Fighters may or may not be entering a brand new era with 'Today's Song.' The tune appeared seemingly out of nowhere recently, and as it launches across a variety of Billboard charts, it's still unclear if the group is prepping the world for another full-length project, or if this track is, at least for now, a standalone release to be enjoyed by fans everywhere. The quick success of 'Today's Song' helps bring the band's Greatest Hits compilation back to the forefront, and back to the charts in the United States. The popularity of the just-dropped single seems to have improved the group's entire catalog, with many listeners likely focusing their streaming activity on the compilation. Foo Fighters Return with Greatest Hits Greatest Hits by the Foo Fighters appears on four Billboard tallies in America this week, reentering each and every one of them. The collection sits highest on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, landing at No. 12. On the Top Alternative Albums list, Greatest Hits also returns, settling in at No. 23. The project just misses the crucial top 40 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums roster, where it lands at No. 42. The Foo Fighters also reappear on the Billboard 200, the ranking of the most popular albums of any kind in the U.S. On that tally, Greatest Hits breaks back in at No. 178. Hundreds of Weeks on the Charts Luminate states that during the past tracking period in America, the Foo Fighters' compilation moved another 9,100 equivalent units. Almost all of those came from streaming activity, as the title sold only 350 copies. While Greatest Hits had recently disappeared from all four of the charts it returns to this frame, the full-length isn't new to any of them. The compilation has spent hundreds of weeks on each roster – the least of which stands at 284 weeks on the Billboard 200. The same project is nearing 450 weeks on the list of the most consumed hard rock collections in the country. 'Today's Song' Launches at No. 1 'Today's Song' is a quick win for the band on the Billboard charts where it debuts. The Foo Fighters earn an eighth career No. 1 on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales tally as the tune opens in first place. The outfit's latest cut also starts inside the top 10 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay, Rock Digital Song Sales, and Alternative Digital Song Sales charts.
Forbes
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Neil Young's Album Hits A New Peak Thanks To One Big Performance
Neil Young's Greatest Hits returns to the Official Album Downloads chart at a new peak at No. 27, ... More following his Glastonbury set with the Chrome Hearts. GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Neil Young during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Established by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury has grown into the UK's largest music festival, drawing over 200,000 fans to enjoy performances across more than 100 stages. In 2026, the festival will take a fallow year, a planned pause to allow the Worthy Farm site time to rest and recover. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage) Neil Young, along with his new band the Chrome Hearts, helped headline the Glastonbury Festival this year, which took place in the final days of June in Glastonbury, England. Young stands out from many of the other headliners, as he's neither nearly as young nor as trendy – and yet he still managed to draw a massive crowd. The legendary rocker and his backing group performed on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night on the same day as powerhouses like Lewis Capaldi, The 1975, Noah Kahan, and Olivia Rodrigo. Thanks to his coveted slot, Young bounds up the charts in the United Kingdom, as such a coveted slot can lead to a huge uptick in consumption. Neil Young's Greatest Hits Makes a Chart Comeback Young's compilation Greatest Hits is back and bigger than ever as fans across the U.K. are reminded of how much they love his many timeless tunes. The singles-packed project reappears on the Official Album Downloads chart this week at No. 27. The fact that it lands on that specific ranking speaks to the fact that Glastonbury attendees — and those following along online — rushed to platforms like iTunes to revisit his catalog around the time of his performance. A New Peak for a Familiar Favorite As Greatest Hits finds its way back to the Official Album Downloads chart, it reaches a never-before-seen high point. This turn marks its first inside the top 40 on the tally, as it previously peaked at No. 42. The compilation hasn't appeared on the list since February 2022, and it originally debuted just below the top 40 region in the summer of 2009. 'Harvest Moon' Returns to the Singles Ranking As Young returns to the album downloads chart, he also scores a win once more on the Official Singles Downloads list. On that ranking, 'Harvest Moon' appears for only the second time ever, as it breaks back in at No. 96. Focus Shifts From New Album to Nostalgic Favorites Shortly before heading to Glastonbury, Young released Talking to the Trees, his first full-length collection with the Chrome Hearts. Now, three weeks into its run on the U.K. rankings, the set slips more than 10 spaces on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts, as it seems fans are currently more focused on revisiting Greatest Hits than diving into brand new material.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stevie Wonder's stolen suit - and the theatre so filthy they called it The Appalling! From Abba to Zeppelin, every rock legend played Glasgow – but they didn't always get a warm welcome...
From its groundbreaking groups and endlessly creative artists, its much-loved venues and roaringly enthusiastic audiences, the vibrancy of Glasgow 's music scene has long been hailed around the world. Now the city's legendary heritage is being celebrated in Glasgow's Greatest Hits – a rollocking new guide compiled by the three founders of Glasgow City Music Tour, exploring the key figures, places and gigs that have underpinned its reputation as a global hitmaker. Here, we offer a selection of the best and worst: Greatest Gig The Beatles ' Ringo Starr said their Glasgow fans were the 'wildest'. One furious council official agreed, complaining after the Fab Four headlined the Glasgow Concert Hall on Argyle Street on October 5, 1963, that: 'There was so much shouting and screaming that, I am told, The Beatles group could not be heard. 'The balcony was actually shaking with all the pandemonium that was going on.' When they returned the following year to play the Odeon Cinema on Renfield Street, trainee managers were told: 'You've got tae keep the wimmin off the band.' Stadium gigs looked a little different when Frank Sinatra played Ibrox on July 10, 1990. After a soundcheck consisting of just four words – 'come fly with me' – he wowed the 11,000-strong crowd by going walkabout for Strangers in the Night and referring to himself as 'the American Andy Stewart'. Ol' Blue Eyes later said: 'In all my time in showbusiness I have never had such a stupendous feeling. I have never been so moved by anything in my life before.' Then there was the infamous night in May 1993 when Oasis were 'discovered' at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in front of 69 paying customers – and thousands more who have claimed to be there. Oasis were not originally on the bill – but Manchester band Sister Lovers, who were due to open, arrived with their friends' band in tow. A deal was struck for them to play a quick four-song warm-up for the dozen or so punters who turned up early. Among them was Creation Records boss, Alan McGee... Finest Merch Forget your branded t-shirts, hoodies and tote bags, there is nothing like grabbing yourself a unique piece of wearable musical memorabilia. The Tamla Motown Revue blew into Glasgow for two shows in April 1965, suffering from sluggish ticket sales and a strike over unpaid wages by the disgruntled stars, who included the Supremes, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Martha and the Vandellas, and a 14-year-old Stevie Wonder. As the book reveals, 'Further drama ensued when Stevie Wonder's suit was nicked between sets, handed over in good faith to someone backstage calling out, 'suits for cleaning, suits for cleaning'. It was never returned. Music industry veteran Keith Harris, who has represented Stevie Wonder since the 70s, said, 'There's somebody in Glasgow with a Little Stevie Wonder suit. I hope they appreciate it.' Most Hated Band All punk – at least for the City Fathers who tried to ban the entire musical genre at its peak in the late 70s. The Sex Pistols swearing on national television led to their gig at The Apollo being pulled. When councillors heard The Ramones were singing about glue-sniffing and witnessed fans storming the stage at a Stranglers' gig at the City Halls on June 22, 1977, they drew a line. The City Halls 'riot' resulted in an unofficial (and unenforceable) ban on punk. But a few rebel establishments refused to toe the line – the Mars Bar, off St Enoch Square, offered a weekly residency to one punk outfit, Johnny & the Self-Abusers, just as they were trying out a new direction and band name: Simple Minds. Harshest Heckle Glasgow audiences have long held a reputation for being hard to please – and devastatingly sharp-tongued – as even local favourites the Sensational Alex Harvey Band discovered. At one fondly remembered Christmas gig at the Apollo in 1975, one attendee recalled frontman Alex Harvey performing the audience favourite Framed. Or 'fram-ed' as Alex liked to pronounce it. Telling the sorry tale of a street punk fitted up for a crime he didn't commit, the book recounts, 'our hero was on his knees, picked out by a spotlight as he howled out the lines, 'I was fram-ed, I never did nothing.' From the darkness of the stalls came a withering response from an aggrieved punter, 'Aye, you did. You s****-ed ma sister.' Best Venue King Tut's, the Barrowland Ballroom, and the ABC; they're all right up there, but surely the 'good old-fashioned scuzzy' Apollo at the top of Renfield Street occupies rarefied ground in the pantheon of rock legend. From its perilously bouncing balcony to its 12ft high stage, meaning the first few rows were actually the worst seats in the house, the venue was so dilapidated, with paintwork, holes in the roof, damp carpets, roosting pigeons and the occasional sewage-related mishap that it came to be known as The Appalling. But its filth only added to its appeal. It started hosting concerts in the 60s with Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Nice, The Move and Amen Corner playing on a single bill in December 1967. Setlists often went awry – a well-oiled Lou Reed exited after just one song in some disorientation and had to be pushed back onstage to finish his show; AC/DC's Bon Scott got locked out of his own gig after going walkabout with Angus Young on his shoulders; Leonard Cohen performed a 35-song set in May 1976 to rapturous fans also celebrating a 2–1 home win in that day's Scotland v. England match at Hampden Park. Struggling to compete with the new SECC complex by the Clyde, the Apollo repeatedly endured the threat of closure. Eric Clapton and Wings both signed a petition opposing its conversion to a Mecca bingo hall, while Bob Geldof lent his typically forthright support, writing in the venue's visitors book, 'f*** bingo, long live rock'. The venue was so beloved that fans stripped the joint of its fixtures and fittings following its final concert by The Style Council in June 1985. Worst Rock 'n Roll Excess Rock stars are famous for trashing tour buses and chucking hotel tellies in swimming pools, yet they scarcely own the franchise on alcohol-fuelled debauchery, with unlikely competition from the city's folk scene. One such was the late John Martyn, a singular singer, songwriter and guitarist who straddled folk, jazz, rock and blues in a 40-plus year career. His 1973 album Solid Air, arguably his finest, featured contributions from Pentangle bassist Danny Thompson. The books says: 'The pair had an affinity for mayhem as much as music.' We like the story of Thompson nailing a passed-out Martyn to the floor under a hotel room carpet. The next morning, Thompson ordered a room-service breakfast which he 'consumed with great gusto in front of his increasingly apoplectic, thirsty and hungover compadre'. Riveting stuff! Unlikeliest Frontman That honour might go to comic and ex-Humblebum, Sir Billy Connolly, who memorably described his singing voice as resembling 'a goose farting in the fog'. Or the 'great Glaswegian sage' and harmonium player, Ivor Cutler, who clocked up more John Peel sessions than any other act apart from The Fall. But what about much-mocked country and western legend Sydney Devine? Affectionately known as Steak and Kidney, he racked up 45 consecutive years of gigs at the Pavilion Theatre, singing his signature tune Tiny Bubbles to generations of the same families. But, as the book says, 'Steak and Kidney MBE had the last laugh, selling an estimated 15million albums.' Most Revered Band Hotly contested, of course, but as the book rightly points out, The Blue Nile created 'one of the slimmest but most precious catalogues in Scottish pop music', despite being described by their biographer Allan Brown as 'a riddle wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a raincoat'. Glasgow University students Paul Buchanan, Robert Bell and PJ Moore received almost instant critical acclaim – although their first single Stay was slagged off by popular ventriloquist puppet Orville the Duck on the Saturday Superstore record review. The band remained their own harshest critics, allegedly burning master tapes and throwing early singles into the Kelvin. Notoriously publicity-shy, they produced four revered albums before their unofficial split in 2004 and their cult status was complete with a namecheck on Taylor Swift's song Guilty As Sin? from her 2024 record-smashing Tortured Poets Department album. Buchanan has recorded one solo album, 2012's Mid Air, and is sought-after as a guest vocalist, though the book highlights an impromptu performance of a couple of maudlin originals at a fan's house party which required 'an intervention from the host', saying: 'It's an honour to have you here, but this is a party, mate – play some Slade or get the f*** out.' Glasgow's Greatest Hits: Tales from the City of Music is out now in paperback, priced £12.99 'Keep the wimmin off': The Beatles had the 'wildest' time
