Tuesday, August 24, 2010

August 24 - Can't Help Falling In Love

Songwriter George David Weiss, 89, died. He is the author of the 1961 hit and concert closing song "Can't Help Falling in Love". Weiss was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984. In addition he served as president of the Songwriters Guild of America from 1982 to 2000.


Soundtrack Re-issues


Four movie soundtracks were re-issued on vinyl by the Dutch Music On Vinyl label; "Girls Girls Girls", "G.I. Blues", "Viva Las Vegas" and "Girl Happy".


Il Re Del Rock And Roll: Golden Records, Vol. 1

Volume 9 in the Italian magazine 'Sorrise e Canzoni TV' (by Mondadori)  digi-book series "Il Re Del Rock And Roll" was released; "Golden Records, Vol. 1". This CD was only available for one week.