VH1'S Music Radar

VH1'S Music Radar

WED., November 23, 2005 - TUES., November 29, 2005

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

Notable News: VH1 CLASSIC SETS THE TABLE FOR ITS ANNUAL "A VERY CLASSIC THANKSGIVING" SPECIAL WITH CLARENCE CLEMONS, PATTY SMYTH, WONDER MIKE (SUGAR HILL GANG), CHRIS BARRON (SPIN DOCTORS) AND HOST DEE SNIDER.

VH1 Classic is serving up its annual "A Very Classic Thanksgiving" special on multiple platforms this year including dishing out the "first course" on Vspot, VH1's broadband entertainment (http://vspot.vh1.com/) seven days before the special bows on VH1 Classic.

"A Very Classic Thanksgiving" invites some of the most accomplished names in music to the VH1 Classic family table for a four-course, holiday dinner set to premiere on Thanksgiving Day, November 24 at 7:00 PM.* DEE SNIDER (Twisted Sister) hosts this year's gathering which includes CLARENCE CLEMONS (The E Street Band), PATTY SMYTH (Scandal), WONDER MIKE (Sugar Hill Gang) and CHRIS BARRON (Spin Doctors). In the spirit of Thanksgiving, these artists who represent different musical styles and eras join together and celebrate the one common passion that they are all thankful for -- their love of music. They gather at the "grown ups' table" at New York's Hard Rock Cafe and answer questions submitted by VH1 Classic viewers.

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Kanye West featuring Adam Levine "Heard 'Em Say"
Santana featuring Steven Tyler "Just Feel Better"
All-American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret"
System of a Down "Hypnotize"
The White Stripes "Denial Twist"

"You Oughta Know" - VH1 fills you in on artists on the rise. Get acquainted with these essential new artists.

Anna Nalick - This charming newcomer writes her feisty pop tunes with no formal training, just a love of music. From the age of thirteen, Anna Nalick was rewriting the lyrics to tunes by Green Day, Nirvana and Matchbox Twenty. She has since honed the craft of storytelling and this singer/songwriter showcases her own poignant music on her debut Wreck of the Day.

*all times ET/PT

Contacts:
Lori Hornik/VH1
212-846-7131

James Blunt - This ex-soldier has gone from riding in tanks to topping the UK charts with the ballad "You're Beautiful," that Elton John has compared to his own hit "Your Song." The candor and catchiness of Back to Bedlam is the reason for Blunt's success -- the CD showcases a disarmingly tender voice that speaks with the heart of a true romantic.

Leela James - This pint-sized dynamo with the huge voice and the thick cloud of hair is sick of modern hip-hop's skanky side and wants to get back to the gritty sounds made by heroes like Al Green, Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin. Her debut "A Change is Gonna Come" should have any fan of old school R&B jumping for joy. She calls her music "back porch soul"; it bursts with deep grooves (courtesy of Kanye West and Wyclef Jean), and songs to make you sob and shout.

What's on VH1.com?

Hear Music First

INXS: Switch - (Epic)

The Aussie funk-rockers are back with a new singer and hit single, "Pretty Vegas." Their first album in eight years finds the clipped riffs and sexy crooning intact. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/inxs/1153858/album.jhtml

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown:
1. Kelly Clarkson "Because of You"
2. Nickelback "Photograph"
3. Kanye West "Gold Digger"
4. Mariah Carey "Don't Forget About Us"
5. Madonna "Hung Up"
6. Gwen Stefani "Luxurious"
7. Pussycat Dolls "Stickwitu"
8. Black Eyed Peas "My Humps"
9. Sheryl Crow "Good is Good"
10. Shakira "Don't Bother"
11. Gorillaz "Feel Good Inc"
12. Bon Jovi "Have a Nice Day"
13. Goo Goo Dolls "Better Days"
14. Santana featuring Michelle Branch & The Wreckers "I'm Feeling You"
15. Leela James "Music"
16. INXS "Pretty Vegas"
17. James Blunt "You're Beautiful"
18. Green Day "Wake Me Up When September Ends"
19. Scott Stapp "The Great Divide"
20. Weezer "Perfect Situation"

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 CLASSIC ORIGINAL SPECIAL "CARLY SIMON SPECIAL" PREMIERES ON SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 26 AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27

VH1 Classic debuts an exclusive two-hour special "The Carly Simon Special," airing on Saturday, November 26 at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM and Sunday, November 27 at 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Renowned singer/songwriter Carly Simon invited the VH1 Classic crew into her home on Martha's Vineyard for a rare and intimate interview that the network has turned into a two-hour special complete with music videos that span her award-winning career. VH1 Classic's Amy Scott sits down for an in-depth chat with Simon, covering the creative process behind her new release "Moonlight Serenade" and many aspects of her career including:

-- Her dream of turning her classic song "You're So Vain" into a music
video that would address one of the great mysteries of classic rock:
Who's that song about?
-- How Bob Dylan coached her in the studio while she made her first-ever
demos.
-- How she got involved in "Nobody Does It Better," the theme song to the
James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me."
-- The inspirations behind her song "Coming Around Again."
-- How her hit single "Anticipation" will forever be associated with
ketchup.
-- Her upcoming star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The special also includes an interview with her son Ben Taylor who, with his sister Sally Taylor, is opening for his mother on her upcoming tour. Ben shares memories of growing up in a creative household and advice that his mother gave him on writing.

In addition, The "You're So Vain" moment will premiere on Vspot, VH1 broadband entertainment network (http://www.vspot.vh1.com/) beginning Monday, November 21.

RAY DAVIES UNVEILS NEW SONG, "THANKSGIVING DAY" ON VH1 CLASSIC
ON THANKSGIVING DAY

Davies Will Also Be Featured on The Second Annual "UK Music Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony" Premiering Uncut On VH1 Classic

VH1 Classic will air an exclusive performance of Ray Davies new "Thanksgiving Day" song every hour on the hour on November 24, Thanksgiving Day and throughout the weekend as well as on Vspot, VH1's broadband network (http://www.vspot.vh1.com/). He also sits down for an exclusive interview to discuss the new single. All net proceeds raised by "Thanksgiving Day" will benefit New Orleans music education programs.

Davies can also be seen when The Kinks are inducted to the UK Hall of Fame premiering on VH1 Classic on Sunday, November 27 at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT and again at 11:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT. VH1 Classic will air the entire, unexpurgated second annual "UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" complete with brimming with amazing performances and tributes to huge to be missed featuring artists including PINK FLOYD, BOB DYLAN, EURYTHMICS, OZZY OSBOURNE AND BLACK SABBATH, THE WHO, THE KINKS, JIMI HENDRIX, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER and the late, great legendary DJ and producer JOHN PEEL.

The UK Music Hall of Fame is produced by Initial (part of Endemol) and distributed by Channel 4 International.

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Lori Hornik of VH1, +1-212-846-7131

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.vspot.vh1.com/

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