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ABKCO Music & Records ABKCO is one of the world's leading independent record & music publishing companies, home to critical catalog assets including compositions & recordings by Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Bobby Womack, The Kinks and many more.

ABKCO Music & Records is one of the world’s leading independent entertainment companies. It is home to iconic music catalogs that include compositions and recordings by Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Bobby Womack, Eric Burdon, The Animals, Herman’s Hermits, Marianne Faithfull, The Kinks as well as the Cameo Parkway masters by such artists as Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Clint Eastwood, The Dovells, ? & The Mysterians, Charlie Gracie, The Tymes and Dee Dee Sharp. Soundtrack releases include David O Russell’s Golden Globe nominated Joy, the 2015 Academy Award, GRAMMY and BAFTA winning soundtrack to Wes Anderson’s Golden Globe winner The Grand Budapest Hotel, 2013 Academy Award nominated Moonrise Kingdom, the 2010 Academy Award nominated Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Darjeeling Limited, Edgar Wright’s The World’s End and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Independent Spirit Award Winner Safety Not Guaranteed, the international blockbuster Fast Five, Boardwalk Empire Volumes 2 & 3: Music from the HBO Original Series, the soundtrack to the first season of the hit Showtime series Californication. Releases on ABKCO’s SAR label include albums by LC Cooke, The Soul Stirrers, Johnnie Taylor and the Valentinos. ABKCO Records latest release is The Rolling Stones In Mono. ABKCO is active on many fronts including the release of critically lauded compilations and reissues from its catalog, film and commercial placement of its master recordings and music publishing properties in all media. One Night in Miami, ABKCO’s latest theatrical production, played to critical acclaim in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Denver and opens at the Donmar Warehouse in London on October 6, 2016. ABKCO Films released Alejandro Jodorowsky’s The Dance of Reality; the renowned cult director’s classics El Topo and The Holy Mountain, fully restored and remastered to HD, were shown at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival (Classics section) and at the prestigious 44th New York Film Festival. ABKCO is currently in pre-production on a Sam Cooke bio pic and upcoming releases include a restoration of the Spaghetti Western Blindman starring Ringo Starr. ABKCO’s latest release is The Durrells, a 6 part TV series based on Gerald Durrell’s book The Corfu Trilogy.

07/04/2019

Roll up, tune in and drop out: an oral history of The Rolling Stones’ star-packed Rock AN Roll Circus folly - NME

Roll up, roll up, to the maddest, baddest, wildest, druggiest and most devil-tatted show on Earth! In 1968, envisioning their very own surreal cross between Magical Mystery Tour and Top Of The Pops, The Rolling Stones gathered a staggering array of stars of the age – John and Yoko, Clapton, The Wh...

Today in 1969, The Rolling Stones released their hit “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”. It was the first song t...

07/04/2019

‎You Can't Always Get What You Want (Mono) by The Rolling Stones

Today in 1969, The Rolling Stones released their hit “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”. It was the first song they recorded for their album “Let It Bleed”.

‎Song · 7:28 min · 2016

07/04/2019

‎Honky Tonk Women (Mono) by The Rolling Stones

Today in 1969, The Rolling Stones single “Honky Tonk Women” was released in the UK. At the time of its release, Rolling Stone magazine called the song "likely the strongest three minutes of rock and roll yet released in 1969".

‎Song · 3:03 min · 2016

07/03/2019

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07/03/2019

ABKCO Music & Records's cover photo

07/03/2019

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#OutThisWeek The Rolling Stones, Everything But The Girl, INXS/Michael Hutchence, Sigur Rós, John Power, Tangerine Dream, Heaven 17 and more > http://bit.ly/2JkHXkT

Today in 1966, The Rolling Stones hit single “Mother’s Little Helper” was released in the U.S. The sitar-like guit...

07/02/2019

‎Mother's Little Helper (Mono) by The Rolling Stones

Today in 1966, The Rolling Stones hit single “Mother’s Little Helper” was released in the U.S. The sitar-like guitar riff was played by both Keith Richards and Brian Jones on 12-string electric guitars.

‎Song · 2:46 min · 2016

07/02/2019

Sam Cooke - What A Wonderful World (Official Lyric Video)

Today in 1960, Sam Cooke's song “(What A) Wonderful World” peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Lyric Video for “What A Wonderful World” performed by Sam Cooke. Directed by: Hector Santizo Producers: Julian Klein, Robin Klein, Mick Gochanour, Hector San...

06/28/2019

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus is now available on Blu-ray and DVD!

06/26/2019

Bristol Old Vic

"If you want to laugh, feel like your heart's breaking a little bit, or fall in love with some characters, you need to come see it!"

Full of laughter, bonhomie between brothers, and music galore, join us for the "superbly performed" ★★★★ (The Stage) One Night in Miami... at just £10 a ticket from 25 – 29 Jun >> https://bit.ly/2WJUTWh

06/26/2019

Marianne Faithfull - As Tears Go By (Official Lyric Video)

Watch the nostalgic official lyric video for Marianne Faithfull's 1964 hit single "As Tears Go By".

Marianne Faithfull - Official Page

"As Tears Go By" by Marianne Faithfull Composers: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Andrew Loog Oldham Lyrics: It is the evening of the day I sit and watch th...

Today in 1967, The Rolling Stones compilation album “Flowers” was released. It featured three previously unreleased ...

06/26/2019

‎Flowers by The Rolling Stones

Today in 1967, The Rolling Stones compilation album “Flowers” was released. It featured three previously unreleased tracks – “My Girl”, “Ride On, Baby”, and “Sittin’ On A Fence”.

‎Album · 1967 · 12 Songs

Today in 1960, Bobby Rydell’s hit song “Swingin’ School” peaked at #5 on the Billboardard Hot 100.

06/25/2019

‎Swingin' School by Bobby Rydell

Today in 1960, Bobby Rydell’s hit song “Swingin’ School” peaked at #5 on the Billboardard Hot 100.

‎Song · 2:14 min · 1963

06/23/2019

Remembering Rosetta Hightower of The Orlons on what would have been her 75th birthday.

Today in 1963, Bobby Rydell’s summer anthem “Wildwood Days” reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100.

06/22/2019

‎Cameo Parkway: The Best of Bobby Rydell, 1959-1964 by Bobby Rydell

Today in 1963, Bobby Rydell’s summer anthem “Wildwood Days” reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100.

‎Album · 1963 · 25 Songs

Today in 1963, Chubby Checker's song “Birdland” peaked at #12 on the Billboardd Hot 100.

06/22/2019

‎The Best of Chubby Checker: Cameo Parkway 1959-1963 by Chubby Checker

Today in 1963, Chubby Checker's song “Birdland” peaked at #12 on the Billboardd Hot 100.

‎Album · 2005 · 20 Songs

06/21/2019

Happy Birthday to Ray Davies!

Today in 1964, The Animals rendition of the traditional folk song “The House of the Rising Sun” was released in the ...

06/19/2019

‎Retrospective by The Animals

Today in 1964, The Animals rendition of the traditional folk song “The House of the Rising Sun” was released in the UK. Their version, which reached #1 in the UK, US, and France, has been described as the “first folk rock hit”.

‎Album · 2004 · 22 Songs

Today in 1961, Chubby Checker's dance hit “Let’s Twist Again” was released. The song was awarded the 1962 #Grammy ...

06/19/2019

‎The Best of Chubby Checker: Cameo Parkway 1959-1963 by Chubby Checker

Today in 1961, Chubby Checker's dance hit “Let’s Twist Again” was released. The song was awarded the 1962 #Grammy for Best Rock & Roll Recording.

‎Album · 2005 · 24 Songs

Today in 1963, @TheDovells song “You Can’t Sit Down” reached #3 on the Billboardoard Hot 100.

06/15/2019

‎You Can't Sit Down by The Dovells

Today in 1963, @TheDovells song “You Can’t Sit Down” reached #3 on the Billboardoard Hot 100.

‎Song · 2:19 min · 1963

06/14/2019

‪ It is with deepest sympathy and sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Peter Whitehead. As a young photojournalist, he documented many of the early years of The Rolling Stones, with music videos such as “Have You Seen Your Mother Baby Standing in the Shadow” and “We Love You", as well as the film #CharlieIsMyDarling. Shot in 1965, Charlie Is My Darling captures The Rolling Stones on tour in Ireland on the cusp of stardom.

We are all indebted and fortunate to his being there to capture this historic and amazing time.

06/14/2019

Nottingham Playhouse

Our production of #OneNightInMiami... opened on Friday and it looks great on stage.

Here are our four icons - Sam Cooke, Jim Brown, Malcolm X and Cassius Clay in action.

Directed by Matthew Xia and designed by Grace Smart.

Photography by Richard Hubert Smith.

Find out more and book tickets here > https://bit.ly/2KcoAxg

06/12/2019

Happy Birthday to Len Barry of The Dovells!

06/11/2019

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

Taj Mahal performs his hit “Ain’t That A Lot Of Love” in The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.

06/11/2019

The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)

Today in 1966, The Rolling Stones song “Paint It, Black” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first #1 hit to feature a sitar on the recording.

“Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones Composers: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards Lyrics: I see a red door and I want it painted black No colors anymore I want ...

06/10/2019

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

Watch The Dirty Mac perform “Yer Blues” from The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus!

06/07/2019

Nottingham Playhouse

Tonight,we go back to 1960s America and spend our first night in Miami, with four icons; Sam Cooke, Malcolm X, Jim Brown and Cassius Clay

We caught up with director Matthew Xia, our #MalcolmX, Christopher Colquhoun and our #SamCooke Matt Henry to find out more about the play… > https://bit.ly/2Hco4wo

06/07/2019

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

Check out The Rolling Stones performance of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” from The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.

06/07/2019

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

Get The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus restored film and expanded soundtrack today!
http://smarturl.it/rockandrollcircus

06/06/2019

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

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Follow The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus official playlist on Spotify and be entered to win a Limited Deluxe Edition and 3 LP Expanded Soundtrack!
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06/06/2019

The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Official Lyric Video)

Today in 1965, The Rolling Stones released their iconic hit single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in the US. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song at #2 on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones Composers: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards Lyrics: I can't get no satisfaction I can't get no satisfaction ...

06/03/2019

Nottingham Playhouse

#OnThisDay in 2016, the legendary boxer #MuhammadAli died aged 74.

Our upcoming production, #OneNightInMiami…, takes us back to 25 February 1964 - the night, as #CassiusClay, he was crowned the new heavyweight champion of the world and celebrated with #SamCooke, #JimBrown and #MalcolmX.

Soon after this fight, Cassius announced that he would change his name to Muhammad Ali and converted to Islam.

Book tickets for Kemp Powers’ tough-talking drama here > https://bit.ly/2NfId6g

06/02/2019

Happy Birthday Ronnie Wood!

06/02/2019

Happy Birthday to Charlie Watts!

05/29/2019

Nottingham Playhouse

Kemp Powers explains where the idea for #OneNightInMiami… came from and why #JimBrown, #MalcolmX, #MuhammadAli and Sam Cooke have been his favourite historical figures since university > https://bit.ly/2NfId6g

Today in 1968, The Rolling Stones released their hit single “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”. To date, the band has played it ...

05/24/2019

‎Jumpin' Jack Flash (Mono) by The Rolling Stones

Today in 1968, The Rolling Stones released their hit single “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”. To date, the band has played it over 1,100 times in concert, making it their most-performed song.

‎Song · 3:39 min · 2016

05/23/2019

Happy Birthday to Hilton Valentine of The Animals!

05/23/2019

One Night In Miami... Cast Interviews, featuring music from Matt Henry.

See the critically acclaimed play #OneNightInMiami by Kemp Powers at the Nottingham Playhouse from June 7th to June 22nd!

Ahead of #OneNightInMiami... opening in a few weeks, we caught up with director @Exalibah, our #MalcolmX, Christopher Colquhoun and our #SamCooke Matt Henry ...

05/20/2019

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

Available on vinyl for the first time ever, The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus 3LP expanded soundtrack includes bonus material from Taj Mahal and The Dirty Mac, a supergroup featuring John Lennon, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Mitch Mitchell of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Pre-order now: http://smarturl.it/rockandrollcircus

05/17/2019

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

Happy Birthday to Taj Mahal! Hear his performance of “Checkin’ Up On My Baby” from the newly remastered The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus expanded soundtrack, available on June 7th.

05/16/2019

The Rolling Stones

We are delighted to announce the new US and Canada tour dates today! All of the cities from the previously postponed shows are locked in, starting at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 21st and including a brand new date in New Orleans!

Tickets sold for the original date will be honoured - fans DO NOT need to exchange their tickets. Those who cannot attend the re-scheduled date can refund their tickets by accessing their Ticketmaster account. For transferred tickets, the refund will go to the fan who originally bought the tickets, once they have been transferred back.
You can contact Ticketmaster with any queries here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/h/contact-form.html

Tickets for New Orleans will go on general sale Friday May 31, at 10am (local time). The pre-sale for the Rolling Stones mailing list will run from 10am on Wednesday May 29 to 10pm on Thursday May 30 (local time).

We apologise again for any inconvenience the re-scheduling of these dates may have caused you and hope to see you at a show very soon!
www.rollingstones.com/tour

05/14/2019

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus expanded soundtrack is available on June 7th. Pre-order the album and stream Taj Mahal's live performance of “Checkin’ Up On My Baby” now.

05/13/2019

Bobby Womack

Check out the official lyric video for Bobby Womack's 1982 hit single "If You Think You're Lonely Now"!

05/12/2019

Happy Birthday to Eric Burdon!

05/08/2019

Singer DeeDee Sharp recalls early days in Philly as an 'overnight sensation'

Music producers Kal Marin and Bernie Lowe loved her voice but not her name.

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ABKCO Full Unboxing | The Rolling Stones "Beggars Banquet (50th Anniversary Edition)"

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Watch The Rolling Stones hit "Street Fighting Man" official lyric video! https://youtu.be/BUt0dZXPFoU

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The Rolling Stones - Record Store Day UK Exlusive

Don't miss this Record Store Day UK exclusive transparent-coloured vinyl edition of The Rolling Stones “Their Satanic Majesties Request”! Find your local Record Store Day UK shop here: https://RSD.lnk.to/Stores

Unboxing: Their Satanic Majesties Request - 50th Anniversary S...

Coming September 22. The Rolling Stones’ Their Satanic Majesties Request – 50th Anniversary Special Edition. Pre order it now!

Pre-order now: https://abkco.lnk.to/Satanic To commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Rolling Stones album "Their Satanic Majesties Request", ABKCO Music & Records, Inc. is releasing a special edition deluxe double vinyl/double hybrid Super Audio CD (compatible with all CD players) package on September 22. The set contains both the stereo and mono versions of every song, all newly remastered by Bob Ludwig. "Their Satanic Majesties Request - 50th Anniversary Special Edition" will include Michael Cooper’s original 3-D lenticular cover photograph, featuring the band in peak psychedelic regalia. Learn more: http://ow.ly/7WIJ30e36Np

The Rolling Stones In Mono

For the first time ever, all the mono studio recordings released by The Rolling Stones in the 1960s will be available in one unique historic collection. The collection will contain a total of 186 tracks, 56 of which have never before been heard in mono since the advent of the digital age. Pre-order Today: Deluxe - https://udiscover.lnk.to/RollingStonesExclusive LP Boxset - https://abkco.lnk.to/MonoBoxLP CD Boxset - https://abkco.lnk.to/MonoBoxCD

Friendly Womack Jr reflects at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

On July 10, 2015 Friendly Womack Jr of the Valentinos visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. Watch this short interview to hear his thoughts during the visit, and click learn more for the Museum’s website (www.rockhall.com) for more information.

Get Satisfied July 10th! #Satisfaction50 http://smarturl.it/Satisfaction50th

Peek behind the scenes at Acoustic Sounds/Quality Record Pressings to see The Darjeeling Limited Movie OST getting pressed and ready for Record Store Day 2015! Find your local store: http://bit.ly/indiestores

Remembering Brian Jones, founding member of The Rolling Stones on what would have been his 73rd birthday.

Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone's "Can't You Hear My Hearbeat" was released this day 50 years ago! Click below to hear a special message from Peter on his memories of this classic track!