I want you to buy me
Posted in This Just In... on July 16th, 2009 by gkrakow
Cheap Trick was one of the hottest power-pop bands of the mid-to-late 70’s and 80’s. They were popular here in the U.S. and super, red-hot popular in Japan where they were referred to as the “American Beatles.”
Their best-remembered hit, “I Want You To Want Me” was a staple of early MTV videos. Their “Live at Budokan” album is a classic.
I’m happy to report that they’re still around – still making music and still rocking the house.
As a matter of fact, they’ve just reseased a new album called “The Latest”. It was made available on their Website last month and is set to hit retails stores (if you can find a store) next week.
But, in a stroke of genius public relations, in addition to CDs and downloads the band is also releasing their new album in a medium more suited to their 70’s roots: 8-track tape cartridge!
You can pre-order the Limited Edition (limited to anyone who still has a way to play it) 8-track version on Cheap Trick’s Website. They’re selling for $30.
I plan to get my hands on one and play it in my super-cool, AM/FM, 8-track player. Far out!
In addition, Cheap Trick addicts should know that recently performed the theme song for “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen” and are set to perform their version of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” at the Las Vegas Hilton in September.
They’re planning to be accompanied by a full orchestra.