Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb Updates ‘Galveston’ Lyrics After Texas Cold Snap

Songwriting legend Jimmy Webb has updated his classic ‘Galveston’ following a cold snap today which plunged the Texas city into sub-zero temperatures and covered Galveston beach in snow

Tagged as: 60s, country, Don Ho, folk, Galveston, Glen Campbell, Jimmy Webb, USA

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One to Watch The Highwomen are the Female Equivalent to The Highwaymen

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting icon Jimmy Webb has been quieting working with Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby to develop the brand new supergroup, The Highwomen, the female equivalent to legends who were The Highwaymen.

Tagged as: 10s, Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile, country, Highwomen, Jimmy Webb, Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby, The Highwaymen, USA

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EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Barnes and Jimmy Webb To Debut New Jimmy Webb Song In Sydney Sunday

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmy Barnes recorded a brand new Jimmy Webb song in Sydney today with the legendary songwriter on keyboards. The two Jimmy’s will debut the song on Sunday night at Webb’s Sydney concert.

Tagged as: Australia, contemporary, David Campbell, Ed Kuepper, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes, Jimmy Webb, Kate Ceberano

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Jimmy Webb Values His Upcoming Shows With Jimmy Barnes More Than A Grammy Award

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting legend Jimmy Webb cannot wait to get back to Australia for his shows with Jimmy Barnes, David Campbell, Ian Moss, Kate Ceberano and Ed Kuepper. He says it is better than winning a Grammy.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, contemporary, David Campbell, Ed Kuepper, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes, Jimmy Webb, Kate Ceberano, USA

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Jimmy Webb Is Touring Australia With His Famous Aussie Friends

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmy Webb will return to Australia for two shows in August for shows with his friends, Jimmy Barnes, David Campbell, Kaye Ceberano, Ed Kuepper and Ian Moss.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, David Campbell, Ed Kuepper, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes, Jimmy Webb, Kaye Ceberano, songwriter, USA

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Jimmy Webb Talks About His Friend Glen Campbell At Noise11 iHeartRadio

by Noise11.com

With the passing of country legend Glnn Campbell this week iHeartRadio music news powered by Noise11.com revisits out interview with songwriter Jimmy Webb where he talks about his life-long friend.

Tagged as: Glen Campbell, iHeartRadio, Jimmy Webb, music industry, noise11.com, Ted Mulry Gang

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Jimmy Webb Talks About His Lifelong Friend Glen Campbell

by Paul Cashmere

The name Jimmy Webb is carved alongside the career of country music legend Glen Campbell, who passed away today at age 81.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, country, Glen Campbell, Jimmy Webb, songwriter, USA

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Jimmy Webb Plays Melbourne Recital Centre and It Was A Memorable Evening

by Paul Cashmere

Once upon a time when songwriting was an art form Jimmy Webb was one of songwriting’s greatest sculptors. His songs defy time and have become a soundtrack for generations.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, contemporary, Jimmy Webb, songwriter, USA

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Jimmy Webb and Steve Hackett Are At Noise11 iHeartRadio

by Noise11.com

Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb shares his earliest memories of his friend Glenn Campbell and Genesis guitarist says he is honored to be named as Eddie Van Halen and Brian May’s influence at Noise11.com iHeartRadio this week.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, contemporary, Jimmy Webb, pop, rock, Steve Hackett, UK, USA

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Jimmy Webb To Debut Orchestral Piece

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Songwriter Jimmy Webb has written some of the biggest hits of the last five decades (By the Time I Get to Phoenix, MacArthur Park, Up Up and Away, Wichita Lineman) will see the world premier of a new classically based piece, Nocturne For Piano and Orchestra (Nocturne For “Lefty”) on October 24 at the Southern

Tagged as: Jimmy Webb, Jimmy Webb To Debut Orchestral Piece, music news

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Jimmy Webb Updates Glen Campbell Fans On His Condition

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriter Jimmy Webb visited his friend Glen Campbell and updated fans on Glen’s condition.

Tagged as: Glen Campbell, Jimmy Webb, Jimmy Webb Updates Glen Campbell Fans On His Condition, music news

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Jimmy Webb Pens Touching Letter To Glen Campbell

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For a period of time after his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease, Glen Campbell seemed to be everywhere. He recorded a new album (with a second assembled from outtakes), toured for over a year and became the face of a very dreaded disease.

Tagged as: Glenn Campbell, Jimmy Webb, music news

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Jimmy Webb Records With Joe Cocker, Art Garfunkel, Crosby and Nash

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb has gathered some of his famous friends, including Joe Cocker, Art Garfunkel and David Crosby & Graham Nash for his next album.

Tagged as: Art Garfunkel, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Jimmy Webb, Joe Cocker

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RCA Release 17-CD Harry Nilsson Boxset

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Harry Nilsson was one of the most enigmatic artists of the rock era. Unassuming, he called all four Beatles, Randy Newman, Keith Moon and Jimmy Webb his friends and was one of the only artists to attain mainstream success without performing live or touring.

Tagged as: 1970s, Bob Dylan, Bobby Keys, Doc Pomus, Harry Nilsson, Jesse Ed Davis, Jim Keltner, Jimmy Cliff, Jimmy Webb, John Lennon, Josh Groban, Keith Moon, May Pang, Michael Buble, pop, Randy Newman, RCA, The Beatles, The Monkees, U.S.A.

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Elton John And Bernie Taupin To Receive Songwriters Hall Of Fame Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The songwriting team of Elton John and Bernie Taupin are to be awarded the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Tagged as: Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Bernie Taupin, Billy Joel, Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Cy Coleman, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Hal David, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Holly Knight, JD Souther, Jerry Leiber, Jimmy Webb, Joe Perry, Johnny Mercer, Jule Styne, Kris Kristofferson, Mick Jones & Lou Gramm, Mike Stoller, Paul Anka, Paul Simon, Phil Collins, pop, rock, Sammy Cahn, Smokey Robinson, Songwriters Hall Of Fame Award, Stephen Sondheim, Steven Tyler, Stevie Wonder, Tony Hatch, U.K., U.S.A.

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Barbra Streisand Releases Songs From The Vault

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The rumored career spanning box set from Barbra Streisand doesn’t seem to be in the cards for the near future, but she is teasing us with Release Me, eleven tracks from the vaults, on October 9 via Columbia.

Tagged as: Barbra Streisand, Billie Holiday, Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, Release Me

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Barbra Streisand To Release Her Memoirs

Barbra Streisand has finally confirmed a release date for her memoir.

February 8, 2023

Katie Noonan and Caroline O’Connor To Perform The Music of Barbra Streisand With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will mark the 80th birthday of legend Barbra Streisand with an event featuring Katie Noonan, Caroline O’Connor, Elise McCann and Ryan Gonzalez.

February 21, 2022

Barbra Streisand Wan’t Impressed With Beyonce’s ‘The Way We Were’

Barbra Streisand wasn't dazzled by Beyoncé's first take on her hit song The Way We Were at an event back in 2008.

August 23, 2021

Richard Marx played Melbourne on Saturday 11 June 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Richard Marx Wrote ‘Right Here Waiting’ For Barbra Streisand And She Turned It Down

Barbra Streisand turned down the chance to record Richard Marx hit Right Here Waiting.

July 8, 2021

Barbra Streisand Gifts Family Of George Floyd Disney Stock

Barbra Streisand has presented Disney shares to the young daughter of slain Minnesota man George Floyd.

June 16, 2020

Barbra Streisand To Headline Joe Biden Fundraiser

Barbra Streisand and John Legend will lend their support to U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden at the politician's forthcoming fundraiser.

May 29, 2020

Ariana Grande Performs ‘No More Tears’ With Barbra Streisand

Ariana Grande made a surprise appearance at Barbra Streisand's Chicago concert on Tuesday night, taking to the stage to perform No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) alongside the superstar.

August 8, 2019