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Trio Of Period Classics Hit Preacher
AMC’s intense new supernatural drama “Preacher” features three period greats, from three distinct decades, all from Fervor Records. These gems appear in Episode 103: The Possibilities.” From 1957 is “Start At The Bottom” by The Newton Brothers, 1971’s “Speak My Name” by Dick Flood, and from 1987 “Long Way Up” by Jailhouse. Click the song titles to enjoy on Spotify and tune in to “Preacher” on 06.19.16.
Grace and Frankie Are All About Me Me I I
Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston return for the second season of the Netflix comedy smash Grace and Frankie. The streaming sensation has licensed the 1978 Punk rarity “Me Me I I” by The Blades. The band rose to prominence in the hardcore Phoenix, AZ Punk scene of the late 70s. Along with The Blades, the Southwest desert metropolis spawned such notables as The Meat Puppets, The Feederz, Billy Clone and The Same, and JFA (Jody Foster’s Army). The Blades found a home at Fervor Records and now are winning new fans via Frank and Gracie, Episode …
Exxon Is Sailing Smooth in New Campaign
Fuel giant Exxon has included a song from guitarist Greg Anderson for the company’s new internet ad. “Sailing Smooth,” from Greg’s Fervor Records release “Blue Ocean,” can be heard in the Exxon Endless Road Trip: “Last Kilometer” campaign. Enjoy “Blue Ocean,” by Greg Anderson on Amazon, iTunes, and/or Spotify.
Preacher Continues With Fervor
AMC continues to deliver, this time with the comic book adaption of DC Comics critically-acclaimed Preacher. The show premiered May 22nd with a choice track from Fervor Records, and continues the trend in in Episode 2: “See,” featuring three more gems from the Fervor catalog. Listen this week for 1966’s “Full Grown Man” by Margaret Lewis, 1967’s “Sure Gets Dark When The Sun Goes Down” by Dick Flood, and 1987’s “Long Way Up” by Jailhouse. Experience episode 2 of Preacher on 06.05.16, and click the song titles to enjoy on Spotify!
Netflix rolls out Adam Sandler’s new action comedy The Do-Over just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Featured in this streaming exclusive is the title track from saxophonist Peter Blair’s new Fervor Records release Blue Waves White Sand. Enjoy The Do-Over on Netflix starting 05.27.16, and enjoy Peter Blair on Amazon, iTunes, and/or Spotify.
Netflix’s Bloodline Keeps Ties To Fervor
Season 2 of Netflix captivating drama “Bloodline” has returned to Fervor Records for more period music. Episode 202: “Part 2″ features the 1957 Checker Records release “Darling Remember” by T.V. Slim and His Heartbreakers. Appearing in Episode 203: “Part 3″ is Arroyo’s 1981 recording “One Man One Woman.” For your binge watching pleasure, Netflix drops the entire season of “Bloodline” on May 27th. Listen to Arroyo and T.V. Slim and His Heartbreakers on YouTube.
12 Monkeys Will Keep It Funky With Fervor Records
SyFy’s post-apocalyptic hit 12 Monkeys has turned to Fervor Records for a serious dose of 70s Funk. Episode 206: “Immortal” showcases this sonic joyride traveling through the 70s with three funky Fervor rarities. The songs include 1973’s “Ain’t No Time For Stoppin’” by Fat City, 1974’s “Keep It Funky” by Bobby Barnes and 1978’s “Bright Moments” by Bright Moments. Tune in to 12 Monkeys on 05.23.16, and experience a Funk junkie’s ultimate fix by clicking the song titles now available from Fervor Records.
Craig Erickson In Another Chicago Fire
Episode 423 of the NBC hit “Chicago Fire” features Fervor Record classics “I Was Wrong” by Craig Erickson.
The Nice Guys Find East of Midnight
Russel Crowe and Ryan Gosling star in the new Warner Bros. period action comedy The Nice Guys. The film turned to Fervor Records for some authentic 70s tunes and grabbed East of Midnight, an awesome Country Rock anthem, from Austin Carter Roundup. Don’t miss The Nice Guys hitting theaters on May 20th. Enjoy some throwback jams from Austin Carter Roundup on Amazon, iTunes and/or Spotify.
Wynonna Earp Continues With Fervor
For the second week in a row the new SyFy Western horror series Wynonna Earp has included the 1922 rarity “Nadine.” The song appears in Episode 108 “Two-Faced Jack” and was originally released on Seattle-based Morrison Records by The Morrie Morrison Orchestra. All Morrison Records’ releases are highly prized by vinyl collectors worldwide due to their individual, one of a kind, multi-color pressings. “Two-Faced Jack” airs 05.20.16 and stay tuned, as “Nadine” will be featured on an upcoming Fervor Records release.
The Blacklist Has The Bowling Ball Blues
Crime thriller The Blacklist will feature a vintage Ramco Records single in Episode 323: “Alexander Kirk (No. 14): Conclusion.” Yodeling sensation Mack Fields released the novelty hit “Bowling Ball Blues” in 1964, and 52 years later, the infectious number has made its way into the critically-acclaimed NBC drama airing 05.19.16. Don’t miss The Blacklist and enjoy Mack Fields on the Fervor Records release “Cult Hits: Novelty Classics” available on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and beyond.
Bobby Page & The Riff Raffs Fear The Walking Dead
The AMC horror phenomenon, “Fear The Walking Dead” will feature Louisiana great Bobby Page & The Riff Raffs in Episode 206: “Sicut Cervus.” Bobby’s single “Like Twist” was originally released on Ram Records in 1962 but has found a new home at Fervor Records. Don’t miss “Fear The Walking Dead” on 05.15.16, and enjoy Bobby Page & The Riff Raffs on iTunes.
Showtime’s new sitcom Dice has grabbed more tunes from Fervor Records. Episode 105 features Slam Dance from 1980s LA Hair Metal powerhouse Geronimo! Also, The Peter Blair Big Band returns with their song Vegas! Dice airs 05.15.16 on Showtime. Click Geronimo! and The Peter Blair Big Band to grab the music on iTunes.
Fayuca Lands In New NBC Universo Series El Vato
NBC Universo launched the new Hollywood based Mexican music series El Vato on April 10th. The Spanish language drama will feature music from Fervor Records recording artist Fayuca. The band’s song, “La Venganza” can be heard in Episode 104, “Tienes talento” airing 05.15.16. Catch Fayuca on tour in El Paso, TX at the Mesa Music Hall on 05.20.16, or enjoy “La Venganza” now on Amazon, iTunes and/or Spotify.
Wynonna Earp Meets Fervor Records
New SyFy Western horror series Wynonna Earp has raided the Fervor vaults and emerged with a true rarity from 1922. The song, “Nadine” is from The Morrie Morrison Orchestra and appears in Episode 107, “Walking After Midnight.” Tune in on 05.13.16, that’s right…Friday the 13th, to follow the adventures of Wyatt Earp’s great granddaughter Wynonna. Be listening for “Nadine” as Fervor Records has not yet released this long lost treasure from 94 years ago!
The reigning World Champion Golden State Warriors are continuing to make history, this time by using the 1959 Ram Records classic “Let Me Feel It” by Elgie Brown to honor the first ever unanimous MVP in NBA history, Steph Curry. The Warriors approached Fervor to help commemorate this historic moment as they continue their push for a second consecutive title. Congrats to Steph, and Fervor Records’ MVP, Elgie Brown!
The Mindy Project Has A Light Hearted Chat
Hulu hit The Mindy Project has licensed a song by distinguished Jazz pianist Bill Gordon. “A Light Hearted Chat,” from Gordon’s Fervor Records release “Let’s Go For A Ride,” will appear in Episode 418: “Bernardo & Anita.” Stream episode 418 of “The Mindy Project” on Hulu starting 05.10.16 and experience Bill Gordon on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify.
Faking It With Rocky Robin & The Riff Raffs
MTV romantic comedy, Faking It has licensed the 1960 recording, “What Did You Do Last Night” by Rocky Robin & The Riff Raffs. The song appears in Episode 309, entitled “Ex-Posed”, which airs 05.10.16. “What Did You Do Last Night” was originally released on Myra Smith’s Shreveport, Louisiana label Ram Records, you can enjoy it now on YouTube.
12 Monkeys Choose Connie Conway
SyFy Network’s time traveling science fiction drama “12 Monkeys” features Fervor Records classic “I Should Not Be Seeing You” by Connie Conway.
Comedian Andrew Dice Clay stars as himself in the new Showtime series Dice. Episode 102 features three songs from The Peter Blair Big Band. You’re Still Here, Crazy For You and Vegas are all contained on the Fervor Records release The Peter Blair Big Band – Vegas! Catch Showtime’s Dice on 05.08.16 and Peter Blair on iTunes, Amazon and/or Spotify.