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Billboard Press Release
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TIME LIFE MUSIC AND BILLBOARD TO PRESENT
SPECIAL COLLECTION OF #1 HITS FROM THE 1970s
Collection of Hits will be Featured in a Time Life Infomercial
and a Two-Hour VH1 Television Special "#1 Billboard Hits of the 70's"
Premiering February 20 on VH1 Classic
New York, NY - January 27, 2009 - Billboard, the world's premier source for music industry news, charts and information, today announced it has joined together with Time Life Music, and Rhino Entertainment to create and distribute an extensive collection of number one hits from the 1970s. The special edition, titled Billboard's #1 Hits of the '70s, will be promoted during a half-hour infomercial starring David Cassidy that will begin airing January 30 on select cable networks and local television stations, with a national rollout planned thereafter. The collection will also be featured in a two-hour VH1 Countdown special hosted by Mark Goodman. The special, "#1 Billboard Hits of the 70's" will premiere February 20 on VH1 Classic and will continue to air throughout the year on VH1 and VH1 Classic.
Billboard's #1 Hits of the '70s CD collection will be available for purchase beginning January 30 at 800-Time-Life or www.timelife.com/billboard70s.
"The 70s were unquestionably one of the greatest decades of music and we're excited to work with Time Life Music, Rhino and VH1 to promote this chart-topping collection," said Howard Appelbaum, Publisher of Billboard. "We hope that fans enjoy this definitive compilation of 70s hits that is reminiscent of my bellbottoms and lava lamp." .
Billboard's #1 Hits of the '70s includes nine CDs with 140 hits - each one a certified Billboard chart topper - by artists like ABBA, Bee Gees, Chicago, Olivia Newton-John, Linda Ronstadt, Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, Three Dog Night, and many more. The set also features one-of-a-kind hits like "Billie Don't Be a Hero", "Seasons in the Sun", "Afternoon Delight", "Brandy", and "The Night Chicago Died". .
As an added bonus, the compilation includes an additional CD with 15 hits that almost climbed to #1 including We Are Family and I'd Love You to Want Me. All in all, a spectacular 70s collection with 155 Billboard hits on 10 CDs. .
About Billboard
Now in its 115th year, Billboard is the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard magazine is the flagship property for the brand, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard en Espanol, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, and Billboard Licensing & Events. Billboard's many strategic partners include Microsoft, Reuters, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, Univision Radio, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America, Cyloop and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard's proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard's franchise and consumer reach. Billboard is published by the Entertainment Group at Nielsen Business Media, a part of The Nielsen Company, a global information and media company. .
About Time Life
Time Life and the Time Life logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies, used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc. Headquartered in Fairfax VA, Direct Holdings Americas Inc.'s history began in 1961 as Time Life a direct marketing division of Time Incorporated specializing in music and books. The business has been operated as a separate company since the mid-1970s when it relocated to Virginia, and has since grown to become one of the world's largest direct marketers of audio and video products throughout North America, Europe and Australia. The Company has set the standard in the direct response industry by pioneering direct marketing techniques and building one of the most trusted and recognized brands in commerce. The Company now also sells its products through major traditional and non-traditional retailers around the world as well as via the Internet. The Company was sold in 2003 to private investors. .
About Rhino Entertainment
Based in Burbank, California, Warner Music Group's Rhino Entertainment was founded in 1978 and is the world's leading pop culture label. Emphasizing flawless sound quality, bonus tracks, informative liner notes, award-winning creative packaging, an offbeat sense of humor, and a strong social conscience, Rhino continues to set the standard for excellence in the reissue business it pioneered in both the physical and digital worlds. Rhino is also expanding the definition of what a catalog music company is, as evidenced by the label's recent name and likeness representation deals with legendary band Grateful Dead and legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra and the release of new recordings from classic artists. The vast Rhino catalog of more than 5,000 CDs, videos, and digital exclusive albums features material by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Doors, Chicago, Black Sabbath, John Coltrane, Yes, Alice Cooper, Linda Ronstadt, The Ramones, The Monkees, Carly Simon, Curtis Mayfield, among many others. .
About VH1 and VH1 Classic
VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 95 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1Games and extensive broadband video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com. .
Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Madonna and many more. Learn more at VH1Classic.com. .
