Radio Interview - Warm 106.9

Here is an interview that Rick did with Warm 106.9 out of Seattle. The interview is almost 15 minutes long. Enjoy!
http://www.warm1069.com/podcast.asp

More 2008 Tour Dates

More 2008 tour dates are trickling in!

02.29.08
Las Vegas, NV
Green Valley Ranch Casino

03.01.08
Las Vegas, NV
Green Valley Ranch Casino

Catch a glimps of Rick on TV this week

Biography-Linda Blair

A&E
Sat, Oct 27, 7:00 AM
BIO
Wed, Oct 31, 10:00 PM
Thu, Nov 1, 2:00 AM

Rick discusses his relationship with Linda Blair in the 70's.

There are rumors swirling that Dr Noah Drake will be making an appearance in Nov on General Hospital. Stay tuned for details.

Rob K (Rick's manager) also posted on Rick's message board that he will be making TV appearances to support "Christmas With You". We will post those as they become available.

Rick Springfield - Anaheim House of Blues

Rick Springfield
Anaheim, CA 10/19/07
House of Blues

photo and review by Laurie Bennett

I have many opinions about HOB the venue, most of which are not good, but tonight was different. The staff was VERY friendly and helpful and since ownership (?) has recently changed, they have revised their long standing No Cameras rule - which was true the last time I was there. It was very packed and quite hot in there, and thus the reason I usually don't do General Admission shows.
The Squirts opened up, which was a very nice treat. Matt was in a very chatty mood, introducing each song and telling a sentence or 2 about it. I believe they played 5 songs. They also started right on time. :)
After intermission, Rick came onto the stage, wearing the black shirt with the rhinestone skull on the front - one of my personal favorites. :) The set list was: Introduction snippet music, Who Killed Rock and Roll, Will I? (Yeah, a song from SDAA!), Affair of the Heart, Allyson, I've Done Everything for You, Rock of Life, Kristina (I think... now I'm wondering), Red House - with Matt's son on Drums, and doing a FABULOUS job I might add!!! - Don't Talk to Strangers, the Medley, Love Somebody - where he said if there is any tiny bit of space out there for me, let me through so I can come out there, man the crowd was tight! - My Generation, Human Touch, Jessie's Girl, and for the encore, Wasted AND Love is ALright Tonight.
A few notes - he started off with his shirt entirely buttoned, but by the time he got into the crowd about 3 people deep, it was open, and then at some point several people tried to take his shirt off, it looked like they were trying to get a good look at the hawk tattoo, but Rick was trying very hard to keep his shirt on, or at the very least, keep his relatively new and nice shirt still in one piece, on his back!; Also, Rick noticed that he got scratched on his stomach, and asked who scratched me? I thought this was supposed to be a love fest! another point someone threw some large "Lion King" style slippers on the stage. First matt put them on, then Rick put them on, and walked around a bit. Too funny. Also, when he sang DTTS, he sang How's life in the Big City of Disneyland... every man's a mouse, every girl is pretty... There were very few rose bouquets in the audience, but eventually I did see a few roses (3 or 4 bunched together, etc) and there were at least 4 bras thrown on stage too. AND, we got a semi shirtless second half of the show. :)
It was a great show and I really enjoyed myself.

Flashback Friday

(please note, this will be the last Flashback Friday until further notice)

GoSet 7/20/74
Springfield To Play Buddy Holly

Australian Singer - songwriter, Rick Springfield has been signed up to play Buddy Holly in an American full-length feature movie.

The life of the rock 'n' roll legend, Buddy Holly, is to be filmed by top Hollywood producer, Bill Sargent.

Negotiations were concluded last week in Hollywood for the movie, "The Buddy Holly Story", between Sargent, his Entertainment 4 Productions and Springfield's managers Steve Binder and Robie Porter.

"The Buddy Holly Story" is likely to go into production early next year.

Holly died more than 10 years ago in a plane crash along with the other idols of the late '50s - The Big Bopper and Richie Valens.

He died at the height of his popularity after such smash hits as "Rave On', "Peggy Sue", and "It Doesn't Matter Any More" and "Heartbeat".

Over the past two years the Buddy Holly legend has grown into cult proportions. Don McLean dedicated the song, "American Pie", to Buddy Holly and the Ringo Starr-David Essex movie, "That'll Be The Day", owes much to Holly.

Springfield as Holly will have to lose his good looks to be transformed into the adenoidal bespectacled cow-licked '50s idol.

Springfield has recently changed his stage image and at his debut in Maxs', Kansas City, New York, he appeared on stage in skins, fur and chamois, giving away his previous jeans and folksy look.

Springfield's current single, "American Girl", is climbing the US top 100 singles charts.

(the scan of the article can be found here.)

SOAP STAR FRESHENS UP HIS ACT

By Jerry Fink
Las Vegas Sun

The recording industry was always tough, but new technology has made it even tougher.

"The industry has virtually collapsed," 57-year-old rocker Rick Springfield said during a telephone interview from his home in Southern California. "Everyone is looking for a new way to get their new music heard. That's one of the reasons I'm still on the road, to play new music."

You can hear some of his new music when he performs Saturday in Primm .

"I start my shows with a new song that hasn't been recorded yet," said Springfield, who performed at the MGM Grand in the special effects musical "EFX" for a couple of years.

When the show closed in early 2003 to make room for "Ka," Springfield went back to touring, making records and playing Dr. Noah Drake on "General Hospital," a role he created in the mid-'80s and put aside to come to Vegas.

Would he come back to do another show here?

"We've talked about it and I've entertained offers, but that was a pretty amazing show," Springfield said. "If I did another , it would have to be a spectacular show like that. I'd want to do something at least that great. I really enjoyed do ing it."

But he loves to tour, as well.

"That's basically what I've been doing since leaving 'EFX.' "

That and making records. His latest is his first Christmas album, "Christmas With You" - the name of the album and a single on it. It's scheduled to be released Nov. 6, and proceeds from the single will benefit American Gold Star Mothers Inc.

"I felt like it was the right time to do it," he said. "I built a studio and it's the first thing we did in there."

He's also working on a CD of new original material, which he plans to release early next year, and he's making plans to perform on a cruise to the Bahamas.

He just returned from a month's tour in Australia, his native country, which he left in 1972 to come to the United States to pursue his musical career.

His tours usually take place on weekends.

"We tour all year that way and don't get bored or go crazy and miss our families," Springfield said. "There are still bands going out a year at a time. I don't know how they do that."

Maturing may make a difference.

Springfield says his music has evolved dramatically over the years.

"Certainly lyrically," he said. "My understanding of how to put a song together has changed. You learn from different people as you go along, from different songs. I'm a great listener, every musician is.

"I'm a better writer than I was. I know how to work it a little better. I'm still very passionate about writing."

IF YOU GO

Who: Rick Springfield with special guest Eddie Money

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Where: Star of the Desert Arena, Primm Valley Resort

Tickets: $32.95 and up; 386-7867

Full article can be found here.

Flashback Friday

Afternoon TV - October 1981
Rick Springfield: "General Hospital's" latest Lady Tamer

Bobbi Spencer is General Hospital's fiestiest nurse - which makes her a tough nut to crack - even for the dashing Dr. Noah Drake!
How did Australian rock star Rick Springfield wind up playing Jackie Zeman's (Bobbie Spencer) new love interest Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital? Luckily for us, GH execs have a knack for selecting magnetic leading actors, who at first glance would seem unlikely candidates for the usually conservative daytime airwaves, but whose offbeat charms have helped make GH tops in "love in the afternoon" entertainment. Rick, the latest heartthrob to join the already smoldering cast, joined the show almost by default! (continued)

Another upcoming TV apperance for this week.

Jessie's Girl comes in at #20 so be sure to catch the beginning of this one!

100 Best Songs of the 80s (#s 20-1)
Thursday October 11th 8pm ET VH1 Classic
Sunday October 14th 7pm ET VH1 Classic

Phoenix Review

Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa Events Center
9/30/07
review and photo by Christine Reed

Rick was PERFCT on Sunday. Need I say more? Okay, okay I know you want more details.

The audience was so excited they kept rushing the stage before the show even opened up, security kept sending them back to their seats time and time again. Finally we were allowed up front and I swear it was a flash back to my first Rick concert in the 80’s smashed up against the stage! He opened with WKRNR and it’s even better live then on I tunes and I don’t have to tell you that it totally ROCKS on I tunes. I don’t know how the ladies who post the whole set list keep track; writing things down was the last thing on my mind! It was a pretty basic 80’s hit set… plus Bath Tub Gloria with the doctor references, Red House, and My Generation.

For DTTS he brought the mic to a few kids in the audience, said one sounded like Satan and that was too funny! Then they started hopping on stage, so he had them line up. What he did not know was that as he was moving down the line, Bucky and the band were having more and more kids jump up. He kept saying “hey where did you come from?” But he made sure they all sang and gave them each hugs and a kiss on the head when they were done… How cool is that?

I wondered how he would get out in the crowd since I now intimately knew the five people in my four inch space! He did Human Touch in the crowd… What a BRAVE man… he made it back to maybe where fifth row should have been I am guessing. There was apparently a butt grab because he called someone on it! Played a lil slide with someone’s cell phone and called the bank and left a message. He said he would like to make a withdrawal. He also said we’d be over for beer and pizza. Bet that was hilarious on Monday morning!

Then the women started jumping on stage… I have never seen or heard of so many. They just kept coming from both sides… Bucky and George were very good at dragging them off, carrying them off, and recovering from being taken down themselves. One woman made several attempts to get to Rick finally took the opportunity when another one was coming from the other side to sneak on stage and try to go behind the curtain. I think she got into a bit of trouble…. One got a quick touch of Rick and was shaking her fist proudly in the air as George carried her off! During the encore there was one last Rick Jumper and he picked her up and swung her around in a circle!

The whole show was simply AMAZING and I did not want the weekend to end. The man is addicting… I just want more!

TV apperances for the week of Oct 9th 2007

Just a couple of TV listings this week while we continue to wait for the Nov release of Christmas With you!

Catch a quick gimps of Rick


I Love the 80s: 3D 1988

Wed 10/10/07 8pm EST VH1

Rick comments on the band Midnight Oil

Hard To Hold

UHD (Universal HD channel)

Sun 10/14/07 1:30pm EST

Flashback Friday

Rick's Rockin' Return!
On The Springfield Scene
Teen Beat 1985

Rick's back in action with a new album, three new videos and a new self-image!
On a comeback from his last film endeavor, Hard to Hold, Rick Springfield is on his way to yet another record success with his latest album Tao. Rick's acting and recording careers have been erratic over the years, but he's sure that Tao will satisfy fans because it has been rewarding for him.
For a while Rick has been interested in the philosophy and ideaology of the ancient Chinese religion Taoism. He's been reading up on it and has acquired Tae Kwon Do, a form of martial art and a great method of exercixe, as his latest favorite hobby. All of this Asian influence has resulted in Rick's Orientally -spiced LP, Tao.
(continued)

Corrected Tour Date

There is a correction to a previously announced tour date.
The 12/08 date is at the Hard Rock in Orlando, not Hollywood:

12/08/07
Orlando, FL
Hard Rock Live

Calling Doctor Love

He plays a doctor on TV, but Rick Springfield is still a rocker at heart
Judith Salkin • Desert Post Weekly • October 4, 2007

Rick Springfield's not a doctor, but he plays one on "General Hospital."

He's also a rocker, who, for nearly four decades (where did the time go?) has managed simultaneous careers with seeming ease.
Case in point: this past summer Springfield found himself once again on GH, playing both the erstwhile and disarmingly sexy Dr. Noah Drake, who didn't see the uncanny resemblance he bore to his patient and rock star, Eli Love. (Does this sound even vaguely familiar?)
When Eli Love couldn't rouse himself from his hospital bed for a big concert, dashing Dr. Noah stepped in and lip synced to Love's vocals. "Yeah, that was interesting," Springfield says wryly.
Dr. Drake's return has been so successful, what was supposed to be just a summer run has been extended.
"So now I'm taping a whole week's worth of scenes and touring on the weekends," he says. "Which is what I was doing in early '80s. Nothing's changed."
Coming of age
You can't really say nothing's changed in Springfield's life and career. In between stints as the good doctor, Springfield has kept busy filling up his IMDb profile with appearances on episodic TV, a series or two of his own ("High Tide" and "Human Target"), soundtracks and touring, just about everywhere except his native Australia, until earlier this year.
And there was his stint in Las Vegas taking over for David Cassidy a few years ago in "FX." (note - EFX - Rick took over after Tommy Tune)
"Yeah, the first year was great," he says. "The last six months I wanted to shoot myself."
With the exception of a six-year hiatus, Springfield continued recording new works, too.
Springfield's most recent disc, "The Day After Yesterday," features covers of songs that were either hits during his halcyon days or are songs he wishes he'd written.
"My voice has toughened up a bit over the years," he says, and has more depth than in earlier days, which at 59 is to be expected.
At this point in his career Springfield is finally trying to please himself rather than record company execs or his legions of fans.
There's also a new holiday disc that drops Nov. 6 - "Christmas With You." Thirteen of the 14 tunes are familiar holiday music. "I like traditional Christmas music," he says. "This album is very acoustic and organic. It's the way I like my Chirstmas songs."

While Springfield still likes hitting the road, he's not up for long tours.
"Three to five days at a time that's my limit," he says. "I would want to go out for a year like I did when I was starting out. It's brutal."
Originally posted at mydesert.com

'80s rockers showdown
Judith Salkin • Desert Post Weekly • October 4, 2007

Rick Springfield made his rep as a heartthrob singing songs about young lust. On the flip-side, Pat Benatar was the take-no-prisoners rockers with the heart of steel and claws to match. At least on stage, anyway.

"Yeah, Rick opened for us years ago," Benatar says with a laugh when she finds out he's playing down the road from her Fantasy Springs Casino gig Saturday night in Indio. "Tell him I said, 'Hi.'"
Springfield is similarly pleased to hear that Benatar's in town while he's performing at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella.
"Yeah, I've worked with Pat," Springfield says. "That's really funny we're both playing the same night. To bad I can't catch her show. You know Neil's (Giraldo) played on a couple of songs for me?"
Benatar or Springfield? It all depends on how you wanna rock.
But you can only choose one.

Rick Springfield made his rep as a heartthrob singing songs about young lust. On the flip-side, Pat Benatar was the take-no-prisoners rockers with the heart of steel and claws to match. At least on stage, anyway.

"Yeah, Rick opened for us years ago," Benatar says with a laugh when she finds out he's playing down the road from her Fantasy Springs Casino gig Saturday night in Indio. "Tell him I said, 'Hi.'"
Springfield is similarly pleased to hear that Benatar's in town while he's performing at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella.
"Yeah, I've worked with Pat," Springfield says. "That's really funny we're both playing the same night. To bad I can't catch her show. You know Neil's (Giraldo) played on a couple of songs for me?"
Benatar or Springfield? It all depends on how you wanna rock.
But you can only choose one.

Rick Springfield made his rep as a heartthrob singing songs about young lust. On the flip-side, Pat Benatar was the take-no-prisoners rockers with the heart of steel and claws to match. At least on stage, anyway.

"Yeah, Rick opened for us years ago," Benatar says with a laugh when she finds out he's playing down the road from her Fantasy Springs Casino gig Saturday night in Indio. "Tell him I said, 'Hi.'"
Springfield is similarly pleased to hear that Benatar's in town while he's performing at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella.
"Yeah, I've worked with Pat," Springfield says. "That's really funny we're both playing the same night. To bad I can't catch her show. You know Neil's (Giraldo) played on a couple of songs for me?"
Benatar or Springfield? It all depends on how you wanna rock.
But you can only choose one.
Originally posted at mydesert.com

Last Weekend

Not much detail from the 3 shows from this past weekend. Mostly just "Rick rocked".....not a lot of journalism majors out there apparently (haha). So we'll just have to let some pictures do the talking. Above are photos from Denver (Bruce Butler), Pala (Diana Lawrence), and Phoenix (Lisa Caughhorn). For more photos be sure to check out the picture spotlight, and for pictures from recent shows, stay tuned to the concert section.
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