Pop Culture Roundup Jan. 19, 2007

Billboard has details on the new Wilco album, Sky Blue Sky, out May 15.

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Doo Wop singer Pookie Hudson, of the Spaniels, died Tuesday at age 72, Billboard reports. His group is probably best known for the hit "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight."

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Country music greats Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson & Ray Price are joining for an double album, Last of the Breed, due out March 20 on the Lost Highway label.

According to the label:

Some of Nashville's finest were brought in for these sessions including steel guitar legend Buddy Emmons and renowned fiddler Johnny Gimble. Beautiful backing vocals were provided by The Jordanaires.

LAST OF THE BREED has the sound and feel of a classic album in a very natural way. Merle, Ray and Willie bring new life to such gems as Harlan Howard's "Heartaches By The Number" (with Vince Gill on backing vocals), Cindy Walker's "Night Watch", Mickey Newbury's "Sweet Memories" and Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me Lord", featuring Kristofferson singing backing vocals. The Trio also cut a couple of recently penned songs with Nelson's "Back To Earth" and Haggard's "Sweet Jesus", co-written with Kenny Vernon.


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Sci Fi Wire has details on former Doctor Who Christopher Eccleston's upcoming debut on NBC's "Heroes." Spoilers apply.

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Here's a big interview with "Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas. The show returns from hiatus next week. I hope it gets back on track after a very shaky start of the season.

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