April 27, 2010 : Secret rock god Andy Kim stays humble at home - Yahoo! Canada News
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/27042010/67/secret-rock-god-andy-kim-stays-humble-home.html&ct=ga&cad=7:1:1&cd=8MKyCSOcPWw&usg=AFQjCNEKpnAXDblmFcj2DV9lIXeP_qsiAQ
April 16, 2010 : DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/165922/group/budgeteer/
April 16, 2010 : Andy Kim on Juno Awards Song Nominees
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/music/andy-kim-on-what-makes-a-song-work/article1536869/
Brad Wheeler
From Saturday's Globe and Mail
Andy Kim, the singer-songwriter famous for hits Rock Me Gently and, with the Archies, Sugar, Sugar, in 1970 won the Gold Leaf Award – the Juno precursor – as the country’s top male vocalist. We had Kim, whose new album Happen Again, is out this month, listen to and appraise this year’s nominees in the songwriter of the year category.
Songwriter Andy Kim.
Emily Haines and James Shaw, from the sleek Toronto rockers Metric
“They're just an awesome band. What makes their songs and their albums totally cool for me thinking about Emily Haines is power. She steals the lyric and weaves her magic. Her songwriting is filled with her defined personality. Her co-writer understands that and helps deliver. I feel her phrasing is part of the writing. Ever wonder what those songs would sound like without her? Not as great, that's for sure.
Michael Bublé, Burnaby-born crooner
“Cast aside the multiplatinum selling artist and you will hear a songwriter in the tradition of the Brill Building songwriters.”
Joel Plaskett, Halifax singer-songwriter
“Listening to Joel I could almost hear his melodic and lyrical process. His songwriting is a throwback to the days of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. I especially like his three-word repeat songs and lyrics like ‘You be April Stevens, I'll be April Wine.’ I wonder if he'll use Nino Tempo in a song? Very skillful and one of the best Canada has to offer.
K'naan, Somali-Canadian rapper
“What I'm hearing is an artist and songwriter that embraces the cool aspect of R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and the social commentary of the early Greenwich Village poets. Wavin’ Flag is a song for the ages.”
Carly Rae Jepsen, former Canadian Idol contestant, from British Columbia
“Her voice is so appropriate to her songwriting. Definitely reminds me of (and has shades of) Melanie (Brand New Key).”
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April 16, 2010 : WITULANT.COM
http://witulant.com/2010/04/15/hi-you-might-remember-me-from-such-songs-as-rock-me-gently-sotd/
Andy Kim’s name isn’t always immediately recognizable, but his music is. Songs like “Sugar, Sugar”, “Rock Me Gently” and “Baby, I Love You” should hit familiar chords (pun sort of intended) with all of us. Think of Kim like a Bill Withers or Townes Van Zandt, a singer/songwriter whose music, unfortunately, towered over his public persona. Between the death of his father and choosing to shy away from the limelight, Kim was scarcely seen over the last few years, and hadn’t made an album in over thirty. That streak ended in March, when he released Happen Again, and the world got to meet him all over again. The record is spotted with everything from airy pop to adult alternative and a common, uniting thread of quality craftsmanship in every song.
The Song of the Day is from that album, called “I Forgot To Mention”, and was co-written by and features Ed Robertson on background vocals.
April 9, 2010 : Andy Kim back with new album
http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/04/09/13528231.html
February 6, 2010 : Andy Kim in The Toronto Star
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Andy Kim in The Toronto Star
Toronto Star today - "Love Is" Despite the ostensible incongruity, it's pretty easy to see why the Canadian pop icon behind "Sugar Sugar," "Rock Me Gently," "Shoot `Em Up, Baby" and the glorious "How'd We Ever Get This Way" would appeal to generations of cool indie kids, from Barenaked Ladies to Broken Social Scene: There doesn't appear to be an insincere bone in Kim's body. Nor an unmelodic one.
By John Sakamoto Staff Reporter
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/760728--the-anti-hit-list
February 2, 2010 :
ANDY KIM INDUCTED INTO HIT PARADE HALL OF FAME
February 2, 2010 - Toronto, ON E1 Music Canada is proud to announce ANDY KIM has been inducted into The Hit Parade Hall Of Fame.
It was the vote of fans and the decision of the Nominating Committee that ANDY KIM, including Louis Armstrong, Sam Cooke, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Sammy Davis, Jr., Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson & the Jackson Five, Carole King, Little Richard, and The Rolling Stones.
ANDY is thrilled with the results - “It puts me back in the time when I was listening to the radio as a kid, and still today. I love all these artists, and I look at the names, and I hear their songs. I am forever grateful to be in their company.”
John Rook, Creator of the Hit Parade Hall Of Fame says, “Andy Kim’s induction into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame is the result of his contributions to popular music. His creations of “Sugar, Sugar,” “Baby I Love You, “Be My Baby,” “Rock Me Gently” and others continue to be heard on radio today years after they first topped the Hit Parade. Today Andy Kim continues his legacy as a great songwriter and artist with his HAPPEN AGAIN CD. Hits galore in this effort beginning with the title song “Happen Again” and more chart toppers “3 Days In Heaven,” “Love Has Never Been My Friend” and “The Oh, Oh Song.”
January 25, 2010 : Andy's World has expanded
www.facebook.com/andykimmusic
www.myspace.com/andykimmusic
December 3, 2009 : Hello from the world of Andy Kim
I'm pleased to announced that Andy has begun working with E1 Music Canada for the release and support of his new album, HAPPEN AGAIN due out March 30th 2010 through your favorite physical and online retailer.
By now, you might have heard a few tidbits about the album - it features the smash hit I Forgot To Mention and 9 new songs, including the first single Happen Again.
Watch this page for some exciting news, including Andy's first-ever cross-Canada tour!
Talk to you soon!
Best,
Eric Alper
Oh By The Way...
Look for a brand new, updated MySpace, Facebook and Twitter page (that is, if I can tear Andy away from the studio!)
Eric Alper | Director of Media Relations and Label Acquisitions
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