Rockabye Baby! is a record label that releases a line of CDs which transform popular rock bands’ tunes into lullaby music for babies and parents.

They have renditions of 25+ artists including U2, The Beatles, Bob Marley and even, yes, Metallica. They are especially excited about the upcoming release of their 5 year anniversary compilation titled "Rockabye Baby! Good Day, Goodnight". The 2-CD set is available for a limited time only and includes a lullaby rendition of Elton John’s own “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me” as well as tracks from other artists such as Arcade Fire, KISS, The Strokes and more!

You can find more information and mp3 clips on the Rockabye Baby! website. Rockabye Baby! was kind enough to share an mp3 verion of "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me” with the readers of eltonfan.net. Enjoy!

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Elton fan Ryan Patrick Cummings has created an interesting mash-up/remix/tribute video that he made in celebration of "Rock Of The Westies".

It features a "Dan Dare" loop, an extended "Wednesday Night" and audience footage from the Dodger Stadium concert from 1975 (plus footage of Billie Jean King). Hope you enjoy.

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As the Old Grey Whistle Test is celebrated Elton says he would champion the cause to bring it back.

Elton John has told the BBC the time is right to bring back a weekly TV music show that will champion up and coming artists. "It would be great for new artists that had their first album, say like a Laura Marling, or Rumer, just for that purpose of launching, as it helped me when I had my first record out. They don't often get the chance to play live on television, there aren't that many music shows on television."

"Top Of The Pops", which began in 1964, was formally cancelled with the last edition being broadcast on 30 July 2006. Elton's comments were made during an interview with Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris as the BBC marks the 40th anniversary of ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’.

A new sixteen-part radio series hosted by Harris launches on August 24, 2011. Archive performances from the 1970s/1980s music programme will be played along with interviews from some of the artists who appeared on the original show, such as Robert Plant, Paul Weller, Roger Daltrey and Mark Knopfler.

Elton John, who features in the first of the Radio 2 shows, said he was a massive fan of the Old Grey Whistle Test when it launched. "Everybody did that show, it was the show where you played live, it was like the pre-run to Later with Jools Holland. I did it quite a lot and I enjoyed every single minute of it," he said.

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Elton John is the latest artist formulating plans for a special concert in London during the sporting spectacle in summer 2012.

And he's asked Muse to perform alongside him at the show. A source said: "Elton has never put on subtle live shows but he wants the Olympic gig to be even more overblown and spectacular than ever. He's been a huge fan of Matt Bellamy's band for years and is desperate to collaborate with them. A show during the London Olympics will be the ideal opportunity. And with Muse's reputation as one of the best live groups in the world it's bound to be special."

Never mind sport, it should be a great summer for music. Paul McCartney is almost certain to be involved with the opening or closing ceremony for the games. The Rolling Stones and a reformed Led Zeppelin are still wanted by organisers. And there will be a host of other music events as part of the cultural olympiad as well.

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Riley Biederer is, in many regards, a typical high school student. She’s level-headed and friendly and has grades that most of her peers would envy.

What sets Biederer apart from classmates though is her talent, not to mention her own website to promote that talent. The teen has humble beginnings with her song writing endeavors beginning at about 12-years-old. Guitar lessons began in December of 2009 and “that’s when it exploded” said her father, Frank.

Riley produced her own CD with the neighbor’s Mac and handed it to her father to promote. The song was heard by Elton and the family hasn’t looked back. Influenced by Taylor Swift, Katie Perry, Miranda Lambert, The Band Perry, Paramore, and Sugarland, the singer/songwriter already has two music videos under her belt. Her song genre is country/pop/crossover, according to her Facebook page.

Her website boasts that “in less than 15 months, she has attracted the attention of music industry professionals in Nashville and Atlanta and recently completed her first demo recording with Matt Still, a Grammy winning producer who has worked with Elton John, Rod Stewart, Outcast, BB King, Fat’s Domino, Fleetwood Mac, and many others.”

Furthermore, the website states that industry producers have indicated that the rising sophomore is “the total package, with strong songwriting ability, a great voice, a fearless stage presence and a ‘look’ that keeps people coming back for more.” While most teens spent the summer working or hanging out with friends, Biederer was in Nashville with a vocal coach working her way to a record deal. She also met Elton and his manager Johnny Barbis who gave the teen a stellar review.

“They think big things are possible for Riley. She plays both acoustic guitar and piano and writes songs that belie her age,” shared her father of the meeting. Younger brother Parker, 13, is “doing pretty good” regarding his sibling’s fame noted his father. “He’s had cool opportunities; going places and meeting people,” said Frank.

Speaking on behalf of his wife and Riley’s mom, Tisha Murphy, the father/manager said, “we want her [Riley] to have a normal teenage experience as long as possible” so she remains at West Forsyth, knowing that should her career take off, she will become a student in virtual school or be tutored. “It’s hard work. There’s a lot of responsibility with weekly guitar and vocal lessons, still writing songs and going to school,” her dad went on to share.

Although Frank describes himself as “a proud papa who had really good networking skills,” he is not, by profession, a promoter. He is quick to add that he “had very good coaching from a long-time industry veteran” and will hand over the reins of his daughter’s career very soon to Rocket Music. Currently Riley is one of 12 semi-finalists for the Georgia Teen Country Award.

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As the U.S. economy teeters ever closer to falling back into recession after weeks of gloom on Wall Street, an opulent multi-million dollar party might not seem quite in keeping with the current financial climate.

But while much of the nation continues to struggle, billionaire Leon Black had plenty of reasons to celebrate as he marked his 60th birthday on August 13, 2011 after making an extra billion dollars in just the last year as the American economy has faltered. At his oceanfront estate in Southampton, Long Island, some of America's richest and most influential people gathered to enjoy an extravagant feast and foie gras bar before Elton John sang out the night with a $1 million concert.

But on the minds of many guests was the question of whether the head of top private equity firm Apollo's magnificent bash was an omen for yet another crash. For some it was a flashback to the expensive 50th birthday party of Steve Schwarzman, the head of private equity firm Blackstone, in 2007, which later was seen as the peak of lavish spending in the months before the financial crisis.

Mr Black, who is worth $3.5 billion and has thrived through the crisis by successfully investing in distressed debt, transformed the back yard of his Long Island estate into a 'faux nightclub setting' complete with big fluffy pillows. Guests dining on the buffet dinner, which included crab sticks and steak, included Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York senator Chuck Schumer.

Gathering around the luxurious nibbles, which also included a seared foie gras bar, were celebrities such as Martha Stewart and Howard Stern. On his radio show after the even, Mr Stern said: "Leon throws some good parties, because Leon's worth like twenty gazillion, like twenty billion or something crazy, and for him, you know, a billion dollars is like ten dollars to us."

Designer Vera Wang dressed Mr Blacks' wife Debra for the occasion. "The great Sir Elton John performing at my friend Leon Black's fabulous 60th bday," she wrote on her Facebook page. "I had the honor of dressing his wife, my friend, Debra Black, the hostess! If there was ever a great family … this was it! Xx Vera."

In an hour and a half set, costing at least $1 million, Elton performed hits including 'Your Song', and 'Candle in the Wind', before closing the bash with 'Crocodile Rock'.

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Giants of screen, stage and television gathered to support AIND/Giant Steps School and the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, both of which are dedicated to helping children.

This once-in-a-lifetime fundraiser, titled Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, attracted more than 600 attendees and featured appearances by Brian Williams and Nathan Lane. The highlight of the special evening was a heartfelt ninety-minute performance by Elton John. The more than $1 million raised in this one night will be shared equally between the two charities.

Giant Steps CT is a Connecticut State–approved private school in Southport for students, ages three to twenty-one years, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or other neurological impairments. With funding from this event, AIND will further develop its campus and expand its programs to offer adult services and comprehensive therapies to a broader population. The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, founded by Paul Newman, is an international family of camps and programs that provide life-changing experiences to children with serious medical conditions and is always free of charge.

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Elton and David were spotted at Club 55 beach in St. Tropez with their adorable 7-month-old son Zachary on August 18, 2011.

Joined by friends, the happy couple were beaming with pride as they doted over their beautiful boy. Earlier this month, we spotted the Elton-David family enjoying their France getaway with "How I Met Your Mother" star, Neil Patrick Harris, his partner David Burtka and their sweet 1-year-old twins Gideon and Harper.

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