RANDY JONES: Ticket to the World

Randy Jones

Ticket to the World

© 2007 Pop Front Productions (837101240956)

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American Music Award Winner and original Village People cowboy brings back the Pop with a new album of pop classics redefined PLUS 6 bonus dance remixes by today's hottest remixers.

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New Year! New Sounds! New Album!

"Who, among all of the Village People, did you think might become a solo star? My choice was always Randy Jones."--Liz Smith, Syndicated Columnist

"A WINNING "TICKET"! One of the most consistent things about Jones is his love for dance music, something that comes through loud and clear on his new album "Ticket to the World"...there has never been a more apropos album opener than "Your Disco Needs You."!
--CHICAGO FREE PRESS

"Exuberant- A wildly entertaining Performance!"
--NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

"In the case of original Village People cowboy RANDY JONES, he has a new CD of pop covers called 'Ticket to the World',..
he's not just alive but kicking."
--VILLAGE VOICE

"Original Village People Cowboy Randy Jones helped define a pop era, and he is back!"
--BILLBOARD

"One of the best-loved performers of the modern music era."
--NEWYORKCOOL.com

"At NYC's hotspot, The Plumm for Rita Cosby's huge bash, guests were treated to a surprise performance by Village People's Randy Jones who brought down the house!" --TIMESSQUAREGOSSIP.com

"Perhaps the album's most touching moment is when Jones tackles "No Matter What" from Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's underrated 'Whistle Down the Wind'. Sung by a wise man, such lyrics as "no matter what they tell you...what you believe is true" bring on a whole new meaning and poignancy."
--NEXT Magazine

"I love disco and in particular the new album 'Ticket to the World' from Randy Jones, the original cowboy from the Village People."
--PAPER Magazine

"Randy Jones: Kickin' ass and still a party in boots! Disco icon Randy Jones may be best known as the original Village People cowboy, but he also has a successful acting career. After appearing in such off-Broadway hits as 'The Madonna Whore: Confessions of a Dirty Mind' and last year's 'Sodom: The Musical', Jones has a new CD, 'Ticket to the World', a straight-up dance album of handpicked pop and disco classics that reminds us why we love to dance in the first place."
--HX Magazine

"Still Ridin' High...Randy Jones Rocks On!"
--SCENE Magazine

"Eclectic, diverse…the dance remixes are a real treat... This is the cowboy’s new frontier!"
--TALENT IN MOTION Magazine

"Pop music’s favorite urban cowboy!"
--PM Entertainment

"He's a legend, a Disco icon and one of the coolest cowboys in town...Randy Jones was cowboy before cowboy was cool."
--NEXT Magazine

"Icon Randy Jones is back, riding high all over town. A ubiquitous figure -- not just on the party pages -- but on stage, on screen, and on TV -- it seems he can't stop getting gigs."
--Time Out New York

"One of the most beloved entertainers and pop icons from the Disco era, American Music Award winner Randy Jones came to embody The Cowboy in Village People in a way that has captured the public imagination for decades."
--NEW YORK POST

As renowned entertainment writer Liz Smith's choice of all the Village People to achieve individual fame, Randy has been showered with commendations in his career, including the GEORGIE AWARD (presented by the American Guild of Variety Artists), multiple BILLBOARD MAGAZINE DANCE FORUM AWARDS, the prestigious GOLDEN LION, Canada's JUNO, The Radio Television Luxembourg RTL DIAMOND AWARD ,Germany's BRAVO AWARDS and the Holy Grail of Rock & Roll, the cover of ROLLINGSTONE MAGAZINE.

"RJ" has sold in excess of 100 million units in his recording and film career. He has starred in the motion pictures "Three Long Years", "Beyond the Facade", "A Tale About Bootlegging" and "Can't Stop the Music", among others. In NYC he has starred in the play, "The Madonna Whore: Confessions of a Dirty Mind" and the musicals "Bingo City" with Anita Gillette, "Sodom: The Musical" with Jonathan Kaplan, and toured in "Meet Me in St. Louis" with Cathy Rigby, "Carousel" with Ed Ames, and "Funny Girl" with Carol Lawrence, "Music Man", "Will Rogers Follies", "Chicago", and "42nd Street".

In his new eclectic pop collection, the CD TICKET TO THE WORLD, RJ reveals yet another dimension of his ability which may surprise more than a few people. With wide-ranging material by some of the pop greats, including Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jim Steinman, Depeche Mode, Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, Neil Diamond and a gem by the Bee Gees, he reinvents a set of pop classics in a smooth, sexy style.

As a bonus, TICKET TO THE WORLD is packed with remixes by some of today's hottest remix artists, including Man Parrish, 2Fabu, FC Nond, and Marcos Carnaval & Max2...guaranteed to move your feet and induce "Saturday Night Fever"!

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YOUR DISCO NEEDS YOU

“Heyyyy Cowboyyyy!”

“It’s really him!”

“We love you!”

“You’re sexxx-y, Cowboy!”

…so go the shoutouts from a gaggle of gals in a black jeep rolling down a New York City avenue. The cowboy waves and shouts a familiar “Howdy ladies!”

Squeals and giggles fade from the jeep as it makes its way down Broadway, melding into Manhattan.

The cowboy is Randy Jones, best known for playing that character in the seminal 70’s disco group, Village People.

"And buy my new CD!”

Lately the cowboy’s profile has been elevated due to appearances on VH-1’s Best Week Ever, Logo, and E!, the re-release of the camp classic 'Can’t Stop the Music' on DVD, regular appearances in newspapers and magazines, personal appearances (including the Trump Taj Mahal and the Kentucky Derby), and off-Broadway stints playing characters ranging from Cupid to (gulp!) God himself. Two new films in which the actor appears will also be released in 2007.

But closest to this cowboy’s heart is the release of his new full-length CD, TICKET TO THE WORLD.

"I’m truly psyched about it. The work we've done with producer Frosty Lawson has exceeded my greatest expectations.”

The CD is essentially a double-album, with one full-length album of pop greats, and one album of remixes by some of the hottest new remixers like Marcos Carnaval, FC Nond, and 2Fabu, as well as established superstars like Man Parrish.

TICKET TO THE WORLD is indeed destined to be a crowd-pleaser. The CD explodes into life with “Your Disco Needs You”, a track that has all the brashness, bravado, and camp of the classic Village People hits braced with the fervor of Broadway's “Les Miz”. Next up is a fresh interpretation of the Saturday Night Fever hit “If I Can’t Have You” blending audacious disco horns with electronica elements delivering a purely modern arrangement.

The overall feel of the CD is fun. “It’s dance-friendly,” says Jones. “I did this CD for my fans and for myself.”

Other tracks include the Monkee’s 60’s hit “I’m a Believer” at a pulse-pounding 165 beats per minute, concluding with a Hallelujah chorus worthy of a Sunday morning in church with Elvis himself. “Rhinestone Cowboy” is given a two-steppin' chicken-fried, Country-House feel, complete with fiddle and banjo. “New York City Boy” is in your face with the brash, hairy-chested treatment, complete with blazing NYC horns that the Pet Shop Boys version lacked.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “No Matter What” (from Whistle Down the Wind) is imbued with the aura of a boy band...not unfamiliar territory for RJ. For Depeche Mode’s “Freelove”, RJ delivers a creamy jazz vocal in a ballad worthy of Sting, complete with Chris Botti-like horn solos. And “Sleeping” (a former Rick Astley hit) comes alive as a monumental epic in the near-ten minute remix by the 2Fabu team.

The other remixes range in styles from Tribal to Brazilian to classic and funky House to Electroclash. The legendary Man Parrish gives "New York City Boy" his pro genitor electro treatment and 2Fabu instills "If I Can't Have You" with a muscular funky-house feel.

“It’s a non-stop 78-minute party, with time to listen and dance.” says Jones.

The CD is released by Pop Front Music and is currently available on iTunes (and forty other digital distribution services), at CDBaby.com, and at Amazon.com.

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  • STARS !
    author: Patrice

    Great album from a great artist... thanks Randy for your beautiful version of "Freelove" and a very intense emotion with "Sleeping". Come for a show in Paris ! Ticket to the World of Stars with Randy.

  • Ticket to the World
    author: John R. Henry

    Randy is WONDERFUL!! His lyrics and music returned me to the nostalgia of the Village People. Randy is such a talented and creative artisits in his own right!! This is an exciting and delightful CD!! I look forward to other CD's by Randy! Thanks!

  • Great Songs Sung by an Icon
    author: Rick X

    Randy's vocals sound as good today as they did thirty years ago. This guy is indestructible, and the music on the CD is timeless. What a joy to have this album. Thanks, Randy.

  • Nice.....
    author: rudi

    A fun CD, sounds a little like a weddingband... but well, it's Randy Jones! Like the remixes!

  • Fun Disc!!
    author: Stuart Haber

    This is a fun CD. Eclectic mix of songs. And a great version of Depeche Mode's Freelove! Randy sings like a champ!

  • Jones Reinvents the Wheel!!
    author: Peter Welch

    Wow! When I first read the song list for this CD I have to admit that my initial reaction was "gee, do I really want to listen to updated versions of these seminal songs?" But after listening to this album several times all I can say is that you haven't really heard these songs until you listen to this new CD. Not that there's anything wrong with the original recordings, but Jones gives a fresh, innovative take on all of these classics, and in some cases out does the originals (for fear of backlash, I won't reveal which ones he out does, but trust me it's true). I can only wish that Jones plans a tour in support of this record as I'd surely endure the long lines in order to get a ticket to the show!

  • A wonderful album
    author: simbor

    This is such a fun album. I like Randy’s versions of these songs much more than some of the originals. The arrangements and the singing really let the joy and fun of the song come through. His voice is just great especially on the ballads. It’s just a joy to listen to.

  • Randy Jones is back!!!
    author: laura

    I just want to thank Randy for coming out with such a mind blowing album! I get ready in the morning to this CD and I leave the house dancing and singing! It's my new prozac!!

  • Great New CD!
    author: Lawrence

    Really enjoyed this new CD. Especially like the remixes of "If I Can't Have You," "New York City Boy" and "Sleeping"...a terrific song. Go Randy!

  • author: Bob

    Great CD from a very kind and sincere artist, takes me back to the good old days...favorite song...No Matter What...

  • author: Carmen Agosto

    One of the best Greatest albums I have ever heard in a long time.Can't stop dancing! I am glad to see Randy Jones is keeping the flame on the disco.I surely don't ever want to let it go.I really recommend this cd!

  • Great Album - Worth a Listen To
    author: Randy Johnson

    This album contains songs from my past as well as songs I have not heard before. The best song, in my opinion, is No Matter What. Also noteworthy is New York City Boy (these two I had not heard before). Randy does some new and well arranged remakes of songs like If I Can't Have You and Rhinestone Cowboy. They are updated versions that sound better than the originals. The more I listen to the album, the more I am impressed with the small details put into it. Congrats to Randy, this is an awesome album!

  • Simply wonderful, exciting, smashing, delightful….
    author: M. Grazia Ferrari - Italy

    …is Randy’s new CD!! I haven’t enough words to describe how one felts listening to Randy’s “Ticket to the world”! And it is like going back to those years when disco music was a hit, which I have loved so much. I would never stop listening to it and singing and dancing along to all the songs, that Randy has interpreted with masterly skill. One starts dancing from the first song and wouldn’t stop till the last one. I love all the songs in this CD: No Matter What and Freelove (to relax and dream), Your disco needs you, If I can’t have you, New York City Boy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Sleeping (to dance and dance)… Thank you, Randy, for making this A W E S O M E disc!!! I was waiting for it and for you!!!!

  • This new but classis pop disc provides timeless and happening hits!
    author: Kerry Robinson

    Randy Jones new but timeless CD is creatively and deliciously executed.These handpicked gems of classic pop favorites have been sleekly remade and remodled.The CD not only pays hommage but delivers numerous new hits. Randy's vocal stylings are both worldly and versatile.This is probably one of his most exciting releases to date.

  • I'm so glad RANDY is back - better than ever!
    author: Josh Zuckerman

    Love the songs on this CD - This is so refreshing! Brings me back to the time where music was FUN ! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

  • TICKET TO THE WORLD WILL KEEP YOUR HEART DANCING
    author: Janeann Nolan

    Randy Jones' new CD "Ticket to the World" won a ticket to my heart! Each track puts me in a party mood. I especially loved "No Matter What" because it is a dance song with a message. "Ticket to the World" is definitely a must have hit!!!!!

  • The Cowboy is still riding high and makes a CD that will keep you dancin'!
    author: Derek Storm

    Randy Jones' Ticket To the World will give you a free ticket to the dance floor. Ticket to the World has remakes of classics with a new twist and vocal styling on each song that will keep you sweating. I'm a Believer is the best remake to date. New York City Boy is as good as it gets on the dance floor. This cowboy never left and is back with a CD that serves it's purpose; Great music. Great fun. Great dancing. Cheers Randy!

  • Disco is back with a Bang!
    author: Liliane Klein

    Disco is back with a Bang! Thanks to Randy Jones' latest release. You can't help but dance and sing along to the Your Disco Needs You and other favorites including an AWESOME remix of If I Can't Have You. And it feels like Randy is singing to you, and you alone when he sings No Matter What. This CD is truly just what the title implies a Ticket to the World, AND THE WORLD LOVES RANDY JONES!!!!

  • The energetic Randy Jones is back in action!!
    author: CoyoteCowboy

    This album is HOT!! I can't stop listening to it. Every song on this CD is destined to be a classic in it's own right, especially the versions of If I Can't Have You and I'm A Believer, but I have to say the best and my favorite is, of course, Rhinestone Cowboy. I've loved that song since I was a kid and Glen Campbell sang it. You took a classic country song and turned it into a sensation. Great job Randy. It's good to have you back where you belong - singing and making people feel alive again!!

  • this cd portrays randy in all ways....passionate, sincere and will strike up the
    author: carlisle baker (aka:kitty carlisle louisville, ky female imperso

    no matter what, i'm a believer that this new york city boy has not been sleeping or providing freelove to every rhinestone cowboy, and since your disco needs you and if i can't have you then i'm glad you made this fabulous cd....it's' the best!

  • Retro Disco Fever
    author: Michael D. Dowdy

    Randy Jones's Ticket to the World is like going back into time and reliving that marvelous, danceable, & fun disco music era of my youth. I adore Randy Jones renditions of Rhinestone Cowboy, New York City Boy, & Sleeping.Way to go Randy! You cant stop the Disco !

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