Leonard Cohen's 'Various Positions' is his seventh studio album (featuring 'Hallelujah') recorded with Jennifer Warnes and released on December 11, 1984 by Columbia.

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Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” stands tall with its Ray Charles-inspired hook and playful critique of materialism, while J Hus’s “Bouff Daddy” fuses Afroswing with grime for effortless charm. Drake’s “God’s Plan” pairs trap beats with feel-good…

Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues” showcases his inventive thumb-picked technique and octave work, supported by Tommy Flanagan’s piano and Percy Heath’s bass, while Benny Golson’s take on “Take The A Train” blends respect for tradition…

Cartouche’s "Feel The Groove" bumps with ’90s Eurodance energy, while Erik’s rework of "Got To Be Real" swaps disco grit for club gloss. Thompson Twins’ "The Saint" balances late-career experimentation, and Ween’s "Voodoo Lady" stirs funk…

Mantronix’s "Got to Have Your Love" blends R&B with house, a shift from their early electro-hip-hop, peaking at #4 on the UK chart. Prince's hypnotic "Automatic" from *1999* punctuates love’s complexity with icy synths and falsetto…

Pat Metheny reshapes Carly Simon's "That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be" into a tender baritone guitar instrumental, while John Fahey’s “Old Southern Medley” weaves Americana with subversive nuance. Paco de Lucía’s “Antonia…

Tori Amos captivates with "Cornflake Girl," blending catchy piano melodies and biting themes of betrayal; PJ Harvey's "The Wind" haunts with stark minimalism and folklore. Suede slows things down on "Saturday Night," a Britpop gem softened…

Modjo’s "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" blends French house smoothness with Chic’s disco flair, while Mariah Carey’s heartfelt "We Belong Together" lingers with raw vulnerability. Sean Paul’s reggae-infused "I’m Still in Love with You" keeps it…

Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games” blends melancholic nostalgia with dreamy production, setting the stage for her cinematic artistry, while Mabel’s “Don’t Call Me Up” serves post-breakup resilience in polished tropical pop. Ed Sheeran’s tender…

Mental As Anything’s playful “He’s Just No Good for You” brings witty humor wrapped in polished pop-rock, while Madness’s ska-tinged “My Girl” pairs quirky storytelling with sharp rhythms. U2’s “New Year’s Day” balances icy piano riffs with…

Go West’s smooth take on Bobby Caldwell’s "What You Won’t Do for Love" keeps things polished but lacks punch, while Samantha Fox’s "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" radiates 80s kitsch and bold charisma. Boyzone’s "Love Me for a Reason" plays…

Talk Talk’s hypnotic "Life’s What You Make It" swaps '80s polish for raw mood, propelled by Mark Hollis’ haunting voice. Yes transforms prog into punchy pop with "Owner of a Lonely Heart," blending swagger and isolation. Grace Jones heats…

Erasure’s "Breathe" elegantly balances vintage synth-pop with subtle maturity, while Kelly Clarkson’s "Behind These Hazel Eyes" delivers raw emotion through pop-rock punch. Westlife’s "Mandy" leans heavily into orchestration for nostalgic…

Sheryl Crow’s introspective "Wildflower" unfolds with elegant orchestration, while Massive Attack’s haunting "Butterfly Caught" fuses eerie strings and trip-hop depth. Linkin Park’s "One Step Closer" channels pure frustration through…

As we wish, today, Robert Del Naja a.k.a.3D a 'Happy Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : Massive Attack

This day (January 21, 2002), in Los Angeles, California, died Norma Deloris Egstrom a.k.a. Peggy Lee, an American jazz and popular music singer.

Tin Tin Out and Emma Bunton electrified Edie Brickell’s reflective "What I Am" into a ‘90s dance anthem, peaking at #2 in the UK. Ann Lee’s "2 Times" delivered hypnotic Eurodance hooks that dominated charts worldwide, while The Chemical…

Black Grape’s playful “Kelly’s Heroes” fuses cheeky satire with hip-hop rock vibes, while Sleeper’s Britpop gem “Inbetweener” contrasts jangly guitars with suburban discontent. Inspiral Carpets’ “Saturn 5” blends cosmic energy with indie…

This day (January 20, 1996), in Darien, Connecticut, died Gerry Mulligan, an American jazz baritone saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger.

Elis Regina’s legacy shines through standout reinterpretations by a variety of artists. Luisa Maita brings a breezy charm to "É Com Esse Que Eu Vou," blending samba roots with modern restraint, while Maria Rita’s take on "Águas de Março"…

New Order’s quirky “1963” pairs buoyant beats with dark JFK-inspired satire, while Ace of Base’s “Living in Danger” blends breezy pop hooks with a cautionary edge. The Prodigy’s “Firestarter” roars with punk energy, and the Cardigans’ “My…

Donell Jones’ "U Know What’s Up" blends smooth vocals with a bouncy R&B groove, bolstered by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' playful guest verse. Missy Elliott’s "Hot Boyz," with Timbaland’s stripped-down production, flaunts late-'90s bravado. Macy…

K2 Family’s "Bouncing Flow" captures early 2000s UK garage grit with jittery beats, while More Fire Crew’s grime-infused "Oi!" bursts with raw energy and a rare mainstream breakout. Mis-Teeq’s "Why" teeters between R&B polish and garage…

Warren Zevon’s disco-tinged "Night Time in the Switching Yard" departs from his sardonic norm, grooving alongside Jeff Porcaro’s precise drumming, while Jackson Browne captures its slick production vibe. Meanwhile, T. Rex’s glam classic…

This day (January 19, 2023), in Santa Ynez, California, died David Van Cortlandt Crosby simply known as David Crosby American singer-songwriter, guitarist & co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash

This day (January 19, 1982), in São Paulo, Brazil, died Elis Regina, an important singer of Brazilian popular music .

This day (January 19, 2006), in Reston, Virginia, died Wilson Pickett, an American R&B/Soul singer.

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella in Japan:'s Wonderful' is a live album recorded on January 19 and 22, 1964 at Hibiya Public Hall and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, Japan and released in 2011 by Verve.

Talking Heads’ hypnotic “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” delivers minimalist charm with its swapped instruments and anti-sentimental love themes, while John Lennon’s posthumous “Nobody Told Me” blends witty chaos with rock rhythms.…

Massive Attack’s "Unfinished Sympathy" melds orchestral strings and heartfelt vocals into a timeless trip-hop classic, while Aerosmith’s gritty "Eat the Rich" blends hard rock with biting satire. Deftones’ brooding "My Own Summer (Shove…

As we wish, today, Jonathan Davis a 'Happy Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : Korn

Gerry Mulligan’s breezy “Out Back of the Barn” pairs his warm baritone sax with Ben Webster’s swinging tenor for a relaxed cool jazz charm. Herbie Hancock’s “Air Dancing” thrives on live spontaneity with Buster Williams and Al Foster, while…

Zapp’s funky “It Doesn’t Really Matter” flaunts Roger Troutman’s talk box magic, while ABBA’s synth-laced “Under Attack” hints at their curtain call. AC/DC amps up with “Shake Your Foundations,” and Wang Chung’s dreamy “Dance Hall Days”…

Yarbrough and Peoples’ synth-heavy "Guilty" evokes ’80s R&B with gospel-infused vocals, while Prince’s "I Wanna Be Your Lover" blends funk and longing in a self-produced hit. Pretty Poison’s freestyle gem "Catch Me I’m Falling" captures…

Harry Nilsson’s "Without You" turns Badfinger’s subtle original into an orchestral heartbreak epic, while Jeff Buckley’s "Hallelujah" strips Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece to raw emotional clarity. Elvin Bishop tips his hat to Jimmy Reed with…

The Automatic’s “Raoul” channels restless energy with post-punk vibes and sardonic lyrics, peaking on UK charts thanks to its infectious hooks. The Kooks’ “You Don’t Love Me” blends angst and charm, riding a simple yet effective melody to…

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