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Decca publish ‘The Rolling Stones,’ the band’s debut album featuring ‘Can I Get A Witness’ (1964)

'The The Rolling Stones' feat. 'Can I Get A Witness' is their debut eponymous album released on April 16 1964 by Decca.Track Listing : 1.Route 66 (Bobby Troup) - 02:20...

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Happy Birthday to Al Green. ‘Al(leluia) Green’

This day (April 13, 1946), in Forrest City, Arkansas, is born Albert Greene a.k.a. Al Green, an American gospel and soul music singer.Tracklist : 1 . Simply Beautiful (2019) 2...

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We remember Marvin Gaye. ‘I Heard It Through Marvin’

This day ( April 1, 1984), in Los Angeles, California, died Marvin Pentz Gay a.k.a. Marvin Gaye , an American singer and songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . Take This Heart Of...

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We wish Happy Birthday to Diana Ross. ‘La Ross’

This day (March 26, 1944), in Detroit, Michigan, is born Diana (Ernestine Earl) Ross a.k.a. Diana Ross , an American singer, who was lead singer of The Supremes.Tracklist : 1...

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Capitol publish ‘Surfin’ U.S.A.,’ the second Beach Boys album (1963)

The Beach Boys 'Surfin' U.S.A.' is their second studio album (78 weeks on the US albums chart) released on March 25, 1963 by Capitol.1 . Surfin' USA – Live, 2012...

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We remember T Bone Walker. ‘T-Bone Walked’

This day (March 16, 1975), in Los Angeles, California, died Aaron Thibeaux 'T-Bone' Walker, an American blues guitarist and singer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ The Aces, Lafayette Leake And Chuck...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°547 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Malcolm McLaren, Alexei Sayle, Matt Bianco, Fischer-Z, The Colourfield, Blue Öyster Cult, Sharpe & Numan, Westworld, Bananarama, Fuzzbox, Men At Work, Howard...

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Vertigo publish Status Quo’s eighth album, ‘On the Level’ featuring ‘Down Down’ (1975)

Status Quo's 'On the Level' is their eighth studio album recorded in London in 1974 and released on February 21, 1975 by Vertigo.Track Listing : 1.Little Lady (Rick Parfitt) -...

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John Lennon releases his sixth solo album : ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ featuring ‘Stand by Me’ (1975)

John Lennon's 'Rock 'n' Roll' is his sixth studio album produced (in part) by Phil Spector and released on February 17, 1975 by Apple.Track Listing : 1.Be-Bop-A-Lula (Tex Davis, Gene...

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The Rolling Stones release their third American album : ‘Now!’ featuring ‘Heart of Stone’ and ‘Little Red Rooster’ (1965)

The The Rolling Stones 'Now!' feat. 'Heart of Stone' and 'Little Red Rooster' is their third American studio album released on February 13, 1965 by London Records.Track Listing : 1.Everybody...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°521 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Rachid Taha’s electrifying "Voilà Voilà" fuses techno with North African rhythms, delivering a fierce anti-xenophobia anthem, while Altern-8’s "Frequency" channels ‘90s rave...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°305 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sheena Easton’s "The Lover in Me" rewired her sound with sultry vocals and crisp beats, while Bonnie Tyler brought grit to "The...

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On TV today, Deborah Harry hosts ‘Solid Gold’ (1981)

January 31, 1981 - you do not want to miss Deborah Harry singing and hosting at "Solid Gold" with among other guests, Chuck Berry, Hall & Oates on a television...

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12

How well do you know the music of Aretha Franklin’s gritty "Chain of Fools" opens with Joe South’s hypnotic guitar, amplifying her commanding vocals, while Wilson Pickett’s "Everybody Needs Somebody...

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Singing With Alicia Keys

How well do you know the music of Alicia Keys shines across diverse tracks, from the emotional weight of "If I Ain’t Got You," blending seamlessly with John Mayer's "Gravity"...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 03/52

How well do you know the music of Roger Waters and Eric Clapton strip down Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" for a poignant Tsunami Aid performance, weaving nostalgia with...

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We remember Etta James. ‘Etta Lasts’

This day (January 20, 2012), in Riverside, California, died Jamesetta Hawkins a.k.a. Etta James,an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Something’S Got A Hold On Me 2 . w/ Chuck Berry...

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We remember Carl Perkins. ‘Now Go, Carl, Go’

This day (January 19, 1998 ), in Jackson, Tennessee, died Carl Lee Perkins a.k.a. Carl Perkins, an American singer, songwriter who wrote among others 'Blue Suede Shoes' and ' Matchbox'.Tracklist...

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Atlantic publish MC5’s debut studio album : ‘Back in the USA’ (1970)

MC5's 'Back in the USA' is their debut studio album (following ' Kick Out the Jams,' a live album) released on January 15, 1970 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Tutti Frutti...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 28 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To John Legend, Bill Evans, Joe Lovano, Woody Shaw We Celebrate John Legend, Lemmy, Dennis Wilson, Lonnie Liston Smith, Freddie King, Michel Petrucciani We Watch...

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