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Simon & Garfunkel release their fifth studio album : ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’ featuring ‘The Boxer,’ ‘Bridge over Troubled Water,’ ‘Cecilia’ and ‘El Condor Pasa’ (1970)

'Bridge over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel is their fifth and final studio album released on January 26, 1970 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Bridge Over Troubled Water (Paul Simon)...

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As we wish, today, Matt Heafy a ‘Happy Birthday,’ the time has come to list the ‘BESTS’ of his band : Trivium

As we wish, today, Matt Heafy a 'Happy Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : Trivium Video Tracklist : 1 . Until The World...

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Happy Birthday Anita Baker. ‘Enraptured’

This day (January 26, 1958), in Toledo, Ohio, is born Anita Baker,an American R&B/soul jazz singer.Tracklist : 1 . The Impossible Dream (2009) 2 . Tracks Of My Tears (2008)...

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Columbia publish ‘Chicago,’ their second and eponymous album featuring ‘Make Me Smile’ and ’25 or 6 to 4′ (1970)

'Chicago' is their second studio album (also referred to as 'Chicago II') released on January 26, 1970 one year after their debut 'Chicago Transit Authority'Track Listing : 1.Movin' In (James...

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Elton John releases his sixth album : ‘Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player’ featuring ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Daniel’ (1973)

Elton John's 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player' feat. 'Crocodile Rock' & 'Daniel' is his sixth studio album produced by Gus Dudgeon and released on January 26, 1973...

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Buddy Guy plays at home (2019)

January 26, 2019 - Buddy Guy and his NuBlu Band will be at (where else?) Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago

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On TV today, the 25th Annual American Music Awards (1998)

January 26, 1998 - you do not want to miss on ABC, the 1998 American Music Awards with among many others Janet Jackson, Spice Girls, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Tony Bennett, Mary...

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Stax publish Eddie Floyd’s debut album : ‘Knock On Wood’ (1967)

Eddie Floyd's 'Knock On Wood' is his debut album recorded from July till December 1966 at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee and released on January 26, 1967 by Stax. Track...

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Diana, Tina, Janet et al at the ‘American Music Awards’ (1987)

January 26, 1987 - Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Genesis, Janet Jackson, Robert Palmer, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight. THey all take part in 14th Annual American Music Awards hosted...

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Sub Pop publish Beach House’s third album : ‘Teen Dream’ (2010)

Beach House's 'Teen Dream' is their third studio album co-produced with Chris Coady and released on January 26, 2010 by Sub PopTrack Listing : 1.Zebra (Victoria Legrand, Alex Scally) -...

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Wes Montgomery records his fourth album for Riverside : ‘The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery’ (1960)

'The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery' is his fourth album recorded on January 26–27, 1960 and released the same year by Riverside.Track Listing : 1.Airegin (Sonny Rollins) - 04:26...

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Sonny Rollins records ‘Alfie,’ an album for Impulse! (1966)

Sonny Rollins' 'Alfie' is an album featuring music from the British film of the same name, recorded on January 26, 1966 and released the same year by Impulse!Track Listing :...

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Nonesuch publish Pat Metheny’s album : ‘Orchestrion’ (2010)

Pat Metheny's 'Orchestrion' is a studio album recorded by using various orchestrionic instruments and released on January 26, 2010 by Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.Orchestrion (Pat Metheny) - 15:48 . 2.Entry...

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We remember French composer & conductor Michel Legrand

This day (January 26, 2019), in Paris, France, died Michel Legrand, a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sarah Vaughan - Sweet Gingerbread Man (1972)...

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Arboriginal Rock & Folk

Australian Aboriginal music is a captivating reflection of the culture and traditions of the indigenous peoples of Australia, serving as a conduit for storytelling, communication, and ritual deeply rooted in...

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The Piedmont Fingerstyle

Piedmont Blues Fingerstyle opens up a world where fingers tell stories more powerful than words, with bass strings providing a steady beat while melodies dance above. This unique musical style...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°449 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Swarmz and Tion Wayne blend UK rap and drill on "Bally," balancing gritty beats, streetwise lyrics, and mainstream polish, while Kendrick Lamar’s...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°317 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lady Sovereign’s cheeky "Love Me or Hate Me" blends grime and hip-hop with swaggering individuality, while Fall Out Boy’s "America’s Suitehearts" critiques...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°7 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Del Amitri weaves wistful introspection with jangling guitars in "When You Were Young," while Belly’s jangly "Feed the Tree" blends cryptic lyrics...

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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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