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Columbia publish Leonard Cohen’s debut album : ‘Songs of Leonard Cohen’ featuring ‘Suzanne,’ ‘Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye’ and ‘So Long Marianne’ (1967)

'Songs of Leonard Cohen' feat. 'Suzanne' and 'So Long, Marianne' is his debut album recorded In August 1967 and released on December 27, 1967 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Suzanne (Leonard...

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As we wish Mick Jones a Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for a ‘Foreigner At their Bests’ post

As we wish, today, English musician Mick Jones a Happy 78th Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : Foreigner Video Tracklist : 1 ....

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Private Stock publish ‘Blondie,’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘In the Flesh’ (1976)

'Blondie' is their eponymous debut album produced by Richard Gottehrer and released in December 1976 by Private Stock Records.Track Listing : 1.X Offender (Deborah Harry, Gary Valentine) - 03:14 ....

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Polydor publish Brian Eno’s fifth album : ‘Before and After Science’ (1977)

Brian Eno's 'Before and After Science' is his fifth studio album co-produced with Rhett Davies and released in December 1977 by Polydor RecordsTrack Listing : 1.No One Receiving (Brian Eno)...

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Ella Fitzgerald finishes the recording of ‘Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson’ with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra (1961)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson' is a studio album recorded on January 5, 1959–December 27, 1961 with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra and released in 1962 by Verve.Track Listing...

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Oscar Peterson records with Ray Brown, Herb Ellis and Buddy Rich, ‘Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie’ for Clef (1955)

'Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie' is an album of music associated with Count Basie, recorded on December 27, 1955 with Ray Brown, Herb Ellis and Buddy Rich and released in...

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Charles Mingus records ‘Changes Two,’ an album for Atlantic Records (1974)

Charles Mingus' 'Changes Two' is an album recorded on December 27, 28 & 30, 1974 and released In 1975 by Atlantic Records.Track Listing : 1.Free Cell Block F, 'Tis Nazi...

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Euro Mazurkas

Welcome to a world where the mazurka’s triple beat weaves stories of joy and melancholy through the ages. From Frédéric Chopin’s elegant compositions to the violin virtuosity of Henryk Wieniawski,...

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Taylor Swift – 10 Questions You Never Asked | We Answer Them Anyway

This video looks at Taylor Swift through 10 factual Q&As — from her early country recordings to albums such as Fearless, 1989, Folklore, and her later re-recorded releases. It focuses...

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Top 20 Music Charts – 16 Genres Ranked (December 24, 2025)

This bi-weekly update captures sharp shifts across the charts, from Stray Kids storming into Asian Pop’s Top 5 to Kendrick Lamar holding firm as new U.S. hip-hop entries disrupt the...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°304 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Outwork, 3OH!3, Mariah Carey, 3 Of A Kind, Hound Dogs, Skandi Girls, Lionel Richie, Atomic Kitten, Faithless, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Ian...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°228 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Uncanny Alliance, The Brand New Heavies, Salt-N-Pepa, Prince, Gabrielle, Tina Turner, M People, Fugees, Brandy, Luther Vandross, Eternal, Peabo Bryson & Regina...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°581 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Loveland, Judy Cheeks, Jam & Spoon, Lena Fiagbe, Rapination & Kym Mazelle, The Double Six, Stretch 'N' Vern, Sonic Surfers, Ruff Driverz,...

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As we wish, today, Andy Biersack a Happy Birthday, the time has come to playlist the ‘BESTS’ of his band : Black Veil Brides

As we wish, today, American singer and songwriter, Andy Biersack a Happy Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : Black Veil Brides Video Tracklist...

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We remember Curtis Mayfield. ‘Political Mover’

This day (December 26, 1999), in Roswell, Georgia, died Curtis Mayfield an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter .Tracklist : 1 . Superfly (1973) 2 . Billy Jack (1990)...

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Frank Zappa records a live double album : ‘Zappa in New York’ (1976)

Frank Zappa's 'Zappa in New York' is a live double album recorded on December 26–29, 1976 at the Palladium in New York City and released On March 3, 1978 By...

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Jeff, Beth et al honor Buddy Guy (2012)

December 26, 2012 - you do not want to miss "The Kennedy Center Honors" program on CBS with Jeff Beck, Beth Hart, Bonnie Rait and Tracy Chapman paying tribute to...

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Duke Ellington records ‘ A Concert of Sacred Music’ at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York (1965)

Duke Ellington's ' A Concert of Sacred Music' is an album recorded at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York on December 26, 1965 and released in 1966 By Rca.Track...

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We remember Sam Rivers. ‘Rivers Songs’

This day (December 26, 2011), in Orlando, Florida, died Sam Rivers, an American jazz musician - soprano and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, harmonica and piano - and composer .Tracklist...

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We remember Alphonse Mouzon. ‘Fusion Moves On’

This day (December 26, 2016), in Los Angeles, California, died Alphonse Mouzon, a jazz-fusion drummer and percussionist Tracklist : 1 . w/ Larry Coryell & The 11th House – Right...

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