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‘We Are Live’ N°18 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Alphabeat, 10,000 Things, O-Town, The Music, Longwave, Boy Kill Boy, The Hives, Towers Of London, Magic Numbers, The Polyphonic Spree, Death From...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°359 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Zhané, Deni Hines, Shanice, Kleshay, Honky, Young Disciples, Total, C+C Music Factory, P.M. Dawn, For Real, Black Men United, Oui 3 ?...

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Happy Birthday Smokey Robinson. ‘Here’s To You, Mr.Robinson’

This day (February 19, 1940 ), in Detroit, Michigan , is born Smokey Robinson, an American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Charlie Wilson - All...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 07/52

Carolina Chocolate Drops’ take on Blu Cantrell’s “Hit ‘Em Up Style” transforms modern pop into a string-band jam with banjos and fiddles, tying it to their Piedmont roots. Prince’s “Fury”...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°314 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tina Turner’s "Love Thing" from *Simply the Best* blends her vocal prowess with early-'90s pop flair but sits awkwardly among her classic...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°546 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Elastica’s "Line Up" captures mid-’90s Britpop energy with punk influences, shining despite its brief chart tenure, while "Aeroplane" by Red Hot Chili...

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This week In Male Balladeers 07/52

Robbie Williams’ "Angels," co-written with Guy Chambers, blends sweeping production with karaoke-ready appeal, securing its place in late-'90s pop history despite chart peaks of No. 4 in the UK and...

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We remember Nat King Cole. ‘Nat “Unforgettable” Cole’

This day (February 15, 1965), in Santa Monica, California, died Nathaniel Adams Coles a.k.a. Nat King Cole, an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Straighten Up And Fly Right 2 ....

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°329 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Extreme’s "Tragic Comic" blends humor and romance with a rock vibe, showcasing witty lyrics atop a straightforward E major framework. Its quirky...

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Erykah Badu releases her debut album : ‘Baduizm’ featuring ‘On & On’, ‘Next Lifetime’, ‘Otherside of the Game’ and ‘Appletree’ (1997)

Erykah Badu's 'Baduizm' feat. 'Appletree' is her debut album released on February 11, 1997 by Kedar Records. Track Listing : 1.Rimshot (Intro) (Erykah Badu, Madukwu Chinwah) - 01:56 . 2.On...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°102 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Franz Ferdinand’s swagger-filled "Ulysses" pairs angular guitars with nocturnal chaos, while Arctic Monkeys’ "When the Sun Goes Down" delivers gritty realism through...

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Capitol publish The Beach Boys’ fifteenth album : ’20/20′ (1969)

The Beach Boys' '20/20' is their fifteenth studio album released on February 10, 1969 by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Do It Again (Brian Wilson, Mike Love) - 02:25 . 2.I Can...

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Motown publish ‘Diana Ross’ her second and eponymous album featuring ‘Love Hangover’ (1976)

'Diana Ross' feat. 'Love Hangover' is her second self-titled album released on February 10, 1976 by MotownTrack Listing : 1.Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You'Re Going To) (Michael...

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Scepter publish Dionne Warwick’s debut album : ‘Presenting Dionne Warwick’ featuring ‘Don’t Make Me Over’ (1963)

'Presenting Dionne Warwick' feat. 'Don't Make Me Over' is her debut album, produced by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and released on February 10, 1963 by Scepter.Track Listing : 1.This...

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Bi-Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 16 Music Genres Feb 9, 2025 edition

Every two weeks, we update our "Most Famous 2020s [music genre] from the Last 30 Days" series, capturing key trends across 16 genres.This edition introduces new chart-toppers, surprise re-entries, and...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°105 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ashford & Simpson’s "Solid" underscores resilience with its groove and chemistry, while Luther Vandross's "Never Too Much" delivers infectious joy and vocal...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 06/52

Carole King’s "You’ve Got a Friend" from *Tapestry* is a heartfelt expression of unwavering support, with an unadorned intimacy that earned her a Grammy, while James Taylor’s smoother take topped...

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We remember Chick Corea. ‘Hot Chick’

This day (February 9, 2021), in Tampa Bay, Florida, died Armando Anthony Corea a.k.a Chick Corea, an American jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Spain (2018) 2 ....

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Abdel Wahab Classics

In the magnificent realm of Egyptian pop, Mohamed Abdel Wahab reigns supreme, weaving melodic magic through collaborations with Umm Kulthum, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Leila Mourad. His legacy lives on...

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Bill Evans records ‘Conversations with Myself,’ a solo album for Verve (1963)

Bill Evans' 'Conversations with Myself' is a solo album recorded on February 6, 9 & May 20, 1963 and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.'Round Midnight (Thelonious...

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