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Appalachian Tracks

Traverse through the landscape of bluegrass and clog dancing, guided by the ghostly apparitions of Clarence Ashley and the vibrant performances of Alison Krauss. The symphony of Appalachian narratives swells...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 8 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Bette Midler, David Bowie, Beach Boys, Ella Fitzgerald, Gil Scott-Heron, Kenny Burrell We Celebrate Shirley Bassey, David Bowie, Dave Weckl, Elvis Presley, Robby Krieger,...

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Singing David Bowie

Depeche Mode, Beck, Mariana Peregrina, Emel Mathlouthi, Anna Calvi, Scott Weiland, Cowboy Junkies, Shearwater, Soviet Space Dogs, Seal, The Chip Shop Boys, The Last Shadow Puppets

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°87 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Allure’s "All Cried Out" reimagines heartbreak with soft harmonies and 112’s rich vocals, while Meat Loaf's “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” blends operatic flair with...

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David Bowie releases his twenty-sixth and final album : ‘Blackstar’ (2016)

David Bowie's 'Blackstar' is his twenty-sixth and final studio album co-produced with Tony Visconti and released on January 8, 2016 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Blackstar (David Bowie) - 09:57 ....

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Atlantic publish Bette Midler’s third album : ‘Songs for the New Depression’ (1976)

Bette Midler's 'Songs for the New Depression' is her third studio album released on January 8, 1976 by Atlantic Records. Track Listing : 1.Strangers In The Night (Bert Kaempfert, Charles...

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Ronnie Lane recreates Slim Chance in Austin (1988)

January 8, 1988 - Ronnie Lane of Faces fame will share the stage with The Make Believers (renamed Slim Chance) - that is Alejandro Escovedo (g), Jon Dee Graham (g),...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 7 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Daft Punk, Pretenders, B.B. King, Nina Simone, George Benson, Billie Holiday We Celebrate Vybz Kartel We Watch Madonna, Matching Mole, Jimmy Fallon, Billy Joel,...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 01/52

Aerosmith, Dio, Led Zeppelin, The Hives, Marilyn Manson, Zakk Wylde, Rancid, Dio, Destroy All Monsters, Donna Grantis, Asheton, Asheton, Mascis, Watt, The Cult

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°3 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Lily Allen’s "LDN" pairs breezy ska rhythms with sharp critiques of London’s grittiness, while Miley Cyrus’s "7 Things" captures teenage heartbreak in pop-punk style. Feeder’s "Forget About Tomorrow" reflects on...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°79 – Vintage 80s Videos

Fine Young Cannibals’ quirky "She Drives Me Crazy" blends falsetto swagger with crisp percussion, while Genesis’ "Land of Confusion" pairs synth-driven rock with biting political satire and unforgettable puppet visuals....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°470 – Vintage 80s Videos

Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley’s heartfelt "Thanks For My Child" spotlights single motherhood with raw emotion and grace, while Erasure’s "A Little Respect" balances vulnerability and synth-pop flair, becoming an LGBTQ+ anthem....

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Nina Simone records ‘Baltimore,’ an album for CTI (1978)

Nina Simone's 'Baltimore' is an album recorded in January 1978 and released the same year by CTITrack Listing : 1.Baltimore (Randy Newman) - 04:39 . 2.Everything Must Change (Benard Ighner)...

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Daft Punk release their debut album : ‘Homework’ featuring ‘Da Funk’ and ‘Around the World’ (1997)

Daft Punk's 'Homework' is their debut album produced by members, Thomas Bangalter & Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo and released on January 7, 1997 by Virgin Soma.Track Listing : 1.Daftendirekt (Thomas Bangalter,...

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Warner Bros. publish George Benson’s album : ’20/20′ (1985)

George Benson's '20/20' is a studio album released on January 7, 1985 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.No One Emotion (Tommy Keane, Clif Magness, Mark Mueller) - 03:55 . 2.Please...

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On TV today, Louis, Dizzy et al at ‘Timex Jazz’ (1959)

January 7, 1959 - you do not miss Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Vic Dickenson, Jo Jones, Duke Ellington, George Shearing, Barbara Dane, Dakota Staton, Gene Krupa...

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‘We Are Live’ N°2 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Julian Lennon’s "Too Late for Goodbyes" pairs heartbreak with upbeat 80s polish, bolstered by Toots Thielemans’ harmonica, while ELO’s "Last Train to London" bridges disco and pop with glossy strings...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 01/52

Neneh Cherry, R.E.M., The Allman Brothers Band, Crosby Stills and Nash, U2, The Pretenders, The Cult, Prince, Gary Moore & Phil Lynott, George Benson, Eurythmics, Sonic Youth

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°80 – Vintage 2000s Videos

Goldie Lookin Chain’s cheeky "Your Mother's Got a Penis" mixes crude humor with satire, while Panic! at the Disco’s theatrical "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" dives into chaotic relationships. The...

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Tori Amos releases her debut album : ‘Little Earthquakes’ featuring ‘Silent All These Years’, ‘China’, ‘Winter’ and ‘Crucify’ (1992)

Tori Amos''Little Earthquakes' is her debut solo album featuring 'Silent All These Years', 'China', 'Winter' and 'Crucify' and released in England on January 6, 1992 by East West/ Atlantic.Track Listing...

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