Paul Rodgers

‘Music For The Dancers’ N°334 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of UB40’s "Rat in Mi Kitchen" combines an upbeat reggae rhythm with political edge, using a metaphorical rat to critique Margaret Thatcher’s government....

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Eric, Steve, Roger Nile et al pay a ‘Tribute to Ginger Baker’ (2020)

February 17, 2020 - Eric Clapton, his band - that is Paul Carrack (org, kb), Chris Stainton (kb), Sonny Emory (d), Steve Gadd (d), Willie Weeks (b), Katie Kissoon &...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°118 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Norman Cook’s "Dub Be Good to Me" stands out with its mix of SOS Band’s original framework, Johnny Dynell’s bassline, and The...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Jamiroquai’s "Cosmic Girl" blends disco-funk revival with '90s electronic flair, boasting syncopated rhythms and galactic-inspired lyrics, though its mechanical edge may feel...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°12 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lilys' "A Nanny in Manhattan" packs retro ‘60s psychedelic vibes into a sharp, vibrant burst, blending intricate instrumentation with playful charm. Supergrass...

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Brad Mehldau records ‘Live in Tokyo,’ an album for Nonesuch (2003)

Brad Mehldau's 'Live in Tokyo' is a live solo album recorded on February 15, 2003 at Sumida Triphony Hall and released on September 14, 2004 by Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.Intro...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°313 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of V Capri's "Haunting Me" merges mid-'80s Australian new wave flair with emotive vocals and glossy production, peaking locally at No. 1 in...

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Ella in Berlin’ a live album for Verve (1960)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella in Berlin' is a live album recorded on February 13, 1960, at the Deutschlandhalle, Berlin and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Gone With The...

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Frank Sinatra records his ninth album for Capitol : ‘In the Wee Small Hours’ arranged by Nelson Riddle (1955)

Frank Sinatra's 'In the Wee Small Hours' is his ninth studio album arranged by Nelson Riddle, recorded on March 1, 1954, February 8 & March 4, 1955 and released in...

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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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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°520 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Cartouche’s "Feel The Groove" bumps with ’90s Eurodance energy, while Erik’s rework of "Got To Be Real" swaps disco grit for club...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°95 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Modjo’s "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" blends French house smoothness with Chic’s disco flair, while Mariah Carey’s heartfelt "We Belong Together" lingers with...

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Kurt Elling records ‘Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman,’ a live album for Concord (2009)

'Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman' is a live album that Elling recorded on January 21, 2009 at The Allen Room, Lincoln Center For...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 03/52

How well do you know the music of UB40’s “Food for Thought” hits hard with its raw critique of inequality, pairing melancholy A minor chords with reggae rhythms, while Queen's...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°88 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of New Order’s quirky “1963” pairs buoyant beats with dark JFK-inspired satire, while Ace of Base’s “Living in Danger” blends breezy pop hooks...

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

Basia’s jazz-pop gem "Drunk on Love" stands out with scat vocals and Latin rhythms, reigning on dance charts in 1995. The Corrs deliver sharp wit in the folk-infused "I Never...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 02/52

How well do you know the music of Donald Fagen, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, The Police, Queen, Shirley Bassey, Nina Hagen, Iron Maiden, Lou Reed, David Bowie...

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Hiromi Uehara records ‘Beyond Standard’ with her group Sonicbloom (2000)

Hiromi Uehara’s 'Beyond Standard' is an album recorded on January 9-12, 2008 with her group Sonicbloom and released on June 10, 2008 By Telarc Jazz.Track Listing : 1 : 1.Intro...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°308 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

The text highlights standout tracks like The Kane Gang’s sleek mid-‘80s rendition of "Respect Yourself," and Bruce Springsteen’s punchy "Dancing in the Dark," blending introspection with high-energy production. Duran Duran...

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Frank Sinatra records ‘Sinatra at the Sands,’ his first live album with Count Basie and his orchestra, conducted by Quincy Jones (1966)

Frank Sinatra's 'Sinatra at the Sands' is his first live album recorded in January 1966 with Count Basie and his orchestra, conducted and arranged by Quincy Jones and released in...

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