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V.S.O.P. featuring Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, Ron Carter and Wayne Shorter record ‘The Quintet’ (1977)

V.S.O.P's 'The Quintet' is an album featuring Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, Ron Carter and Wayne Shorter and recorded on July 16 & 18, 1977 and released in October...

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Metallica release their sixth album : ‘Load’ featuring ‘Until It Sleeps’ (1996)

Metallica's 'Load' feat. 'Until It Sleeps' is their sixth studio album released on June 4, 1996 by Elektra Vertigo.Track Listing : 1.Ain'T My Bitch (James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich) - 05:04...

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Jean-Luc Ponty releases ‘Upon the Wings of Music’ on Atlantic Records (1975)

Jean-Luc Ponty's 'Upon the Wings of Music' is an album released on May 25, 1975 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Upon The Wings Of Music (Jean-Luc Ponty) - 05:26 . 2.Question...

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MGM publish ‘Eric Burdon Declares “War”,’ a collaboration between Burdon and funk band War (1970)

'Eric Burdon Declares "War"' is the first of two collaboration albums between Burdon and Californian funk band War, released in April 1970 by MGM Records.Track Listing : 1.The Vision Of...

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Deep Purple release ‘Machine Head,’ the album recorded in Montreux that features ‘Smoke on the Water’ (1971)

Deep Purple's 'Machine Head' feat. 'Smoke on the Water' is their sixth studio album recorded through December 1971 in Montreux, Switzerland, and released on March 25, 1972 by Purple.Track Listing...

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Frank Sinatra records ‘No One Cares’ with Gordon Jenkins as arranger (1959)

Frank Sinatra's 'No One Cares' is an album recorded on March 24, 25, 26, May 14, 1959 and released the same year by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.When No One Cares...

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Ghanaian Gospel

An intriguing concoction of traditional Ghanaian beats intertwined with Christian tales creates the transcendent art form known as gospel music, where hymns from the 19th century meld seamlessly with indigenous...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 07/52

Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends personal storytelling and polished rock sensibilities driven by...

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Weather Report begin the recording of their sixth album : ‘Tale Spinnin” for Columbia (1975)

Weather Report's 'Tale Spinnin'' is their sixth album recorded between February and April 4, 1975 with Leon Ndugu Chancler on drums and released in May 1975 by Columbia.Track Listing :...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°111 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit” broke barriers with its fusion of jazz, funk, and early ‘80s electronic beats, amplified by DXT’s innovative turntable work...

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Ray Charles begins the recording of ‘Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music’ featuring ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’ and ‘You Don’t Know Me’ (1962)

Ray Charles' 'Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music' is a studio album recorded between February 5 & 15, 1962 and released in April 1962 by ABC-Paramount.Track Listing : 1.Bye...

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Reprise publish Neil Young’s fourth album : ‘Harvest’ featuring ‘Old Man’ and ‘Heart of Gold’ (1972)

Neil Young's 'Harvest' is his fourth album, featuring James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills as guests and released on February 1, 1972 by Reprise.Track Listing...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°538 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of From Breed 77’s flamenco-metal punch in "Shadows" to the emo grit of The Used’s "Take It Away," these tracks bring intensity in...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°98 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Johnny Gill’s velvety "A Cute, Sweet, Love Addiction" oozes '90s R&B sophistication, while Jodeci’s emotive "Cry for You" shines with gospel-tinged vulnerability....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°474 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Seven's polished "Inside Love" lightly brushed UK charts at No. 78, with John Parr’s late-'80s rock touch, while Gay Dad’s glam-fused "To...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°665 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Katy Perry's wistful "The One That Got Away" blends polished pop with themes of longing, while Camila Cabello’s "Havana" captures sultry Latin...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°87 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tin Tin Out and Emma Bunton electrified Edie Brickell’s reflective "What I Am" into a ‘90s dance anthem, peaking at #2 in...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°100 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Donell Jones’ "U Know What’s Up" blends smooth vocals with a bouncy R&B groove, bolstered by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' playful guest...

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This week In Singing Ladies 03/52

Sade’s "Nothing Can Come Between Us" blends minimalism and elegance, its buoyant bassline and syncopated guitars standing out, while Tracy Chapman’s "Give Me One Reason" shines with bluesy simplicity and...

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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°492

Joey Bada$$'s "Sorry Not Sorry" asserts his East Coast dominance with sharp lyricism and jazz-infused beats by Conductor Williams. Saamou Skuu’s "Hypé" taps into French Drill energy, reflecting his Place...

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