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We remember Al Jarreau. ‘Al Is For Always’

This day (February 12, 2017), in Los Angeles, died Alwin 'Al' Lopez Jarreau, simply known as Al Jarreau, a seven-time Grammy Award winning American jazz singer.Tracklist : 1 . w/...

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Billie Holiday records for Clef Records, ‘Billie Holiday at Jazz at the Philharmonic’ (1945)

'Billie Holiday at Jazz at the Philharmonic' is a live album recorded (partly) on February 12, 1945 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and released in 1954 by Clef...

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‘We Are Live’ N°14 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Michael Bolton and Bob Dylan's "Steel Bars" channels raw '90s melodrama with vivid metaphors of emotional captivity, while Throwing Muses' "Counting Backwards"...

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Happy Birthday Sheryl Crow

February 11, 19** - Sheryl Crow, American singer & songwriter, is @)_!. Happy Birthday MissTracklist : 1 . My Favorite Mistake (Official Video) 2 . Anything But Down 3 ....

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143 Records publish ‘Michael Bublé’, his eponymous and third album featuring ‘How Can You Mend a Broken Heart’ and ‘Kissing A Fool’ (2003)

'Michael Bublé' is his self-titled third studio album by Michael Bublé released on February 11, 2003 by 143 Records. Track Listing : 1.Fever (Eddie Cooley, Otis Blackwell) - 03:51 ....

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°455 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Stormzy’s "Cold," from *Gang Signs & Prayer*, delivers sharp grime energy in just 2:36, with Swifta Beater’s taut production elevating its impactful...

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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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This week In One-Off Collaborations 06/52

How well do you know the music of Angélique Kidjo and Buddy Guy's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" blends Beninese vocal finesse with emotive guitar riffs, striking a balance between...

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Amy Winehouse gives a private concert (2008)

February 10, 2008 - Amy Winehouse, who cannot attend the Grammys ceremony in Los Angeles because she could not get a visa, will give a private concert instead at Riverside...

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Post Malone sits in with Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Grammys (2019)

February 10, 2019 - Post Malone and Red Hot Chili Peppers should perform the RHCP classic "Dark Necessities" at The 61st Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los...

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We Remember J Dilla

February 10, 2006 - Mr.James Dewitt Yancey a.k.a. J Dilla, producer, beatmaker & rapper died in Los Angeles, from a cardiac arrest aged 32. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 ....

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

How well do you know the music of Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°106 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Pharrell’s slick falsetto shines on "Angel," blending R&B charm with minimalism, landing at #15 in the UK. Kanye’s "Gold Digger" pairs witty...

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Elektra publish The Doors’ fifth album : ‘Morrison Hotel’ (1970)

The Doors' 'Morrison Hotel' is their fifth studio album released on February 9, 1970 by Elektra.Track Listing : 1.Roadhouse Blues (Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore) - 04:03...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°11 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lisa Stansfield's "Live Together" fuses late-’80s polish with house grooves, while Midnight Oil’s "Blue Sky Mine" pairs an upbeat melody with sharp...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°410 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe" shines with chaotic, stripped-down beats and divisive energy, featuring rapid-fire lyrics and a theatrical music video by Hype...

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This week In Male Balladeers 06/52

How well do you know the music of Lenny Kravitz's "Dancin' Til Dawn" leans on his funk and rock roots, carried by his multi-instrumental talents and Lenny Pickett's sultry saxophone,...

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On TV today, Gaga, Ariana, Madonna et al at the Grammys (2015)

February 8, 2015 - Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Ariana Grande, Madonna, Cheyenne Jackson, Alexandra Silber AC/DC, Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry, Jessie J, Tom Jones, Tenacious D, Rihanna, Kanye West and...

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We remember Burt Bacharach. ‘Anyone Who Has A Burt’

This day (February 8, 2023), in Los Angeles, California, died Burt Bacharach, an American pianist, composer and music producer. Tracklist : 1 . That’s What Friends Are For (Glastonbury 2015)...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°133 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of N-Dubz’s "Girls," with its hedonistic themes and polished beats, sees Dappy's over-the-top theatrics paired with a glossy yet disjointed music video, peaking...

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