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We remember Louie Bellson. ‘Bellson’s Drum Roll Fades’

This day (February 14, 2009), in Los Angeles, California, died Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni a.k.a. Louie Bellson, an Italian-American jazz drummer and bandleader.Tracklist : 1 . Setting Up...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°245 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Michael Jackson’s "Remember the Time" blends nostalgic R&B with the crisp beats of new jack swing, peaking at #3 on the US...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°657 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Taylor Swift’s "Style" captures the push-pull dynamics of a turbulent romance with sleek production and nods to nostalgia, standing tall on *1989*....

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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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This week In Singing Ladies 07/52

How well do you know the music of Sarah Vaughan’s "Send In The Clowns," from her 1981 album, highlights her vocal depth, turning Sondheim’s poignant lyrics into an intimate experience....

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2Pac releases his fourth album : ‘All Eyez on Me’ featuring ‘I Love L.A.’How Do U Want It’ and ‘California Love’ (1996)

2Pac's 'All Eyez on Me' feat. 'California Love' is his fourth studio album released on February 13, 1996 by Death Row Records and Interscope Records.Track Listing : 1.Ambitionz Az A...

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Alicia, Madonna, Gorillaz et al at the ’47th Grammys’ (2005)

February 13, 2005 - Madonna, Alicia Keys, Jamie Foxx, Usher, James Brown, Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani, The Lonely Boys, Maroon 5, Franz Ferdinand, Melissa Etheridge, Joss Stone, Green Day,...

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Taj Mahal records ‘The Real Thing,’ a live album at Fillmore East, New York City (1971)

Taj Mahal's 'The Real Thing' is a live album recorded on February 13, 1971 at Fillmore East, New York City with a band with four tuba players and released the...

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Concord publish Sérgio Mendes’ ‘Timeless,’ a collaborative album produced by will.i.am (2006)

Sérgio Mendes' 'Timeless' is a collaborative album produced by will.i.am released on February 13, 2006 by Concord.Track Listing : 1.Mas Que Nada (Jorge Ben) - 04:22 . 2.That Heat (Will...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°692 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Paramore’s "The Only Exception" showcases a softer, stripped-down ballad in 6/8 time, veering from their usual energy. Hayley Williams’ heartfelt delivery anchors...

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‘We Are Live’ N°15 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Kills’ "The Good Ones" thrives on raw minimalism, with Alison Mosshart’s snarl paired against Jamie Hince’s taut guitar, creating electrifying tension....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°106 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Annie Lennox’s haunting "Love Song for a Vampire" stands out with its gothic atmosphere and evocative grief, tying perfectly to Coppola's *Dracula*....

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On TV today, Dusty Springfield on BBC (1969)

February 12, 1969 - you do not miss Dusty Springfield on BBC program "Cilla" hosted by Cilla Black

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We remember Eubie Blake. ‘Rich With Rags’

This day (February 12, 1983), in Brooklyn, New York, USA, died Eubie Blake, a composer and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music.Tracklist : 1 . Charleston Rag 2 ....

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Singing With Sheryl Crow

How well do you know the music of Sheryl Crow and Grace Potter’s acoustic “New Kid In Town” honors Glenn Frey with raw, stripped-back harmonies, reflecting the Eagles’ original while...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

How well do you know the music of 50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and...

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We remember Whitney Houston. ‘Without Whitney’

This day (February 11, 2012), in Beverly Hills, California, died Whitney Houston, an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Medley (2000) 2 . I Will Always Love You (2010) 3 ....

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Luther Vandross records the album ‘Live Radio City Music Hall 2003’ (2003)

Luther Vandross 'Live Radio City Music Hall 2003' is a live album recorded on February 11 & 12, 2003 (two months before his hospitalization for a serious stroke) and released...

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Happy Birthday Sergio Mendes. ‘Parabens para Sérgio’

This day (February 11, 1941), in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is born Sérgio Mendes, a Brazilian musician.Tracklist : 1 . Mas Que Nada (2018) 2 . Pais Tropical (2012)...

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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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