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Singing (Ladies only) Ed Sheeran

How well do you know the music of Rita Ora's "Your Song," co-written with Ed Sheeran, blends her charismatic vocals with a breezy pop style and Caribbean flair, showcasing simplicity...

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‘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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Polydor publish Eric Clapton’s seventh album : ‘Another Ticket’ (1981)

Eric Clapton's 'Another Ticket' is his seventh studio album released on February 17, 1981 by Polydor.Track Listing : 1.Something Special (Eric Clapton) - 02:36 . 2.Black Rose (Troy Seals, Eddie...

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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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EMI publish Kate Bush’s debut album : ‘The Kick Inside’ featuring ‘Wuthering Heights’ (1978)

Kate Bush's 'The Kick Inside' feat. 'Wuthering Heights' is her debut studio album released on February 17, 1978 by EMI.Track Listing : 1.Moving (Kate Bush) - 03:01 . 2.The Saxophone...

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Elvis Presley records the album ‘On Stage’ at the International Hotel in Las Vegas (1970)

Elvis Presley's 'On Stage' is a live album recorded between February 17 and 19, 1970 at the International Hotel in Las Vegas and released in June by RCA Records.Track Listing...

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Beth Hart has ‘War on Her Mind’ in Manchester (2020)

February 17, 2020 - Beth Hart's "War in My Mind" tour - with Jon Nichols (g), Tom Lilly (b) and Bill Ransom (d) - stops at The Bridgewater Hall in...

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On web TV today, 2 Chainz at ‘NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert’ (2021)

February 17, 2021 - if in front of a computer, do not miss American rapper 2 Chainz - with Tyler Sherard (b), Alex Turner (d), Josh Sneed (g) and Mark...

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Nat King Cole begins the recording of ‘Cole Español,’ an album arranged by Nelson Riddle (1958)

Nat King Cole's 'Cole Español' is a studio album arranged by Nelson Riddle, recorded on February 17, 18, 20, June 11, 30, 1958 and released in August 1958 by Capitol.Track...

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We remember Ray Barretto. ‘The Other Road’

This day (February 17, 2006), in Hoboken, New Jersey, died Ray Barretto, a Puerto Rican conga player.Tracklist : 1 . Me Voy Pa´Mi Islita 2 . Live In Paris 3...

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We remember Thelonious Monk

This day ( February 17, 1982), in Englewood, New Jersey, died Thelonious Sphere Monk, an American jazz pianist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Round Midnight (1963) 2 . Just A...

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Dizzy Gillespie records ‘The Ebullient Mr. Gillespie’ an album for Verve (1959)

Dizzy Gillespie's 'The Ebullient Mr. Gillespie' is an album recorded on February 17, 18 & 20, 1959 and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac...

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Brad Mehldau records with Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard : ‘Ode’ for Nonesuch (2008)

Brad Mehldau's 'Ode' is an album recorded on February 17, 2008 & April 19, 2011 with Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard and released on March 20, 2012 by Nonesuch Records.Track...

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Happy Birthday Fred Frith. ‘Frith The Fred’

This day (February 17, 1949), in Heathfield, Sussex, England, is born Fred Frith, an English multi-instrumentalist.Tracklist : 1 . @ L'Asilo, Napoli, (2019) 2 . @ Makedonska filharmonija 3 ....

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MCA Records publish Larry Carlton’s live album : ‘Last Nite’ (1986)

Larry Carlton's 'Last Nite' is a live album recorded in 1985 at The Baked Potato In North Hollywood and released on February 17, 1986 by MCA RecordsTrack Listing : 1.So...

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20 Questions You Never Asked About Music Producers | We Answer Them Anyway

This video explores the world of record producers through 20 factual Q&As — featuring names such as Quincy Jones, Rick Rubin, Dr. Dre, Max Martin, and Brian Eno. It covers...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°108 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tracks like Flo Rida's "Low" with its crunk-era vibe and T-Pain's iconic hook captured mid-2000s nightlife, while Usher’s "Yeah!" featuring Lil Jon...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°106 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Korn’s “A.D.I.D.A.S.” captures raw irreverence, blending juvenile cheekiness with nu-metal chaos, while The Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up” hits with abrasive beats...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°611 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of "Run Up" by Major Lazer featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj blends breezy Caribbean vibes with dancehall finesse, featuring PND's melodic charm and...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends...

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