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We remember Muddy Waters. ‘Still Waters’

This day (April 30, 1983), in Westmont, Illinois, died McKinley Morganfield a.k.a. Muddy Waters, an American blues musician.Tracklist : 1 . Manish Boy 2 . w/ Rolling Stones – Champagne...

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AC/DC release ‘High Voltage,’ their first album outside of Australia (1976)

AC/DC 's 'High Voltage' is their first international studio album (containing tracks from their first two Australian albums) released on April 30, 1976 by RSO.Track Listing : 1.It'S A Long...

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Me:nu Du Jour Apr.29 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Eurythmics, Temptations, Funkadelic, Drake, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Divine Comedy, Snarky Puppy, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Toots Thielemans, Bill Frisell, Wayne Shorter...

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Gordy publish ‘Wish It Would Rain,’ an album by The Temptations (1968)

The Temptations' 'Wish It Would Rain' is an album (the final from the group's 'Classic-5' era) released on April 29, 1968 by Gordy.Track Listing : 1.I Could Never Love Another...

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‘We Are Live’ N°41 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Dr Feelgood, Average White Band, John Mellencamp, Electric Light Orchestra, Kevin McDermott Orchestra, The Clash, Joe Jackson, Level 42, XTC, The Mission,...

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Columbia release ‘The Chicago Transit Authority,’ their debut album (1969)

'The Chicago Transit Authority' is the eponymous debut album (of a band that will later change its name to Chicago) released on April 28, 1969 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Introduction...

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RCA publish Graham Parker’s ninth album : ‘The Mona Lisa’s Sister’ (1988)

Graham Parker's 'The Mona Lisa's Sister' is his ninth album co-produced with Brinsley Schwarz and released in April 1988 by RCATrack Listing : 1.Don'T Let It Break You Down (Graham...

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Parlophone publish Blur’s eighth album : ‘The Magic Whip’

Blur's 'The Magic Whip' is their eighth studio album produced by Stephen Street with members Graham Coxon & Damon Albarn and released on April 27, 2015 by Parlophone / Warner...

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Me:nu Du Jour Apr.26 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Luther Vandross, Santana, Lou Reed, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, John Lee Hooker, Live, Woody Guthrie, X, The Fall, Joshua Redman We Celebrate Count Basie...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°114 – 2010s Music Videos

Caro Emerald, Alice Merton, Frank Turner, Nina Nesbitt, Little Mix, Alessia Cara, Marina, Marlon Roudette, Ciara, Kygo, Disturbed, John Newman

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Bruce Springsteen releases his fourteenth album : ‘We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions’ celebrating Pete Seeger (2006)

Bruce Springsteen's 'We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions' is his fourteenth studio album featuring thirteen songs made popular by Pete Seeger, released on April 25, 2006 by Columbia Records.Track Listing...

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Blur release their third album : ‘Parklife’ featuring ‘Girls & Boys’ (1994)

Blur's 'Parklife' feat. 'Girls & Boys' is their third studio album released on April 25, 1994 by Food Records. Track Listing : 1.Girls & Boys (Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex...

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Casablanca Records release ‘Bad Girls,’ Donna Summer’s seventh album (1979)

Donna Summer's 'Bad Girls' is her seventh (and her best selling) studio album released on April 25, 1979 by Casablanca Records.Track Listing : 1.Hot Stuff (Pete Bellotte, Harold Faltermeyer, Keith...

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Happy Birthday Harry Belafonte. ‘We Sing The Harry’s Song’

This day (April 25, 2023), in Manhattan, New York, died Harold George 'Harry' Belafonte, Jr. , an American singer, songwriter, actor and social activist. Tracklist : 1 . Try To...

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We remember Otis Spann. ‘Sketches Of Spann’

This day ( April 24, 1970), in Chicago, Illinois, died Otis Spann, an American blues musician.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim, Willy Dixon et al – Bye...

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Nonesuch Records publish Joshua Redman’s ‘Back East’ (2007)

Joshua Redman's 'Back East' is an album released on April 24, 2007 by Nonesuch Records.Track Listing : 1.The Surrey With The Fringe On Top (Rodgers-Hammerstein) - 05:13 . 2.East Of...

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Bill Evans & Jim Hall record together ‘Undercurrent’ (1962)

'Undercurrent' by Bill Evans & Jim Hall is an album recorded on April 24 & May 14, 1962 and released the same year by United Artists.Track Listing : 1.My Funny...

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The Rolling Stones release their ninth album : ‘Sticky Fingers’ featuring ‘Brown Sugar’ (1971)

The The Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers' feat. 'Brown Sugar' is their ninth British studio album produced by Jimmy Miller and released on April 23, 1971 by The Rolling Stones Records.Track...

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Domino publish Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare,’ their second album (2007)

Arctic Monkeys' 'Favourite Worst Nightmare' is their second studio album produced by James Ford and Mike Crossey and released on April 23, 2007 by DominoTrack Listing : 1.Brianstorm (Alex Turner)...

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Lonnie and the Skiffle Invasion

Lonnie Donegan's chart-topping success with "Rock Island Line" and the influence of skiffle on the early days of British rock are explored, highlighting the genre's ability to inspire and shape...

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