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Columbia publish Tony Bennett’s album : ‘Tony’ (1957)

Tony Bennett's 'Tony' is an album (re-titled 'Tony Bennett Showcase') produced by Ernest Altschuler and released on January 14, 1957 by Columbia. Track Listing : 1.It Had To Be You...

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We remember Donny Hathaway. ‘Donny, A Song For You’

This day (January 13, 1979), in New York City, died Donny Edward Hathaway, an American soul singer-songwriter and musician.Tracklist : 1 . The Ghetto 2 . w/ Roberta Flack –...

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Weather Report record their first live album : ‘Live in Tokyo’ at Shibuya Kokaido Hall in Tokyo (1972)

Weather Report's 'Live in Tokyo' is their third (and first live) album recorded on January 13, 1972 at Shibuya Kokaido Hall and released the same year by Columbia.Track Listing :...

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Lester Young records ‘Pres and Teddy’ with the Teddy Wilson Quartet for Verve (1956)

Lester Young's 'Pres and Teddy' is an album recorded on January 13, 1956 with the Teddy Wilson Quartet and released In April 1959 by Verve. Track Listing : 1.All Of...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 02/52

How well do you know the music of Donald Fagen, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, The Police, Queen, Shirley Bassey, Nina Hagen, Iron Maiden, Lou Reed, David Bowie...

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Dean Martin releases his first studio album : ‘Dean Martin Sings’ (1953)

'Dean Martin Sings' is his first studio album featuring eight songs from the Martin & Lewis film 'The Stooge' and released on January 12, 1953 by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Who'S...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°355 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

She Rockers brought fearless energy to UK hip-hop with 1988's "Jam It Jam," all swagger and break-heavy beats, while Rakim’s “Guess Who’s Back” showcased lyrical mastery with a calm dominance...

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Charisma publish Malcolm McLaren’s debut album : ‘Duck Rock’ featuring ‘Buffalo Gals’ (1983)

Malcolm McLaren's 'Duck Rock' is his debut album featuring 'Buffalo Gals' and 'Double Dutch,' co-produced with Trevor Horn and released in January 1983 by CharismaTrack Listing : 1.Obatala (Trevor Horn,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°663 – 2010s Music Videos

Portugal. The Man’s retro-grooved "Feel It Still" punches with ’60s Motown energy and modern resistance, while The Weeknd’s "In The Night" layers sleek ’80s synth-pop with brooding R&B. Post Malone’s...

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We remember Bucky Pizzarelli. ‘A century for Bucky’

This day (April 1, 2020), in Saddle River, New Jersey, died John Paul 'Bucky' Pizzarelli, an American Jazz guitarist and banjoistTracklist : 1 . All Through The Night (1983) 2...

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Singing With Shirley Bassey

How well do you know the music of Andy Williams, Lulu, Propellerheads, Engelbert Humperdinck, Eydie Gorme, Neil Diamond, Freddie Starr, Jimmy Durante, Les Dawson, Bill Bailey, Noel Harrison, The Muppets...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°305 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Enjoy highlights standout `80s tracks, starting with Blondie’s buoyant reggae-pop hit "The Tide Is High" and The Police’s dreamy "Walking on the Moon," fusing spacey themes with love. The Pretenders’...

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‘We Are Live’ N°124 – 2010s Music Videos

Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks” hides a dark, unsettling story beneath its sunny indie-pop melody, while The 1975’s funky “Ugh!” mixes humor with raw introspection about addiction. Kelly Clarkson’s...

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Fine and Mellow,’ an album for Pablo (1974)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Fine and Mellow' is a studio album recorded on January 8, 1974 and released in 1979 by Pablo.Track Listing : 1.Fine And Mellow (Billie Holiday) – 06:05 ....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°290 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Bonnie Raitt's "I Can’t Make You Love Me" stuns with its raw vulnerability and Bruce Hornsby’s haunting piano, while Lighthouse Family’s "High" blends optimism with emotional depth, striking a bittersweet...

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‘We Are Live’ N°2 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Julian Lennon’s "Too Late for Goodbyes" pairs heartbreak with upbeat 80s polish, bolstered by Toots Thielemans’ harmonica, while ELO’s "Last Train to London" bridges disco and pop with glossy strings...

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We remember Lou Rawls. ‘We’ll Never Find Another Voice Like Yours’

This day (January 6, 2006), in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., died Louis Allen 'Lou' Rawls , an American soul, jazz, and blues singe.Tracklist : 1 . Lou Rawls – See You...

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We remember Dizzy Gillespie. ‘Dizzy Pieces’

This day (January 6, 1993), in Englewood, New Jersey, died Dizzy Gillespie, an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and occasional singer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Stan Getz: – A Night...

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This week In Jazz Legends 01/52

How well do you know the music of Dr. Lonnie Smith, James Carter Organ Trio, Chris Potter, Michel Petrucciani, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Art Blakey ＆ The Jazz Messengers,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°662 – 2010s Music Videos

Calvin Harris’s "Feels" blends funk and pop with Pharrell, Katy Perry, and Big Sean adding charm, while Imagine Dragons’ "Thunder" thrives on defiance and rhythm. Florence + The Machine’s "Shake...

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