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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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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°113 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Bart Simpson’s "Do the Bartman" brings animated swagger with Nancy Cartwright’s playful delivery and Michael Jackson’s uncredited touch, chart-topping globally. Will Smith’s...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°356 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Blu Cantrell's "Make Me Wanna Scream" blends R&B with reggae, driven by raw vocals and Ian Lewis's warm backing, though it falls...

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Elektra publish Television’s debut album : ‘Marquee Moon’ (1977)

Television's 'Marquee Moon' is their debut studio album produced by leader Tom Verlaine and released on February 8, 1977 by Elektra.Track Listing : 1.See No Evil (Tom Verlaine) - 03:56...

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We remember Mary Wilson. ‘Oh Mary Love, My ….’

This day (February 8, 2021), in Henderson, Nevada, died Mary Wilson, American singer and founding member of The SupremesTracklist : 1 . Imagine (2018) 2 . I Am Changing (2015)...

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Michael Bublé releases his fourth album : ‘It’s Time’ featuring ‘Home’ (2005)

Michael Bublé's 'It's Time' is his fourth studio album released on February 8, 2005 by 143, Reprise.Track Listing : 1.Feeling Good (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) - 03:57 . 2.A Foggy...

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Frank Sinatra records his ninth album for Capitol : ‘In the Wee Small Hours’ arranged by Nelson Riddle (1955)

Frank Sinatra's 'In the Wee Small Hours' is his ninth studio album arranged by Nelson Riddle, recorded on March 1, 1954, February 8 & March 4, 1955 and released in...

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We remember Jimmy Smith. ‘Jimmy Moved On’

This day (February 8, 2005), in Scottsdale, Arizona, died Jimmy Smith,a jazz musician whose performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ helped to popularize the instrument.Tracklist : 1 . The...

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Jimmy Smith records with Stanley Turrentine, ‘Prayer Meetin” an album for Blue Note (1963)

Jimmy Smith's 'Prayer Meetin'' is an album recorded on February 8, 1963 with Stanley Turrentine and released in 1964 by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Prayer Meeting (Jimmy Smith) - 05:45...

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Native American

From the heartfelt chants of R. Carlos Nakai to the powerful narratives of A Tribe Called Red, this collection of music showcases the timeless beauty and resilience of Native American...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°309 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sade’s "Hang On to Your Love" delivers sleek, restrained grooves, while Daryl Hall & John Oates’ "One on One" balances intimacy with...

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This week In Jazz Legends 06/52

How well do you know the music of Ben Harper’s "Whipping Boy" blends blues and folk elements in his 1994 debut, "Welcome to the Cruel World," maintaining a restrained charm...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°521 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Rachid Taha’s electrifying "Voilà Voilà" fuses techno with North African rhythms, delivering a fierce anti-xenophobia anthem, while Altern-8’s "Frequency" channels ‘90s rave...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 06/52

How well do you know the music of Gary Moore's "GM Shreds" flaunts blazing alternate picking, legato runs, and emotive string bends, showcasing his mastery over blues, rock, and metal....

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°108 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ed Sheeran’s "Castle on the Hill" shines with nostalgia, blending personal childhood memories with a polished production, hitting global charts and achieving...

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Columbia publish The Stooges’ third album : ‘Raw Power’ co-produced by Iggy Pop and David Bowie (1973)

The Stooges' 'Raw Power' is their third studio album co-produced by Iggy Pop and David Bowie and released on February 7, 1973, by Columbia Records.Track Listing : 1.Search And Destroy...

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Hank Mobley records ‘Soul Station’ with Art Blakey, Wynton Kelly and Paul Chambers (1960)

Hank Mobley's 'Soul Station' is an album recorded on February 7, 1960 with Art Blakey, Wynton Kelly and Paul Chambers and released the same year by Blue Note.Track Listing :...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°103 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Cleptomaniacs’ "All I Do" grooves with Motown roots reimagined as UK singer Bryan Chambers steps in with house beats, while Amira's "My...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°10 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Jam’s "Absolute Beginners" blends mod revival with introspection, while The Smiths’ "Shoplifters of the World Unite" pairs Morrissey’s wit with Marr’s...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°655 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of James Morrison's heartfelt "I Won’t Let You Go" offers soft acoustic devotion, while Zayn Malik's "Pillowtalk" fuses seductive R&B with electronic elements,...

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