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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°478 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Swans Way’s theatrical "Soul Train" blends smooth vocals with jazzy flair, while Simple Minds’ "Speed Your Love to Me" surges with raw...

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Honky Tonk Men And Women

A blend of folk, blues, and country influences, Honky Tonk's raw rhythms captured the postwar era's spirit, evolving into a cornerstone of country music. With a canvas of guitar, fiddle,...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky “Your Heart Is As Black As Night” lets...

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‘We Are Live’ N°8 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jimmy Barnes and INXS bring gritty energy to "Good Times," blending rock chaos with ’80s swagger, while The Saw Doctors' "World of...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 04/52

Ann-Margret’s fiery duet with Tina Turner on “Honky Tonk Women” swaps raw grit for theatrical sparkle, while Jeff Beck and Beth Hart electrify “Goin’ Down” with ferocious riffs and powerhouse...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°647 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Majestic and Jungle 70’s "Creeping In The Dark" delivers a dark, bass-driven blend of UK garage and drum n bass, while Tchami's...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°102 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Missy Elliott amps it up with “Pass That Dutch,” pairing wild beats and surreal visuals, while Jay-Z keeps it slick on “Change...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°608 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kelly Rowland’s “Down for Whatever” charges into Eurodance, blending brazen beats with carefree vibes, while Lady Gaga’s “The Edge of Glory” walks...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°408 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” stands tall with its Ray Charles-inspired hook and playful critique of materialism, while J Hus’s “Bouff Daddy” fuses...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°102 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Matthew Wilder’s “Break My Stride” defied setbacks with its reggae-synth groove, while Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” merged New...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°314 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mental As Anything’s playful “He’s Just No Good for You” brings witty humor wrapped in polished pop-rock, while Madness’s ska-tinged “My Girl”...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°90 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Talk Talk’s hypnotic "Life’s What You Make It" swaps '80s polish for raw mood, propelled by Mark Hollis’ haunting voice. Yes transforms...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°300 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Erasure’s "Breathe" elegantly balances vintage synth-pop with subtle maturity, while Kelly Clarkson’s "Behind These Hazel Eyes" delivers raw emotion through pop-rock punch....

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°87 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tin Tin Out and Emma Bunton electrified Edie Brickell’s reflective "What I Am" into a ‘90s dance anthem, peaking at #2 in...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°100 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Donell Jones’ "U Know What’s Up" blends smooth vocals with a bouncy R&B groove, bolstered by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' playful guest...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°532 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Talking Heads’ hypnotic “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” delivers minimalist charm with its swapped instruments and anti-sentimental love themes, while...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°298 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Robert Palmer’s *Riptide* kicks off with its theatrical title track before giving way to hits like the bold funk-rock anthem "Addicted to...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°518 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Leftfield's “Release The Pressure” mashes reggae vocals from Earl Sixteen with dub techno and progressive house, creating a hypnotic, genre-blurring track that...

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Trombone Slide Show

Explore the mystery of tone and time as the trombone's quixotic charm unfolds. From the serene pathways of Brookmeyer's choral compositions to the echoes of Kid Ory's trombone, this brass...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°691 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Coldplay’s "Charlie Brown" bursts with rebellious energy, tailor-made for live stadiums with glowing Xylobands, while London Grammar’s "Rooting For You" pairs Hannah...

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