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Happy Birthday John McLaughlin. ‘Elegant Octogenarian’

This day (January 4, 1942), in  Doncaster, South Yorkshire (UK), is born John McLaughlin, an English guitarist, bandleader and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman etc - The...

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En Place Pour La Java

Unfold accordion's embrace in the musette, breathing life into Parisian streets where clarinet whispers, piano tinkles with urban elegy, and bandoneon weaves along in a 3/4 waltz through bistros and...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°646 – 2010s Music Videos

Jay Sean’s "Do You Remember" with Sean Paul and Lil Jon oozes neon-lit party vibes, blending pop, R&B, and dancehall, while Lady Gaga’s "Just Dance" commands dancefloors with its infectious...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°93 – Vintage 90s Videos

Usher’s "You Make Me Wanna…" set the '90s R&B standard with its minimalist sound and emotional weight, while Boyz II Men’s "End of the Road" captured heartbreak with soaring harmonies...

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Singing (and Playing) Led Zeppelin

Razer, Slash, Alpha Blondy, Karen O, Temple Of The Dog, Alabama Shakes, Alice in Chains, Heart, Steve Vai, Zepparella, Dave Grohl, Warren Haynes, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Tori Amos

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°512 – Vintage 90s Videos

Apache Indian’s witty "Arranged Marriage" fuses bhangra and reggae to offer satire on cultural traditions, while Spacedust’s "Gym And Tonic" spins fitness humor into a UK chart-topper. Kristine W’s "Land...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°93 – Vintage 2000s Videos

Diddy’s "Come to Me" blended hip-hop swagger with R&B polish, climbing to Billboard’s top 10 with Nicole Scherzinger's sultry presence. Kylie Minogue’s "Slow" wowed with its pared-back electro-pop pulse, while...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°292 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Olivia Newton-John’s heartfelt "I Honestly Love You" pairs understated delivery with emotional depth, while Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin’s "Separate Lives" captures restrained sorrow. Lionel Richie’s "Ballerina Girl" offers tender...

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Harvest publish Syd Barrett’s debut solo album : ‘The Madcap Laughs’ (1970)

Syd Barrett's 'The Madcap Laughs' is his debut solo album released on January 3, 1970 by HarvestTrack Listing : 1.Terrapin (Syd Barrett) - 05:04 . 2.No Good Trying (Syd Barrett)...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°526 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Amy Macdonald’s "This Is The Life" evokes late-night freedom with brisk folk rhythms, while Sandi Thom’s "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker" blends nostalgia with minimalist production. Kings of...

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Stax Records publish ‘Melting Pot,’ an album by Booker T. & the MGs (1971)

'Melting Pot' by Booker T. & the MGs is a studio album - the last to feature the classic lineup of Jones, Cropper, Dunn & Jackson - released in January...

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Happy Birthday Stephen Stills. ‘Stills dazzling after all these years’

This day (January 3, 1945), in Dallas, Texas, is born Stephen Arthur Stills simply known as Stephen Stills American musician, singer, songwriter and member of Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash...

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Billie Holiday begins the recording of ‘Body and Soul,’ an album for Verve (1957)

Billie Holiday's 'Body and Soul' is a studio album recorded on January 3, 4,7 & 9, 1957 and released the same year by Verve Records.Track Listing : 1.Body And Soul...

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On TV today, Simon & Garfunkel at ‘Kraft Music Hall’ (1968)

January 3, 1968 - you do not miss Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel a.k.a. Simon & Garfunkel at NBC "The Kraft Music Hall."

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As we wish John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin bassist, a Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for a ‘Led Zeppelin at their bests’ post

As we wish, today, English bassist John Paul Jones a 'Happy Birthday,' here is the perfect time to list the 'BESTS' of his band : Led Zeppelin Video Tracklist :...

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As we wish a ‘Bon Anniversaire’ to Thomas Bangalter, the day is perfect for a ‘best of his duo : Daft Punk’ post

As we wish, today, French musician, Thomas Bangalter a 'Happy @|#} th Birthday,' the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : Daft Punk Video Tracklist :...

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Tony Bennett records ‘Strike Up the Band’ with Count Basie and his Orchestra (1959)

Tony Bennett's 'Strike Up the Band' is a studio album recorded on January 3 & 5, 1959 with Count Basie and his Orchestra and first released as 'Basie Swings, Bennett...

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Kudu Records publish Grover Washington, Jr’s debut album : ‘Inner City Blues’ (1972)

Grover Washington, Jr's 'Inner City Blues' is his debut album produced By Creed Taylor and released on January 3, 1972 by Kudu Records.Track Listing : 1.Inner City Blues (Marvin Gaye)...

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Leontyne Price sings Aida, one last time (1985)

January 3, 1985 - American soprano Leontyne Price will give her last performance on an opera stage, singing Verdi's Aida at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City

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Elvin Jones finishes the recording of ‘Elvin!’ for Riverside (1962)

Elvin Jones' 'Elvin!' is an album recorded on July 11 & December 27, 1961 and January 3, 1962 and released the same year by Riverside.Track Listing : 1.Lady Luck (Elvin...

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