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This week In Soul Artists 23/52

Michael McDonald, Billy Preston, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Sharon Jones, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sheila E, Prince, Earth, Wind, Fire, Candi Staton, Joss Stone, Alicia Keys, Luther Vandross, Beyonce, El DeBarge,...

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This week In Male Balladeers 23/52

Father John Misty, Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Chris Isaak, Glen Hansard, Elvis Presley, Jon Bon Jovi, Jake Bugg, Mel Torme, Mick Hucknall, Hank Williams Jr., Boz Scaggs

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ 03/12

The Beach Boys, Johnny Rivers, Cliff Richard, The Shadows, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Ray Charles, The Temptations, Led Zeppelin, Bee Gees, Tim Buckley

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GRP/Verve publish George Benson’s ‘Absolute Benson’ featuring ‘The Ghetto’ (2000)

George Benson's 'Absolute Benson' is a studio album released on May 23, 2000 by Grp/Verve Records.Track Listing : 1.The Ghetto (Al Eaton, Donny Hathaway, Leroy Hutson, Todd Shaw) - 04:56...

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Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder. ‘Wonder Day In Wonderland’

This day (May 13, 1950), in Saginaw, Michigan, is born Stevland Hardaway Morris a.k.a Stevie Wonder, an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.Tracklist : 1 . Lean On Me, "Love's In Need...

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We remember Little Richard. ‘Keept A-Rockin’

This day ( May 9, 2020), in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S, died Richard Wayne Penniman a.k.a Little Richard, American singer, songwriter and a rock and roll pioneerTracklist : 1 . Long...

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‘We Are Live’ N°43 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Bloc Party, Hard-Fi, Morrissey, Echo & The Bunnymen, Eric Clapton, The Raconteurs, Starsailor, Manic Street Preachers, McFly, HIM, Shiny Toy Guns, Katie...

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Willie Nelson releases ‘Stardust,’ his 22nd album featuring ‘Blue Skies’ and ‘All of Me’ (1978)

Willie Nelson's 'Stardust' is his 22nd studio album featuring 'Blue Skies' and 'All of Me,' produced by Booker T. Jones and released in April 1978 by ColumbiaTrack Listing : 1.Stardust...

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George Benson starts the recording of ‘I Got a Woman and Some Blues’ (1969)

George Benson's 'I Got a Woman and Some Blues' is an album recorded on April 30, May 20, June 4, August 19 & 20and September 3, 1969 and released in...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°153 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Godley & Creme, Prefab Sprout, Tenpole Tudor, U2, Simple Minds, China Crisis, Stray Cats, Queen, Depeche Mode, Stand Or Fall, Orange Juice,...

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Happy Birthday Willie Nelson. ‘Simple Nelson’

This day (April 29, 1933), in Abbott, Texas, U.S., is born Willie Hugh Nelson a.k.a Willie Nelson, American singer, songwriter and activistTracklist : 1 . Hello Walls 2 . Mr....

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We remember Count Basie. ‘For The Count’

This day (April 26, 1984), in Hollywood, Florida, died William 'Count' Basie a.k.a Count Basie, an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sarah Vaughan,Tony Bennett,George...

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Jerry Lee Lewis records ‘Live at the Star Club’ in Hamburg, Germany (1964)

Jerry Lee Lewis's 'Live at the Star Club' is a live album recorded with The Nashville Teens in Hamburg, Germany on April 5, 1964 and released in 1964 by Philips....

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Happy Birthday Norah Jones. ‘The Divine In Miss Jones’

This day (March 30, 1979), in Denton, Texas (USA), is born Norah Jones, an American singer and musician.Tracklist : 1 . Hurts To Be Alone (2020) 2 . Begin Again...

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Funk – 20 Questions You Never Asked | We Answer Them Anyway

This video explores Funk through 20 factual Q&As — from early developments with James Brown to groups such as Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, and The Meters, as well...

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Burt Bacharach et al perform at the 72nd Oscars (2000)

March 26, 2000 - Burt Bacharach, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Ray Charles, Queen Latifah, Isaac Hayes and Dionne Warwick performing a medley of movie themes during the 72nd Academy Awards...

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Happy Birthday Sir Elton John. ‘Rocket John (It Still Is A Long Long Time)’

This day (March 25, 1947), in Pinner, Middlesex, England, is born Reginald Kenneth Dwight better known as Elton John, English singer, composer and pianist Tracklist : 1 . Your Song...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°418 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kendrick Lamar, Chiddy Bang, Kyle, Dave, Flo Rida, Jay-Z, Jason Derulo, Mann, Hardy Caprio, Ludacris, Future, Juice WRLD ? Take our 12-track...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°663 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Nicki Minaj, Kodaline, Snakehips, The Weeknd, Sam Smith, Cody Simpson, Sean Paul, Charlie Puth, Anne-Marie, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Rox ? Take...

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Happy Birthday Chaka Khan. ‘Ain’t Nobody Like Chaka’

This day (March 23, 1953), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Yvette Marie Stevens a.k.a. Chaka Khan, an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Band Rehearsal (2022) 2 . Like Sugar (2019)...

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