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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°652 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jorja Smith’s emotive “Let Me Down” pairs her raw delivery with Stormzy’s introspective verse, creating a cinematic ballad, while Kehlani’s “Nights Like...

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Echo and the Bunnymen rock the Gardens (1981)

January 17, 1981 - Echo and the Bunnymen are in concert at The Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, UK

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°234 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Snoop Dogg’s smooth transition into G-Funk with "Doggfather," Domino’s laid-back "Ghetto Jam," and Dr. Dre’s iconic "Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang" showcase...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°98 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Prince’s "1999" brings apocalyptic funk with synth-driven energy, while Michael Jackson’s "Smooth Criminal" fuses grit and suspense with iconic choreography. Cameo’s "Candy"...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°91 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Steps’ “Say You’ll Be Mine” balances group vocals and glossy ’90s pop, while Jennifer Lopez's “Waiting for Tonight” pulses with late-’90s club...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°664 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jennifer Lopez’s "Papi" channels Latin dance-pop energy, while Katy Perry’s "E.T." pushes boundaries with bold, interstellar vibes featuring Kanye West. Beyoncé’s "Run...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°311 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

From Björk's haunting "Possibly Maybe" and Radiohead's reflective "No Surprises" to Depeche Mode's intense "In Your Room," the contrast between subtlety and raw emotion is striking. The Sugarcubes’ "Hit" blends...

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Happy Birthday Sade Adu. ‘Much Adu About Love Thing’

This day (January 16, 1959), in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, is born Helen Folasade Adu known as Sade Adu or simply Sade an English singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of the British...

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Gordy publish The Temptations’ album : ‘A Song for You’ featuring ‘Happy People’ and ‘Shakey Ground’ (1975)

The Temptations' 'A Song for You' is an album featuring then-lead singer Dennis Edwards on the title track and released on January 16, 1975 by Gordy. Track Listing : 1.Happy...

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On TV today, the American Music Awards (1984)

January 16, 1984 - you do not want to miss on ABC, the 1984 American Music Awards hosted by Lionel Richie, with among many others Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, Gladys...

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Benny Goodman records ‘The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert’ (1938)

Benny Goodman's 'The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert' is one of the first recording (done on January 16, 1938) of music issued on the new long-playing format and one...

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Ahmad Jamal records his first live album : ‘At the Pershing: But Not for Me’ (1958)

Ahmad Jamal's 'At the Pershing: But Not for Me' is his first live album recorded on January 16, 1958 and released the same year by Argo.Track Listing : 1.But Not...

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Old School Hip-hop – 20 Questions You Never Asked | We Answer Them Anyway

This video explores Old School Hip-Hop through 20 factual Q&As — covering early DJs, MCs, and groups such as Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Eric B. & Rakim, and LL...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°310 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Zapp’s funky “It Doesn’t Really Matter” flaunts Roger Troutman’s talk box magic, while ABBA’s synth-laced “Under Attack” hints at their curtain call....

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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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This week In Male Balladeers 03/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson’s "Without You" turns Badfinger’s subtle original into an orchestral heartbreak epic, while Jeff Buckley’s "Hallelujah" strips Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece to...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°107 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tom Grennan’s gritty "Found What I’ve Been Looking For" blends raw vocals with pop-rock vibes, its FIFA 18 feature adding cultural weight....

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‘We Are Live’ N°5 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

The Automatic’s “Raoul” channels restless energy with post-punk vibes and sardonic lyrics, peaking on UK charts thanks to its infectious hooks. The Kooks’ “You Don’t Love Me” blends angst and...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°448 – 2010s Music Videos

Fuse ODG’s "Thinking About U" blends Afrobeat warmth with pop polish, while Chris Brown's "I Can Transform Ya" and Lil Wayne’s "6 Foot 7 Foot" packed swagger-fueled lyrics atop futuristic...

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Singing Foo Fighters

Florence + The Machine, Luiza Possi, Lyla & Javi , Boyce Avenue, Stereoknob, Robyn Adele Anderson, Falling Flowers, Shide, The Warning, Prince, Joyland, Paul Potts

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