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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°4 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

U2’s brassy "Angel of Harlem" honors Billie Holiday with gritty NYC vibes, while Siouxsie and the Banshees’ haunting "Israel" blends mysticism and sparse instrumentation. Sinéad O’Connor’s defiant "Mandinka" merges post-punk...

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Singing (Ladies only) Led Zeppelin

How well do you know the music of Amy Lee, Rachel Kaiser, Corinne Bailey Rae, Shubhangi Joshi, Shel, Alice Gold, Grace London, Larkin Poe, Haley Reinhart, Liana Primerano, Miley Cyrus,...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 02/52

How well do you know the music of Al Caiola, Frank Vignola, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli, Marc Ribot, Jim Hall, Mike Stern, Lee Ritenour, John Mclaughlin, Paco De Lucia, Al...

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Singing David Bowie

How well do you know the music of Depeche Mode, Beck, Mariana Peregrina, Emel Mathlouthi, Anna Calvi, Scott Weiland, Cowboy Junkies, Shearwater, Soviet Space Dogs, Seal, The Chip Shop Boys,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°305 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Enjoy highlights standout `80s tracks, starting with Blondie’s buoyant reggae-pop hit "The Tide Is High" and The Police’s dreamy "Walking on the Moon," fusing spacey themes with love. The Pretenders’...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°311 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Sharam’s "PATT (Party All The Time)" modernizes Eddie Murphy's '80s charm with house beats, while Aaron Smith’s hypnotic "Dancin" found a second life through Krono’s 2016 remix. Mauro Picotto’s "Pulsar"...

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This week In Male Balladeers 02/52

How well do you know the music of Andy Williams, Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, The Doors, Kurt Elling, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley, Ry Cooder, James Taylor, Donny Hathaway,...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°87 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Allure’s "All Cried Out" reimagines heartbreak with soft harmonies and 112’s rich vocals, while Meat Loaf's “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” blends operatic flair with...

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Happy Birthday Shirley Bassey. ‘Dame Shirley, You Are Forever’

This day (January 8, 1937), in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales (UK), is born Shirley Veronica Bassey simply known as Shirley Bassey.Tracklist : 1 . This is my life 2 ....

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 01/52

How well do you know the music of Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams, D'Angelo & David Sanborn, Trombone Shorty & Cyril Neville, Dave Matthews & Trey Anastasio, Peter Gabriel, Natalie...

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‘We Are Live’ N°3 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Green Day’s “Stuck With Me” packs punk grit with introspection, while Oasis’ “Roll With It” channels their Britpop resilience. Blur’s “End of a Century” humorously probes suburban monotony, and Guns...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 01/52

How well do you know the music of Aerosmith, Dio, Led Zeppelin, The Hives, Marilyn Manson, Zakk Wylde, Rancid, Dio, Destroy All Monsters, Donna Grantis, Asheton, Asheton, Mascis, Watt, The...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°405 – 2010s Music Videos

Fuse ODG’s “Boa Me,” featuring Ed Sheeran and Mugeez, stands out with its Afrobeat and highlife fusion, sung partly in Twi and rooted in unity, while J Hus’s “Did You...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°79 – Vintage 80s Videos

Fine Young Cannibals’ quirky "She Drives Me Crazy" blends falsetto swagger with crisp percussion, while Genesis’ "Land of Confusion" pairs synth-driven rock with biting political satire and unforgettable puppet visuals....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°291 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Westlife’s heartfelt duet with Diana Ross in “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” combines orchestral grandeur with nostalgic emotion, while Girls Aloud deliver a polished, radio-friendly version of...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°290 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Bonnie Raitt's "I Can’t Make You Love Me" stuns with its raw vulnerability and Bruce Hornsby’s haunting piano, while Lighthouse Family’s "High" blends optimism with emotional depth, striking a bittersweet...

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‘We Are Live’ N°2 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Julian Lennon’s "Too Late for Goodbyes" pairs heartbreak with upbeat 80s polish, bolstered by Toots Thielemans’ harmonica, while ELO’s "Last Train to London" bridges disco and pop with glossy strings...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°80 – Vintage 2000s Videos

Goldie Lookin Chain’s cheeky "Your Mother's Got a Penis" mixes crude humor with satire, while Panic! at the Disco’s theatrical "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" dives into chaotic relationships. The...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°230 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

The page highlights standout early-2000s tracks, including the Honeyz’s smooth “Not Even Gonna Trip” from *Nutty Professor II,* Destiny’s Child’s empowering “Independent Women Pt. 1,” and Mystikal’s energetic “Shake Ya...

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George Benson records ‘Breezin” an album produced By Tommy Lipuma for Warner Bros. (1976)

George Bensons 'Breezin'' is an album produced By Tommy Lipuma, recorded on January 6, 7 & 8, 1976 and released the same year by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.Breezin' (Bobby...

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