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As we wish Kiss singer Paul Stanley a Happy Birthday, the day has come to do a ‘Kiss At Their Bests’ post

As we wish, today, Paul Stanley, singer & guitarist a 'Happy Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : Kiss Video Tracklist : 1 ....

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We remember Etta James. ‘Etta Lasts’

This day (January 20, 2012), in Riverside, California, died Jamesetta Hawkins a.k.a. Etta James,an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Something’S Got A Hold On Me 2 . w/ Chuck Berry...

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Jimmy Smith records ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ a studio album with a big band for Verve (1964)

Jimmy Smith's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' is a studio album recorded on January 20-21 & 27, 1964 with a big band and released in March by Verve.Track Listing :...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 19 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Parliament, Bee Gees, Frank Zappa, Lou Reed, Ella Fitzgerald, Art Pepper, Charles Mingus We Celebrate Wilson Pickett, Elis Regina, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Carl...

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Tommy Emmanuel serenades Scotland (2015)

January 19, 2015 - Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel performs solo at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in Scotland.

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Art Pepper records ‘Art Pepper meets The Rhythm Section’ with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones (1957)

'Art Pepper meets The Rhythm Section' is an album recorded on January 19, 1957 with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones and released the same year by Contemporary.Track...

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Ella in Japan: ‘S Wonderful’ a live album for Verve (1964)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella in Japan:'s Wonderful' is a live album recorded on January 19 and 22, 1964 at Hibiya Public Hall and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, Japan and released in...

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Warren Zevon releases his third album : ‘Excitable Boy’ featuring ‘Werewolves of London’ (1978)

Warren Zevon's 'Excitable Boy' feat. 'Werewolves of London' is his third (and best-selling of his career) studio album released on January 18, 1978 by Asylum Records. Track Listing : 1.Johnny...

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Warner Bros. publish Tower of Power’s album : ‘Urban Renewal’ (1975)

Tower of Power's 'Urban Renewal' is an album (the last to feature lead singer Lenny Williams) released in January 1975 by Warner Bros. Records.Track Listing : 1.Only So Much Oil...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 17 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Aretha Franklin, Randy Newman, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, The Roots, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis We Celebrate Mick Taylor, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kid Rock, Eartha Kitt,...

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This week In Singing Ladies 03/52

How well do you know the music of Sade’s "Nothing Can Come Between Us" blends minimalism and elegance, its buoyant bassline and syncopated guitars standing out, while Tracy Chapman’s "Give...

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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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Hip-Hop & Soul N°99 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

MC Hammer’s “Pray” blends gospel exuberance with pop-rap accessibility, hammering the word “pray” into listeners 147 times atop a Prince sample, while Nas’s “Street Dreams” turns gritty ambition into cinematic...

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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°492

Joey Bada$$'s "Sorry Not Sorry" asserts his East Coast dominance with sharp lyricism and jazz-infused beats by Conductor Williams. Saamou Skuu’s "Hypé" taps into French Drill energy, reflecting his Place...

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Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s album : ‘Soul ’69’ (1969)

Aretha Franklin's 'Soul '69' is an album of cover material released on January 17, 1969 by Atlantic. Track Listing : 1.Ramblin' (Maybelle Smith) – 03:10 . 2.Today I Sing The...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°6 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lindsey Buckingham’s "Trouble" blends introspective artistry with radio-ready charm, driven largely by his own production and instrumentation. The Jam’s politically charged "Going...

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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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Ornette Coleman begins the recording of ‘Tomorrow Is the Question!’ with Don Cherry, Percy Heath, Shelly Manne and Red Mitchell (1959)

Ornette Coleman's 'Tomorrow Is the Question!' is his second album subtitled 'The New Music of Ornette Coleman!', recorded on January 16, February 23 and March 9–10, 1959 with Don Cherry,...

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

Basia’s jazz-pop gem "Drunk on Love" stands out with scat vocals and Latin rhythms, reigning on dance charts in 1995. The Corrs deliver sharp wit in the folk-infused "I Never...

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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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