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Decca publish John Mayall’s third album : ‘A Hard Road’ recorded with the Bluesbreakers featuring Peter Green, John McVie and Aynsley Dunbar (1967)

John Mayall's 'A Hard Road' is his third album recorded with the Bluesbreakers featuring Peter Green, John McVie & Aynsley Dunbar and released on February 17, 1967 by Decca.Track Listing...

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Elvis Presley records the album ‘On Stage’ at the International Hotel in Las Vegas (1970)

Elvis Presley's 'On Stage' is a live album recorded between February 17 and 19, 1970 at the International Hotel in Las Vegas and released in June by RCA Records.Track Listing...

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Nat King Cole begins the recording of ‘Cole Español,’ an album arranged by Nelson Riddle (1958)

Nat King Cole's 'Cole Español' is a studio album arranged by Nelson Riddle, recorded on February 17, 18, 20, June 11, 30, 1958 and released in August 1958 by Capitol.Track...

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We remember Ray Barretto. ‘The Other Road’

This day (February 17, 2006), in Hoboken, New Jersey, died Ray Barretto, a Puerto Rican conga player.Tracklist : 1 . Me Voy Pa´Mi Islita 2 . Live In Paris 3...

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We remember Thelonious Monk

This day ( February 17, 1982), in Englewood, New Jersey, died Thelonious Sphere Monk, an American jazz pianist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Round Midnight (1963) 2 . Just A...

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Dizzy Gillespie records ‘The Ebullient Mr. Gillespie’ an album for Verve (1959)

Dizzy Gillespie's 'The Ebullient Mr. Gillespie' is an album recorded on February 17, 18 & 20, 1959 and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac...

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Brad Mehldau records with Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard : ‘Ode’ for Nonesuch (2008)

Brad Mehldau's 'Ode' is an album recorded on February 17, 2008 & April 19, 2011 with Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard and released on March 20, 2012 by Nonesuch Records.Track...

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Happy Birthday Fred Frith. ‘Frith The Fred’

This day (February 17, 1949), in Heathfield, Sussex, England, is born Fred Frith, an English multi-instrumentalist.Tracklist : 1 . @ L'Asilo, Napoli, (2019) 2 . @ Makedonska filharmonija 3 ....

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MCA Records publish Larry Carlton’s live album : ‘Last Nite’ (1986)

Larry Carlton's 'Last Nite' is a live album recorded in 1985 at The Baked Potato In North Hollywood and released on February 17, 1986 by MCA RecordsTrack Listing : 1.So...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°108 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tracks like Flo Rida's "Low" with its crunk-era vibe and T-Pain's iconic hook captured mid-2000s nightlife, while Usher’s "Yeah!" featuring Lil Jon...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°481 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of From the heartfelt fusion of rock, folk, and soul in Hothouse Flowers' "An Emotional Time" to Tom Petty's tight and energetic "You...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°106 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Korn’s “A.D.I.D.A.S.” captures raw irreverence, blending juvenile cheekiness with nu-metal chaos, while The Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up” hits with abrasive beats...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°110 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Taylor Dayne’s "Don’t Rush Me" pairs assertive patience with glossy production, landing it a No. 2 Billboard spot, just behind Phil Collins's...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°611 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of "Run Up" by Major Lazer featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj blends breezy Caribbean vibes with dancehall finesse, featuring PND's melodic charm and...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 07/52

How well do you know the music of Pat Metheny’s reworking of Carly Simon’s "That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be" transforms its emotional weight into intricate instrumental...

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Nonesuch publish Carolina Chocolate Drops’ fourth album : ‘Genuine Negro Jig’ (2010)

Carolina Chocolate Drops' 'Genuine Negro Jig' is their fourth album released on February 16, 2010 by Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.Peace Behind The Bridge (Etta Baker) - 02:34 . 2.Trouble In...

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Isley Brothers release their sixth album : ‘It’s Our Thing’ (1969)

Isley Brothers' 'It's Our Thing' is their sixth album released on February 16, 1969 by T-Neck.Track Listing : 1.I Know Who You Been Socking It To (O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley)...

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We remember Brownie McGhee. ‘Passing With The Blues’

This day (February 16, 1996), in Oakland, California, died Walter Brown 'Brownie' McGhee, blues singer and guitarist, known for his collaborations with harmonica player Sonny Terry.Tracklist : 1 . Born...

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Sarah Vaughan records with the Count Basie Orchestra, ‘Send in the Clowns’ an album for Pablo (1981)

Sarah Vaughan's 'Send in the Clowns' is a studio album recorded on February 16, 17 & May 16, 1981 with the Count Basie Orchestra and released the same year by...

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