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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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Arista Records publish ‘The First Minute of a New Day,’ a collaboration album by Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson (1975)

'The First Minute of a New Day' by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson is a collaboration album released in January 1975 by Arista Records.Track Listing : 1.Offering (Gil Scott-Heron, Brian...

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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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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°3 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Lily Allen’s "LDN" pairs breezy ska rhythms with sharp critiques of London’s grittiness, while Miley Cyrus’s "7 Things" captures teenage heartbreak in pop-punk style. Feeder’s "Forget About Tomorrow" reflects on...

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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°470 – Vintage 80s Videos

Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley’s heartfelt "Thanks For My Child" spotlights single motherhood with raw emotion and grace, while Erasure’s "A Little Respect" balances vulnerability and synth-pop flair, becoming an LGBTQ+ anthem....

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Happy Birthday Vybz Kartel

January 7, 1976 - We wish Happy Birthday to Jamaican dancehall artist Adidja Azim Palmer better known as Vybz Kartel.Tracklist : 1 . Summertime 2 . Conjugal Visit (w/ Spice)...

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‘Pretenders’ is their debut eponymous album featuring ‘Stop Your Sobbing’ and ‘Brass in Pocket’ (1980)

'Pretenders ' feat. 'Stop Your Sobbing' & 'Brass in Pocket' is their debut eponymous studio album produced by Chris Thomas and released on 7 January 1980 by Real / Sire.Track...

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Warner Bros. publish George Benson’s album : ’20/20′ (1985)

George Benson's '20/20' is a studio album released on January 7, 1985 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.No One Emotion (Tommy Keane, Clif Magness, Mark Mueller) - 03:55 . 2.Please...

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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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Tori Amos releases her debut album : ‘Little Earthquakes’ featuring ‘Silent All These Years’, ‘China’, ‘Winter’ and ‘Crucify’ (1992)

Tori Amos''Little Earthquakes' is her debut solo album featuring 'Silent All These Years', 'China', 'Winter' and 'Crucify' and released in England on January 6, 1992 by East West/ Atlantic.Track Listing...

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Buon compleanno Paolo Conte. ‘Conte Senza Contare’

This day (January 6, 1937), in Asti, Piedmont (Italy), is born Paolo Conte , an Italian singer, pianist, composer and lawyer.Tracklist : 1 . 50 Years of Azzurro (2018) 2 ....

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Conga Summit

Poncho Sanchez and Armando Peraza lead congas on vibrant jazz adventures, while artists like Tata Guines and Jack Costanzo honor tradition with a nod to the future. Their music blends...

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This week In Jazz Legends 01/52

How well do you know the music of Dr. Lonnie Smith, James Carter Organ Trio, Chris Potter, Michel Petrucciani, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Art Blakey ＆ The Jazz Messengers,...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°469 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Robert Plant’s reflective take on "If I Were a Carpenter" blends folk legacy with Celtic touches, while Celine Dion’s "The Reason" showcases her vocal prowess but stumbles with mixed critiques....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°84 – Vintage 80s Videos

Jennifer Rush’s "The Power of Love" blends grandeur and intimacy, marked by soaring vocals and a timeless appeal, while Whitney Houston’s "Saving All My Love for You" pairs emotional subtlety...

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