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We remember Bucky Pizzarelli. ‘A century for Bucky’

This day (April 1, 2020), in Saddle River, New Jersey, died John Paul 'Bucky' Pizzarelli, an American Jazz guitarist and banjoistTracklist : 1 . All Through The Night (1983) 2...

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Singing With Shirley Bassey

How well do you know the music of Andy Williams, Lulu, Propellerheads, Engelbert Humperdinck, Eydie Gorme, Neil Diamond, Freddie Starr, Jimmy Durante, Les Dawson, Bill Bailey, Noel Harrison, The Muppets...

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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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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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Kenny Burrell records ‘Midnight Blue’ with Stanley Turrentine and Ray Barretto (1963)

Kenny Burrell's 'Midnight Blue' is an album (and one of his best-known) recorded on January 8, 1963 with Stanley Turrentine & Ray Barretto among others and released in 1963 By...

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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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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°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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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°528 – Vintage 90s Videos

Megadeth’s thrashy "Train of Consequences" critiques gambling’s dangers with biting riffs, while Siouxsie and the Banshees’ unexpectedly playful "O Baby" layers sunny melodies over eerie visuals. The Cult’s gritty "Star"...

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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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A Matter of Choirs

Experience the diverse dreamscapes painted by the Celtic Woman and the Leningrad Cowboys, where melodies transcend borders and cultures. The Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir and the Glasgow Phoenix Choir add...

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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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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°128 – 2010s Music Videos

Echosmith’s "Cool Kids" resonates with universal themes of alienation and longing, blending indie-pop shimmer and polished production, while Beyoncé’s "Sweet Dreams" delivers a sharp-edged synthpop-R&B hybrid laced with desire and...

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