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We Remember Charles Mingus. ‘Mingus Maximus’

This day ( January 5, 1979), in  Cuernavaca, Mexico,, died Charles Mingus Jr. , an American jazz musician, composer and bandleader.Tracklist : 1 . Shortnin’ Bread 2 . Sue’s Changes (1975) [1/3] 3 . Sue’s Changes...

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Singing Portishead

Amy Lee, Glasxs, Hayley Richman, Priscila Fuentes, Ola Olenkowa, Radiohead, Lia Hide, Lisa Hannigan, Larceny Chamber Orchestra, The Deer, The Civil Wars, Stringspace

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As we wish Beth Gibbons a Happy Birthday, let’s have a ‘Portishead at their Bests’ post

As we wish Beth Gibbons a 'Happy Birthday,' today is the perfect day to list the 'BESTS' of her band : Portishead Video Tracklist : 1 . Roads 2 ....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°94 – Vintage 90s Videos

Janet Jackson’s "Together Again" blends grief and celebration with its disco-infused beats, while Madonna's "Deeper and Deeper" mixes disco nostalgia and house vibes with emotional depth. The Prodigy's "Everybody in...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°527 – Vintage 80s Videos

The Specials’ “War Crimes” critiques global conflict with reggae-infused rhythm, while Red Box’s “For America” disguises sharp geopolitical commentary in pop accessibility. Altered Images’ “Happy Birthday” blends mischievous new wave...

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Happy Birthday Michael Stipe. ‘One Stipe Beyond’

This day (January 4, 1960), in Decatur, Georgia (USA), is born Michael Stipe , a singer, songwriter and social activist, best known as the lead singer of R.E.M.Tracklist : 1...

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Elektra publish ‘The Doors,’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Light My Fire’, ‘Alabama Song’ and ‘The End’ (1967)

'The Doors' feat. 'Light My Fire', 'Alabama Song' & 'The End' is their eponymous debut album produced by Paul A. Rothchild and released on January 4, 1967 by Elektra.Track Listing...

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Sister Sledge release their third album : ‘We Are Family’ featuring ‘He’s the Greatest Dancer,’ ‘Lost in Music’ and ‘We Are Family’ (1979)

Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family' is an album written and produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards and released in January 1979 by Cotillion Records.Track Listing : 1.He'S The Greatest...

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We remember Phil Lynott. ‘Think Lizzy’

This day (January 4, 1986), in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, died Philip Parris 'Phil' Lynott , an Irish bassist, singer, songwriter, co-founder of Skid Row with Gary Moore and founder of...

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Happy Birthday John McLaughlin. ‘Elegant Octogenarian’

This day (January 4, 1942), in  Doncaster, South Yorkshire (UK), is born John McLaughlin, an English guitarist, bandleader and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman etc - The...

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En Place Pour La Java

Unfold accordion's embrace in the musette, breathing life into Parisian streets where clarinet whispers, piano tinkles with urban elegy, and bandoneon weaves along in a 3/4 waltz through bistros and...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°646 – 2010s Music Videos

Jay Sean’s "Do You Remember" with Sean Paul and Lil Jon oozes neon-lit party vibes, blending pop, R&B, and dancehall, while Lady Gaga’s "Just Dance" commands dancefloors with its infectious...

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Singing (and Playing) Led Zeppelin

Razer, Slash, Alpha Blondy, Karen O, Temple Of The Dog, Alabama Shakes, Alice in Chains, Heart, Steve Vai, Zepparella, Dave Grohl, Warren Haynes, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Tori Amos

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°512 – Vintage 90s Videos

Apache Indian’s witty "Arranged Marriage" fuses bhangra and reggae to offer satire on cultural traditions, while Spacedust’s "Gym And Tonic" spins fitness humor into a UK chart-topper. Kristine W’s "Land...

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Singing (and Playing) Led Zeppelin OLDIES

Sheryl Crow, Jeff Healey, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Godsmack, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Skid Row, Motley Crüe, Phish, The Black Crowes, Great White, Dolly Parton, 4 Non Blondes, Van Halen

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°526 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Amy Macdonald’s "This Is The Life" evokes late-night freedom with brisk folk rhythms, while Sandi Thom’s "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker" blends nostalgia with minimalist production. Kings of...

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Happy Birthday Stephen Stills. ‘Stills dazzling after all these years’

This day (January 3, 1945), in Dallas, Texas, is born Stephen Arthur Stills simply known as Stephen Stills American musician, singer, songwriter and member of Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash...

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As we wish John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin bassist, a Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for a ‘Led Zeppelin at their bests’ post

As we wish, today, English bassist John Paul Jones a 'Happy Birthday,' here is the perfect time to list the 'BESTS' of his band : Led Zeppelin Video Tracklist :...

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Kudu Records publish Grover Washington, Jr’s debut album : ‘Inner City Blues’ (1972)

Grover Washington, Jr's 'Inner City Blues' is his debut album produced By Creed Taylor and released on January 3, 1972 by Kudu Records.Track Listing : 1.Inner City Blues (Marvin Gaye)...

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Happy Birthday James Carter. ‘Future Tense’

This day (January 3, 1969), in  Detroit, Michigan , is born James Carter, an American jazz saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Trading blues solos (2020) 2 . w/ D.D. Jackson, Darius Jones,...

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