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Columbia publish Tony Bennett’s album : ‘Tony’ (1957)

Tony Bennett's 'Tony' is an album (re-titled 'Tony Bennett Showcase') produced by Ernest Altschuler and released on January 14, 1957 by Columbia. Track Listing : 1.It Had To Be You...

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Steel Life

Lord Kitchener and Mighty Sparrow, maestros of calypso, spin tales both timeless and contemporary in their vibrant tunes. TASPO and the Renegades, steel pan orchestras of iron and imagination, carve...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°85 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Robbie Williams’ cheeky "It’s Only Us" brings fast-paced energy as FIFA 2000’s anthem, while Fall Out Boy’s rebellious "I Don’t Care" delivers sharp defiance with swagger. Florence + The Machine’s...

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‘We Are Live’ N°4 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Katrina and The Waves’ “Que Te Quiero” pairs breezy instrumentation with heartfelt sincerity, while Dire Straits’ “Walk of Life” offers a feel-good, keyboard-driven charm that refuses to take itself too...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°530 – Vintage 90s Videos

From Suede’s defiant “Beautiful Ones” and its glam-rock swagger to Faith No More’s surprising cover of the Commodores’ “Easy,” these tracks capture distinct '90s energies. The Flaming Lips’ quirky “Bad...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 02/52

How well do you know the music of Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo, Tania Maria, Hiromi, Michel Legrand, Ben Sidran, Marcus Roberts, Dave Grusin, Bill Evans, Alice Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Tommy...

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The Beatles release their tenth album : ‘Yellow Submarine’ featuring ‘All You Need Is Love’ (1969)

The Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' feat. 'All You Need Is Love' is their tenth studio album released in the United States on January 13, 1969 and featuring six songs by The...

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We remember Donny Hathaway. ‘Donny, A Song For You’

This day (January 13, 1979), in New York City, died Donny Edward Hathaway, an American soul singer-songwriter and musician.Tracklist : 1 . The Ghetto 2 . w/ Roberta Flack –...

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Andy Williams records the album ‘The Wonderful World of Andy Williams’ for Columbia Records (1963)

'The Wonderful World of Andy Williams' is an album recorded (partly) on January 13, 1963 with members of his family and released on December 31, 1963 By Columbia Records.Track Listing...

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We remember Michael Brecker. ‘Ace Brecker’

This day (January 13, 2007), in New York City, New York, died Michael Brecker, an American jazz saxophonist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (2003)...

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Kurt Elling records ‘Man in the Air’ his sixth album for Blue Note (2003)

Kurt Elling's 'Man in the Air' is his sixth album recorded on January 13 & 17, 2003 and released on July 22, 2003 By Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Minuano (Six-Eight)...

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Southern Gospel

Pioneers like James D. Vaughan and Virgil O. Stamps etch their legacy in timeless songbooks, infusing faith with melodic purpose. Not merely melodies, but harmonies emerging from a synergy of...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°98 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Dizzee Rascal’s “Dance Wiv Me” blends Calvin Harris’s slick production with gritty swagger, creating a club-ready anthem that ruled UK charts in 2008. Estelle’s “American Boy,” featuring Kanye West, charms...

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This week In Singing Ladies 02/52

How well do you know the music of Shirley Bassey, Lizz Wright, Katie Melua, Julie Andrews, Céline Dion, Joan Baez, Laura Marling, Kandace Springs, Mary J. Blige, Carly Simon, Pat...

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Happy Birthday Melanie C

January 12, 199* - English singer Melanie Jayne Chisholm better known as Melanie C or Mel C or Sporty Spice when she was with the Spice Girls, is @)_!. Happy...

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Sam Cooke records his second live album : ‘Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963’ (1963)

Sam Cooke's 'Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963' is his second live album recorded on January 12, 1963 and released in June 1985 by RCA.Track Listing : 1.Feel It...

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Chucho Valdés records ‘Bele Bele en La Habana,’ an album for Blue Note (1998)

Chucho Valdés' 'Bele Bele en La Habana' is an album recorded on January 12 & 13, 1998 and released later the same year by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Son Montuno...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°308 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Audio Bullys' "We Don’t Care" oozes early 2000s UK electronic grit, mixing house beats with raw vocals, while System of a Down’s "Chop Suey!" stuns with its chaotic metal intensity...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°472 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Simply Red's elegant take on The Stylistics' "You Make Me Feel Brand New" from *Home* shines with nostalgia, while Alicia Keys' piano-led “Doesn’t Mean Anything” reflects on empty tokens of...

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Happy Birthday Mary J Blige. ‘Much Obliged’

This day (January 11, 1971), in The Bronx, New York, is born Mary J. Blige an American singer-songwriter and occasional rapper and actress.Tracklist : 1 . My Life, Real Love...

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