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‘We Are Live’ N°17 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of From the anthemic "Alive" by Pearl Jam, blending raw introspection and arena energy, to the Scorpions’ "Wind of Change," a melodic reflection...

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Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa et al rock the cruise (2015)

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Aretha Franklin releases ‘Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington’ (1964)

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Happy Birthday Irma Thomas. ‘Long Live The Soul Queen of New Orleans’

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Hank Jones takes the Great Jazz Trio to Tokyo (2009)

February 18, 2009 - The Great Jazz Trio - that is Hank Jones(p), David Wong(b) and Billy Kilson(ds) - at Blue Note in Tokyo, Japan

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Me:nu Du Jour February 17 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Kate Bush, Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Larry Carlton, Brad Mehldau, Dizzy Gillespie, Nat King Cole We Celebrate...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 07/52

How well do you know the music of "California Love" stands as a West Coast anthem blending 2Pac’s urgency and Dr. Dre’s polished production, with Roger Troutman’s talk box adding...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°314 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tina Turner’s "Love Thing" from *Simply the Best* blends her vocal prowess with early-'90s pop flair but sits awkwardly among her classic...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°107 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Franz Ferdinand’s cheeky "Do You Want To" struts through indie rock with spiky guitars and sardonic lyrics, capturing mid-2000s swagger, while Rihanna’s...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°546 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Elastica’s "Line Up" captures mid-’90s Britpop energy with punk influences, shining despite its brief chart tenure, while "Aeroplane" by Red Hot Chili...

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‘We Are Live’ N°16 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The page highlights diverse ‘80s tracks, like Dexys Midnight Runners’ brassy tribute "Geno," blending fan-to-idol narrative with fiery saxophones, and The Icicle...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°247 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Chingy’s "Holidae In," featuring Ludacris and Snoop Dogg, captured early 2000s party vibes with its infectious hotel escapades, peaking at No. 3...

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Singing (Ladies only) Ed Sheeran

How well do you know the music of Rita Ora's "Your Song," co-written with Ed Sheeran, blends her charismatic vocals with a breezy pop style and Caribbean flair, showcasing simplicity...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°334 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of UB40’s "Rat in Mi Kitchen" combines an upbeat reggae rhythm with political edge, using a metaphorical rat to critique Margaret Thatcher’s government....

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Polydor publish Eric Clapton’s seventh album : ‘Another Ticket’ (1981)

Eric Clapton's 'Another Ticket' is his seventh studio album released on February 17, 1981 by Polydor.Track Listing : 1.Something Special (Eric Clapton) - 02:36 . 2.Black Rose (Troy Seals, Eddie...

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Joe Bonamassa rocks the cruise ship (2016)

February 17, 2016 - Joe Bonamassa will perform on "the Keeping The Blues Alive Sea II Cruise"

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On TV today, Julie Andrews & Sandy Duncan (1973)

February 17, 1973 - at the "The Julie Andrews Hour" on ABC, Julie and Sandy Duncan will try to change their "good girl" image with a sexy dance number.

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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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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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