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We Remember Louis Jordan. ‘Father Of R&B, King of the Jukebox’

This day (February 4, 1975), in Los Angeles, California, died Louis Jordan, a pioneering American jazz, blues and rhythm & blues musician and bandleaderTracklist : 1 . Fish Fry(1966) 2...

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Verve publish Diana Krall’s twelfth album : ‘Wallflower’ (2015)

Diana Krall's 'Wallflower' is her twelfth studio album featuring a collection of songs she first heard on vinyl and released on February 3, 2015 by Verve.Track Listing : 1.California Dreamin'...

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Virgin publish David Bowie’s twentieth album : ‘Earthling’ (1997)

David Bowie's 'Earthling' is his twentieth studio album recorded in New-York City and released on February 3, 1997 by Virgin Records.Track Listing : 1.Little Wonder (David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Mark...

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°477

The Offspring’s "OK, But This Is The Last Time" echoes themes of "Self Esteem" with a self-aware twist. Robyn and David Byrne revisit "Dancing On My Own" at SNL50. Cher...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°104 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Dr. Dre’s slick production powers "The Next Episode," with Snoop Dogg’s flow and Nate Dogg’s iconic hook oozing West Coast cool. Outkast’s...

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Shakira and Jennifer compete at the Super Bowl (2020)

February 2, 2020 - Shakira & Jennifer López will share the stage for the Halftime Show of this year Super Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida

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Madeleine Peyroux records her sixth album : ‘Standing on the Rooftop’ for Decca (2011)

Madeleine Peyroux' 'Standing on the Rooftop' is her sixth studio album recorded in February, 2011 and released on June 14, 2011 by Decca.Track Listing : 1.Martha My Dear (John Lennon,...

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RCA publish Jefferson Airplane’s second album : ‘Surrealistic Pillow’ featuring ‘Somebody to Love’ and ‘White Rabbit’ (1967)

Jefferson Airplane's 'Surrealistic Pillow' feat. 'Somebody to Love' is their second (but the first with Grace Slick and Spencer Dryden) album, recorded during November 1966 in Hollywood, California and released...

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Miles Davis begins the recording of ‘Aura,’ a concept album produced by Palle Mikkelborg (1985)

Miles Davis' 'Aura' is a concept album produced by Danish composer/trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg, recorded between January 31–February 4, 1985 and released in 1989 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Intro (Palle Mikkelborg)...

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We Remember Lightnin’ Hopkins. ‘Mojo Handed’

This day (January 30, 1982), in Houston, Texas, died Sam John ‘Lightnin' Hopkins, an American country blues singer and guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . What'd I Say (1970) 2 . Gowing...

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Blue Note publish Norah Jones’ third album : ‘Not Too Late’ (2007)

Norah Jones' 'Not Too Late' is her third studio album released on January 30, 2007 by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Wish I Could (Norah Jones, Lee Alexander) - 04:17 ....

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Frank Sinatra and Tom Jobim record together ‘Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim’ (1967)

'Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim' is a studio album recorded on January 30 and February 1, 1967 and released In March 1967 by Reprise.Track Listing : 1.The Girl...

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Elektra Nonesuch publish Bill Frisell’s thirteenth album : ‘Blues Dream’ (2001)

Bill Frisell's 'Blues Dream' is his thirteenth album released on January 30, 2001 by Elektra Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.Blues Dream (Bill Frisell) - 02:31 . 2.Ron Carter (Bill Frisell) -...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky “Your Heart Is As Black As Night” lets...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°666 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of David Guetta’s "Play Hard" electrifies with Akon and Ne-Yo’s vocals over Alice Deejay’s "Better Off Alone" sample, while Passion Pit’s "The Reeling"...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°319 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of R.E.M.'s "Stand" brings quirky absurdity to a catchy pop-rock tune, while Swing Out Sister's "Surrender" radiates polished jazz-pop finesse with vibrant trumpet...

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Stax publish ‘Get Up!’ a collaboration album by Charlie Musselwhite and Ben Harper (2013)

'Get Up!' by Charlie Musselwhite & Ben Harper is a collaboration album released on January 29, 2013 by Stax.Track Listing : 1.Don'T Look Twice (Ben Harper) - 03:12 . 2.I'M...

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We remember Willie Dixon. ‘Hoochie Coochie Dixon’

This day (January 29, 1992), in Burbank, California, died William James 'Willie' Dixon, an American blues musician and prolific songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . I Am The Blues (1984) 2 ....

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Paco de Lucía releases the album : ‘Cositas Buenas’ (2004)

Paco De Lucía's 'Cositas Buenas' is an album featuring Tomatito on one song and released on January 27, 2004 by Blue Thumb Records. Track Listing : 1.Patio Custodio (Paco De...

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Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley records ‘Know What I Mean?’ with Bill Evans and the rhythm section of the Modern Jazz Quartet (1961)

Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley's 'Know What I Mean?' is an album recorded on January 27, February 21, March 13, 1961 with Bill Evans & the rhythm section of the Modern Jazz...

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