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We Remember McCoy Tyner. ‘Really McCoy?’

This day (March 6, 2020), in  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died Alfred McCoy Tynerr, jazz pianist member of the John Coltrane Quartet before embracing a long solo career.Tracklist : 1 . w/...

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Today is the second session of Ella Fitzgerald recording the ‘Hello Dolly!’ album (1964)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Hello Dolly!' is a studio album recorded on March 3-4, April 7, 1964 and released in July 1964 by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Hello, Dolly! (Jerry Herman) - 02:55...

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Top 20 Music Charts – 20 Genres Ranked (Feb 24, 2026)

Machel Montano makes a powerful Caribbean Club debut at No.2 and Bruno Mars suddenly appears at No.3 in Dance Pop with a fresh 2026 release. In Corridos, Xavi and Carin...

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John Lennon releases his sixth solo album : ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ featuring ‘Stand by Me’ (1975)

John Lennon's 'Rock 'n' Roll' is his sixth studio album produced (in part) by Phil Spector and released on February 17, 1975 by Apple.Track Listing : 1.Be-Bop-A-Lula (Tex Davis, Gene...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°669 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sam Smith’s "Lay Me Down" carries raw emotion, evolving from a modest 2013 release to gaining wider notice with a 2015 reissue...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

How well do you know the music of Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 06/52

How well do you know the music of Carole King’s "You’ve Got a Friend" from *Tapestry* is a heartfelt expression of unwavering support, with an unadorned intimacy that earned her...

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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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ABC Dunhill publish ‘Steppenwolf’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Born to Be Wild’ and ‘The Pusher’ (1968)

'Steppenwolf' feat. Feat. 'Born to Be Wild' and 'The Pusher' is their eponymous first studio album, released in January 1968 on ABC Dunhill Records.Track Listing : 1.Sookie Sookie (Don Covay,...

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This week In Soul Artists 03/52

How well do you know the music of Etta James’ fiery vocals never touched Wilson Pickett's groove-laden "In the Midnight Hour," despite myths of a collaboration with B.B. King and...

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Muddy Waters releases the album ‘Hard Again’ produced by Johnny Winter (1977)

Muddy Waters' 'Hard Again' is an album produced by Johnny Winter and released on January 10, 1977 by Blue Sky.Track Listing : 1.Mannish Boy (Mckinley Morganfield, Ellas Mcdaniel, Mel London)...

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This week In Jazz Legends 01/52

How well do you know the music of Dr. Lonnie Smith, James Carter Organ Trio, Chris Potter, Michel Petrucciani, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Art Blakey ＆ The Jazz Messengers,...

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We remember Freddie Hubbard ‘Hubiquity’

This day (December 29, 2008), in Sherman Oaks, California, died Freddie Hubbard, an American jazz trumpeter.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter - Cantaloupe Island (1985)...

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Geffen Records publish Mary J. Blige’s seventh album : ‘The Breakthrough’ (2005)

Mary J. Blige's 'The Breakthrough' is her seventh studio album released on December 20, 2005 by Geffen Records.Track Listing : 1.No One Will Do (Erik Ortiz, Kevin Crowe, Clifford Brown...

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Roberta Flack releases her sixth album : ‘Blue Lights in the Basement’ featuring ‘The Closer I Get to You’ with Donny Hathaway (1977)

Roberta Flack's 'Blue Lights in the Basement' is her sixth studio album released on December 13, 1977 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Why Don'T You Move In With Me (Gene Mcdaniels)...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°659 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Bizarre Quotes • Take my hand through the flames (Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Logic & Ty Dolla $Ign) • All...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°502 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Jacksons, EPMD, The Pointer Sisters, The Winans, UB40, Loose Ends, Tyree, Timex Social Club, Paul Young, Prince, Irene Cara, Shakin' Stevens...

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The Band record ‘The Last Waltz’ with Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison and more guests (1976)

The Band's 'The Last Waltz' is a triple live album recorded on November 25, 1976 at Winterland Arena, San Francisco and released on April 7, 1978 by Warner Bros. Records...

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Columbia publish Leonard Cohen’s ninth album : ‘The Future’ (1992)

Leonard Cohen's 'The Future' is his ninth studio album released on November 24, 1992 by Columbia. Track Listing : 1.The Future (Leonard Cohen) - 06:41 . 2.Waiting For The Miracle...

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Alicia Keys releases her fifth album : ‘Girl on Fire’ featuring ‘Girl On Fire’ and ‘Brand New Me’ (2012)

Alicia Keys' 'Girl on Fire' is her fifth studio album released on November 22, 2012 by Rca.Track Listing : 1.De Novo Adagio (Intro) - 01:19 . 2.Brand New Me (Alicia...

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