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Al Green releases ‘Let’s Stay Together,’ an album produced By Willie Mitchell (1972)

Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together' is an album produced By Willie Mitchell and released on January 31, 1972 by HITrack Listing : 1.Let'S Stay Together (Al Green, Jackson, Willie Mitchell)...

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Herbie Hancock takes Rockit to London (1984)

January 31, 1984 - electro/jazz keyboardist Herbie Hancock and the Rock It Band - that is Bernard Fowler (Voc, Keyb), Grandmixer DST (Turntables, Keyb, Voc), Jeff Bova ( Keyb), Anton...

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SST publish Hüsker Dü’s third album : ‘New Day Rising’ (1985)

Hüsker Dü's 'New Day Rising' is their third studio album, co-produced with Spot and released in January 1985 on SST Records.Track Listing : 1.New Day Rising (Bob Mould, Hüsker Dü)...

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Happy Birthday Charles Musselwhite. ‘Here Comes Charlie!’

This day (January 31, 1944), in Kosciusko, Mississippi, is born Charles Douglas a.k.a. Charlie Musselwhite, an American electric blues harmonica player.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Buddy Guy - Hey Baby...

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On TV today, the ‘4th American Music Awards’ (1977)

January 31, 1977 - Electric Light Orchestra, The Jackson 5, Glen Campbell, Helen Reddy & Lou Rawls. They all perform at the 4th American Music Awards, broadcasted live on ABC

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On British TV today, Lewis Capaldi with Graham Norton (2020)

January 31, 2020 - if in England, do not miss Lewis Capaldi performing his hit "Before You Go" at "The Graham Norton Show" on BBC One

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Lang Lang plays an encore in Berlin (2009)

January 31, 2009 - Lang Lang performs Chopin Etude No. 3, Op. 10 in E major with the Berliner Philharmoniker, during the encore at Berliner Philharmonie in Berlin

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Bill Wyman et al play Django (2009)

January 31, 2009 - Bill Wyman and his band The Rhythm Kings (featuring Albert Lee, Georgie Fame and others) perform at the Philharmonie in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Local Gypsy Jazz...

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Columbia publish Tony Bennett’s album : ‘The Movie Song Album’ (1966)

Tony Bennett's 'The Movie Song Album' is a studio album (his 'all time favorite' ) released on January 31, 1966 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Maybe September (Ray Evans, Percy Faith,...

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Anita O’Day records with Oscar Peterson ‘Anita Sings the Most’ an album for Verve (1957)

Anita O'Day's 'Anita Sings the Most' is an album recorded on January 31, 1957 with Oscar Peterson on piano and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.'S Wonderful/They...

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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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Horace Silver records with Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor and Louis Hayes, ‘Finger Poppin” for Blue Note (1959)

Horace Silver's 'Finger Poppin'' is an album recorded on January 31, 1959, with Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor and Louis Hayes and released mid-April 1959 by Blue Note.Track Listing...

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Paso Doble Expresso

Originating from Spanish bullfighting traditions, Paso Doble's robust sound features brass instruments, percussion, and castanets, all synchronized to create a dynamic and intense auditory experience. As the genre transcended bullrings...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°9 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of John Mellencamp’s heartfelt "Hand to Hold On To" channels Midwestern grit with its raw simplicity, while Van Halen’s "Jump" electrifies with its...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°320 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Oasis pushes Britpop boundaries with the epic "All Around the World," drenched in lavish orchestration and sing-along bravado, while Foo Fighters’ "My...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°654 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Nicki Minaj's "Right Thru Me" blends emotional honesty with sleek production, while Alicia Keys’ "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" uses ’80s-tinged...

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Singing (and Playing) With Phil Collins

How well do you know the music of Genesis merges charm and complexity in *A Trick of the Tail*, with "Los Endos" delivering an electrifying instrumental finale laced with earlier...

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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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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°99 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jay-Z’s effortless swagger shines in "I Just Wanna Love U," blending humor with The Neptunes' funky production, while Chris Brown's "With You"...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°107 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Eddy Grant’s "Gimme Hope Jo'anna" pairs reggae grooves with a critique of apartheid, while Kool Moe Dee goes bold with the pointed...

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