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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 07/52

Carolina Chocolate Drops’ take on Blu Cantrell’s “Hit ‘Em Up Style” transforms modern pop into a string-band jam with banjos and fiddles, tying it to their Piedmont roots. Prince’s “Fury”...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°315 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Andreas Johnson's "Glorious" embodies late-90s polished pop-rock, delivering catchy, radio-ready melodies but leaning more on marketability than artistry. Shivaree's "Goodnight Moon" stands...

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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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Singing (Ladies only) Ed Sheeran

Rita Ora's "Your Song," co-written with Ed Sheeran, blends her charismatic vocals with a breezy pop style and Caribbean flair, showcasing simplicity with Ed's knack for catchy tunes. Meanwhile, Grace...

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New Music Videos (Ladies Only) – N°480

Ikkimel’s "Böser Junge" blends canine metaphors with club influences. Stela Cole’s "Stereoqueen" reworks Destiny’s Child for playful defiance. Chirine Lajmi’s "Ta3abni Fra9ou" mixes Arabic pop with heartache. Delia’s "Dor" combines...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 07/52

Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends personal storytelling and polished rock sensibilities driven by...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°331 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Morrissey's "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" channels unrequited love through an embrace of a cold, unresponsive city, blending poetic alienation with...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°411 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tracks like Migos and Drake’s “Walk It Talk It” stick to hypnotic beats and catchy repetition, with a retro-themed music video adding...

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This week In Male Balladeers 07/52

Robbie Williams’ "Angels," co-written with Guy Chambers, blends sweeping production with karaoke-ready appeal, securing its place in late-'90s pop history despite chart peaks of No. 4 in the UK and...

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Top Brass from Balkans

Western Serbia's Guča, with its serene Dragacevo hills, remains an unlikely beacon in the trumpet cosmos, hosting a grand festival since 1961 that gathers musicians and enthusiasts in a vibrant...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°313 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of V Capri's "Haunting Me" merges mid-'80s Australian new wave flair with emotive vocals and glossy production, peaking locally at No. 1 in...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°657 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Taylor Swift’s "Style" captures the push-pull dynamics of a turbulent romance with sleek production and nods to nostalgia, standing tall on *1989*....

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This week In Singing Ladies 07/52

Sarah Vaughan’s "Send In The Clowns," from her 1981 album, highlights her vocal depth, turning Sondheim’s poignant lyrics into an intimate experience. Katie Melua’s "Spider’s Web" blends subtle guitar work...

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Vertigo publish ‘Black Sabbath’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘N.I.B.’ (1970)

'Black Sabbath' is their eponymous debut studio album released on February 13, 1970 in the UK by VertigoTrack Listing : 1.Lullaby Of Birdland (George Shearing, George David Weiss) - 04:44...

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Dianne Reeves releases ‘The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan’ produced by George Duke (2001)

Dianne Reeves' 'The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan' is a studio album produced by George Duke and released on February 13, 2001 by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Lullaby Of Birdland (George...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°328 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Slade’s “Run Runaway” combined glam rock energy with Scottish folk vibes, reaching No. 7 in the UK and breaking into the US...

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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 ’80s Throwback’ Videos 07/52

Bob Dylan’s "Knockin' on Heaven’s Door" stands out with its minimalist lyrics on mortality, becoming a timeless, adaptable classic reinterpreted by over 150 artists, including Guns N’ Roses and Eric...

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‘We Are Live’ N°15 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Kills’ "The Good Ones" thrives on raw minimalism, with Alison Mosshart’s snarl paired against Jamie Hince’s taut guitar, creating electrifying tension....

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and earning 9x platinum certification. Its hypnotic groove, simple...

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