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This week In Male Balladeers 04/52

How well do you know the music of D’Angelo’s "Devil's Pie," a gritty DJ Premier collaboration, critiques materialism through stripped-back funk, while José James’ “Trouble” channels Bill Withers and Sly...

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Covers By Beth Hart

How well do you know the music of Beth Hart’s fiery takes dominate standout tracks, from her emotionally charged “I Don’t Need No Doctor” to a raw spin on “A...

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We remember Etta James. ‘Etta Lasts’

This day (January 20, 2012), in Riverside, California, died Jamesetta Hawkins a.k.a. Etta James,an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Something’S Got A Hold On Me 2 . w/ Chuck Berry...

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Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s album : ‘Soul ’69’ (1969)

Aretha Franklin's 'Soul '69' is an album of cover material released on January 17, 1969 by Atlantic. Track Listing : 1.Ramblin' (Maybelle Smith) – 03:10 . 2.Today I Sing The...

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Cha-Chas Del Mundo

Welcome to the world of The Origin Story's Shuffle, where the vibrant beats of Cha Cha Cha echo through the decades. Dance along with legends like Enrique Jorrín, Richard Egües,...

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This week In Male Balladeers 01/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson, Alex Turner, Lou Rawls, Elvis Costello, Townes Van Zandt, Michael Stipe, Ed Sheeran, George Benson, Smokey Robinson, Bobby 'Blue' Bland,...

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Atco Records publish Otis Redding’s debut album : ‘Pain in My Heart’ (1964)

Otis Redding's 'Pain in My Heart' is his debut album produced by Jim Stewart and released on January 1, 1964 by Atco Records.Track Listing : 1.Pain In My Heart (Naomi...

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This week In Male Balladeers 50/52

How well do you know the music of George Benson, Tom Verlaine, D'Angelo, George Michael, Glen Hansard, Keith Urban, Otis Redding, Brian Molko, David Clayton~Thomas, Ben Howard, Morrissey, Neil Diamond...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 11 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Alicia Keys, Leonard Cohen, Blood Sweat & Tears, John Lennon, The Electric Prunes, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hiromi Uehara We Celebrate Sam Cooke, Big Mama...

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We remember Otis Redding. ‘Loving Him So Long’

This day (December 10, 1967), in Madison, Wisconsin, died Otis Redding, an American soul singer and songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . Try A Little Tenderness 2 . I’Ve Been Loving You...

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The Rolling Stones begin the recording of their third British album : ‘Out of Our Heads’ (1964)

The Rolling Stones' 'Out of Our Heads' is their third British studio album produced by Andrew Loog Oldham, recorded from November 2, 1964 on and released in 1965 by Decca(UK)...

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Concord publish ‘Givin’ It Up’ by Al Jarreau and George Benson (2006)

'Givin' It Up' by Al Jarreau & George Benson is their first collaboration album, released on October 24, 2006 by Concord.Track Listing : 1.Breezin' (Bobby Womack, Al Jarreau) - 05:40...

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Rod Stewart releases his fifth album : ‘Smiler’ featuring a duet with Elton John (1974)

Rod Stewart's 'Smiler' is his fifth solo album featuring a duet with Elton John and released on October 4, 1974 by Mercury Records.Track Listing : 1.Sweet Little Rock 'N' Roller...

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Motown publish The Temptations’s ‘For Lovers Only,’ their final album with Melvin Franklin (1995)

The Temptations's 'For Lovers Only' is an album (featuring the final recordings of Melvin Franklin) released on September 26, 1995 by Motown.Track Listing : 1.Some Enchanted Evening (Oscar Hammerstein Ii,...

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We remember Jimi Hendrix. ‘The Wind Cried Jimi’

This day (September 18, 1970), in London, died James Marshall a.k.a. Jimi Hendrix ,an American guitarist, singer and composer.Tracklist : 1 . The Wind Cries Mary 2 . Life And...

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Volt publish Otis Redding’s third album : ‘Otis Blueː’ featuring ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,’ ‘Satisfaction’ and ‘Respect’ (1965)

Otis Redding's 'Otis Blue' is his third studio album featuring 'I've Been Loving You Too Long,' 'Satisfaction' and 'Respect,' produced by Jim Stewart and Steve Cropper and released on September...

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This week In Soul Artists 34/52

How well do you know the music of Mary J. Blige & Eve, Whitney Houston, The Roots, Valerie Simpson, Randy Crawford, Joe Sample, Ben E. King, Aaliyah, Rufus Thomas, Isaac...

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We remember Aretha Franklin. ‘Long Live The Queen, she lives forever’

This day (August 16, 2018), in Detroit, died Aretha Franklin a.k.a. the Queen of Soul, American Soul singer.Tracklist : 1 . You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman (Kennedy...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°409 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kingdom Come, Chaka Khan, Asia, Simply Red, Jaki Graham, Whitesnake, Billy Ocean, Force M.D.'s, The Associates, Spinners, Alexander O'Neal, Dynasty ? Take...

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Mercury publish Rod Stewart’s fourth album : ‘Never a Dull Moment’ featuring ‘You Wear It Well’ (1972)

Rod Stewart's 'Never a Dull Moment' feat. 'You Wear It Well' is his fourth solo album released on July 21, 1972 by Mercury.Track Listing : 1.Angel (Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood)...

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