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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°94 – Vintage 90s Videos

Janet Jackson’s "Together Again" blends grief and celebration with its disco-infused beats, while Madonna's "Deeper and Deeper" mixes disco nostalgia and house vibes with emotional depth. The Prodigy's "Everybody in...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°2 – Vintage 90s Videos

Highlighting standout moments from various artists. The Stranglers mix wit and melody in “Always The Sun,” while Northside’s “My Rising Star” captures Madchester’s indie-dance charm. Morrissey channels rockabilly in “Certain...

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This week In Soul 01/52

How well do you know the music of Gladys Knight & The Pips, Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T. & The MG'S, Edwin Starr, James Brown,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°527 – Vintage 80s Videos

The Specials’ “War Crimes” critiques global conflict with reggae-infused rhythm, while Red Box’s “For America” disguises sharp geopolitical commentary in pop accessibility. Altered Images’ “Happy Birthday” blends mischievous new wave...

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Happy Birthday Michael Stipe. ‘One Stipe Beyond’

This day (January 4, 1960), in Decatur, Georgia (USA), is born Michael Stipe , a singer, songwriter and social activist, best known as the lead singer of R.E.M.Tracklist : 1...

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As we wish, today, Bernard Sumner a ‘Happy Birthday,’ here is the perfect time to list the ‘BESTS’ of his band : New Order

As we wish, today, English singer & musician Bernard Sumner a 'Happy Birthday,' here is the perfect time to list the 'BESTS' of his band : New Order Video Tracklist...

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Elektra publish ‘The Doors,’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Light My Fire’, ‘Alabama Song’ and ‘The End’ (1967)

'The Doors' feat. 'Light My Fire', 'Alabama Song' & 'The End' is their eponymous debut album produced by Paul A. Rothchild and released on January 4, 1967 by Elektra.Track Listing...

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Sister Sledge release their third album : ‘We Are Family’ featuring ‘He’s the Greatest Dancer,’ ‘Lost in Music’ and ‘We Are Family’ (1979)

Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family' is an album written and produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards and released in January 1979 by Cotillion Records.Track Listing : 1.He'S The Greatest...

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Marvin Gaye records for Tamla, ‘Marvin Gaye Live!’ at Oakland Coliseum in California (1974)

'Marvin Gaye Live!' is his second live album, recorded on January 4, 1974 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California On June 19, 1974 and released by Tamla Records.Track Listing : 1.Introduction...

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We remember Phil Lynott. ‘Think Lizzy’

This day (January 4, 1986), in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, died Philip Parris 'Phil' Lynott , an Irish bassist, singer, songwriter, co-founder of Skid Row with Gary Moore and founder of...

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Eurythmics release their second album : ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ featuring ‘Love Is a Stranger’ and ‘Sweet Dreams’ (1983)

Eurythmics' 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)' is their second studio album released on January 4, 1983 by RCA Records.Track Listing : 1.Love Is A Stranger (Annie Lennox, David A....

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Frank Sinatra records ‘Sinatra at the Sands,’ his first live album with Count Basie and his orchestra, conducted by Quincy Jones (1966)

Frank Sinatra's 'Sinatra at the Sands' is his first live album recorded in January 1966 with Count Basie and his orchestra, conducted and arranged by Quincy Jones and released in...

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The Brown & Roach Quintet records ‘Clifford Brown and Max Roach at Basin Street’ for Emarcy (1956)

'Clifford Brown and Max Roach at Basin Street' is the last album (aka 'At Basin Street') officially recorded the Brown & Roach Quintet on January 4 & February 16-17, 1956...

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Happy Birthday John McLaughlin. ‘Elegant Octogenarian’

This day (January 4, 1942), in  Doncaster, South Yorkshire (UK), is born John McLaughlin, an English guitarist, bandleader and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman etc - The...

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En Place Pour La Java

Unfold accordion's embrace in the musette, breathing life into Parisian streets where clarinet whispers, piano tinkles with urban elegy, and bandoneon weaves along in a 3/4 waltz through bistros and...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°646 – 2010s Music Videos

Jay Sean’s "Do You Remember" with Sean Paul and Lil Jon oozes neon-lit party vibes, blending pop, R&B, and dancehall, while Lady Gaga’s "Just Dance" commands dancefloors with its infectious...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°93 – Vintage 90s Videos

Usher’s "You Make Me Wanna…" set the '90s R&B standard with its minimalist sound and emotional weight, while Boyz II Men’s "End of the Road" captured heartbreak with soaring harmonies...

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Singing (and Playing) Led Zeppelin

Razer, Slash, Alpha Blondy, Karen O, Temple Of The Dog, Alabama Shakes, Alice in Chains, Heart, Steve Vai, Zepparella, Dave Grohl, Warren Haynes, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Tori Amos

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°512 – Vintage 90s Videos

Apache Indian’s witty "Arranged Marriage" fuses bhangra and reggae to offer satire on cultural traditions, while Spacedust’s "Gym And Tonic" spins fitness humor into a UK chart-topper. Kristine W’s "Land...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°93 – Vintage 2000s Videos

Diddy’s "Come to Me" blended hip-hop swagger with R&B polish, climbing to Billboard’s top 10 with Nicole Scherzinger's sultry presence. Kylie Minogue’s "Slow" wowed with its pared-back electro-pop pulse, while...

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