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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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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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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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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°292 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Olivia Newton-John’s heartfelt "I Honestly Love You" pairs understated delivery with emotional depth, while Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin’s "Separate Lives" captures restrained sorrow. Lionel Richie’s "Ballerina Girl" offers tender...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°526 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Amy Macdonald’s "This Is The Life" evokes late-night freedom with brisk folk rhythms, while Sandi Thom’s "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker" blends nostalgia with minimalist production. Kings of...

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Stax Records publish ‘Melting Pot,’ an album by Booker T. & the MGs (1971)

'Melting Pot' by Booker T. & the MGs is a studio album - the last to feature the classic lineup of Jones, Cropper, Dunn & Jackson - released in January...

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Billie Holiday begins the recording of ‘Body and Soul,’ an album for Verve (1957)

Billie Holiday's 'Body and Soul' is a studio album recorded on January 3, 4,7 & 9, 1957 and released the same year by Verve Records.Track Listing : 1.Body And Soul...

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Tony Bennett records ‘Strike Up the Band’ with Count Basie and his Orchestra (1959)

Tony Bennett's 'Strike Up the Band' is a studio album recorded on January 3 & 5, 1959 with Count Basie and his Orchestra and first released as 'Basie Swings, Bennett...

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Kudu Records publish Grover Washington, Jr’s debut album : ‘Inner City Blues’ (1972)

Grover Washington, Jr's 'Inner City Blues' is his debut album produced By Creed Taylor and released on January 3, 1972 by Kudu Records.Track Listing : 1.Inner City Blues (Marvin Gaye)...

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