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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends...

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Happy Birthday YFN Lucci

February 16, 1991 - American rapper, Rayshawn Lamar Bennett better known as YFN Lucci is 32. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Everyday We Lit (w/ PnB Rock) 2 ....

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Nonesuch publish Carolina Chocolate Drops’ fourth album : ‘Genuine Negro Jig’ (2010)

Carolina Chocolate Drops' 'Genuine Negro Jig' is their fourth album released on February 16, 2010 by Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.Peace Behind The Bridge (Etta Baker) - 02:34 . 2.Trouble In...

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Isley Brothers release their sixth album : ‘It’s Our Thing’ (1969)

Isley Brothers' 'It's Our Thing' is their sixth album released on February 16, 1969 by T-Neck.Track Listing : 1.I Know Who You Been Socking It To (O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley)...

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Chris Cornell pays tribute to Whitney (2012)

February 16, 2012 - Chris Cornell will probably pay tribute to Whitney Houston who passed away last week at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA

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On English TV today, Rod Stewart is at BRIT Awards (1993)

February 16, 1993 - if in England, do not miss Rod Stewart performing his "Ruby Tuesday" hit at the BRIT Awards on ITV

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We remember Brownie McGhee. ‘Passing With The Blues’

This day (February 16, 1996), in Oakland, California, died Walter Brown 'Brownie' McGhee, blues singer and guitarist, known for his collaborations with harmonica player Sonny Terry.Tracklist : 1 . Born...

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Sarah Vaughan records with the Count Basie Orchestra, ‘Send in the Clowns’ an album for Pablo (1981)

Sarah Vaughan's 'Send in the Clowns' is a studio album recorded on February 16, 17 & May 16, 1981 with the Count Basie Orchestra and released the same year by...

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Pat Metheny records ‘What’s It All About’ a solo album for Nonesuch (2011)

Pat Metheny's 'What's It All About' is a solo album of cover versions recorded in February 2011 and released on June 14, 2011 by Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.The Sound Of...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°653 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lizzo's funky "Juice" exudes self-love through retro grooves and a vibrant music video, while Martin Garrix's "Animals" thrives on a minimal yet...

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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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This week In Soul Artists 07/52

How well do you know the music of Al Jarreau’s "Trouble in Paradise" from his 1983 album balances smooth production and heartfelt lyrics, though it leans into safe territory compared...

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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

How well do you know the music of 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...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Jamiroquai’s "Cosmic Girl" blends disco-funk revival with '90s electronic flair, boasting syncopated rhythms and galactic-inspired lyrics, though its mechanical edge may feel...

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Tedeschi Trucks Band release their fourth album ‘Signs’ featuring ‘Hard Case’ (2019)

Tedeschi Trucks Band's 'Signs' is their fourth album recorded live to two-inch analog tape, co-produced by Derek Trucks, Jim Scott and Bobby Tis, featuring among other guests Warren Haynes &...

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We remember Mike Bloomfield

February 15, 1981 - Mr.Mike Bloomfield, American guitarist, member of the Butterfield Blues Band & Electric Flag passed away aged 37. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . w/ The Electric...

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Weather Report begin the recording of their sixth album : ‘Tale Spinnin” for Columbia (1975)

Weather Report's 'Tale Spinnin'' is their sixth album recorded between February and April 4, 1975 with Leon Ndugu Chancler on drums and released in May 1975 by Columbia.Track Listing :...

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Lee Morgan records ‘Search for the New Land’ with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Grant Green, Reggie Workman and Billy Higgins (1964)

Lee Morgan's 'Search for the New Land' is an album recorded on February 15, 1964 with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Grant Green,. Reggie Workman & Billy Higgins and released in...

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John Coltrane records ‘Stellar Regions,’ an album for Impulse! (1967)

John Coltrane's 'Stellar Regions' is a posthumous album recorded on February 15, 1967 , discovered in 1994 by his wife, Alice Coltrane and released onOctober 10, 1995 by Impulse!.Track Listing...

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