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This week In Soul Artists 05/52

From Luther Vandross’s heartfelt take on “The Impossible Dream” blending Broadway flair with R&B nuance to Al Green’s timeless “Let’s Stay Together,” the text highlights standout interpretations. Prince’s sultry ballad...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 05/52

The page spotlights standout tracks like The Cardigans’ bossa nova-tinged "Lovefool," blending breezy melodies with lyrical desperation, and Tori Amos’s enigmatic "Cornflake Girl," marked by gospel-like vocals and unsettling metaphors....

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The Fugees release their debut album : ‘Blunted on Reality’ (1994)

The Fugees' 'Blunted on Reality' is their debut album released on February 1, 1994 by Ruffhouse.Track Listing : 1.Introduction (Lauryn Hill) - 01:14 . 2.Nappy Heads (Lauryn Hill) - 04:29...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 31 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Leonard Cohen, Al Green, Tori Amos, Lisa Stansfield, Hüsker Dü, Miles Davis, Tony Bennett, Horace Silver, Anita O’Day, Primal Scream We Celebrate Charlie Musselwhite,...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°129 – 2010s Music Videos

Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock” oozes swagger with confident R&B beats and nods to Bill Withers, while Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” balances industrial pop grit with dubstep flair,...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°9 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of John Mellencamp’s heartfelt "Hand to Hold On To" channels Midwestern grit with its raw simplicity, while Van Halen’s "Jump" electrifies with its...

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12

Aretha Franklin’s gritty "Chain of Fools" opens with Joe South’s hypnotic guitar, amplifying her commanding vocals, while Wilson Pickett’s "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" transforms Solomon Burke’s anthem into a...

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Sam Cooke records his tenth album : ‘Twistin’ the Night Away’ for RCA (1961)

Sam Cooke's 'Twistin' the Night Away' is his tenth studio album (and one of his most successful) recorded on January 30, 1961 and released in April 1962 by RCATrack Listing...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 29 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Caro Emerald, Steppenwolf, Charlie Musselwhite, Ben Harper, Vampire Weekend, Eric Burdon, Brian Eno, Gram Parsons, John Scofield, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Nat King Cole, Jackie...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky “Your Heart Is As Black As Night” lets...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°98 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Johnny Gill’s velvety "A Cute, Sweet, Love Addiction" oozes '90s R&B sophistication, while Jodeci’s emotive "Cry for You" shines with gospel-tinged vulnerability....

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 05/52

Guns N’ Roses give Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” swagger and spectacle, with Slash’s electrifying solos and a gospel choir turning it into a live eulogy. Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell”...

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Dee Dee Bridgewater begins the recording of ‘Dear Ella,’ a tribute album to Ella Fitzgerald for Verve (1997)

Dee Dee Bridgewater's 'Dear Ella' is a studio album (in tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, who had died the previous year)recorded between January 29 and February 19, 1997 and released on...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°304 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Oasis's "Let There Be Love" balances celestial hope with Gallagher tensions, while Amy Winehouse’s "Take the Box" delivers quiet heartbreak through jazz-infused...

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This Week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 04/52

Megadeth’s "In My Darkest Hour" channels heartbreak and grief with haunting guitar work and raw lyricism, while Judas Priest’s thundering "Painkiller" delivers unrelenting speed-metal power. Metallica’s "Master of Puppets" blends...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 27 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Frank Zappa, Paco de Lucía, Bootsy Collins, Lana Del Rey, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Freddie Hubbard, Nat King Cole, Joe Henderson, Cannonball Adderley We...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 04/52

Ann-Margret’s fiery duet with Tina Turner on “Honky Tonk Women” swaps raw grit for theatrical sparkle, while Jeff Beck and Beth Hart electrify “Goin’ Down” with ferocious riffs and powerhouse...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°93 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Eminem’s "Just Lose It" mixes humor and bold satire, poking fun at celebs like Michael Jackson, while Muse’s "Knights of Cydonia" blends...

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‘We Are Live’ N°7 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The page spotlights standout tracks like The Specials’ urgent "Too Much Too Young," critiquing societal norms with sharp ska rhythms, and XTC’s...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°536 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text covers an eclectic mix of standout alt-rock and pop tracks from various eras. The Fall’s "Telephone Thing" blends post-punk grit...

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