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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

How well do you know the music of Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°542 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Colin MacIntyre’s Mull Historical Society blends nostalgia and loss in the indie-pop gem "Watching Xanadu," while Arab Strap’s "Love Detective" delivers raw...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°99 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text spotlights standout ’80s tracks, from Echo & the Bunnymen’s haunting "The Killing Moon," blending fate with ethereal melodies, to the...

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Reprise publish Neil Young’s fourth album : ‘Harvest’ featuring ‘Old Man’ and ‘Heart of Gold’ (1972)

Neil Young's 'Harvest' is his fourth album, featuring James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills as guests and released on February 1, 1972 by Reprise.Track Listing...

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Elektra Nonesuch publish Bill Frisell’s thirteenth album : ‘Blues Dream’ (2001)

Bill Frisell's 'Blues Dream' is his thirteenth album released on January 30, 2001 by Elektra Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.Blues Dream (Bill Frisell) - 02:31 . 2.Ron Carter (Bill Frisell) -...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°319 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of R.E.M.'s "Stand" brings quirky absurdity to a catchy pop-rock tune, while Swing Out Sister's "Surrender" radiates polished jazz-pop finesse with vibrant trumpet...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 04/52

How well do you know the music of Bob Dylan’s timeless “Make You Feel My Love,” reworked by Adele on *19*, balances raw devotion with her signature polish. D’Angelo’s sultry...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 04/52

How well do you know the music of Ann-Margret’s fiery duet with Tina Turner on “Honky Tonk Women” swaps raw grit for theatrical sparkle, while Jeff Beck and Beth Hart...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°474 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Seven's polished "Inside Love" lightly brushed UK charts at No. 78, with John Parr’s late-'80s rock touch, while Gay Dad’s glam-fused "To...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°96 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Alison Moyet’s reflective "Is This Love?" blends emotional restraint with pop polish, while George Michael and Aretha Franklin’s "I Knew You Were...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°7 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Del Amitri weaves wistful introspection with jangling guitars in "When You Were Young," while Belly’s jangly "Feed the Tree" blends cryptic lyrics...

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Good Vibes

From Lionel Hampton’s vibrant rhythms to Gary Burton’s four-mallet revolution, the vibraphone’s metallic pulse echoes through the jazz world. Bobby Hutcherson and Milt Jackson further sculpt its emotional depth and...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°319 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Cassius dazzles with "Cassius 1999," blending audacity and underground grooves, while David Morales’ "Needin’ U" delivers euphoric house nostalgia. Fatboy Slim’s "Praise...

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This week In Singing Ladies 03/52

How well do you know the music of Sade’s "Nothing Can Come Between Us" blends minimalism and elegance, its buoyant bassline and syncopated guitars standing out, while Tracy Chapman’s "Give...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°6 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lindsey Buckingham’s "Trouble" blends introspective artistry with radio-ready charm, driven largely by his own production and instrumentation. The Jam’s politically charged "Going...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°310 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Zapp’s funky “It Doesn’t Really Matter” flaunts Roger Troutman’s talk box magic, while ABBA’s synth-laced “Under Attack” hints at their curtain call....

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°98 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Dizzee Rascal’s “Dance Wiv Me” blends Calvin Harris’s slick production with gritty swagger, creating a club-ready anthem that ruled UK charts in 2008. Estelle’s “American Boy,” featuring Kanye West, charms...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°514 – Vintage 90s Videos

Judy Cheeks’ "Reach" balances house beats with pop flair, a 1994 anthem that hit #12 on UK charts, while Baby D’s "So Pure" bursts with mid-‘90s rave energy, blending breakbeats...

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Quickstepin’

The 1920s were a whirlwind of rhythms and smiles, birthing the Quickstep. Imagine a tempo brisk enough to whip the wind, coaxing feet into intricate patterns. Artists like Duke Ellington...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°291 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Westlife’s heartfelt duet with Diana Ross in “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” combines orchestral grandeur with nostalgic emotion, while Girls Aloud deliver a polished, radio-friendly version of...

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