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Happy Birthday John Lydon. ‘Looking Back In Anger’

This day (January 31, 1956), in Holloway, London, is born John Joseph Lydon simply known as John Lydon or even Johnny Rotten, his old stage name, English singer, best known...

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Paso Doble Expresso

Originating from Spanish bullfighting traditions, Paso Doble's robust sound features brass instruments, percussion, and castanets, all synchronized to create a dynamic and intense auditory experience. As the genre transcended bullrings...

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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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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°654 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Nicki Minaj's "Right Thru Me" blends emotional honesty with sleek production, while Alicia Keys’ "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" uses ’80s-tinged...

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Singing (and Playing) With Phil Collins

How well do you know the music of Genesis merges charm and complexity in *A Trick of the Tail*, with "Los Endos" delivering an electrifying instrumental finale laced with earlier...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°99 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jay-Z’s effortless swagger shines in "I Just Wanna Love U," blending humor with The Neptunes' funky production, while Chris Brown's "With You"...

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12

How well do you know the music of 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...

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‘We Are Live’ N°9 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Maroon 5’s “Harder to Breathe” bursts with intensity, blending rock aggression and funk hooks, while Biffy Clyro’s “Who’s Got a Match?” packs...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°666 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of David Guetta’s "Play Hard" electrifies with Akon and Ne-Yo’s vocals over Alice Deejay’s "Better Off Alone" sample, while Passion Pit’s "The Reeling"...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°324 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sarah Cracknell’s haunting vocals shine in “The Journey Continues,” blending classical flourishes with electronic beats, while Paul Oakenfold’s “Bullet in the Gun”...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 05/52

How well do you know the music of 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...

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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 ‘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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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°323 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ultra Naté’s "Show Me" shines as a '90s house gem with producers like Soulshock and remixes by Masters at Work adding flair,...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°303 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Annie Lennox’s polished duet with Paul Simon on "Something So Right" carries reverence but lacks spark, while Herbie Hancock's involvement in her...

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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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This week In Male Balladeers 04/52

How well do you know the music of D’Angelo’s "Devil's Pie," a gritty DJ Premier collaboration, critiques materialism through stripped-back funk, while José James’ “Trouble” channels Bill Withers and Sly...

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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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‘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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This week In Singing Ladies 04/52

How well do you know the music of Bonnie Raitt’s blues-infused "Have A Heart" captures exasperated honesty, while Tori Amos’ "Cornflake Girl" critiques betrayal through haunting alt-rock grooves. Rihanna’s "Kiss...

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