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We remember Count Basie. ‘For The Count’

This day (April 26, 1984), in Hollywood, Florida, died William 'Count' Basie a.k.a Count Basie, an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sarah Vaughan,Tony Bennett,George...

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Casablanca Records release ‘Bad Girls,’ Donna Summer’s seventh album (1979)

Donna Summer's 'Bad Girls' is her seventh (and her best selling) studio album released on April 25, 1979 by Casablanca Records.Track Listing : 1.Hot Stuff (Pete Bellotte, Harold Faltermeyer, Keith...

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We remember Dexter Gordon. ‘The True Dexter’

This day (April 25, 1990), in Philadelphia, died Dexter Gordon, an American jazz tenor saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Laura 2 . Body And Soul (1982) 3 . Tanya 4 ....

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We remember Otis Spann. ‘Sketches Of Spann’

This day ( April 24, 1970), in Chicago, Illinois, died Otis Spann, an American blues musician.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim, Willy Dixon et al – Bye...

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Nonesuch Records publish Joshua Redman’s ‘Back East’ (2007)

Joshua Redman's 'Back East' is an album released on April 24, 2007 by Nonesuch Records.Track Listing : 1.The Surrey With The Fringe On Top (Rodgers-Hammerstein) - 05:13 . 2.East Of...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°157 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Madonna, M People, Tin Tin Out, Tall Paul, The Prodigy, Sash!, Liquid, Texas, Lenny Kravitz, The Brand New Heavies, Shades Of Rhythm,...

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Columbia publish Nas debut album : ‘Illmatic’ (1994)

Nas 'Illmatic' is his debut studio album released on April 19, 1994 by Columbia RecordsTrack Listing : 1.The Genesis (Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, F. Braithwaite) - 01:45 . [Samples...

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We remember Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen. ‘AKA NHØP’

This day (April 19, 2005), in Copenhagen, Denmark, died Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, a Danish jazz bassist.Tracklist : 1 . Gustav Csík Trió – Tribute to Great Niels Pedersen (1990) 2...

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Happy Birthday to Al Green. ‘Al(leluia) Green’

This day (April 13, 1946), in Forrest City, Arkansas, is born Albert Greene a.k.a. Al Green, an American gospel and soul music singer.Tracklist : 1 . Simply Beautiful (2019) 2...

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Happy Birthday Herbie Hancock

This day (April 12, 1940 ), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Herbert Jeffrey Herbie Hancock, an American pianist, keyboardist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Actual Proof (Austin City Limits) 2...

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Happy Birthday Steve Gadd. ‘He Is So Gadd’

This day (April 9, 1945), in Irondequoit, New York, is born Steve Gadd, an American session and studio drummer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Hermine Deurloo (2020) 2 . w/ Blicher...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°490 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tiffany, Judie Tzuke, Jaki Graham, Patsy Cline, Genesis, The Proclaimers, Thin Lizzy, Colin Blunstone & Dave Stewart, Paul Rutherford, Love And Money,...

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Toto release ‘Toto IV,’ their fourth studio album featuring ‘Rosanna’ & ‘Africa’ (1982)

Toto's 'Toto IV' feat. 'Rosanna' & 'Africa' is their fourth studio album released on April 8, 1982 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Rosanna (David Paich) - 05:31 . 2.Make Believe (David...

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Singing Ladies New Music Videos – N°586

Featuring: Ella Langley, Luluca, Elena Rose, Arlo Parks, Maudy Ayunda, Malkia Karen, Nej, Jenevieve, Ioana Ignat, Gigi Perez, Flore Benguigui, Arlo Parks, Chrysa, Ashley McBryde, 3Quency, Louane, Coco Jones, Andjela,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°146 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of 50 Cent, The Pussycat Dolls, Chante Moore, Mariah Carey, Fatman Scoop, Jermaine Dupri, Calvin Harris, Black Kids, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Scissor...

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ATCO release ‘Donny Hathaway,’ his second album produced by Jerry Wexler (1971)

'Donny Hathaway' is his eponymous second studio album Released on April 2, 1971 by ATCOTrack Listing : 1.Giving Up (Van Mccoy) - 06:20 . 2.A Song For You (Leon Russell)...

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A&M Records publish Joan Baez’ ‘Diamonds & Rust’ (1975)

Joan Baez' 'Diamonds & Rust' is an album featuring the title track, a song about Bob Dylan and released in April 1975 by A&M. Track Listing : 1.Diamonds & Rust...

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Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Apr 1, 2025 edition

This month’s blog post dives into the evolving landscape of 29 genre-based charts, highlighting standout tracks and artist movements across Big Beat, Garage Rock, R&B, Post-Punk, and more. From new...

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Lalo Schifrin records ‘Black Widow’ featuring Patti Austin for CTI (1976)

Lalo Schifrin's 'Black Widow' is an album featuring, among others, Patti Austin on vocals and recorded on March 29 & 30, 1976 and released the same year by CTITrack Listing...

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Warner Bros. release Chaka Khan’s second solo album : ‘Naughty’ produced By Arif Mardin (1980)

Chaka Khan's 'Naughty' is her second solo album produced By Arif Mardin and released on March 26, 1980 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.Clouds (Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson) - 04:28...

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