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Singing With Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel’s "Washing of the Water" gets an understated touch from Coldplay’s Chris Martin, merging emotional restraint with spiritual depth. Kate Bush and Gabriel’s duet "Another Day" channels post-breakup longing,...

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This week In Singing Ladies 07/52

Sarah Vaughan’s "Send In The Clowns," from her 1981 album, highlights her vocal depth, turning Sondheim’s poignant lyrics into an intimate experience. Katie Melua’s "Spider’s Web" blends subtle guitar work...

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Happy Birthday Peter Gabriel. ‘Big Timer’

This day (February 13, 1950), in Chobham, Surrey, England, is born Peter Brian Gabriel simply known as Peter Gabriel, English singer and songwriter , best known as original singer with...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°692 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Paramore’s "The Only Exception" showcases a softer, stripped-down ballad in 6/8 time, veering from their usual energy. Hayley Williams’ heartfelt delivery anchors...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°328 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Slade’s “Run Runaway” combined glam rock energy with Scottish folk vibes, reaching No. 7 in the UK and breaking into the US...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ Videos 07/52

Bob Dylan’s "Knockin' on Heaven’s Door" stands out with its minimalist lyrics on mortality, becoming a timeless, adaptable classic reinterpreted by over 150 artists, including Guns N’ Roses and Eric...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°333 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Garbage's "Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go)" mixes quirky glam-pop with retro-futuristic vibes, featuring Steve Marker's tuba through a wah-wah pedal and Daniel...

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‘We Are Live’ N°14 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Michael Bolton and Bob Dylan's "Steel Bars" channels raw '90s melodrama with vivid metaphors of emotional captivity, while Throwing Muses' "Counting Backwards"...

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Moving Kimonos

Regional whispers echo through the air, from Edo's vibrant rush to Kansai's introspective lyricism, showcasing the diverse musical styles that morph to fit their locale. As the Ensemble Nipponia keeps...

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‘We Are Live’ N°13 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Jam's "In the City" charges with punk urgency, critiquing authority in urban life, while The Damned’s gothic "Eloise" thrives on dramatic...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°543 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text spans a range of standout tracks, from The Smashing Pumpkins’ reflective nostalgia in "1979" to Pavement’s offbeat charm in "Stereo."...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°100 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of David Bowie’s frenetic "Little Wonder" blends electronica and rock chaos, while Placebo’s edgy "Nancy Boy" critiques societal norms with biting humor. Skunk...

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‘We Are Live’ N°145 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sam Smith’s heartfelt "Lay Me Down," re-released with John Legend, turned solitary yearning into a poignant duet, hitting number one in the...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass and Steve Gadd’s subtle drumming anchoring restrained improvisation....

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°326 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Hoosiers charm with "Worst Case Scenario," an indie-pop twist full of quirks and melodious energy, while Good Charlotte’s "Lifestyles of the...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°11 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lisa Stansfield's "Live Together" fuses late-’80s polish with house grooves, while Midnight Oil’s "Blue Sky Mine" pairs an upbeat melody with sharp...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°356 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Blu Cantrell's "Make Me Wanna Scream" blends R&B with reggae, driven by raw vocals and Ian Lewis's warm backing, though it falls...

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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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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°133 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of N-Dubz’s "Girls," with its hedonistic themes and polished beats, sees Dappy's over-the-top theatrics paired with a glossy yet disjointed music video, peaking...

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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°495

Kendrick Lamar headlines the Super Bowl Halftime Show, unveiling "Bodies" alongside "HUMBLE." and "Not Like Us." Samuel L. Jackson channels Uncle Sam as SZA joins for "All the Stars." Yungeen...

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