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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 07/52

Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends personal storytelling and polished rock sensibilities driven by...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 07/52

Jamiroquai’s "Cosmic Girl" blends disco-funk revival with '90s electronic flair, boasting syncopated rhythms and galactic-inspired lyrics, though its mechanical edge may feel rigid. Critics like Caroline Sullivan liken its harmonies...

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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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Me:nu Du Jour February 12 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Allman Brothers, Robert Wyatt, Rush, Return to Forever, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, Dave Brubeck We Celebrate Michael McDonald, Steve Hackett, Screamin Jay Hawkins, Eubie...

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On TV today, ELO at ‘TOTP’ (1976)

February 12, 1976 - if in England, you do not want to miss Electric Light Orchestra with a song lifted from their "Face the Music" album at "Top Of The...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and earning 9x platinum certification. Its hypnotic groove, simple...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°330 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Shalamar’s "Right In The Socket" grooves through disco-funk vibes, powered by charismatic vocals and Leon Sylvers III's vibrant production, while Luther Vandross’s...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 06/52

Amy Winehouse’s "Love Is a Losing Game" is a minimalist heartbreak ballad from *Back to Black*, where her smoky vocals shine against sparse production, earning it an Ivor Novello Award....

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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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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°478 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Swans Way’s theatrical "Soul Train" blends smooth vocals with jazzy flair, while Simple Minds’ "Speed Your Love to Me" surges with raw...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 05/52

Santana’s “Once It’s Gotcha” layers Latin jazz percussion with Carlos Santana’s subtle guitar and vocals, while Bill Frisell’s “Outlaws” shifts between jazz fusion and Americana across two albums, each offering...

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This week In Jazz Legends 05/52

Bill Evans’ moody “Nardis” evolves into an introspective canvas, while Carmen McRae’s haunting take on “Round Midnight” fuses jazz clarity with late-night ache. The Modern Jazz Quartet reshapes “Softly, as...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 05/52

Fleetwood Mac’s "Go Your Own Way" channels heartbreak into a jagged rock anthem with Lindsey Buckingham’s biting riffs, while Al Green’s "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" reimagines the...

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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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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°305 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sheena Easton’s "The Lover in Me" rewired her sound with sultry vocals and crisp beats, while Bonnie Tyler brought grit to "The...

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On TV today, the ‘4th American Music Awards’ (1977)

January 31, 1977 - Electric Light Orchestra, The Jackson 5, Glen Campbell, Helen Reddy & Lou Rawls. They all perform at the 4th American Music Awards, broadcasted live on ABC

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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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Caro Emerald releases her debut album : ‘Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor’ featuring ‘Back It Up’ and ‘A Night Like This’ (2010)

Caro Emerald's 'Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor' is her debut album released on January 29, 2010 by Grandmono Records..Track Listing : 1.That Man (David Schreurs, Vincent Degiorgio) -...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 04/52

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 “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” channels Prince’s energy,...

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Hard & Metal New Music Videos – N°267

Meshuggah’s "Ligature Marks" gets a live video, while NOAPOLOGY’s "Bad News" blends heavy riffs with melody. Rivers of Nihil’s "House of Light" debuts Adam Biggs as lead vocalist, mixing prog...

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