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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°95 – Vintage 80s

Five Star’s “System Addict” sparkles with slick production and '80s choreography, while Chaka Khan’s “I Feel for You” electrifies with Stevie Wonder's harmonica and Melle Mel’s rap flair. Bronski Beat's...

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Happy Birthday Jimmy Page. ‘Master Riffer’

This day (January 9, 1944), in Heston, Middlesex, England, is born James Patrick 'Jimmy' Page, an English guitarist and founder of Led Zeppelin.Tracklist : 1 . Young Age! 2 ....

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Singing David Bowie

How well do you know the music of Depeche Mode, Beck, Mariana Peregrina, Emel Mathlouthi, Anna Calvi, Scott Weiland, Cowboy Junkies, Shearwater, Soviet Space Dogs, Seal, The Chip Shop Boys,...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°87 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Allure’s "All Cried Out" reimagines heartbreak with soft harmonies and 112’s rich vocals, while Meat Loaf's “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” blends operatic flair with...

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Arista Records publish ‘The First Minute of a New Day,’ a collaboration album by Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson (1975)

'The First Minute of a New Day' by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson is a collaboration album released in January 1975 by Arista Records.Track Listing : 1.Offering (Gil Scott-Heron, Brian...

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Kenny Burrell records ‘Midnight Blue’ with Stanley Turrentine and Ray Barretto (1963)

Kenny Burrell's 'Midnight Blue' is an album (and one of his best-known) recorded on January 8, 1963 with Stanley Turrentine & Ray Barretto among others and released in 1963 By...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 01/52

How well do you know the music of Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams, D'Angelo & David Sanborn, Trombone Shorty & Cyril Neville, Dave Matthews & Trey Anastasio, Peter Gabriel, Natalie...

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‘We Are Live’ N°3 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Green Day’s “Stuck With Me” packs punk grit with introspection, while Oasis’ “Roll With It” channels their Britpop resilience. Blur’s “End of a Century” humorously probes suburban monotony, and Guns...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°3 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Lily Allen’s "LDN" pairs breezy ska rhythms with sharp critiques of London’s grittiness, while Miley Cyrus’s "7 Things" captures teenage heartbreak in pop-punk style. Feeder’s "Forget About Tomorrow" reflects on...

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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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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°470 – Vintage 80s Videos

Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley’s heartfelt "Thanks For My Child" spotlights single motherhood with raw emotion and grace, while Erasure’s "A Little Respect" balances vulnerability and synth-pop flair, becoming an LGBTQ+ anthem....

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Daft Punk release their debut album : ‘Homework’ featuring ‘Da Funk’ and ‘Around the World’ (1997)

Daft Punk's 'Homework' is their debut album produced by members, Thomas Bangalter & Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo and released on January 7, 1997 by Virgin Soma.Track Listing : 1.Daftendirekt (Thomas Bangalter,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°308 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

The text highlights standout tracks like The Kane Gang’s sleek mid-‘80s rendition of "Respect Yourself," and Bruce Springsteen’s punchy "Dancing in the Dark," blending introspection with high-energy production. Duran Duran...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°80 – Vintage 2000s Videos

Goldie Lookin Chain’s cheeky "Your Mother's Got a Penis" mixes crude humor with satire, while Panic! at the Disco’s theatrical "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" dives into chaotic relationships. The...

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Happy Birthday Polo G

January 6, 1999 - American rapper Taurus Tremani Bartlett better known as Polo G is 23. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Pop Out (w/ Lil Tjay) 2 . Finer...

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Capitol publish Frank Sinatra’s album : ‘Come Fly with Me’ arranged and conducted by Billy May (1958)

Frank Sinatra's 'Come Fly with Me' is an album (and his first collaboration with arranger/conductor Billy May) released on January 6, 1958 by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Come Fly With Me...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°128 – 2010s Music Videos

Echosmith’s "Cool Kids" resonates with universal themes of alienation and longing, blending indie-pop shimmer and polished production, while Beyoncé’s "Sweet Dreams" delivers a sharp-edged synthpop-R&B hybrid laced with desire and...

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This week In Jazz Legends 01/52

How well do you know the music of Dr. Lonnie Smith, James Carter Organ Trio, Chris Potter, Michel Petrucciani, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Art Blakey ＆ The Jazz Messengers,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°78 – Vintage 90s Videos

The text spans iconic ’90s tracks like The Chemical Brothers’ explosive "Setting Sun" featuring Noel Gallagher’s sneering vocals and Nirvana’s sharp "In Bloom," blending critique and raw energy. Pulp’s "Disco...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°84 – Vintage 80s Videos

Jennifer Rush’s "The Power of Love" blends grandeur and intimacy, marked by soaring vocals and a timeless appeal, while Whitney Houston’s "Saving All My Love for You" pairs emotional subtlety...

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