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‘We Are Live’ N°124 – 2010s Music Videos

Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks” hides a dark, unsettling story beneath its sunny indie-pop melody, while The 1975’s funky “Ugh!” mixes humor with raw introspection about addiction. Kelly Clarkson’s...

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This week In Male Balladeers 02/52

How well do you know the music of Andy Williams, Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, The Doors, Kurt Elling, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley, Ry Cooder, James Taylor, Donny Hathaway,...

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David Bowie releases his twenty-sixth and final album : ‘Blackstar’ (2016)

David Bowie's 'Blackstar' is his twenty-sixth and final studio album co-produced with Tony Visconti and released on January 8, 2016 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Blackstar (David Bowie) - 09:57 ....

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On TV today, Cozy Powell, Jack Bruce et al at ‘O.G.W.T.’ (1980)

January 8, 1980 - you do not want to miss Cozy Powell playing with Jack Bruce, Max Middleton, Clem Clempson and Don Airey on BBC "The Old Grey Whistle Test."...

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Atlantic publish Bette Midler’s third album : ‘Songs for the New Depression’ (1976)

Bette Midler's 'Songs for the New Depression' is her third studio album released on January 8, 1976 by Atlantic Records. Track Listing : 1.Strangers In The Night (Bert Kaempfert, Charles...

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The Beach Boys release their nineteenth album : ‘Holland’ featuring ‘Sail On, Sailor’ (1973)

The Beach Boys' 'Holland' feat. 'Sail On, Sailor' is their nineteenth studio album, so titled since it was recorded mostly in the Netherlands during the summer 1972 and released on...

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As we wish, today, The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger, a Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for a ‘BESTS of The Doors’ post

As we wish, today, American guitarist Robby Krieger a Happy 76th Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : The Doors Video Tracklist : 1...

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Sum 41 celebrate 10 years of ‘Does This Look Infected?’ (2013)

January 8, 2013 - Sum 41's "Does This Look Infected?" 10th Anniversary tour stops at House of Blues in San Diego, CA

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Cheap Trick perform during the halftime (2011)

January 8, 2011 - Cheap Trick will perform during the New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts halftime at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

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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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Kandace Springs sings and plays piano in DC (2017)

January 8, 2017 - upcoming singer Kandace Springs and her musicians will occupy the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC

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Ronnie Lane recreates Slim Chance in Austin (1988)

January 8, 1988 - Ronnie Lane of Faces fame will share the stage with The Make Believers (renamed Slim Chance) - that is Alejandro Escovedo (g), Jon Dee Graham (g),...

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Fine and Mellow,’ an album for Pablo (1974)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Fine and Mellow' is a studio album recorded on January 8, 1974 and released in 1979 by Pablo.Track Listing : 1.Fine And Mellow (Billie Holiday) – 06:05 ....

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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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Happy Birthday David Weckl

January 8, 1960 - David Weckl, American jazz fusion drummer is 62. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Chick Corea Elektric Band (Dave Weckl solo) 2 . Drum Seminar Opening...

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His Quintet plus guests celebrate Roy Hargrove (2019)

January 8, 2019 - Gerald Clayton, Dizzy Big Band, Common, Renee Neufville, Terence Blanchard, Dee Dee Bridgewater will join The Roy Hargrove Quintet to pay tribute to recently departed Roy...

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New Jack Swing – 20 Questions You Never Asked | We Answer Them Anyway

This video explores New Jack Swing through 20 factual Q&As — from its development by Teddy Riley to key artists such as Guy, Bobby Brown, Janet Jackson, and Bell Biv...

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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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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°309 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

SNAP!’s "Colour of Love" shines with Thea Austin’s emotive vocals atop polished house beats, while George Michael’s *Freedom! '90* boldly rejects his former image with a funky, defiant groove. Ace...

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