Sam Brown

‘Music For The Dancers’ N°517 – Vintage 80s Videos

How well do you know the music of Yarbrough and Peoples’ synth-heavy "Guilty" evokes ’80s R&B with gospel-infused vocals, while Prince’s "I Wanna Be Your Lover" blends funk and longing...

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This week In Male Balladeers 03/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson’s "Without You" turns Badfinger’s subtle original into an orchestral heartbreak epic, while Jeff Buckley’s "Hallelujah" strips Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece to...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°448 – 2010s Music Videos

Fuse ODG’s "Thinking About U" blends Afrobeat warmth with pop polish, while Chris Brown's "I Can Transform Ya" and Lil Wayne’s "6 Foot 7 Foot" packed swagger-fueled lyrics atop futuristic...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°606 – 2010s Music Videos

Fleur East’s "Favourite Thing" blends Afrobeat and pop with Ghanaian-inspired visuals, while JLS’s "She Makes Me Wanna" thrives on electropop shine and Miami vibes. Jessie J’s "Domino" delivers glossy euphoria,...

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Rush release their seventh album : ‘Permanent Waves’ (1980)

Rush's 'Permanent Waves' is their seventh studio album co-produced with Terry Brown and released on January 14, 1980 by Anthem Records. Track Listing : 1.The Spirit Of Radio (Neil Peart,...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°651 – 2010s Music Videos

Zayn and Sia's "Dusk Till Dawn" delivers soaring drama with powerful vocals and a cinematic music video, while Little Mix’s heartfelt "Secret Love Song" explores hidden emotions with Jason Derulo’s...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°83 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

2 In A Tent gives George Formby’s classic “When I’m Cleaning Windows” a cheeky ’90s club twist, while Pulp’s “Mis-Shapes” rebels with swagger on Britpop’s edge. Oasis’s “Wonderwall” captures ’90s...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°471 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Tony Hadley’s "Game of Love" showcases his rich baritone, stepping away from Spandau Ballet's New Romantic vibe, while Vanessa-Mae’s daring take on "I Feel Love" fuses electric violin with disco...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°406 – 2010s Music Videos

SZA’s introspective “The Weekend” explores nontraditional relationships with raw honesty, boosted by silky production and a compelling video by Solange. Offset’s bold “Ric Flair Drip” channels extravagance through infectious hooks...

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Dean Martin releases his first studio album : ‘Dean Martin Sings’ (1953)

'Dean Martin Sings' is his first studio album featuring eight songs from the Martin & Lewis film 'The Stooge' and released on January 12, 1953 by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Who'S...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°472 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Simply Red's elegant take on The Stylistics' "You Make Me Feel Brand New" from *Home* shines with nostalgia, while Alicia Keys' piano-led “Doesn’t Mean Anything” reflects on empty tokens of...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°97 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Lumidee’s "Never Leave You" captured early-2000s minimalism with its Diwali Riddim beat and conversational vocals, while Jamiroquai’s "You Give Me Something" blended retro funk with modern polish. Geri Halliwell’s "Ride...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°88 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Robyn’s "Be Mine!" blends raw heartbreak with defiance in minimal electropop, while Rihanna and Ne-Yo’s "Hate That I Love You" thrives on heartfelt duality and smooth production. Amy Winehouse lays...

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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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Muddy Waters releases his thirteenth album : ‘I’m Ready’ produced by Johnny Winter (1978)

Muddy Waters' 'I'm Ready' is his thirteenth (and second produced by Johnny Winter) studio album released in January 1978 by Blue Sky,Track Listing : 1.I'M Ready (Willie Dixon) - 03:26...

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Verve publish ‘The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow’ by guitarist Tal Farlow (1957)

'The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow' is an album by Tal Farlow released on January 9, 1957 by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Taking A Chance On Love (Vernon Duke, John Latouche,...

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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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Nina Simone records ‘Baltimore,’ an album for CTI (1978)

Nina Simone's 'Baltimore' is an album recorded in January 1978 and released the same year by CTITrack Listing : 1.Baltimore (Randy Newman) - 04:39 . 2.Everything Must Change (Benard Ighner)...

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Warner Bros. publish George Benson’s album : ’20/20′ (1985)

George Benson's '20/20' is a studio album released on January 7, 1985 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.No One Emotion (Tommy Keane, Clif Magness, Mark Mueller) - 03:55 . 2.Please...

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