This week In ’70s Throwback’ 02/52
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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 It" embraced glossy Euro-pop flair, and Las Ketchup’s "The Ketchup Song" fused flamenco vibes with infectious absurdity. Girls Aloud’s edgy "Sound of the Underground" defied pop norms, and Panjabi MC’s "Mundian To Bach Ke" bridged cultural beats with global flair. Paul van Dyk’s "Another Way" delivered late-90s trance precision, while Black Eyed Peas’ "My Humps" embraced unabashed excess. These tracks, from carefree to calculated, defined their moment.
‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°663 – 2010s Music Videos
Portugal. The Man’s retro-grooved "Feel It Still" punches with ’60s Motown energy and modern resistance, while The Weeknd’s "In The Night" layers sleek ’80s synth-pop with brooding R&B. Post Malone’s "Rockstar" pairs moody trap beats with fame’s chaotic highs, and Galantis’ "Runaway [U & I]" captures euphoric longing with pitch-shifted vocals. Elle King’s "Ex’s & Oh’s" blends bluesy grit with cheeky swagger, and Marshmello’s collaboration with Selena Gomez on "Wolves" delivers atmospheric electronica steeped in yearning. Bring Me The Horizon’s "Medicine" shifts into polished pop-rock, trading chaos for clean hooks, while Kygo’s "Stole the Show" brings tropical house together with bittersweet emotion.
Hip-Hop & Soul N°96 – Vintage 90s Music Videos
Mark Morrison blends confidence with emotional intensity in "Horny," a sultry 1996 R&B gem, while Brandy keeps it understated yet impactful with her breakout hit "I Wanna Be Down." Whitney Houston's "Exhale [Shoop Shoop]" leans into introspection with Babyface’s subtle production, and Prince reimagines "Betcha By Golly Wow!" as a romantic falsetto-driven ode. Tina Turner adds intrigue with "GoldenEye," pairing her commanding vocals with U2's cinematic composition, and Alexander O'Neal’s "All True Man" balances swagger and vulnerability atop sleek Jam & Lewis production. Haddaway slows down with the heartfelt ballad "I Miss You," a softer contrast to his upbeat hits, while Warren G’s G-funk spin on Tina Turner’s "What’s Love Got To Do With It" finds a groove with Adina Howard’s sultry touch. Blackstreet’s “[Money Can't] Buy Me Love” delivers glossy production and harmonies, while L.V.’s "Throw Your Hands Up" captures peak mid-'90s energy, blending celebration with West Coast charm.
Singing David Bowie OLDIES
George Michael, Boy George, Culture Club, Rickie Lee Jones, Nina Hagen, Natalie Merchant, Dana Gillespie, Seu Jorge, Momus, Christopher Walken
‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°294 – Vintage 80s Music Videos
Neil Diamond’s emotive “Love On The Rocks” captures heartbreak with cinematic flair, while Pat Benatar’s “We Belong” finds a softer pop groove layered with resilience. Tiffany’s bubbly take on *I Think We’re Alone Now* brought a rebellious yet polished charm to the late ’80s, and Dexys Midnight Runners’ chaotic yet unforgettable “Come On Eileen” merged Celtic folk with pop energy. Spagna’s synth-driven “I Wanna Be Your Wife” radiates ’80s vibrance, just as King’s “Love and Pride” channels youthful individuality with polished hooks. Shakin' Stevens and Bonnie Tyler’s duet, “Rockin’ Good Way,” pairs playful energy with retro charm, and Lloyd Cole’s “Jennifer She Said” leans on thoughtful introspection against jangly guitars. Meanwhile, Dollar’s dreamy “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” reimagines a classic with glossy production and soft harmonies.
‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°5 – Vintage 90s Videos
Cliff Richard’s festive "This New Year" blends nostalgia and optimism, while Del Amitri’s haunting "Nothing Ever Happens" critiques societal stagnation with piercing melancholy. Oasis’s swaggering "Shakermaker" captures Britpop’s laid-back charm, and The Black Crowes’ "Twice As Hard" dives into southern rock grit. Madonna’s soaring "Don’t Cry for Me Argentina" fuses theatrical flair with pop gravitas.
‘Music For The Dancers’ N°514 – Vintage 90s Videos
Judy Cheeks’ "Reach" balances house beats with pop flair, a 1994 anthem that hit #12 on UK charts, while Baby D’s "So Pure" bursts with mid-‘90s rave energy, blending breakbeats and euphoric vocals. SL2’s "DJs Take Control" channels raw early ‘90s rave culture with its frantic beats, and The Farm’s "Groovy Train" stands out for its upbeat Madchester vibe. Clock’s "That’s the Way [I Like It]" reimagines disco as 90s Eurodance, while Shaft’s cheeky "Roobarb and Custard" transforms a children’s theme into a rave staple. Each track captures distinct facets of their decade’s club culture.
‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°529 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos
Will Young amps up the energy with "Switch It On," a bold move into punchy pop-rock, debuting at No. 5 in the UK, while Kaiser Chiefs’ "Oh My God" delivers raw indie rock chaos and humor, cementing its place as a mid-2000s anthem. Snow Patrol’s heartfelt "Crack the Shutters" leans into intimacy, contrasting the explosive garage-rock swagger of Mooney Suzuki’s "Alive & Amplified." Meanwhile, "Monster" by The Automatic stomps through indie rock’s angsty side, and Take That’s "Greatest Day" soars with arena-sized optimism, proving anthemic appeal wins every time.
Happy Birthday Rod Stewart. ‘In Good Face’
This day (January 10, 1945), in Highgate, London, England, is born James Patrick ‘Rod’ Stewart, a British rock singer, first the frontman for The Faces, then a solo artist. (more…)
Lou Reed releases his fifteenth solo album : ‘New York’ featuring ‘Dirty Blvd.’ (1989)
Lou Reed‘s ‘New York’ feat. ‘Dirty Blvd.’ is his fifteenth solo studio album released on January 10, 1989 by Sire.
Happy Birthday Jeff Beck. ‘Beck In The Day’
We remember David Bowie. ‘Just For One Day’
This day (January 10, 2016), in New York City, died David Robert Jones a.k.a. David Bowie, an English singer, songwriter and actor (more…)
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