‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°1 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text celebrates memorable tracks from the 80s, from The La’s breezy yet enigmatic "There She Goes" to Tears for Fears' cathartic "Shout." Simple Minds' "Alive and Kicking" showcases grand, expansive pop, while Thompson Twins' "Lay Your Hands On Me" blends spiritual motifs with synth polish. Soft Cell's haunting "Where the Heart Is" contrasts with the infectious groove of Curiosity Killed the Cat's "Down to Earth," and The Communards’ "So Cold the Night" melds introspective lyrics with vibrant Hi-NRG energy. Each song, reflecting unique tensions of its era, remains a standout moment in the 80s soundscape.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°662 – 2010s Music Videos

Calvin Harris’s "Feels" blends funk and pop with Pharrell, Katy Perry, and Big Sean adding charm, while Imagine Dragons’ "Thunder" thrives on defiance and rhythm. Florence + The Machine’s "Shake It Out" soars with personal catharsis, and Post Malone’s "Wow." captures swagger in minimalist beats. Alt-J’s reflective "Matilda" and Jessie J’s cheeky "Price Tag" round out a mix of introspection and chart-ready energy.

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°83 – Vintage 2000s Videos

How well do you know the music of Blue’s "One Love" blends signature boy-band charm with StarGate's polished production, while Rihanna’s "If It's Lovin' That You Want" flirts with her Caribbean roots in its breezy early-career vibe. J. Holiday’s "Bed" brings steamy late-2000s R&B allure, and Fergie’s "Big Girls Don’t Cry" mixes emotional maturity with pop accessibility. OneRepublic’s "Apologize," remixed by Timbaland, became a global breakup anthem, and Robbie Williams’ "Feel" leans on raw vulnerability, driven by his demo vocal. Shayne Ward’s "Breathless" and Westlife’s adaptation of "The Rose" lean into their predictable, fan-favorite balladry, while James Morrison and Nelly Furtado’s "Broken Strings" adds a textured duet tension to a familiar heartbreak narrative.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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Céline Dion spends January in Vegas (2019)

Céline Dion spends January in Vegas (2019)
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Chris Botti opens the year at Blue Note (2014)

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Metallica serenade Salt Lake City (1997)

Metallica serenade Salt Lake City (1997)
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Britney Spears opens the year in Vegas (2016)

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Van Morrison opens the year at home (1979)

Van Morrison opens the year at home (1979)
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Rancid punkify San Francisco (2016)

Rancid punkify San Francisco (2016)
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Youssou Ndour performs at home (2016)

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Phish visit West Palm Beach (2015)

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Philip Catherine plays in Paris

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Art Blakey records ‘Keystone 3’ with the Jazz Messengers featuring Wynton Marsalis and Branford Marsalis for Concord Jazz (1982)

Art Blakey‘s ‘Keystone 3’ is a live album recorded in January, 1982 with the Jazz Messengers featuring Wynton Marsalis and Branford Marsalis and released in 1982 by Concord Jazz.

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Vintage Music Charts — December 2025 Top 20 (29 Genres)

December’s charts are propelled by a strong wave of comebacks, as legacy tracks surge back into focus through tours, remixes, anniversaries, and viral circulation. Incognito, Oasis, Linkin Park, and The Weeknd all see renewed momentum, while TikTok-driven revivals push Jazmine Sullivan, Next, Ida Maria, and DJ Kool back into rotation. Seasonal cycles and nostalgia fuel fresh visibility for Bryan Adams, East 17, Billy Ocean, and the Crosby–Bowie Christmas duet.

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Funky Saxophones

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Something stirs mid-'60s, and by the 1970s, it thunders: Funk. Electric bass and drums form a backbone steeled by staccato guitars, with African-American origins breathing through a mesh of R&B and soul, syncopation dancing with brass and woodwinds. James Brown and George Clinton scribble their names across the genre, with funk morphing into G-funk, funk rock, and Jazz-Funk as bridges are built on grooves. The complexities in sound continue to evolve, with The Greyboy Allstars, Ornette Coleman, and Maceo Parker pushing boundaries and exploring the evolving dialogue between jazz's origins and funk's innovative inclinations.

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