We remember Count Basie. ‘For The Count’
This day (April 26, 1984), in Hollywood, Florida, died William ‘Count’ Basie a.k.a Count Basie, an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer. (more…)
Mary J. Blige releases her third album ‘Share My World’ featuring ‘Love Is All We Need’ (1997)
Mary J. Blige‘s ‘Share My World’ is her third studio album released on April 22, 1997 by Mca.
Capitol release Faith Evans’ fourth album : ‘The First Lady’ (2005)
Faith Evans‘ ‘The First Lady’ is her fourth studio album released on April 5, 2005 by Capitol.
Vintage Music Charts — March 31, 2026 Top 20 (29 Genres)
Fresh shifts hit multiple charts this week, with Don Henley taking over both Yacht Rock and Heartland Rock, while Rufus storms into Post-Disco at #2 alongside high debuts from Shakatak and Eugene Wilde.
In New Jack Swing and Gangster Rap, Foxy Brown reappears with strong impact, mirrored by new entries reshaping Post-Grunge and Nu Metal.
Indie Rock also sees a shake-up as Hot Chip claims the top spot, pushing established names downward. Across genres, unexpected climbs, sharp drops, and fresh arrivals redraw the landscape.
Clapton & The Bluesmen
Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, George Benson, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Dr. John, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, Johnnie Johnson, Keith Richards, Carl Perkins, Robert Cray, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmie Vaughan, Stevie Ray Vaughan
Singing (and Playing) With Chaka Khan
Ray Charles, George Benson, Fourplay, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker , Tom Jones, Barry White, Whitney Houston, Alfonso Ribeiro, K.D. Lang, Fomo, Taka Boom, Mark Stevens, Stevie Wonder , Meshell Ndegeocello, Rufus
Airto Moreira records ‘Free’ for CTI with George Benson, Keith Jarrett et al (1972)
Airto Moreira‘s ‘Free’ is an album recorded March 23 and April 12, 13 & 20, 1972 with among others George Benson and Keith Jarrett and released the same year by CTI.
Me:nu Du Jour Mar.22 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Eagles, The Beatles, Boz Scaggs, Joe Bonamassa, The Temptations, Depeche Mode, Iron Maiden, Frank Zappa, M.I.A., Sonny Rollins, Paco de Lucía, Anthrax, Laura Marling…
Singing (and Playing) With George Benson
Rachelle Ferrell , Marcus Miller, Al Jarreau, Carlos Santana, Jill Scott, Earl Klugh, Minnie Riperton, Lee Ritenour, Natalie Cole, Benny Goodman, Noa, Count Basie
This week In Soul Artists 12/52
Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Earth, Wind, Fire, The Temptations, Chaka Khan, Barry White, Otis Redding, Macy Gray, Beverley Knight, Usher, Arrested Development, Parliament Funkadelic
Happy Birthday George Benson. ‘(Bens)On Birthday’
This day (March 22, 1943), in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is born George Benson, an American guitarist and singer. (more…)
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 12/52
Les Paul & Mary Ford, Jack White, Billy Gibbons, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Frank Zappa, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Jeff Beck, Orianthi, George Benson, Marc Ribot, Allan Holdsworth, Mick Goodrick, John Abercrombie, John Scofield & Emily Remler
This week In ’80s Throwback’ 12/52
George Benson, Chaka Khan, Paul Young, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Anita Baker, Van Halen, Bob Dylan, Journey, The Cars, ZZ Top, Madonna
This week In One-Off Collaborations 12/52
Dean Martin & Tony Bennett, George Benson & Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck & Imelda May, Mavis Staples & Jonny Lang, Allman Brothers & Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen & Melissa Etheridge, Billy Joel & John Fogerty, Stevie Wonder & Chaka Khan, Dolly Parton & Elton John, John Denver & Glen Campbell, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman, Jorge Ben & Lucio Dalla
This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 07/52
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Carolina Chocolate Drops’ take on Blu Cantrell’s “Hit ‘Em Up Style” transforms modern pop into a string-band jam with banjos and fiddles, tying it to their Piedmont roots. Prince’s “Fury” mixes acid rock and funk with blistering guitar but feels restrained, contrasting its live performances where his energy electrifies the track. Meanwhile, Tenacious D’s “Dude (I Totally Miss You)” walks the line between humor and heartfelt emotion, thriving in their animated live sets.
Beth Hart’s “Hiding Under Water” channels her raw blues-rock energy, with live renditions cutting deeper into her vulnerability. Robbie Williams’ “Monsoon” sits comfortably on “Escapology,” blending polished instrumentation with emotional volatility. PJ Harvey’s “The Sky Lit Up” sprints with controlled chaos, while George Benson and Al Jarreau’s “Summer Breeze” reimagines soft rock as jazzy sophistication, contrasting nostalgia with urbane warmth.
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Me:nu Du Jour February 4 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Janet Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, James Blake, Echo & the Bunnymen, George Benson, Tony Bennett, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington We Celebrate Karen Carpenter,…
Warner Bros. Records publish George Benson’s album : ‘In Flight’ (1977)
George Benson‘s ‘In Flight’ is an album released on February 4, 1977 by Warner Bros. Records.
Me:nu Du Jour February 2 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Genesis, Leonard Cohen, Bloc Party, Pavement, Hookworms, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, George Benson, Madeleine Peyroux, Wayne Shorter We Celebrate Graham Nash, Stan Getz, Eva…
Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 15 Genres Feb 2, 2025 edition
This month’s vintage music charts bring updates across a variety of genres. From Armand Van Helden maintaining his top spot in Big Beat to Cast claiming first place in Britpop, the rankings reflect both stability and fresh additions.
Notable new entries include Death From Above 1979’s “Romantic Rights” in 2000s Garage Rock and Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “All The Stars” in 2010s R&B. Check out the full breakdown of this month’s biggest movers and fresh additions.