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Read more about the article ‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°309 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°309 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sade’s "Hang On to Your Love" delivers sleek, restrained grooves, while Daryl Hall & John Oates’ "One on One" balances intimacy with sports metaphors. Anita Baker’s "Caught Up in the Rapture" embodies quiet storm elegance, and Wendy & Lisa’s "Are You My Baby" channels funk-pop charm with a Minneapolis twist. Yazz’s "Fine Time" radiates late-'80s gloss, and Michael Ball’s "Love Changes Everything" marries idealistic lyrics with Broadway drama. For softer vibes, Carly Simon’s "Coming Around Again" mixes reflection with accessible pop, and Styx’s tender "Babe" showcases heartfelt simplicity.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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Read more about the article This week In Male Balladeers 05/52

This week In Male Balladeers 05/52

How well do you know the music of Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder’s stripped-back cover of "Throw Your Arms Around Me" conveys fragility with raw harmonies, while Steppenwolf’s snarling 1968 take on "Hoochie Coochie Man" transforms the blues classic into gritty rock. Glen Hansard’s "Bird of Sorrow" is a restrained yet aching lament, contrasting the lush emotionality of Antony and the Johnsons’ "You Are My Sister" featuring Boy George. Meanwhile, James Blake’s minimalist "The Wilhelm Scream" layers delicate electronics with existential musings, and Elliott Smith’s "A Fond Farewell" delivers haunting introspection. Biffy Clyro’s "Mountains" balances chart power with intricate rhythms, while Peter Doherty’s lo-fi "Back From the Dead" veers between chaotic brilliance and vulnerability.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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Read more about the article John Oates performs for Paste Magazine (2018)

John Oates performs for Paste Magazine (2018)

John Oates performs for Paste Magazine (2018)
John Oates performs for Paste Magazine (2018)
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Read more about the article ‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°470 – Vintage 80s Videos

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°470 – Vintage 80s Videos

Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley’s heartfelt "Thanks For My Child" spotlights single motherhood with raw emotion and grace, while Erasure’s "A Little Respect" balances vulnerability and synth-pop flair, becoming an LGBTQ+ anthem. Thin Lizzy’s tender "Sarah" departs from their grit, offering a sweet ode to Phil Lynott’s daughter, whereas Hall & Oates’ "Kiss on My List" shines with breezy irony and mellow piano tones. Halo James’ "Could Have Told You So" delivers polished melancholy, and Julian Lennon’s "Valotte" evokes introspection with lush production. Sinitta’s softer "Lay Me Down Easy" stands apart from her upbeat hits, and Stetsasonic’s "Float On" blends hip-hop and R&B with bold experimentation. Lastly, Daryl Hall & John Oates' cheeky charm gives "Kiss on My List" lasting appeal.

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Read more about the article Hall & Oates visit New-Jersey (1976)

Hall & Oates visit New-Jersey (1976)

Hall & Oates visit New-Jersey (1976)
Hall & Oates visit New-Jersey (1976)
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Read more about the article Artists United Against Apartheid release a collective album ‘Sun City’ produced by Steven Van Zandt (1985)

Artists United Against Apartheid release a collective album ‘Sun City’ produced by Steven Van Zandt (1985)

Artists United Against Apartheid’s ‘Sun City’ is an album featuring Miles Davis, Bono and Bob Dylan among other guests produced by Steven Van Zandt and released on December 7, 1985 by EMI / Manhattan Records

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Read more about the article ‘Music For The Dancers’ N°282 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

‘Music For The Dancers’ N°282 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kool & The Gang, Janet Jackson, Information Society, David Bowie, Ottawan, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Kym Mazelle, Eurythmics, Kim Wilde, Tears For Fears, Huey Lewis And The News, Eric B. & Rakim ? Take our 12-track quiz.

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