The Beatles release their sixth album : ‘Rubber Soul’ featuring ‘Drive My Car,’ ‘Norwegian Wood,’ ‘Michelle’ and ‘Girl’ (1965)

The Beatles‘ ‘Rubber Soul’ is their sixth studio album produced by George Martin and released on December 3, 1965 by Parlophone

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Cornershop release ‘When I Was Born For The 7th Time,’ their third album featuring ‘Brimful of Asha’ (1997)

Cornershop’s ‘When I Was Born for the 7th Time’ is their third studio album featuring ‘Brimful of Asha,’ produced by frontman Tjinder Singh, Dan the Automator and Daddy Rappaport and released on September 8, 1997 by Wiiija

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This week In Male Balladeers 06/52

Lenny Kravitz's "Dancin' Til Dawn" leans on his funk and rock roots, carried by his multi-instrumental talents and Lenny Pickett's sultry saxophone, though its mid-tempo groove feels more atmospheric than urgent. Paul Simon’s "Wristband" pairs flamenco rhythms and Clap! Clap!'s electronic touch to craft a witty reflection on exclusivity, offering layered social commentary with subtle humor.

Father John Misty’s "I Love You, Honeybear" blends lush orchestration with ironic lyrics, while Kurt Elling reimagines "Norwegian Wood" through a jazz lens, balancing abstraction and homage. Michael Bublé's polished take on "Moondance" sticks closely to the original’s blueprint, and "My Valentine" by Paul McCartney, featuring Eric Clapton, delivers a refined yet understated personal tribute.

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