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Read more about the article This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 07/52

This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 07/52

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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This week In One-Off Collaborations 07/52

"California Love" stands as a West Coast anthem blending 2Pac’s urgency and Dr. Dre’s polished production, with Roger Troutman’s talk box adding infectious funk. Its cinematic flair, quick creation, and Grammy nod cement its appeal, though some critique its reliance on atmosphere over depth. Similarly, Chuck Berry’s "Johnny B. Goode," a cornerstone of rock, merges autobiographical nuance with dynamic riffs, its cultural impact spanning decades from "Back to the Future" to the Voyager Golden Record.

Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue’s playful duet "Kids" exudes polished theatricality, with cheeky nods to nostalgia driving its UK chart success. Al Jarreau and Kurt Elling’s spirited take on "Take Five" explores jazz interplay, balancing Jarreau’s unpredictable scatting and Elling’s structured phrasing. Meanwhile, "On My Own" unites Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald’s distinct vocals through slick '80s production, delivering emotional weight despite their physical distance during recording.

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Read more about the article This week In ’70s Throwback’ 06/52

This week In ’70s Throwback’ 06/52

Carole King’s "You’ve Got a Friend" from *Tapestry* is a heartfelt expression of unwavering support, with an unadorned intimacy that earned her a Grammy, while James Taylor’s smoother take topped the Billboard charts. Diana Ross’s "Love Hangover" dazzles with its duality, shifting from a subdued soul ballad to a disco anthem, securing her a number-one hit and cementing its dancefloor appeal. Meanwhile, Johnny Cash’s rendition of "Ring of Fire" remains iconic, combining mariachi-inspired horns with raw passion, a hallmark of country music’s cinematic edge.

Chicago’s "Colour My World" charms with its flute solo and simplicity, contrasting their signature brass-heavy style, and the Bee Gees’ falsetto-driven "Too Much Heaven" strikes an ethereal yet polished chord. Jethro Tull’s "Songs from the Wood" blends vivid folklore with rock precision, while Seals and Crofts’ "Hummingbird" adds a spiritual layer to ’70s soft rock. Diana Ross’s playful "Love Hangover" and Al Kooper’s blues exchange in "Get Some Dollars" shine for their unique dynamics, and Skid Row’s "Unco-Up Showband Blues" showcases young Gary Moore’s edgy guitar work in a bold, unpolished fashion.

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Read more about the article Sarah Vaughan records her last album : ‘Brazilian Romance’ produced by Sérgio Mendes (1987)

Sarah Vaughan records her last album : ‘Brazilian Romance’ produced by Sérgio Mendes (1987)

Sarah Vaughan‘s ‘Brazilian Romance’ is her last (and her third of Brazilian music) album produced by Sérgio Mendes, recorded in January 1987 and released the same year by Columbia.

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 39/52

David Gilmour & Benedict Cumberbatch, Bonnie Raitt & Alison Krauss, Bruce Springsteen & U2, Mary Wilson & Georgie Fame, Brittney Howard & The Roots, Sting & No Doubt, Steven Tyler, Jeff Beck & Sting, Bruce Springsteen & Bryan Adams, Ed Sheeran & Tom Jones, Sammy Davis Jr. & Andy Williams, Buika & Javier Limón , Sergio Mendes & Carlinhos Brown

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Read more about the article Sergio Mendes & Carlinhos Brown rock in Rio (2015)

Sergio Mendes & Carlinhos Brown rock in Rio (2015)

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Read more about the article Stevie Wonder releases his seventeenth album : ‘Fulfillingness’ First Finale’ featuring ‘Boogie On Reggae Woman’ (1974)

Stevie Wonder releases his seventeenth album : ‘Fulfillingness’ First Finale’ featuring ‘Boogie On Reggae Woman’ (1974)

Stevie Wonder‘s ‘Fulfillingness’ First Finale’ feat. ‘Boogie On Reggae Woman’ is his seventeenth studio album released on July 22, 1974 by Tamla.

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