This week In ’70s Throwback’ 05/52

Fleetwood Mac’s "Go Your Own Way" channels heartbreak into a jagged rock anthem with Lindsey Buckingham’s biting riffs, while Al Green’s "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" reimagines the Bee Gees’ tune as raw vulnerability. Van Morrison’s "Into the Mystic" blends wistful reflections with Celtic melodies, and Alice Cooper’s "School's Out" bursts with rebellious energy. ELO’s "Livin’ Thing" wraps orchestral flair around heartbreak, whereas Genesis’ quirky "I Know What I Like" balances eccentricity and humor. Wyatt’s haunting "Sea Song" drifts between tender surrealism and avant-garde dissonance, and Smokie’s "Don’t Play Your Rock ’n’ Roll to Me" leans on nostalgic production, offering a polished but safe pop-rock sound.

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 04/52

Ann-Margret’s fiery duet with Tina Turner on “Honky Tonk Women” swaps raw grit for theatrical sparkle, while Jeff Beck and Beth Hart electrify “Goin’ Down” with ferocious riffs and powerhouse vocals. Sting and Cheb Mami’s “Desert Rose” fuses English pop and Algerian Raï into hypnotic elegance, and George Duke with Anita Baker crafts a tender homage in “God Bless the Child.” Yo-Yo Ma and T. M. Krishna blur boundaries with their improvisational blend of Bach and Carnatic music, and INXS teams with Ray Charles on “Please” for a striking mix of rock and rhythm-and-blues. Each track mingles tradition with fresh perspectives, creating moments as compelling as they are unique.

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Diana, Tina, Janet et al at the ‘American Music Awards’ (1987)

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Whitney Houston - All At Once (The 14th Annual American Music Awards, 1987)
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On TV today, Tina Turner meets Ann-Margret (1975)

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On TV today, Ike & Tina Turner with Ed Sullivan (1970)

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°96 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Mark Morrison blends confidence with emotional intensity in "Horny," a sultry 1996 R&B gem, while Brandy keeps it understated yet impactful with her breakout hit "I Wanna Be Down." Whitney Houston's "Exhale [Shoop Shoop]" leans into introspection with Babyface’s subtle production, and Prince reimagines "Betcha By Golly Wow!" as a romantic falsetto-driven ode. Tina Turner adds intrigue with "GoldenEye," pairing her commanding vocals with U2's cinematic composition, and Alexander O'Neal’s "All True Man" balances swagger and vulnerability atop sleek Jam & Lewis production. Haddaway slows down with the heartfelt ballad "I Miss You," a softer contrast to his upbeat hits, while Warren G’s G-funk spin on Tina Turner’s "What’s Love Got To Do With It" finds a groove with Adina Howard’s sultry touch. Blackstreet’s “[Money Can't] Buy Me Love” delivers glossy production and harmonies, while L.V.’s "Throw Your Hands Up" captures peak mid-'90s energy, blending celebration with West Coast charm.

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°292 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Olivia Newton-John’s heartfelt "I Honestly Love You" pairs understated delivery with emotional depth, while Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin’s "Separate Lives" captures restrained sorrow. Lionel Richie’s "Ballerina Girl" offers tender simplicity, and U2’s "Pride (In the Name of Love)" channels a stirring message of resilience. Billy Joel’s "Uptown Girl" brings playful charm with its retro doo-wop vibes, and Tina Turner’s "Let’s Stay Together" reinvents Al Green’s classic with a bold, synth-heavy twist. Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston’s "When You Believe" counters its grand production with a hopeful theme, standing as a power-ballad moment.

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Tina Turner launches her tour in Buenos Aires (1988)

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Tina Turner rocks Tokyo (1985)

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 51/52

Judy Garland & Mel Tormé, Keith Richards & Jerry Lee Lewis, Christina Aguilera & Andrea Bocelli, Boz Scaggs, Naughty By Nature, Joan Osborne, Marcus Miller & David Sanborn, Michael McDonald & Carla Thomas, Joan Baez, Jerry Garcia & Bob Weir, Eddie Vedder & Ben Harper, Rod Stewart & Tina Turner, Eros Ramazzotti & Joe Cocker, Billy Preston & Syreeta, Joe Strummer & The Pogues, Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby

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