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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 28/52

Ultravox, Grateful Dead, George Michael & Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Talking Heads, The Allman Brothers Band, Dire Straits, Queen, Jethro Tull, Stevie Ray Vaughan

Singing With Stevie Wonder

Steve Harvey, Jamie Foxx, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Beyonce, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Rolling Stones, George Michael, Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Ray Charles

This week In Male Balladeers 19/52

Chet Baker, George Michael, Jeff Buckley, James Blake, Carlos Lyra, Bono, Eric Burdon, Steve Winwood, Billy Joel, Bob Marley, Donovan, Dan Auerbach

This week In ’80s Throwback’ 18/52

Bob Seger, Huey Lewis & The News, The Cure, George Michael & Smokey Robinson, The Stone Roses, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, The Smiths, Genesis, Judy Collins, Engelbert Humperdinck

Singing With Elton John (Oldies)

Olivia Newton John, Cher, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, RuPaul, Spice Girls, Leann Rimes, George Michael, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Ray Charles, Andy Williams, Cass Elliot, Bette Midler, Cher

Happy Birthday Chaka Khan. ‘Ain’t Nobody Like Chaka’

This day (March 23, 1953), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Yvette Marie Stevens a.k.a. Chaka Khan, an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Band Rehearsal (2022) 2 . Like Sugar (2019) 3 . A’nt Nobody (Jools Holland 2016/2017) 4 . Live Medley (Tokyo 2014) 5 . Ain’t nobody (2012) 6 . Edisons (2010) 7 . w/ Stevie Wonder – Tell me Something Good 2003 8 . Im Every Woman (2002) 9 . w/ Fourplay – Between The…

Happy Birthday Smokey Robinson. ‘Here’s To You, Mr.Robinson’

This day (February 19, 1940 ), in Detroit, Michigan , is born Smokey Robinson, an American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Charlie Wilson - All My Love (2020) 2 . Just To See Her (2019) 3 . Temptations Medley (2018) 4 . My Girl (2016) 5 . Quiet Storm (2014) 6 . in Laughlin Nevada (2012) 7 . w/ Daryl Hall - Sara Smile 8 . w/ Jennifer Hudson - People Get Ready…

Island publish Chaka Khan’s twelfth album ‘Hello Happiness’ featuring ‘Like Sugar’ (2019)

Chaka Khan's 'Hello Happiness' is her twelfth album (her first in 12 years) produced by Dave ‘Switch’ Taylor & Sarah Ruba and released on February 15, 2019 by Island(Source Chaka Khan - Hello Happiness | Official Site)The Guardian Its sound is based on an intricate knowledge of her back catalogue – the vivid funk she recorded with Rufus 40 years ago The Arts Desk it is the soundtrack to the…

Simply Red sing against Aids (1993)

December 1, 1993 - on World Aids Day, Mick Hucknall of Simply Red, next to George Michael and k.d.lang, takes part in "Concert of Hope" hosted by David Bowie at Wembley Arena in London<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Simply-Red-A-New-Flame-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Simply Red's 'A New Flame' feat. 'If You Don’t Know Me By Now'' width='190' height='161'/>

k.d.lang sings against Aids (1993)

December 1, 1993 - on World Aids Day, k.d.lang, next to George Michael and Simply Red, takes part in "Concert of Hope" hosted by David Bowie at Wembley Arena in London

Arista Records publish Kenny G’s second cover album : ‘At Last…The Duets Album’ (2004)

Kenny G's 'At Last...The Duets Album' is his second cover album recorded with David Sanborn , Arturo Sandoval, Leann Rimes, Earth, Wind & Fire, Yolanda Adams, Daryl Hall, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Richard Marx, Barbra Streisand and more and released on November 23, 2004 by Arista Records.1 . I Believe I Can Fly (w/ Yolanda Adams) 2 . Pick Up The Pieces (w/ Craig Richard, Live) 3 . Sorry…

Whitney Houston releases ‘My Love Is Your Love,’ her fourth album featuring ‘When You Believe,’ ‘Heartbreak Hotel,’ ‘It’s Not Right, But It’s…

Whitney Houston's 'My Love Is Your Love' feat. 'Heartbreak Hotel' is her fourth (her first in eight years) studio album released on November 17, 1998 by Arista.1 . It's Not Right But It's Okay (Official Video) 2 . My Love Is Your Love (Official Video) 3 . My Love Is Your Love (w/ Bobbi Kristina Brown) 4 . If I Told You That (w/ George Michael, Official Video) 5 . I Learned From The Best…

For his twenty fifth album, Elvis Costello has recruited ex-collaborators The Imposters and Burt Bacharach, he has added Carole King for the female touch. Sounds like the return of Ocean 11!

Elvis Costello's 'Look Now' is his twenty fifth album recorded with The Imposters, co-produced with Sebastian Krys, featuring songs by Carole King and Burt Bacharach and released on October 12, 2018 by Concord Records(Source Elvis Costello & the Imposters - Look Now | Official Site)Consequence of Sound ...Costello’s first record of new music in five years is an intricately detailed and…

Arista publish Aretha Franklin’s album : ‘Aretha’ (1980)

Aretha Franklin's 'Aretha' is an album (her second album with this title) released in October 1980 by Arista Records.Track Listing : 1.Come To Me (Willard Eugene Price) - 03:42 . 2.I Can'T Turn You Loose (Otis Redding) - 03:55 . 3.United Together (Phil Perry, Chuck Jackson) - 05:02 . 4.Take Me With You (Phil Perry, Terry Coleman, Chuck Jackson) - 04:05 . 5.Whatever It Is (Mark Gary, Eddie Setser,…

Happy Birthday Patrice Rushen. ‘Miss Patrice’

This Day (September 30, 1954), in Los Angeles, is born Patrice Rushen, a R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.Tracklist : 1 . Bossa Nova 2 . HavenT You Heard (Indigo2 London Uk 29-07-2011) 3 . I Need Your Love 4 . w/ Karen Briggs 5 . Piano Solo (88 Montreux Jazz Festival) 6 . Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra 7 . Forget Me Nots ( Thornton Winery) 8 . Number One (Indigo2 London Uk…

Stevie Wonder releases his eighteenth album : ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ featuring ‘Sir Duke’ ‘Pastime Paradise’ and ‘I Wish’ (1976)

Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life' is his eighteenth album released on September 28, 1976 by Motown Records.1 . Love's In Need Of Love Today (w/ Take 6, "From America: A Tribute To Heroes") 2 . Love's In Need Of Love Today (w/ George Michael, Live) 3 . Village Ghetto Land 4 . Songs In The Key Of Life - Ghetto Village Land 5 . Sir Duke 6 . I Wish (Live) 7 . I Wish 8 . Isn't She Lovely…

On TV today, watch Live Aid from London (1985)

July 13, 1985 - Live Aid Concert is happening in both London and Philadelphia. Sade, David Bowie,Sting, Phil Collins, George Michael, Elton John and too many artists to name. If you cannot go, do like 2 billion other people around the world, watch it on television.

Miriam, Joe, Sting et al get together for Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday (1988)

June 11, 1988 - Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Sting, George Michael, Eurythmics, Graham Chapman, Lenny Henry, Al Green, Joe Cocker, Jonathan Butler, Freddie Jackson, Ashford & Simpson, Fry and Laurie, Wet Wet Wet,Joan Armatrading, Paul Carrack, Fish, Paul Young, Curt Smith, Tears For Fears, Bryan Adams, Bee Gees, Jackson Browne, Aswad, Sly & Robbie, Peter Gabriel, Maxi Priest,UB40, Tracy…

Happy Birthday Lauryn Hill. ‘Over The Hill’

This day (May 26, 1975), in South Orange, New Jersey, is born Lauryn Noelle Hill simply known as Lauryn Hill, an American singer who was a member of the Fugees.Digest Tracklist : Rebel/I Find It Hard To Say (2016) . Unplugged (2014) . Could You Be Loved (2011) . Fugees – Medley (2005) . Fugees - Killing Me Softly (2004) . Adam Lives In Theory (2001) . & Carlos Santana & Cee-Lo - Do You…

We Remember Robin Gibb

May 20, 2012 - Mr.Robin Gibb, English singer, member of the Bee Gees passed away aged 62. He is remembered. 'Bee Gees' 1st' feat. 'Holiday' & 'New York Mining Disaster 1941' is their third studio album released on July 14, 1967 on Polydor / ATCO >> Released in September 1968, "Idea" is the fifth studio (sold over a million copies worldwide) album by the Bee Gees. >> Recorded…

Happy Birthday to Andrea Corr. Let’s have a ‘The Corrs At Their Bests’ post

As we wish, today, Irish singer & musician Andrea Corr a 'Happy @|#} th Birthday,' the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of her band : The Corrs CREDITSPhoto : Dena FlowsAudio : Breathless . Runaway . Only When I Sleep . Summer Sunshine . Dreams . I Never Loved You Anyway . Forgiven Not Forgotten . What Can I Do . Give Me a Reason . Irresistible . Video : Breathless . Dreams . Una Noche…

Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder. ‘Wonder Day In Wonderland’

This day (May 13, 1950), in Saginaw, Michigan, is born Stevland Hardaway Morris a.k.a Stevie Wonder, an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.Digest Tracklist : Lean On Me, Love's In Need of Love Today (2020) . Easy like Sunday Morning (Lionel Richie Tribute Kennedy Center Honors, 2019 ) . Isn’t She Lovely ( Global Citizen 2017 New York) . Faith (w/ Ariana Grande, 2016) . w/ Sting…

This week In One-Off Collaborations 16/52

Robert Plant & Queen, Guns N' Roses & Angus Young, Joan Jett, Miley Cyrus & Dave Grohl, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney & Joe Walsh, Sting & Backstreet Boys, Massive Attack & Portishead, Korn & Robert Smith, David Bowie & Peter Frampton, Iggy Pop & Kate Pierson, Mary J. Blige & Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder & John Legend, Dr John, Professor Longhair & The…

Happy Birthday to Al Green. ‘Al(leluia) Green’

This day (April 13, 1946), in Forrest City, Arkansas, is born Albert Greene a.k.a. Al Green, an American gospel and soul music singer.Digest Tracklist : Simply Beautiful (2019) . I'm still in love with you . How Can You Mend A Broken Heart . w/ Ann Nesby - Put It On Paper . Lets Stay Together (2010) . w/ Ben E. King, Teddy Pendergrass, Chuck Jackson, Brian Mcknight - Stand By Me (1993) . w/…

Happy Birthday Lisa Stansfield. ‘All Around Lisa’

This day (April 11, 1966), in Heywood, Lancashire, England, is born Lisa Stansfield an English singer.Digest Tracklist : Never Ever (2018) . Billionaire (2018) . Love Supreme (2015) . Can'T Dance (2014) . If I Hadn´T Got You (2011) . w/ Clifford Slapper On Piano, London (2010) . Never Never Gonna Give You Up (2005) . Treat Me Like A Woman (2004) . Live At Ronnie Scott'S (2002) . Let'S Just Call…