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Musicians, singers, songwriters, classic albums
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For some it’s golf but I bought my husband a banjolele for his birthday and he’s thrilled. He’s converting it to left handed buying new strings , reading about them, listening to them and writing music for it. I had never seen one before.
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Last of the Four Tops founder members. RIP
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/abdul-duke-fakir-four-tops-dead-1235065299/ -
I love his instrumental versions of Cindy Lauper’s ‘Time after time’
https://youtu.be/ia0TxxMGpQM?feature=shared
And Michael Jackson’s ‘Human Nature’
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Youtube Music (Edited)
It's great as a background music when the back doors are opened to block out neighbour and his new girlfriend's chat!
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I heard the Marvin Gaye version on the radio recently and I knew his was a cover version but wasn’t sure who sang the original. I like both
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Ray Davies of the Kinks 80 this week
Any favourites
https://youtu.be/-2GmzyeeXnQ?si=Wc2S6q_8cEBacZTe -
Barry Manilow was 81 this week any favourite songs ?
https://youtu.be/XDR247fmhnc?si=tPLTh9QY4pJCuQo8 -
Country is cool again
https://youtu.be/K2dX5f21IEU?si=bYq3ZMRX2fgZPpjc
One of the biggest country stars right now and a favourite of Whispering Bob Harris -
Having posted Anita’s new charity single in the Carers group I’d like members to listen and remember her hit from so many years ago
https://youtu.be/R3JdYpOf1cs?si=I_cPi1pEsDFVcBg2 -
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/colin-gibb-dead-agadoo-lyrics-eurovision-b2555632.html?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=related&utm_campaign=embed1
Just a few days ago Colin Gibb passed away -
The writer of many Disney songs has passed away at the age of 95
https://youtu.be/e61i2Vg37I4?si=23_CQoOESeVM7dbS
This a beautiful version of one of his songs -
Jeffrey Hayday is a talented producer creating downbeat relaxing music in his studio in his spare time, blending ambient textures, melodic hooks and subtle rhythms. Inspired by artists like Vangelis, Enya, Jean-Michel Jarre, Kraftwerk and Brian Eno, Jeffrey Hayday has released several albums of original compositions that showcase his versatility and creativity. Exploring various genres and moods his music is perfect for unwinding after a long day, or for immersing yourself in a captivating soundscape.
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Qawwali Project Royal Albert Hall
I heard an item about this on Radio London at the weekend. The singer Abi Sampa was being interviewed and an extract of the music played sounded beautiful. She described Qawwali music as gospel music of the East. I’ve searched for her on Spotify and been impressed. Here is a link to the concert at the RAH which I suspect may be sold out.
https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2024/orchestral-qawwali-project/ -
The biggest selling single of all time....
that never made it to number one. It's just overtaken Wonderwall. Has outsold Band Aid and Wham's Last Christmas combined.
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This year Earth Day was last Monday 22nd April
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAi3VTSdTxU -
Royal College of Music - Performance Lab
Watch first 8 mins.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ywkn/click-perfecting-performance -
Clarence Frogman Henry aged 87
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=but+i+do+clarence+henry#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:a6014d82,vid:1A9jRa7uwJc,st:0 -
Welcome to the groups three new members
AnnaX@Annax, Albert2@Albert2 & John@johannes
Please peruse the many past posts and feel free to post your own musical interests and choices or join in with threads created by others -
40 years ago today the legendary Marvin Gaye was tragically killed at the hands of his father.
Previously unheard recordings have been uncovered in Belgium.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68674814
Amazingly I heard on Channel 4 news that previously unheard jazz recordings have been discovered in the US.
A true icon. -
Son of Lauryn Hill and grandson of Bob Marley. Very reminiscent of his grandfather’s style.
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Beautiful song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0vf2AVakSM&pp=ygUbc2FyYWggc21pbGVzIGhhbGwgYW5kIG9hdGVz -
https://youtu.be/yCf2WyBiBmk?si=-k9RguhYU3CV07gG
I used to like Sam Smith but the stage he seems to have been in recently has sickened me and the wording of the song Unholy , is well, more than unholy. This is a ‘Christian’ version of the song by Becka Shae and whilst I am not posting it for its Christian content I think it is greatly enhanced and find Becka’s voice stunning -
Maybe posted before but something reminded me of it today 😂
https://youtu.be/qdZ5wY9XxdA?si=VCCeDRyAsLg5xg7K -
After Charlotte’s mention of the Judd family I mentioned them to my wife who is a fan of country music and she directed me to the recording of their final concert
https://youtu.be/b1gbB-1ozDM?si=xmYjBIKTtN2TPSi7
Which includes the Jordanaires backing them
at about 13 minutes in whilst they sang Elvis’s don’t be cruel -
A group of the least macho men and their video still makes me smile
https://youtu.be/AO43p2Wqc08?si=B-4Ytzps_gaGH0lc
The funniest comment was someone who said until recently they had always thought the title was Nacho man 🧍♂️ -
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/17/steve-harley-cockney-rebel-frontman-dies
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https://news.sky.com/story/steve-harley-frontman-of-rock-group-cockney-rebel-has-died-13096742
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Just watching this on BBC 2 tonight. Charlene Spiteri’s voice still great. Love this one:
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Amazing 6 wins at the Brits last night for Raye
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68458922
What an utter professional and talented singer she has turned out to be -
Nominated for a Brit award tonight (international band) sadly no win
Jacob’s range is phenomenal
https://youtu.be/oIi11QEasr8?si=bjpWyevUiPZzDanB -
What a moving song and touching video
https://youtu.be/sTYyzSI3eEw?si=C1aaZIvYVIhNXNmz -
Steve Wright DJ 🥲 (Edited)
Just heard the awful and very unexpected news about Steve.
On his pre-recorded show on Sunday he was joking that Dusty Springfield was like his Aunty Marion and now he’s gone 😢😢
BBC sounds have already compiled a tribute to him