Aaron Neville is part of the Neville Brothers, so is consequently no stranger to the soulful sounds of New Orleans. However, he is the most…
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26/04/2019: “Empire State Of Mind (Part II)” by Alicia Keys
Part I of this song is much harder edged, with Jay-Z rapping over the top, and a hip hop beat. This version places Alicia Keys…
17/03/2019: “Bella Donna” by Doe Maar
Doe Maar are a Dutch pop band, who draw their musical influences from Ska and Punk. They were actually one of the most successful Dutch…
25/02/2019: “It’s Oh So Quiet” by Bjork
Bjork is a very interesting musician. With a background in punk, she has a powerful, very expressive, and quite unique voice. The way she sings…
03/02/2019: “My Life” by Billy Joel
There’s something truly timeless about this tune. The vocals are incredible catchy, the keyboard riff is unbeatable, the rhythm section is tight and powerful. The…
22/01/2019: “Good Thing” by Fine Young Cannibals
A song like this occupies a strange place in time. It was made in the 80s, so is already about 30 years old. But…
19/01/2019: “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks
The Kinks had a rough rise to stardom, due to few factors like bad management and conflict in the group. The singer, Bob Davies, had…
07/01/2019: “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany
This song is an 80s song. There’s no getting around it. Along with songs by Bonnie Tyler and Cyndi Lauper, this sort of power tune…
28/12/2018: “Every 1’s A Winner” by Hot Chocolate
I didn’t know that “Hot Chocolate” were an English band. They’ve absolutely nailed a wide spectrum of sounds usually considered to be the preserve of…
25/12/2018: “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney went through a period of experimental music creation, and somehow, this super popular Christmas song was one of the things that came out…