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🎵 This Day in Music: July 2nd 🎵
On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley recorded his iconic version of "Hound Dog" at RCA Studios in New York. Fun facts:
1️⃣. The song was originally recorded by Big Mama Thornton in 1952.
2️⃣. Elvis' version became one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide.
3️⃣. "Hound Dog" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1988.
🎸 Did you know? The electric guitar used on this recording was Elvis' 1956 Gibson L5, which he had purchased just months earlier.
#Elvis #guitar #OnThisDay
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Vote for Israel 🇮🇱 at esc.vote
Song #6
#Eurovision
#ESC2024
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Sinéad O’Connor (1966-2023) is an Irish singer-songwriter who gained international fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
One of her most iconic songs, “Nothing Compares 2 U,” released in 1990, catapulted her to global stardom and remains one of her signature tracks. Her hauntingly emotional performance in the music video added to the song’s impact.
Throughout her career, O’Connor has been praised for her powerful and unique voice, often using her music to address social and political issues. Her music delves into themes of love, loss, identity, and spirituality, making her songs deeply resonant with many listeners.
O’Connor has been vocal about her struggles with mental health and has faced criticism for some of her actions and statements.
Despite the ups and downs in her personal life, Sinéad O’Connor’s musical legacy remains significant, and she continues to be remembered as an influential artist with a distinctive voice and strong artistic vision.
New Order’s legendary “Blue Monday” celebrates 4️⃣0️⃣th anniversary
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"Blue Monday" is a term used to describe the third Monday of January, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year.
However, in recent years, "Blue Monday" has taken on a new meaning with the release of a new track by the British band New Order in 1983. The song, also called "Blue Monday," is considered one of the most iconic and influential songs of the 1980s.
"Blue Monday" was a groundbreaking track that combined elements of dance, rock, and electronic music. It featured a pulsing, hypnotic beat and a memorable bassline, as well as lyrics that spoke to the alienation and ennui of modern life.
The song was a huge commercial success, selling over a million copies in the UK alone. The 1988 remix peaked at number 3 in the UK chart. It currently stands as the best-selling 12" single of all time.
It also helped to popularize the use of synthesizers and drum machines in popular music, paving the way for the rise of electronic dance music in the 1990s and beyond.
Today, "Blue Monday" remains a beloved classic and a staple of dance clubs and DJ sets around the world. Its influence can be heard in the music of countless artists, from Madonna to Daft Punk, and it continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.
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Coolio (Artis Leon Ivey Jr.), rapper best known for ’90s hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’, has died at age of 59.
In 1996, he won the Grammy for best solo rap performance from the soundtrack to the movie Dangerous Minds.
R.I.P Coolio
1963-2022
After nearly 30 years - the electronic music duo Daft Punk are splitting.
They responsible for some of the most popular dance and pop songs ever made!
#DaftPunk #Epilogue
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎄and a happy new year 🎊!
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And this is one of my favorite video-clips of the 90’s!
https://youtu.be/Qt87bLX7m_o
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year our members
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Gershon Kingsley, Moog Synthesizer Pioneer, Dies at 97.
Composer, conductor and electronic music pioneer Gershon Kingsley, who wrote the top 10 hit “Popcorn” and played a pivotal role in popularizing the synthesizer sound, died Dec. 10 in New York. He was 97.
The Emmy Award-winning composer recorded “Popcorn” in 1969, but it was a remake by Hot Butter that reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972, and No. 1 in at least six other countries. In 2005, Crazy Frog released its version, with the song again going to No. 1 in a number of countries. In 2018, Kingsley released a yellow vinyl 12” of his trademark song for Record Store Day.
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Roxette’s Marie Fredriksson Died at the age of 61 after long illness 😢
Fredriksson formed Roxette with Per Gessle in 1986. The two released their first album the same year and went on to achieve international success in the late 1980s and 1990s with hits including “The Look” and “It Must Have Been Love” and “Joyride”.
R.I.P Marie Fredriksson. (1958-2019)
@dancingastro tweeted:
An Avicii billboard was just put up in LA.
1989-Forever ◢ ◤ pic.twitter.com/SsAhgcqxqT
https://twitter.com/dancingastro/status/1118869422242967552
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So, today is the day the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, would have been 60.
He inspired the world 🌎 during his career ❤️
Here’s Michael Jackson’s top 60 songs from (Official Chars) 🎶🎵
#MichaelJackson
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#OnThisDay we all remember King of Pop, Michael Jackson who died 9 years ago, on June 25, 2009.
MJ was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he was one of the most popular entertainers in the world,
and was the best-selling music artist during the year of his death.
Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
We will always remember you, MJ ...
#RIP #MichaelJackson #MJ
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The house music community is mourning the loss of Chuck Roberts, a pivotal figure in the genre, known for his iconic spoken word piece “The house music community is mourning the loss of Chuck Roberts, a pivotal figure in the genre, known for his iconic spoken word piece “In the beginning, there was Jack,” which became an anthem in the dance music world.
The house music community is mourning the loss of Chuck Roberts, a pivotal figure in the genre, known for his iconic spoken word piece “In the beginning, there was Jack,” which became an anthem in the dance music world.
Chuck Roberts passed last night, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the sound and spirit of house music. His voice carried the essence of the genre’s soulful roots, and his contributions will continue to resonate within the hearts of music lovers everywhere.
Chuck Roberts passed last night, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the sound and spirit of house music. His voice carried the essence of the genre’s soulful roots, and his contributions will continue to resonate within the hearts of music lovers everywhere.
https://youtu.be/6wbn-mFu6j0?si=ad-wLh7ySsMeUnDI
Sixto Rodriguez, a folk singer from Detroit, Michigan, passed away at the age of 81.
Rodriguez was a Mexican-American folk singer-songwriter who was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1942. He released two albums in the 1970s, but they were not commercially successful. He was subsequently fired from his record label and became a construction worker. In the 1990s, his music was rediscovered in South Africa, where he became a cult hero. The documentary film "Searching for Sugar Man" (2012) about his life was a critical and commercial success, and it brought his music to a wider audience. Rodriguez continued to perform and record until his death in 2023.
Wham!'s Last Christmas has topped the UK singles chart for the first time, 36 years after it was first released.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55509575
Nice article about How do Spotify Codes work?
https://boonepeter.github.io/posts/2020-11-10-spotify-codes/
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Happy 70’s Birthday to Peter Gabriel !
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#PeterGabriel
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Coldplay’s new album coming soon??
A mysterious vintage poster spotted in São Paulo 🇧🇷 showing the band with the date November 22, 1919... 🧐
In addition - some of the band’s thumbnails on @youtube and @spotify converted to black and white.
They’re last album #AHFOD released in 2015.
Stay tuned🎶
#Coldplay
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1 year ago, Tim Bergling passed away.
Gone but never forgotten.
#AlwaysRemember #Avicii
🎧 Do you remember Sony Walkman?
On this day (1 July) in 1979: #Sony Walkman was released!
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❓ Remember it?
😁 Yes! Of course!
😳 No! What the hell is this?
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Kylie Minogue is 50 today.
Born 28th May 1968 in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺.
She is an Australian-British singer and actress.
📺 She achieved recognition starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, where she played tomboy mechanic Charlene Robinson.
💿 In 1987 and released her first studio album 'Kylie ' the next year.
🎊🎊 Happy Birthday ! 🤡🎈
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First Semi-Final:
🇦🇹 Austria
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇨🇾 Cyprus
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇮🇱 Israel
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇦🇱 Albania
🇫🇮 Finland
🇮🇪 Ireland
Second Semi-Final:
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇲🇩 Moldova
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇺🇦 Ukraine
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇦🇺 Australia
🇳🇴 Norway
🇩🇰 Denmark
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