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Songs That Define Each Year 1940-2018

1940 The Glenn Miller Orchestra – In The Mood1941 Duke Ellington – Take The “A” Train1942 Vera Lynn – (There’ll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover1943 The Mills Brothers – Paper Doll1944 Bing Crosby And The Andrews Sisters – (There’ll Be A Hot Time) In The...

Blue Note

2019 marks the 80th anniversary of Blue Note Records.Alfred Lion (April 21,1908  - February 2, 1987) was a Jewish German-born American record executive who co-founded Blue Note Records.Reid Miles (4 July 1927 - 2 February 1993) was an American graphic designer best...

Klaus Schulze

The prolific German musician, who has died aged 74, released an astonishing range of music, spanning techno, prog rock, ambient and more.

Influence

Otis Rush "I Can't Quit You Baby" 1956 Howlin' Wolf "No Place To Go" 1954 The Beatles "Can't Buy Me Love" 1964 Jeff Beck Group "Beck's Bolero" 1966 Albert King "The Hunter" 1967 Jimmie Rodgers "Kisses Sweeter than Wine" 1957 Led Zeppelin  "I Can't Quit You Baby" 1968...

Thelonious Monk

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Israel Hoffmann

The original mural the Gaucho cover was adapted from was done by a rather obscure Argentinian artist named Israel Hoffman, (1896-1971) The mural is displayed outdoors, on a public wall, as part of the Caminito Street Museum in Buenos Aires. The title is, Guardia Vieja...