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Slim Smith - Everybody Needs Love (1969)

After leaving The Uniques, Slim Smith spent '68/'69 recording his tortured vocals over the latest Bunny Lee #reggae rhythms.

Many highlights here include the title track, Slip Away, Too Proud To Beg and A Place In The Sun.
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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The Pioneers - Greetings From... (1968)

Recorded in the first half of '68, this highlights the evolution from #rocksteady into #reggae with the exuberant harmonies of The Pioneers over bouncy rhythms.

Highlights include Jackpot, No Dope Me Pony and Tickle Me For Days.
January 28, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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The date for the next No Kings Day is set.

But this is a save the date, not a “sit back and wait.” 🧵
January 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Disappearing back to simpler time for a moment!

#5DebutAlbums50s60s
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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#5DebutAlbums50s60s music challenge with The Velvets 🍌
#vinyl #vinylsky #nowplaying #nowspinning
January 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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The Cramps at The Bronson Caves in Hollywood Hills by Youry Lenquette 1987 🖤
January 28, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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The #ChurchOfRockAndRoll #27 When they found a jazz drummer and an Ernie with a bass amp the Satyr and his pals had a band, and he was the leader. He named them, set the musical direction, booked the shows, grew his hair out and dressed brightest and sharpest of them all.
January 28, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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The week ending January 27, 1968, Marseille-born pianist/arranger Paul Mauriat & His Orchestra earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their lush instrumental “Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #18. Fifteen weeks on the chart, 5 of ‘em at the #1 spot! #OneHitWondered
Paul Mauriat & His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)
YouTube video by OneHitWondered
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January 27, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Gorgeous promo poster for The Supremes’ prestigious 1965 concert at New York’s Lincoln Center, by Joseph Eula.
January 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson was born on this day January 27, 1941 in Los Angeles. Bobby recorded a vast & widely varied catalog of Blue Note albums that span 1963-2014 including classics such as "Dialogue," "Happenings" & "Montara." Stream our spotlight playlist: bluenote.lnk.to/BobbyHutcher...
January 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Thunderball (1965)
January 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The Seeds - Can't Seem to Make You Mine #GarageRock #1960s

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The Seeds - Can't Seem to Make You Mine (1965)
YouTube video by Big Joe Portagee
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January 27, 2026 at 1:34 AM
The Smoke - You Can't Catch Me #GarageRock #1960s

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You Can't Catch Me
YouTube video by The Smoke - Topic
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January 27, 2026 at 1:32 AM
The Litter "Whatcha Gonna Do About It?" #GarageRock #1960s

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The Litter "Whatcha Gonna Do About It?"
YouTube video by sbritt
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January 27, 2026 at 1:30 AM
The Music Machine - Trouble #GarageRock #1960s

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The Music Machine - Trouble
YouTube video by vibrato64
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January 27, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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Goldfinger (1964)
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Val Guest’s 🇬🇧British spy comedy film “WHERE THE SPIES ARE” starring David Niven, Françoise Dorléac, John Le Mesurier, Cyril Cusack and Richard Marner premiered at the Fox Theatre in Brooklyn, New York City #OnThisDay in 1966

🎬 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
🎥 Elstree Studios
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Lulu - Stop Fooling Around #1960s

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Stop Fooling Around
YouTube video by Lulu - Topic
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January 26, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Nancy Sinatra - Run For Your Life #1960s #BeatlesCovers

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Run for Your Life
YouTube video by Nancy Sinatra - Topic
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January 26, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Now Playing: Johnny Griffin - Blue Note 1559 Vol. 2
January 25, 2026 at 9:04 PM
January 25, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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From Russia with Love (1963)
January 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM
John Lennon - Power To The People #Resistance

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John Lennon - Power To The People (Remastered)
YouTube video by Darkvuk
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January 25, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Joan Baez - Here's to you, Nicola and Bart #Resistance

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Joan Baez - Here's to you, Nicola and Bart
YouTube video by supergirlOn
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January 25, 2026 at 8:07 AM