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now that’s what i call music

Reissue Review: Various Artists – Now That’s What I Call Music II

    Now That's What I Call Music
    Now That’s What I Call Music I was reissued with much fanfare late last year to coincide with Now 100, but the second album in the series arguably deserves more…
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      Review: Various Artists – Now That’s What I Call Music! 1

        The original Now! album weaned a whole generation off recording pop songs from the Sunday evening Radio 1 countdown Admittedly it wasn’t the first but it went on to become the…
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          Now & Then: Now That’s What I Call Music

            Now That’s What I Call Music! was many people’s introduction to chart music when they were young. Classic Pop traces the story of the big daddy of all compilation series… Written by Paul…
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              Top 15 Pop Compilations 1980-1999

                Now That’s What We’re Talking About! Classic Pop compiles a Best Of countdown of the best of compilations… ever. Written by Paul English. 15. Now Dance ’92 (1992) Released when the format was…
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                A happy birthday to Sade, who was born Helen Folasade Adu in Nigeria 62 years ago today. She’s been the singer in Sade since their formation in 1982. classicpopmag.com/2018/01/sad…

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                A happy 59th birthday to Talk Talk bassist Paul Webb. Now performing as Rustin Man, Webb released his latest album, Clockdust, just last year. ow.ly/uIME50Dacqk

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                On this day in 2018, we lost the great and much-missed Dolores O'Riordan. RIP. ow.ly/rZjF50D9apO

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                RT @steve_harnell Superb classic album feature by @mrgtipp on Remain In Light by Talking Heads in the current issue of @ClassicPopMag. Buy an issue direct: bit.ly/3hesFyD Store locator: bit.ly/34pAJHC Subscribe: bit.ly/3jw1P4o pic.twitter.com/oOHFmRoVYj

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                Just a quick note to tell you that John Kettley is a weatherman. youtu.be/Db6WHtNV5-I

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                On this day in 1981, #PhilCollins performed In The Air Tonight on Top Of The Pops with a paint can and brush propped up beside him. It was, according to some sources, a reference to the painter and decorator with whom his first wife cheated on him. ow.ly/XExi50D9apt

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                Classic Pop are sad to learn of the death of founding New York Dolls member Sylvain Sylvain. One of the most blistering, charismatic guitarists of his age, Sylvain helped form the band in 1972. He’ll be much missed. ow.ly/8vgj50D9aow

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                A happy Classic Pop birthday to @PeteWatermanOBE. One of the giants of 80s pop, the SAW veteran turns 74 today. Have a great one, Pete. ow.ly/Bjx350D9anB

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                On this day in 1984, Madonna made her first appearance on legendary US music show American Bandstand. When asked by Dick Clark about her ambitions, the singer replied: "To rule the world." ow.ly/7J8g50D8a9Y

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                On this day in 1966, David Jones issued his first recording under the name "David Bowie." The single was called Can't Help Thinking About Me and is credited to David Bowie With The Lower Third. (He also released Low on this day in 1977) ow.ly/NQXB50D8a9D

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                On this day in 1984, Madonna made her first appearance on legendary US music show American Bandstand. When asked by host Dick Clark about her ambitions, the singer replied: "To rule the world." ow.ly/GGAX50D8a9g

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                A happy 53rd birthday to James Todd Smith, otherwise known as @llcoolj. Here he is with his blistering 1991 hit, Mama Said Knock You Out. ow.ly/Kmog50D8a90

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                RT @drewvonsheim 'Pain is Pleasure' official video will premiere on #YouTube this Friday 🎬 Follow and stay tuned ! youtube.com/channel/UCtyJM… #drewvonsheim #painispleasure #introducing #debutalbum #soundof2021 #youtubepremiere #musicproducer #musicproduction #electro pic.twitter.com/Yra5iSod6A

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                Want to see @sparksofficial's latest single? Course you do. youtu.be/C3CIDPuxwrY

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                On this day in 1979, the Y.M.C.A. filed a lawsuit against The Village People over their song, Y.M.C.A. The suit was later dropped. ow.ly/hGlS50D76Ln

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                On this day in 1978, with a budget of just £1,500 borrowed from Stewart Copeland's brother, The Police started recording their debut album at Surrey Sound Studios. Outlandos d'Amour would be released in November ‘78. youtu.be/3T1c7GkzRQQ

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                Would you like the chance to win a £200 album bundle from @cookingvinyl? Fill out this quick survey about Classic Pop and you’ll be entered into a competition to win a 7-disc vinyl boxset and a raft of recent CD albums! surveyhero.com/c/8e5a1c5b pic.twitter.com/hKzdfndRCv

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                On this day in 1986, Janet Jackson released her single What Have You Done For Me Lately. Written by Jackson with Jam & Lewis, it was spun from her third album, Control. youtu.be/r9uizdKZAGE

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                Japan’s classic album 'Quiet Life' receives a major deluxe reissue by BMG, coming out 5th March. Featuring a brand new half-speed remaster of the original album, alternate mixes, B-sides, singles, rarities and live material. Japanband.lnk.to/QuietLifeCP pic.twitter.com/3KzLpfEmGY

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