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In memoriam: Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025

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In memoriam: Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

1985 is 40 years ago: 40 singles that gave the year its color

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1985 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year! Read the full article: 1985 is 40 years ago: 40 singles that gave the year its color . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Kendrick Lamar and SZA, 07/15/2025

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3½:5: Kendrick Lamar was fantastic, SZA mediocre. A unique concert in a great venue in Paris with my sons! Read the full article: Kendrick Lamar and SZA, 07/15/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/13/2025

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4/5: Day 3 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Jacob Collier, WAR, Kamasi Washington and Diana Ross. Read the full article: North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/13/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/11/2025

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4/5: Day 1 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Ghost-Note, Celeste and Steam Down. Read the full article: North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/11/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Prince and 20Ten, the story of the Purple Yoda

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In 2010 Prince released the album 20Ten. It coincided with a show in Werchter, Belgium. The story of July 10, 2010! Read the full article: Prince and 20Ten, the story of the Purple Yoda . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

St. Vincent, 07/07/2025

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5/5: I finally got to witness St. Vincent live. She was everything I hoped she would be, and more. A truly masterful concert! Read the full article: St. Vincent, 07/07/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Ennio Morricone 1928-2020

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In memoriam: Ennio Morricone 1928-2020 Read the full article: In memoriam: Ennio Morricone 1928-2020 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Gang Of Four, 07/05/2025

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4½:5: A beautiful goodbye to Gang Of Four. The last show ever was moving, sounded fantastic and was filled with fire and passion! Read the full article: Gang Of Four, 07/05/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Prince and the America Extended Version!

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The story of the excellent Extended Version of Prince's final Around The World In A Day maxi-single America! Read the full article: Prince and the America Extended Version! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Dany Lademacher 1950-2025

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In memoriam: Dany Lademacher 1950-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Dany Lademacher 1950-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Neil Young, 07/01/2025

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5/5: Neil Young in Groningen, The Netherlands. A fantastic show in the scorching heat if the Stadspark. Read the full article: Neil Young, 07/01/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Queen disappoints with The Game

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Queen heralded the 1980s with a disappointing album. The Game was poppier than before and contained too much fillers. A look back. Read the full article: Queen disappoints with The Game . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Black Uhuru, 06/23/2025

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2/5: Black Uhuru at Paradiso, Amsterdam, the story of an uninspired evening in a half empty venue. Left early... Read the full article: Black Uhuru, 06/23/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Neil Young wrestles death, addiction and guilt on Tonight’s The Night

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Two years after recording it, Tonight's The Night was released in 1975. A heavy, initimate, depressive, yet beautiful album. A look back. Read the full article: Neil Young wrestles death, addiction and guilt on Tonight’s The Night . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Neil Young – Tonight’s The Night – Extras

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The full liner notes, inlays and insert texts off the Neil Young album Tonight's The Night! Read the full article: Neil Young – Tonight’s The Night – Extras . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Neil Young – ROXY Tonight’s The Night Live

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In 2018 Neil Young (finally) released live recordings of the September 1973 Roxy shows where he played 6 Tonight's The Night shows in 3 days. Read the full article: Neil Young – ROXY Tonight’s The Night Live . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill

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In 1995 Alanis Morissette conquered the world with Jagged Little Pill. A look back at one of the best selling albums of all time. Read the full article: Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Brian Wilson 1942-2025

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In memoriam: Brian Wilson 1942-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Brian Wilson 1942-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Cat Power, 06/10/2025

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4/5: Cat Power plays (yet another) great concert. This time she performed the entire (in)famous 1966 Bob Dylan show. Read the full article: Cat Power, 06/10/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Sly Stone 1943-2025

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In memoriam: Sly Stone 1943-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Sly Stone 1943-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Little Simz – Lotus

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Little Simz released her sixth album on June 6, 2025, and it's arguably her best yet. A review of a masterpiece! Read the full article: Little Simz – Lotus . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Bryan Ferry translates sadness into beauty on Boys And Girls

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In 1985 Bryan Ferry released Girls And Boys, an unexpected hit for the former Roxy Music front man. A look back! Read the full article: Bryan Ferry translates sadness into beauty on Boys And Girls . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Bryan Ferry & Amelia Barratt – Loose Talk

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And then there was Loose Talk, an album that sees almost 80 year old Bryan Ferry going into new directions yet again. Original, moody and beautiful! Read the full article: Bryan Ferry & Amelia Barratt – Loose Talk . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

TLC and the exquisite Waterfalls

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In 1995 TLC released the beautiful Waterfalls, one of the best songs coming out of the 1990s. The story of a classic! Read the full article: TLC and the exquisite Waterfalls . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

I Just Can’t Stop It: The Beat’s debut album

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In 1980 The Beat released their debut album I Just Can't Stop It, filled with great songs. A look back at a ska-revival classic. Read the full article: I Just Can’t Stop It: The Beat’s debut album . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Brigitte Bond: the story of the “Beat girl”

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Het "Beat girl" logo is gebaseerd op een foto uit 1964. Het verhaal van de twistende Brigitte Bond lees je hier! Read the full article: Brigitte Bond: the story of the “Beat girl” . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Springsteen vs Trump

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Springsteen vs Trump. Criticism on the administration from Bruce Springsteen is followed by childlish reactions (and lies) from the White House. Read the full article: Springsteen vs Trump . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Paul McCartney experiments on his second solo album

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In 1980 Paul McCartney released his second solo abum. Misunderstood and too far ahead of its time, the album was trashed. A look back. Read the full article: Paul McCartney experiments on his second solo album . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Paul McCartney in Japan 1980: drugs, jail, deportation

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In 1980 Wings were to tour Japan for the very first time, but Paul McCartney was caught on possession of cannabis and put in a Japanese cell. The complete story! Read the full article: Paul McCartney in Japan 1980: drugs, jail, deportation . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

New Order’s second classic 12-inch: The Perfect Kiss

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In 1985 New Order released their second classic 12-inch: The Perfect Kiss. Even better than Blue Monday? A look back! Read the full article: New Order’s second classic 12-inch: The Perfect Kiss . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Gaye Su Akyol, 05/11/2025

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2½/5: Gaye Su Akyol in Paradiso - Tolhuistuin on May 11, 2025. A reasonable show containing a few highlights. Read the full article: Gaye Su Akyol, 05/11/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Betty Wright 1953-2020

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In memoriam: Betty Wright 1953-2020 Read the full article: In memoriam: Betty Wright 1953-2020 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

André 3000 – 7 piano sketches

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On May 6, 2025, André 3000 released an EP: 7 piano sketches. A good description of what the EP entails. A review. Read the full article: André 3000 – 7 piano sketches . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Van Hunt and the story of his irresistible album The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets.

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In 2015 Van Hunt released his genius The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets., a modern old-school funk and soul album. A look back! Read the full article: Van Hunt and the story of his irresistible album The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets. . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Chaparelle – Western Pleasure

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The debut album by Chaparelle is a pleasant surprise, country in the best possible form: authentic, classic and beautiful songs. Read the full article: Chaparelle – Western Pleasure . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

World Party release highlight Goodbye Jumbo in 1990

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In 1990 World Party released their second (and best) album. The story of World Party and the Goodbye Jumbo album! Read the full article: World Party release highlight Goodbye Jumbo in 1990 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The Purple Jam, 04/21/2025

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3/5: Enthusiasm was huge, the performances were not that great, but The Family was outstanding! Read the full article: The Purple Jam, 04/21/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Sault – 10

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Just before Easter 2025 Sault does what it does so well: release an album that once again leaves the competition far behind. A review! Read the full article: Sault – 10 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Eels – Royal Albert Hall: a glorious bummer rock night

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In 2014 Eels was on tour and stopped by at the London Royal Albert Hall. A night filled with initimate, moving bummer rock! Read the full article: Eels – Royal Albert Hall: a glorious bummer rock night . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Parliament – God bless Chocolate City and its vanilla suburbs

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In 1975 Parliament released Chocolate City, a tribute to Washington D.C. Read the full story about the birth of p-funk! Read the full article: Parliament – God bless Chocolate City and its vanilla suburbs . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Malcolm McLaren 1946-2010

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In memoriam: Malcolm McLaren 1946-2010 Read the full article: In memoriam: Malcolm McLaren 1946-2010 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Parliament – Chocolate City – Reissue liner notes

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In 2003 Parliament's Chocolate City was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here! Read the full article: Parliament – Chocolate City – Reissue liner notes . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

News: Bruce Springsteen – Tracks II: The Lost Albums

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On June 27, 2025, Bruce Springsteen will release no less than 7 never before released albums. Tracks II: The Lost Albums. Read the full article: News: Bruce Springsteen – Tracks II: The Lost Albums . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Volkan Konak 1967-2025

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In memoriam: Volkan Konak 1967-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Volkan Konak 1967-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Bill Withers 1938-2020

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In memoriam: Bill Withers 1938-2020 Read the full article: In memoriam: Bill Withers 1938-2020 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The New Power Generation (with Prince) and the story of the fantastic Exodus

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During a business lowlight Prince went through a creative highlight. Like a snack Exodus was released in 1995: a funky gift! Read the full article: The New Power Generation (with Prince) and the story of the fantastic Exodus . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Eazy-E 1964-1995

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In memoriam: Eazy-E 1964-1995 Read the full article: In memoriam: Eazy-E 1964-1995 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The New Power Generation – Exodus – The reviews

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A small selection of original reviews of The New Power Generation's Exodus album. Read the full article: The New Power Generation – Exodus – The reviews . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )