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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 )