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Gram Parsons
Track: Wild Horses
Album: Burrito Deluxe (1970)
It’s hard to do a good cover of a Rolling Stones because everyone knows Mick Jagger’s voice. This popular, country-tinged version works well though.
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Gram Parsons & The Flying Burrito Brothers - Wild Horses
From "Burrito Deluxe" (1970)
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October 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Dolly Parton
Track: I Will Always Love You
7” single (1974)
Sometimes songs can say things better than we mere mortals can express with words alone. RIP Dolly.
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Dolly Parton - I Will Always Love You (Live)
Dolly Parton performs "I Will Always Love You" http://vevo.ly/s8Tsr0
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October 31, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Freda Payne
Track: Band of Gold
7” single (1970)
Somewhere between Motown and Northern Soul (and written by Halland-Dozier-Holland) we find this classic pop song.
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NEW * Band Of Gold - Freda Payne {Stereo} 1970
1970.....#3 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #2 U.S. Cash Box Top 100, #1 UK Singles Chart, #2 Canada, #5 Australia, #6 New Zealand Original video edited and AI remastered with HQ stereo sound. "Band of Gold"…
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November 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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The Passage
Track: Brd usa ddr jfk
Album: Enflame (1983)
Manchester post-punk/early electronic band. They were using brilliant samples like this one way before anyone else.
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Brd usa ddr jfk
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November 1, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Parquet Courts
Track: Stoned and Starving
Album: Light Up Gold (2012)
I always felt this band should’ve been bigger in the UK. Their garage indie, Sonic Youthy style usually works well here.
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Parquet Courts - Stoned And Starving (Live on KEXP)
http://KEXP.ORG presents Parquet Courts performing "Stoned And Starving" live on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during SXSW. Recorded March 16th, 2013. Host: Troy Nelson Audio…
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October 29, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Arlo Parks
Track: Black Dog
Album: Collapsed In Sunbeams (2021)
It’s not easy (or sensible) to rate songs about depression but this is one of the best I know.
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Arlo Parks - Black Dog (Official Video)
Out now on Transgressive. https://ffm.to/arlo-parks-black-dog Arlo's debut album Collapsed In Sunbeams - Out Now. https://arloparks.ffm.to/collapsedinsunbeams Follow Arlo…
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October 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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The Pale Fountains
Track: Something On My Mind
Album: Pacific Street (1984)
Massively under-rated band.
(For lead singer Michael Head’s later work, see the band Shack.)
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The Pale Fountains - Something on My Mind
The bounciness of the Pale Fountains went penalized in the days of Echo and the Bunnymen and the Smiths. "Optimism -- yuck." Michael Head's stylistic hopscotch and wide-eyed sunnyness might have…
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October 26, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Panic! At The Disco
Track: I Write Sins Not Tragedies
Album: A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out (2005)
Only included because I really like the way they use song titles.
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Panic! At The Disco: I Write Sins Not Tragedies [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Panic! At The Disco's music video for 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies' from the album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out - available now on DCD2 Records / Fueled By Ramen. Download it at…
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October 27, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Outkast
Track: Hey Ya
Album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
The song is fine but the video is on a level above. Great visuals, inventive, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. 10/10.
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Outkast - Hey Ya! (Official HD Video)
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October 25, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Oval
Track: Do While
Album: 94 Diskont (1995)
Early electronic pioneers from Germany, their music is quite ambient, heavy on textures and glitches. Try this 24-minute piece as background.
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Do While
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October 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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The Other Half
Track: Mr Pharmacist
7” single (1966)
Best-known for The Fall's cover version, this is the original.
It’s like being on a rickety old train called garage rock, travelling from LA to Prestwich.
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The Other Half - Mr. Pharmacist
60's Garage Punk from Los Angeles / San Francisco, California (1966)
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October 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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OMD
Track: Electricity
7” single (1979)
Their first single (and on Factory Records no less), still stands up well these days. Early synth pop, not unlike Depeche Mode and Simple Minds.
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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity
Music video by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing Electricity. (P) 1980 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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October 23, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Beth Orton
Track: She Cries Your Name
Album: Superpinkymandy (1993)
Somewhere between folk and smooth indie, this song is now recognised as a classic of its time.
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Beth Orton - She Cries Your Name (Video)
Music video by Beth Orton performing She Cries Your Name. (C) 1996 Deconstruction Ltd.
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October 22, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Sinead O’Connor
Track: Nothing Compares 2 U
Album: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got (1990)
This video – and particularly her performance in it - is still both breathtaking and heartbreaking.
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Sinéad O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U (Official Music Video) [HD]
HD Remaster of the music video by Sinéad O'Connor performing Nothing Compares 2 U. Taken from the album 'I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got' Follow Sinéad O'Connor: Listen to Sinéad Online -…
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October 21, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Hazel O’Connor
Track: Eight Day
Album: Breaking Glass OST (1980)
If you put these 45-year-old lyrics into the current context of AI, the song starts to look quite prescient.
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Hazel O'Connor - Eighth Day HQ
Hazel O'Connor - Eighth Day 1980 Check Out Hazel O'Connor - Eighth Day (Unknown Version - Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe9EYV6SJR8 Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright…
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October 20, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Karen O & Trent Reznor
Track: Immigrant Song
Album: Girl With a Dragon Tattoo OST (2011)
As cover versions go, this is pretty good tbh. Unexpected, yes, but Karen O’s voice works well in this song.
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Immigrant Song - Karen O with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Subscribe to the official Mute channel here: http://bit.ly/108HlR6 Immigrant Song - Karen O with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Directed by David Fincher Taken from the original soundtrack album…
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October 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Orbital
Track: Satan
III EP (1991)
I remember watching this on ‘Later’ at the time, mouth open. Totally changed the music I listened to.
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OrbitalTRIM, Satan, live on Later With Jools Holland 1996
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October 18, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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The Orb
Track: Little Fluffy Clouds
7” single (1990)
Here’s a lovely 8-minute mix of their best song. Lots of samples in this, including the famous vocal by Rickie Lee Jones (which she hated, apparently).
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The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds (Original Mix) (1990)
The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds (Original Mix) (1990)
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October 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Orange Juice
Track: Blue Boy
7” single (1980)
I love Edwyn Collins so much and this song is like a gateway drug to his longstanding, excellent body of work.
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Orange Juice - Blue Boy
Orange Juice - Lovesick b/w Blue Boy 7" - Postcard Records - 1980
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October 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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The Only Ones
Track: Another Girl Another Planet
Album: The Only Ones (1978)
Probably one of the greatest guitar solos ever put on record. I will not be taking any further questions on this.
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The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet (Video)
The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet (Official Video) Listen on Spotify - http://smarturl.it/TheOnyOnes_Spotify Listen on Apple Music - http://smarturl.it/TheOnyOnes_iTunes Listen on Amazon -…
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October 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Omar
Track: There’s Nothing Like This
Album: There’s Nothing Like This (1990)
Smooth early 90s UK soul. Cool bass line too. Especially for @purplegooner.bsky.social
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Omar - There's Nothing Like This
Music video by Omar performing There's Nothing Like This. (C) 1990 Mercury Records Limited http://vevo.ly/FHwHpV
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October 14, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Mike Oldfield
Track: Tubular Bells
Album: Tubular Bells (1973)
Here’s the full 25-minute performance. Look out for Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones) and Steve Hillage playing guitars.
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MIKE OLDFIELD Tubular Bells (Live at the BBC, 1973) [HQ]
Mike Oldfield "Tubular Bells Part 1" Live at BBC TV 2nd House Filmed: 30 November 1973 Video URL: https://youtu.be/nbYQYOM66MA Tubular Bells is the debut album by English musician Mike Oldfield,…
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October 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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The O’Jays
Track: Love Train
7” single, 1972
This classic Gamble & Huff-written single is often credited as one of the first disco songs. And I’m sure you still know all the lyrics too.
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The O'Jays - Love Train (Official Soul Train Video)
People all over the world! PhillySound on Soul Train presents: "Love Train" by The O'Jays Listen to more from Philadelphia International Records: https://PIR.lnk.to/listenYD Listen to more from The…
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October 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Ohio Players
Track: Love Rollercoaster
Album: Honey (1975)
The best stage outfits you’ll see all week.

(The Red Hot Chili Peppers did a decent cover of this song too.)
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The Midnight Special - Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster (1975) - (4K)
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October 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Ohio Express
Track: Beg Borrow And Steal
7” single (1967)
A made-up band, just to release songs of the Super K record co. They did this fantastic ‘Louie Louie’ ripoff, and later the awful “Yummy yummy yummy”.
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The Ohio Express - Beg, Borrow and Steal
Ohio Express and the 1910 Fruitgum Co. were two of the leading late-'60s bubblegum rock groups. Under the aegis of producers Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz, both of these rather anonymous bands…
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October 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM