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Sylvester, "Body Strong" from 'Live at the War Memorial Opera House' (2024): One Track Mind

Sylvester, “Body Strong” from ‘Live at the War Memorial Opera House’ (2024): One Track Mind

This posthumously released live version of “Body Strong” is yet another reminder of what a force Sylvester was – and the impact he still has.

Yes, That's Stephen Stills on One of the Bee Gees' Biggest Hit Singles

Yes, That’s Stephen Stills on One of the Bee Gees’ Biggest Hit Singles

Stephen Stills’ only platinum song performance wasn’t on Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth,” nor his own “Love the One You’re With.”

Sylvester - 'Step II' (1978; 2020 reissue)

Sylvester – ‘Step II’ (1978; 2020 reissue)

Returning to Sylvester’s ‘Step II’ is a perfect way to not only celebrate Gay Pride Month, but to relive great music from the height of the disco era.

Adrian Younge + Ali Shaheed Muhammad - 'Roy Ayers JID 002' (2020)

Adrian Younge + Ali Shaheed Muhammad – ‘Roy Ayers JID 002’ (2020)

Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad’s ‘Roy Ayers JID 002′ does a great job of showing the timelessness of Roy Ayers’ 70s music with a message for people of the present.

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Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra, “Give It to Me” (2018): One Track Mind

Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra combines both disco and Brazilian influences. So, count me in.

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Ron Temperton’s Early Groove: Remembering Heatwave

Rod Temperton has died at age 66, after rising to early fame as a songwriter for Heatwave.

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On Second Thought: Jamiroquai, “Canned Heat” (1999)

College student Matt Bray demonstrates the power of anyone with a little imagination and a whole lot of time can have to single-handedly put a long-forgotten dance floor hit back in the spotlight.

Laid Back, "White Horse" from Keep Smiling (1983): Almost Hits

Laid Back, “White Horse” from Keep Smiling (1983): Almost Hits

There’s little doubt what the Danish synth-pop duo Laid Back is referring to with their No. 26 dance number “White Horse.”

'We started to look like chorus girls': Paul Stanley on that time when the Kiss costumes went wrong

‘We started to look like chorus girls’: Paul Stanley on that time when the Kiss costumes went wrong

There have been, of course, subtle changes to the Kiss costumes over the years — most of which have been well received. Still, the period surrounding 1979’s Dynasty stands out as a garish misstep. You May Also Like: Kiss’ fussy and overwrought Destroyer tried to out think itself

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Lady Gaga – ARTPOP (2013)