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What’s a great song that has EYES in the title?

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Happy Friday Music Lovers, as most of you know I’m posting from Toronto …you?

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The Police released their fourth studio album, “Ghost in the Machine” on this day in 1981. Its legacy would spawn three hit singles including, “Spirits in the Material World”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #ThePoliceBand

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Pink Floyd released their fifth studio album, “Atom Heart Mother” on this day in 1970. Are you a fan of this album? What’s your favourite track? #PinkFloyd

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The Kinks released their debut self-titled album in the United Kingdom on this day in 1964. What are your thoughts on this album? Favourite tracks? #TheKinks

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Happy Birthday to Gordon Sumner (better known as Sting), bassist, singer and songwriter born in Wallsend, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 75 years ago today. What are your favourite songs by Sting as a solo artist or as a member of the Police? #Sting

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Happy Birthday to Mike Rutherford, musician, songwriter, co-founder of Genesis and founder of Mike and the Mechanics, born in Chertsey, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 76 years ago today. What are your favourite songs that showcase Mike Rutherford? #MikeRutherford

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What band or artist, past or present, do you feel is underrated? There are many reasons why some bands or artists don’t get the recognition they deserve. Lack of commercial radio play, neglect by their own labels and management are a few of them. My pick is Uriah Heep.

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What is your favourite progressive rock album? This is a tough one to answer as it usually depends on my mood, but right now I’m feeling “The Dark Side of the Moon”…you? 👊

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What’s a great song that doesn’t mention its title in the lyrics?

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These four classic albums pictured below have the distinction of being released within days of each other in February 1975. Which one is your favourite?

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U2 released their fourth studio album, “The Unforgettable Fire” on this day in 1984. Produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, it marked a critical pivot point for the band. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #U2

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Roger Hodgson released his debut solo album, “In the Eye of the Storm” on this day in 1984. Hodgson wrote, arranged and performed almost all the instruments himself? Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #RodgerHodgson

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Donald Fagen released his debut solo album, “The Nightfly” on this day in 1982. It set a new standard for sonic perfection, becoming one of the first albums digitally recorded. Are you a fan of this album? Favourite tracks? #DonaldFagen

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Styx released their sixth studio album, “The Crystal Ball” on this day in 1976. This marks the debut of guitarist, singer and songwriter Tommy Shaw. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #Styx

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The Beach Boys released their debut studio album, “Surfin” Safari” on this day in 1962. It stands as a unique, historical time capsule them with a raw, pure, and charmingly primitive “garage-band” quality. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #BeachBoys

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Maybe you heard their music for the first time at a party, on the radio, television show or as an opening act… How did you get hooked on your favourite band or artist?

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What’s a great song that mentions a type of food or drink in the lyrics? Most songs seem to be about love and heartbreak, but food and drink show up in lyrics more than you’d think.

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In your opinion, who is the most influential female recording artist of your generation? There is no doubt that women have shaped the course of music history, not only as songwriters, musicians or vocalists but as innovators, producers and business leaders.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble released their third studio album, “Soul to Soul” on this day in 1985. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #SRV

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Bruce Springsteen released his sixth studio album, “Nebraska” on this day in 1982. What are your thoughts on this album? What are your favourite tracks? #BruceSpringsteen

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Rare Earth released their second studio album, “Get Ready” on this day in 1969. Side 2’s cover of Smokey Robinson’s title track is over 21 minutes long. Are you a Rare Earth fan? #RareEarth

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Remembering Marc Bolan, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and architect of glam rock, born in London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 on this day in 1947. He was posthumously inducted into the RRHOF as a member of T. Rex in 2020. What are your favourite songs that showcase Marc Bolan? #MarcBolan

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“Spirits in the Material World” by the Police, “It’s My Life” by Talk Talk and “Hells Bells” by AC/DC are just three of the many songs released in the 80’s that I never get tired of. What are three songs from the 80’s you never get tired of?

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I was fortunate enough to see Supertramp a number of times in the 1970’s, and each time they put on a great show. They were probably some of the best musicians ever to share a stage. What band or artist almost always puts on a great show?

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These four classic albums pictured below have the distinction of being released within days of each other in March 1974. Which one is your favourite?

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Black Sabbath released their eighth studio album, “Never Say Die” on this day in 1978. It is the last to feature the original lineup until 2013’s reunion album, “13”. Honestly, it’s not one I play often, but “Junior’s Eyes” and “Johnny Blade” are bangers. Thoughts? Favourite tracks?

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Billy Joel released his fifth studio album, “The Stranger” on this day in 1977. Produced by Phil Ramone, it would become Joel’s best-selling studio album. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #BillyJoel

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Rush released their first live album, “All the World’s a Stage” on this day in 1976. It was recorded at Toronto’s Massey Hall, during a three night run, in support of their breakthrough album, “2112”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #Rush

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Happy Birthday to Mark Farner, born in Flint, Michigan 78 years ago today. He is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding frontman for Grand Funk Railroad. He has written more than 90% of the band’s catalog. What are your favourite songs that showcase Mark Farner? #MarkFarner

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Some of the best bands or groups I’ve come across over the years come in threes, Who’s your favourite musical trio?

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What album is best experienced with headphones?

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What’s a great song with a one-word title?

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Peter Gabriel released his sixth solo album, “Us” on this day in 1992. Produced by Daniel Lanois, this is a “no skip” album for me. What are your thoughts on this album? Favourite tracks? #PeterGabriel

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Depeche Mode released their sixth studio album, “Music for the Masses” on this day in 1987. What are your thoughts on this album? What are your favourite tracks? #DepecheMode

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Blondie released their fourth studio album, “Eat to the Beat” on this day in 1979. It would become the world’s first full-length video album, two years before the launch of MTV. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #Blondie

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Stevie Wonder released his eighteenth studio album, “Songs in the Key of Life” on this day in 1976. It is widely considered his magnum opus, blending pop, soul, R&B, jazz, funk and gospel. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #StevieWonder

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What are up to four albums you think you’ve listened to the most in your lifetime? Here are mine…your turn 👊

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What bubblegum song are you proud to admit you love? Mine: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)…your turn 👊

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Talking Heads released the album, “Stop Making Sense” in September 1984. This critically acclaimed live album and soundtrack captures the band at their best. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #TalkingHeads

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