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Wow, 40 years next week since Roxette released their first single “Neverending Love” (8 July 1986), to celebrate here is the 40th anniversary edition with lots of delicious mixes (and my embed worked thanks ​@Nina Nebo !I do love the original cover:   

 "CONFESSIONS II" Madonna {Dance / Pop} Album - 16 Tracks - 01:03:52 03/Jul/2026  ♫ I Feel So Free ♫ Good For The Soul ♫ One Step Away ♫ Bring Your Love ♫ Danceteria ♫ Read My Lips ♫ Everything ♫ Love Sensation ♫ Love Without Words ♫ Bizarre ♫ School ♫ Fragile ♫ My Sins Are My Savior (feat. Stromae) ♫ Betrayal ♫ The Test ♫ L.E.S. Girl   

  Press PLAY  ▶️🎶👂 "...Baby One More Time"  by   Britney Spears  "...Baby One More Time" is Britney Spears' debut single, released on September 29, 1998, by Jive Records. Written and produced by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub, the teen pop and dance-pop track topped charts in over 20 countries and is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 10 million copies sold.The song was originally offered to TLC under the title "Hit Me Baby (One More Time)," but they rejected it. Do you like it? [thumbs up] 💿🎶 Don't forget to tap on “Throwback Hit” tag to see similar articles !

  Original Motion Picture Soundtrack   on Deezer Reservoir Dogs: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the legendary 1992 soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's debut film Reservoir Dogs . The film contains a mix of pop rock music from the 1970s, intercut with dialogue from the film and a radio-style voiceover by Steven Wright from the fictional radio station "K-Billy's Super Sounds of the Seventies".In 2024, the soundtrack was included in Rolling Stone's list of the 101 Greatest Soundtracks of All Time.   Do you like any song from the   Reservoir Dogs (soundtrack) ?Have you seen the “Reservoir Dogs” movie ? 📽️🎶  Don't forget to tap on “original motion picture soundtrack” tag to see similar articles 

 How did rock band  Talking Heads get their name  👀💡  Talking Heads (sometimes stylized as T∀LKINGHE∀DS) were an American rock band formed in New York City in 1975. It consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist David Byrne, drummer Chris Frantz, bassist Tina Weymouth, and guitarist and keyboardist Jerry Harrison. Described as one of the most acclaimed groups of the 1980s, Talking Heads helped to pioneer new wave music by combining elements of punk, art rock, funk, and world music with "an anxious yet clean-cut image".  The band Talking Heads got their name from a friend of the group, Michael "Wayne" Zieve, who brought over a TV Guide to share with the band.The guide contained a list of camera operator jargon, which described a head-and-shoulder shot of a person talking on television as a "Talking Head". It was noted as being the most "boring but also the most informative format in TV". The band liked the moniker because it was "all content, no action" and it gave them the freedom to mo

 Yes, bro, sarcasm in music. That fine-tuned technique (which comes naturally to us Latinos, almost like putting salsa on tacos even when they’re already spicy) of saying "oh, how wonderful" when you're actually thinking "please, let the earth swallow you whole."Let's mute the dramatic violins for a second and talk al chile (straight up): music isn't always meant for crying your eyes out, dedicating poems, or perreando all the way down to the floor. Sometimes, songwriters are in a terrible mood—or they're just incredibly sharp-witted—and they decide the best way to drop the most uncomfortable truths on you is with a smug little smile on their face.Grab your coffee or a cold beer, because here comes a tour through the fine art of musical mischief and those bangers that give us a slap with a velvet glove.The "I Hate You But Keep Dancing" PhenomenonWhen the rhythm tricks youHas it ever happened to you? You're at a party giving it your all on the dance floor, singing at the top of your lun

  One-Hit Wonder Song  "I'm Too Sexy" -  Right Said Fred "I'm Too Sexy" is a 1991 novelty dance-pop hit by the British band Right Said Fred. Written to poke fun at the narcissistic and posing culture the brothers observed at their London gym, the track became a massive global sensation, topping charts in multiple countries.The debut single peaked at Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and reached Number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 .   Despite being largely considered a One-Hit Wonder, its iconic lyrics and distinct bassline have made it one of the most recognized pop tracks of the early 1990s.In 2023, Billboard magazine ranked "I'm Too Sexy" among the 500 best pop songs of all time.  What is a One-Hit Wonder?A one-hit wonder is a musical artist or band that achieves significant, mainstream popularity with a single hit song but fails to replicate that success with subsequent work. While sometimes having other minor hits, they are primarily remembered by the general public for one definin

 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack   on Deezer Top Gun Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack from the film of the same name,released in 1986 .The Top Gun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is one of the most iconic movie albums of all time.The album reached number one on the US Billboard charts and features adrenaline-fueled 80s rock, sweeping synths, and classic ballads.  It was the best selling soundtrack of 1986 and one of the best selling of all time.   Do you like any song from the  Top Gun (soundtrack) ?Have you seen the “Top Gun” movie ? 📽️🎶  Don't forget to tap on “original motion picture soundtrack” tag to see similar articles 

  Listen to the winning song and all the nominated songs on Deezer now  Winning Song | 2004 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song 🏆🎬🎶  Old Habits Die Hard by Mick Jagger "Old Habits Die Hard" is a bitter-sweet rock ballad written and composed by Mick Jagger and David A. Stewart for the 2004 film Alfie. The song beautifully captured the hedonistic and lonely mindset of the film's title character and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 2005.  Film Alfie 2004 Directed by Charles ShyerDrama Romance ComedyMeet a man who never met a woman he didn’t love.A tale of a philosophical womanizer who is forced to question his seemingly carefree existence. letterboxdfilm poster web  Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song 2003 Nominees : Million Voices from film Hotel Rwanda Learn to Be Lonely from film The Phantom of the Opera Believe from film The Polar Express Accidentally in Love from film Shrek 2  Do you like the winning song or any of the nominated songs? Have you seen

  World Day of Music 2026 falls on Sunday, June 21,  inviting everyone to celebrate the power of music.   As of June 2026, there has been no official declaration of any global theme for World Music Day 2026. However, the key essence of the event will still be about ensuring access to music by all and inspiring participation and inclusion. It is important to mention that each country can have its own theme and program.  HistoryWorld Day of Music originated in France in 1982 as ‘Fête de la Musique,’ conceived by Maurice Fleuret and launched by then-Minister of Culture Jack Lang. The goal was to encourage amateur and professional musicians to perform in the streets. World Day of Music Activities :Share your favourite songs or playlists, play Deezer Music Quizzes or Mix your friend's music with yours on Shaker  Discover new artist and go out of your way to explore new genres. Put your Deezer subscription to good use.  Sing with friends or introduce someone younger to a favorite artist.  Su

 Get your plastic guitar or at least your console controller ready! Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, and Ghost are leading the charge in a new video game that’s going to make us rock out big time.If you missed those all-nighters with your buds, shredding on that plastic guitar pick and complaining about your fingers hurting, get ready. The legends of Red Hot Chili Peppers, the eternally cool nerds of Weezer, and the dark yet catchy Ghost have officially signed the papers to be the main course of Stage Tour—the new music video game that promises to bring back the glorious golden age of rocking out in the living room.Behind this project is absolute royalty: industry veterans who back in the day created gems like Guitar Hero and DJ Hero. In other words, people who actually know how to make us feel like badass international rockstars, but now with next-gen graphics, venues that look absolutely killer (inspired by real festivals), and mind-blowing audio.The Initial Setlist, Pure Ear CandyTo g

 Hundreds of football anthems have been uploaded to Deezer in anticipation of the football world cup this year - a majority are detected and tagged as AI thanks to Deezer's technology and transparent approach to AI-generated music .  The full article see in the link below https://newsroom-deezer.com/2026/06/world-cup-2026-ai-generated-music-deezer/ FIFA 2026by Dimario  See also  Have you seen any Unofficial 2026 World Cup anthems  tagged as AI on Deezer ?

   ℹ️AI-generated content   While some listeners enjoy the AI ​​music, other people often dislike AI songs because they feel the music lacks genuine emotion, soul, and lived human experience.Some AI-generated songs are appearing on well-known charts because they are gaining high streaming numbers on platforms, and listeners often cannot distinguish them from human-made music.The first entirely AI-generated artist to hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts is Breaking Rust, an AI country act that topped the Country Digital Song Sales chart with "Walk My Walk"  Here are some of the most popular AI-generated artists/tracks : #1 Xania MonetXania Monet is a historic and controversial artificial intelligence R&B music project created by Mississippi poet and designer Telisha "Nikki" Jones. By inputting her own original lyrics into the AI engine Suno, Jones generates chart-topping songs that have sparked a fierce debate about the future of creativity.While the photorealistic avatar and vocals ar

 If you grew up in the '90s or just absolutely love a good nostalgic trip, you definitely know the choruses to Backstreet Boys or NSYNC songs by heart. Those flawless choreographies, oversized t-shirts, and boy-next-door faces that melted hearts. But behind all that pop magic, there was a jolly, chubby, smiling older man who turned out to be the ultimate con artist: Lou Pearlman, also known in the business underworld as "Big Poppa."Buckle up, because this is the story of how one guy completely ripped off the most famous bands on the planet.From Airplanes to Boy BandsThe Birth of the EmpireTo understand the scam, we have to look at where this character came from. Lou Pearlman wasn’t a music producer; the guy ran a charter plane and blimp rental business. Legend has it that one fine day, he rented a plane to none other than the New Kids on the Block. Upon seeing the millions of dollars those boys were generating, a lightbulb went off over Lou's head and he thought, "This is my ticket."Wi

After five years of silence, Evanescence is shaking up the rock world once again with their sixth studio album: Sanctuary, released on June 5, 2026 via BMG and Columbia Records. A Band Born to LastFormed in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by vocalist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody, Evanescence burst onto the music scene with a unique sound: a dark fusion of alternative rock, metal, and orchestral music, with Amy Lee's unmistakable voice as the undisputed centerpiece. Their debut album Fallen (2003) catapulted them to worldwide stardom with anthems like "Bring Me to Life" and "My Immortal", selling over 17 million copies and winning two Grammy Awards. From that moment on, they cemented their place as one of the most important rock bands of their generation. Five Years of WaitingTheir previous album, The Bitter Truth (2021), was their first record of original music in 10 years — a wait that fans felt deeply but that was worth every second. Now, just five years later, they return with Sanc

  One-Hit Wonder Song "The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)" by Las Ketchup "The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)" by Spanish pop group Las Ketchup is a massive 2002 global hit. The song tells the story of a man named Diego who enters a nightclub and eagerly sings and dances to his favorite track, the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", while comically mispronouncing the English lyrics into Spanish gibberish.   "The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)" by Las Ketchup is widely considered a classic one-hit wonder.While it was a massive global phenomenon—topping the charts in over 20 countries and selling over 7 million copies worldwide—the Spanish pop group never achieved another mainstream international hit.  What is a One-Hit Wonder?A one-hit wonder is a musical artist or band that achieves significant, mainstream popularity with a single hit song but fails to replicate that success with subsequent work. While sometimes having other minor hits, they are primarily remembered by the general public for one defining, of

 Surely you’ve listened to a song and felt that, deep down, it was sending you a coded message. Don't worry, you’re not going crazy (well, maybe a little). As it turns out, the music world has been obsessed with hiding secrets for centuries.The Ultimate Trick "Backmasking" (Or Recording Backward)This is the classic of all classics. In the 70s and 80s, rock stars got into a bizarre trend: recording backward phrases inside their songs. If you spun the vinyl in reverse with your finger (risking your mom hitting you with a slipper for breaking the turntable), you would discover some mind-blowing things.Led Zeppelin and "Stairway to Heaven": Urban legend says that if you play it backward, you can hear satanic praises. Truth be told, it sounds more like a strange, creepy EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), but nobody can strip away the myth now. Queen and "Another One Bites the Dust": Played backward, it was rumored to say "It's fun to smoke marijuana." Coincidence or just wanting to party? W

  Official FIFA World Cup Songs & Anthems 1990 - 2026  (with playlist on Deezer)  🏆🎶⚽️ Which one is your favorite?   1990 FIFA began officially adopting and curating global theme songs for the World Cup tournament.FIFA World Cup songs and anthems are tunes and songs adopted officially by FIFA (or by official broadcasters and partners selected by FIFA), to be used prior to the World Cup event and to accompany the championships during the event.source wiki Official FIFA World Cup Songs and Anthems  released since 1990 to 2026 are  : # FIFA World Cup 1990 Italy Official Song  “Un’estate italiana (To Be Number One)” - Edoardo Bennato, Gianna Nannini (Italian Version)"To Be Number One" - Giorgio Moroder (english version) # FIFA World Cup 1994 United StatesOfficial Song"Gloryland -Daryl Hall and Sounds of Blackness (there is no original)# FIFA World Cup 1998 FranceOfficial Song“Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)” - Ricky Martin Official Anthem"La Cour des Grands (Do You Mind If I Play)"

 The charismatic frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis, decided to bring all that explosive stage energy straight to your mornings. The iconic vocalist took his love for caffeine to the next level with the launch of JOLENE Coffee, a ready-to-drink coffee brand he co-founded with his lifelong best friend, Shane Powers.The best part of it all is how it started from scratch. As it turns out, Anthony and Shane have shared a tradition for over 20 years. No matter what, they meet up once a week to grab a good coffee and "fix the world" with a great chat. JOLENE was born right out of that personal ritual.Two On-The-Go OptionsThe brand is designed for active people who are always on the move, and obviously, for live music lovers! For now, they’ve launched with two super convenient canned options:Black: A slow-steeped Black Cold Brew. Ideal if you like your coffee intense, smooth, and ultra-refreshing. White: An Oat Milk Latte that blends Cold Brew with oat milk. It’s the perfec

 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack   on Deezer  Music from the Motion Picture Pulp Fiction is the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film Pulp Fiction , released on September 27, 1994. No traditional film score was commissioned for Pulp Fiction. The film contains a mix of American rock and roll, surf music, pop and soul. The soundtrack is equally untraditional, consisting of nine songs from the film, four tracks of dialogue snippets followed by a song, and three tracks of dialogue alone. The album reached No. 21 on the Billboard 200, while Urge Overkill's cover of the Neil Diamond song "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" peaked at No. 59 on the Billboard Hot 100.   Do you like any song from the  Pulp Fiction (soundtrack) ?Have you seen the  Pulp Fiction movie ? 📽️🎶  Don't forget to tap on “original motion picture soundtrack” tag to see similar articles 

What was MTV Unplugged? MTV Unplugged was born in 1989 as an experimental segment on the MTV channel. The idea was simple yet revolutionary: take the biggest rock and pop artists in the world, strip away their amplifiers, effects, and synthesizers, and have them play in an intimate acoustic format in front of a small audience. What started as an experiment became one of the most influential television formats in music history, producing some of the best-selling and most emotional live albums of all time. The musicians on the show said: "Unplugged forced us to rediscover our songs. Without the effects, everything was honest. It was just the music." Timeline: Key Moments 1989:The show is born. MTV launches the format with Squeeze and Syd Straw as the first guests. The public response was unexpectedly positive. 1992:Eric Clapton redefines the format. His acoustic performance of "Layla" and "Tears in Heaven" became one of the best-selling albums in history. It won 6 Grammys. 1993:Nirvana: