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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: CULTURE BEAT – ‘MR VAIN’

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: CULTURE BEAT – ‘MR VAIN’

‘Mr Vain’, directed by Matt Broadly, made its first appearance on UK screens in August 1993 and perfectly captures the fun and hedonism of those long, hot summer nights.

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THIS WEEK IN ROCK

THIS WEEK IN ROCK

Ozzy in the USSR, The Clash’s live London debut, many happy returns to David Crosby, the legendary Woodstock festival and more. It’s the week in rock as it happened…

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – ‘GLORY DAYS’

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – ‘GLORY DAYS’

Directed by Academy Award-nominee John Sayles, this video – just like the song it’s illustrating – has lost none of its power since its original release.

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THIS WEEK IN ROCK

THIS WEEK IN ROCK

The Manics, Paul Simon, Elvis, Snap!, Scott McKenzie, The Ronettes and Ghostbusters! It’s the week in rock and history as it happened…

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Jeff Buckley’s ‘Grace’, the 25th Anniversary

Jeff Buckley’s ‘Grace’, the 25th Anniversary

With the 25th anniversary of Jeff Buckley’s seminal ‘Grace’ approaching this month, we’re preparing to mark the occasion by unveiling a wealth of rare and sought-after tracks to the Buckley digital archive…

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: ELO – HOLD ON TIGHT’

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: ELO – HOLD ON TIGHT’

A UK No.4 hit and global Top 10 smash hit, the video to ‘Hold On Tight’ was, upon its release in 1981, the most expensive promo ever shot.

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THIS WEEK IN ROCK

THIS WEEK IN ROCK

Landmark chart spots, classic shows and many happy returns – it’s this week in rock as it happened…

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH: FOO FIGHTERS

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: FOO FIGHTERS

With the ‘Foo Files’ digital releases delving deeply into the band’s history, a new series of ‘Live At Wembley’ videos hitting the internet and epoch-defining sets at Reading & Leeds taking place in a few weeks, the incomparable Foo Fighters are our artist of the month for August.

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THIS WEEK IN ROCK

THIS WEEK IN ROCK

Classic hits, seminal singles, infectious smashes and idiosyncratic sensations. This week in rock history as it happened…

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: THE POINTER SISTERS – ‘JUMP (FOR MY LOVE)’

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: THE POINTER SISTERS – ‘JUMP (FOR MY LOVE)’

It’s amazing to think that this was ever released at all. The song was originally going to be given to crooner Julio Iglesias, and was then bumped in favour of ‘Automatic’.

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