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Articles by Charles Waring

Best Eric Burdon And War Songs: 10 Funk, Rock And Soul Classics
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Best Eric Burdon And War Songs: 10 Funk, Rock And Soul Classics

From summery slow jams to pleas for peace, the best Eric Burdon And War songs offer grooves for the feet and messages for the mind.

Best Trevor Horn Productions: 10 Pioneering Songs That Shaped Pop Music
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Best Trevor Horn Productions: 10 Pioneering Songs That Shaped Pop Music

From Seal to Yes and Pet Shop Boys, the best Trevor Horn productions changed the pop landscape in the 80s and beyond.

Best Christmas Soul Songs: 10 Soulful Winter Warmers
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Best Christmas Soul Songs: 10 Soulful Winter Warmers

From gospel-powered renditions of old favourites to risqué original numbers, the best Christmas soul songs have made their own traditions.

Silent Night: The Story Behind The Christmas Song That Can Be Heard Every Year
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Silent Night: The Story Behind The Christmas Song That Can Be Heard Every Year

A 200-year-old nativity song that was born in Germany, Silent Night rapidly conquered the world to become a beloved Christmas favourite.

‘Love’: The Story Behind Michael Bublé’s Tenth Studio Album
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‘Love’: The Story Behind Michael Bublé’s Tenth Studio Album

Released following a period of personal upheaval, Michael Bublé’s ‘Love’ album rekindled the singer’s romance with the jazz songbook.

A Guide To Charles Mingus’ 70s Atlantic Records Albums
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A Guide To Charles Mingus’ 70s Atlantic Records Albums

No less ambitious than his earlier work, Charles Mingus’ 70s Atlantic Records albums chart the bassist/composer’s final burst of creativity.

Best Jazz Songs: 50 Timeless Great American Songbook Classics
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Best Jazz Songs: 50 Timeless Great American Songbook Classics

From finger-clicking swingers to lovelorn laments and vehicles for virtuosic improv, the best jazz songs continue to resonate.

‘Spectrum’: The Story Behind Billy Cobham’s Kaleidoscopic Jazz-Rock Album
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‘Spectrum’: The Story Behind Billy Cobham’s Kaleidoscopic Jazz-Rock Album

Billy Cobham’s debut album, ‘Spectrum’, made the drummer a solo star after leaving the jazz-rock supergroup Mahavishnu Orchestra.

‘To Be Loved’: Michael Bublé’s Dazzling Showcase Of Versatility
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‘To Be Loved’: Michael Bublé’s Dazzling Showcase Of Versatility

An eclectic album covering many bases, ‘To Be Loved’ proved that Michael Bublé had matured into a bona fide pop star with universal appeal.

‘Olé Coltrane’: The Story Behind John Coltrane’s Jazz Masterpiece
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‘Olé Coltrane’: The Story Behind John Coltrane’s Jazz Masterpiece

Saxophone magus John Coltrane closed his Atlantic account with ‘Olé Coltrane’, a key album that unlocked his later musical explorations.

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