Artist of the day: Hollie Stephenson.

         Hollie Stephenson - young, beautiful and very talented woman with remarkable voice. Yes, this is Ms Stephenson, and that's why today I want to recommend you the music by her. I'm pretty sure that you will fall in love with her voice and of course with her music.
   Ladies and Gents, Ms Hollie Stephenson.

 Hollie Stephenson is a singer, songwriter from London. Her music is a mix of soul, rhythm and blues and jazz.
 She has one album: Hollie Stephenson [2016].

You can find more info about here on her official page, official FB, Twitter, YouTube, SoundCloud , iTunes, Instagram and pledge.








     First of all, I have to ask you one thing - who heard this name or any song by her, or better, who knows Hollie Stephenson?

  I'm pretty sure, that maybe there will be a few people who can say "I did", "I know", "I heard something by Hollie". And these people should be happy, because they had a chance to feel something really amazing. But from the other side that's not so good because she is just like her music - incredibly perfect and she should be more famous.
    First time I heard about her a few weeks ago and...I just fell in love with her and her voice. And since then, every time when I listened something new [or something older] I knew one thing - she is an amazing singer.
    Believe me or not, but I can say only one thing: I haven't heard such a wonderful voice like her yet! Sure, there were such Legends like Amy Winehouse or Billy Holliday, but nowadays Hollie is like a miracle. Trust me. In every song you can see from the first seconds how talented she is. And that's really wonderful.
    Probably you are thinking now "yeah sure, but she just another singer, so why she's so special?". Everything! Maybe you're right, maybe for some people she's just another singer with a nice voice. But not for me. Why? Because of a few reasons:
   The first: her voice - it's just extraordinary! In every song you can hear, or better - feel, real emotions, what's really great.
   The second: everything what she's doing in just perfect in every part.
   The third: is obvious, Hollie is just a gorgeous woman.
   The fourth: her perfect and unique music.
              Simple - she's unique.
                  Her music is like Heaven.

    She has something wonderful - some kind of magic - what makes that she is so perfect. And also huge talent. In my opinion that's the best.

   I think that the fact that Hollie isn't well-known in many places yet, will change soon, very soon. I hope so. No, I really believe in it and I wish her it.
    To be honest, I can't wait for more music by Ms Hollie. I'm sure it will be something so good like previous songs and I'm sure she'll surprise not only me, but the whole World with amazing music, that voice and talent. And of course I'm keeping my fingers crossed for her future and I wish her all the best and many many successes.

 Don't worry, I won't write more about Ms Hollie Stephenson, because now it's your turn. You have to listen to her voice, her music, feel that magic about what I'm talking here. So go and listen to all these amazing songs and say, is it for you or not.
I am sure you will find your own world between her music.


Remember, if you like these songs, show her some love and share her music with your friends and/or with other people. Tell the World about these awesome songs and of course about Hollie Stephenson.

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 You can find her album Hollie Stephenson here.

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Artist of the day : Aaron Pfeiffer.

     Ladies and Gents, today I would like to recommend you the music of this nice man - Aaron Pfeiffer. His music is just great and his voice is amazing and that's why I'm pretty sure you will become a fan of him and his songs. Are you ready to listen to his music?

Aaron Pfeiffer is a singer and songwriter from New York [USA]. His music is a great piece of pop, soul and electronic with super sounds and of course with an excellent voice. He has two EPs: "Live At Uncle Charlie's" released on December 2012 and "Nightcall" released on June 2015. Amongst his inspiration we can find, f.e.: Maxwell, Bill Wither, Jessie Ware, Erykah Badu, Musiq Soulchild, Jamiroquai, Lianne La Havas, Norah Jones Mnek, Banks, Gregory Porter, Nina Simone, Jill Scott, Sharon Jones.
You can find more info about him on his official page, official FB, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, SoundCloud, iTunes.


       Why I chose Aaron as today's artist of the day?
   Maybe it's because of music or lyrics [of his own song] or his voice. Maybe because he's so damn good in everything what he's doing or singing, no matter is it his own song or just a cover.
I just have to say one thing: I don't know why, but one thing I am sure about is the fact that he's very talented. Everything what he's doing it's always like a mix of everything the best.
   But the best is the fact that every song sung by him, no matter is it a cover of his own song, is something new, something fresh, epic. Something what you can love and call cool, real music. Maybe this is the reason of this perfection.
   To be honest some covers sung by him sounds even better than original versions and that's a HUGE and EPIC thing.
     When you are listening to his music there's something what makes you happy in some way, something what gives you a piece of something good and real and you are able to feel the music, every second of the song, every word. And you know what? That's really amazing.
     Pure perfection? Probably yes. And I think that when you will listen to the music you will exactly know how to describe him and his work. And that's why I'm pretty sure you will fall in love not only with his voice but for sure with his songs and you will find your own world in his music.

 As always I'm writing and writing only words, but it will be better if you will listen to these songs and then you will be able to judge, is it for you or not. If you like or love such a kind of music, an acoustic music, his work is for you and I'm sure you will say: damn, that's perfect, I like it [or even: I love it!]!

   To be honest I can't wait for more music by him. I'm sure it will be something so good like previous songs and I'm sure he will surprise not only me, but the whole World with his next songs and talent. And of course I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Aaron and his future.

   And remember, if you like these songs, show him some love and share his music with your friends and/or with other people. Tell the World about these awesome songs and of course about Aaron Pfeiffer.

  Now it's really your turn. Go and listen to all these amazing songs...

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 Can't Shake This

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Artist of the day : Jimmy Steeltown.

   

    Ladies and Gents, today I would like to recommend you the music of Jimmy Steeltown, a great band with even better music. I'm sure you'll like them because they're really super great.

 Jimmy Steeltown are blues rock, soul, funk, folk band from Oberhausen [Germany] formed in  by Elmore Jay Score [vocals], Lightning Boy Soprano [guitar], Michael B. Johnson [bass] and Doubletrouble Junior [drums]. Amongst their inspiration we can find, f.e.: Sean Costello, Tab Benoit and Susan Tedeschi. The band sounds a bit like f.e.: Storyville, John Mayer, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Aynsley Lister and Vintage Trouble.
Their debut album "Cut, Cry, Smile" was released on March 2014.
  More info about the band you can find on their official page, Soundcloud,YouTube, Twitter, MySpace, iTunes.

     Why I chose Jimmy Steeltown as the artist of the day? Because of their music. It's simple just a good piece of blues rock, soul, funk, folk and even pop. Yes, their songs have everything what you need if you want to listen to a great and real music.
     For sure, guys from Jimmy Steeltown are talented and "fresh" and that's the reason why every song by them is so good and you want to listen to it all the time. The album "Cut, Cry, Smile" is a good example of everything what I wrote about them.
     On their album, "Cut, Cry, Smile", we can find 12 great tracks with super music and excellent lyrics. 12 tracks which give you something more than only the music, but also an amazing climate of every song and just perfect vocal.

↑ the cover of album "Cut, Cry, Smile"

     The best fact is that they're the same great on live performances as on the album. You can check it f.e. on YouTube, but of course it would be better if you could check it at any their show.
  Yes, everything what they do is just perfect and that's really awesome.

     I'm sure that if you like real music [blues rock or mix of rock, soul and/or folk and pop] - this band and their music will be perfect for you.

     As for me, their music is something good, something what you can listen all day long because it gives you joy. Now, I'm waiting for more music by Jimmy Steeltowns, because as for me they're just excellent. Also I wish all the best to them and of course I'm keeping my fingers crossed for their future, because they are very talented and I know that they will surprise us yet.

     I think you should check it to judge, is it for you or not, but I'm sure that if you love, or only like, any of these kinds of music, you will like Jimmy Steeltown - there is no other way.

And remember, if you like any of these songs [or maybe even all of them], show them some love and share their music with your friends and/or with other people. Tell the World about this great music and about Jimmy Steeltown.

Of course I chose only a few songs - the rest great music you can find on their pages. Also I made a special  playlist with their music on my YouTube channel and you can find it here.

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 Find another you [John Mayer cover]

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 When the lights are turned down [live]

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 The Loss [live]

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 Love may be fading [live]

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Artist of the day : Kodakid.

     Today I would like to recommend you the music of Kodakid, a great rock band. I'm pretty sure that you will like them because their music is really great. Ready to rock with Kodakid? Hope so...

 Kodakid are an indie, blues, rock, soul band from Waterford [Ireland], formed by Kev Power [vocals], Alex Soikans [lead guitar], John Duignan [bass] and Tony Browne [drums] in late 2010. Their debut album,"Kodakid", was released on July 4 2014. You can also download their first EP with three tracks from their page here. Amongst their inspiration we can find, f.e.: The Black Keys, The Stone Roses and Led Zeppelin.

More info about the band you can find on their official page, facebook, Soundcloud,YouTube, Twitter, BreakingTunes, MySpace, iTunes, bandcamp.

 
   Why Kodakid? Because of their music, it's simple just a piece of great mix of rock, indie, blues and (!) soul. What do you need more? Nothing. Every of their song is something good from beginning to end and with every next song you want more and more. 

    How could I describe their music? Good question. Great sounds, for sure, the same with lyrics and vocals. Every song has own "mood", emotions, and that's why their album is really good. I think that all of these 10 tracks could be a hit. But I'm sure one thing - this album is the best debut album this year. Trust me.

     As for me, their music is something good, something what you can listen all day long because it gives you joy. Yes, in opinion music by Kodakid is a real music, something fresh and unique. And that's why I can't wait for music by them.

      I think you should check it to judge, is it for you or not, but I'm sure that if you love, or only like, any of these kinds of music, you will like Kodakid - there is no other way.

     You can find their album "Kodakid" on iTunes, but also more music by them you can find on their Soundcloud, YouTube channel and bandcamp.

And remember, if you like any of these songs [or maybe even all of them], show them some love and share their music with your friends and/or with other people. Tell the World about this great music and about Kodakid. 

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 Portis

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 Dirty Like Rock and Roll [live, acoustic]

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Album of the Day : "Fall to Grace" by Paloma Faith

Today I would like to recommend you album "Fall to Grace" by Paloma Faith and I really hope you will love it as I.

"Fall to Grace"  is the second album by Paloma Faith, English singer-songwriter, released on May 2012. This album is a mix of pop, soul and soft rock, what gives everything what is the best in music and what we can find on one CD. Yes, this album gives just a pure joy. 

As her previous album, "Do you want the truth or something beautiful ?" [2009], that this album is in my opinion, one of the best albums of 2012. Why? Maybe because of lyrics, music, Paloma's voice or maybe style [or as who likes - retro style]? Yes, but not only because of it. Every her song is a pure perfection and when you listen to this album (or previous),  you just want more and more, because this music is so amazing and unique.

I really like Paloma's voice and I love her style, because she isn't the same as other singers. Also I love her because she is breaking the stereotype of today's music and she is proving that it is possible to create Real and Interesting music.
Be honest, her music is like a colorful butterfly : remarkable, incredible, unrepeatable - just like Paloma, who is enrapturing with her talent. And that's just amazing.

I'm sure that when you will listen to the first song, you will just fall in love, not only in the album, but also in a wonderful Paloma Faith. And of course in her style.

You can find two versions of  album "Fall to Grace" - standard edition and deluxe edition. On standard edition we can find 12 great songs written by Paloma [except "Let Me Down Easy" - written by Wrecia Holloway]. Deluxe edition is the album with two discs, with 12 standard tracks and 5 songs in an amazing acoustic versions. 

To this day we could hear 5 singles from the album: "Picking Up the Pieces" [May 2012],  "30 Minute Love Affair" [August 2012],  "Never Tear Us Apart" [September 2012], "Just Be" [December 2012] and "Black & Blue" [March 2013]. As for me all of them are very good.

And what do you think about this album, do you like it? 

↑ cover of  deluxe edition

↑ cover of  standard edition

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 Picking Up the Pieces

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 30 Minute Love Affair

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 Black & Blue

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 Just Be

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 Let Me Down Easy

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 Blood Sweat & Tears

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 Beauty of the End

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 When You're Gone

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 Agony

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 Let Your Love Walk In

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 Freedom

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 Streets of Glory

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Deluxe edition

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 Black & Blue (Acoustic Version)

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Alicia Keys in Poland

It was her first show in Poznań, and the second in Poland and maybe that's why it was something more than only a normal concert, think so. It was just a special evening with wonderful music.

I think I can find only two words to describe this show: perfect and epic. Not only Alicia was so great, but also her band, dancers, setlist and songs which she sang.
But of course not everything was so good: f.e. place - who the hell thought that The Municipal Stadium in Poznań will be a great place for her concert, mmm? Why it was a bad idea? Because sounds 'flew away' and also placing of the stage was really horrible [not only for me]. But the rest was great.

Supports: two. First was UFly, rock band from Poland, and the second was hurricane dean from Germany. As for me both were very good.

Alicia's concert was supposed to start at 8:30PM but it started about 30 minutes later, at 9:02PM, and  ended at 10:40PM. Great, isn't it?

Setlist

        Streets of New York/Empire State of Mind
        Karma
        You Don't Know My Name
        Tears Always Win
        Listen to Your Heart
        Like You'll Never See Me Again
        A Woman's Worth
        Diary
        Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
        Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart
        Fallin'
        I'll Be There for You / You're All I Need to Get By [Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell cover]
        When It's All Over
        Limitedless [with excerpts of Murder She Wrote]

Unbreakable
        Doesn't Mean Anything
        Brand New Me
        Not Even the King
        If I Ain't Got You
        No One
        New Day
        Girl on Fire

        Encore:

        Empire State of Mind, Part II: Broken Down
               Hallelujah part of '101'

     

As you see, the show was full of great songs, pure energy and Alicia's wonderful voice. Yes, everything was perfect, especially Hallelujah part of '101' with an amazing video.

In my opinion Alicia's cocnert was one of the best of these which I saw. To be honest if you still don't know - go or not to her show - DO IT! Just don't think, but do it, because it is worthwhile.

To be honest, I really hope that she will come back to Poland one day or I'll be able to go to her show soon :)

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50s, 60s and 70s

50s, 60s and 70s - the best music ever.

* 50s 
Righteous Brothers Unchained melody

Unchained Melody [1965] by The Righteous Brothers.  Original version of this song is from 1955 – music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret.

*60s 
Marilyn Monroe My heart belongs to daddy

My heart belongs to daddy is a song written by Cole Porter, for musical Leave It to Me! [1938]. This version  of this song is from movie Let’s Make Love [1960] with Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand, Tony Randall, Frankie Vaughan and Wilfrid Hyde-White. Performed by Marilyn Monroe.

Elvis Presley You´re the Devil in disguise

(You’re the) Devil in Disguise is a UK number one single by Elvis Presley. B-side: Please Don’t Drag That String Around [1963].


*70s

Minnie Riperton Loving you

Lovin’ you is a 1975 [ January 13, 1975 ] hit single by Minnie Riperton. It was the fourth single from the album Perfect Angel.

Starland Vocal Band Afternoon Delight

Afternoon Delight [1975] by Starland Vocal Band from album Starland Vocal Band [1976] is one of the biggest-selling singles in 1976.

John Lennon Imagine

Imagine [1971] is a song written and performed by John Lennon. It is the opening track on his album Imagine [1971].

Bonnie Tyler It's a heartache

It’s a heartache [1977] is a country rock song by Bonnie Tyler from Natural Force [1978].

The Clash London calling

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*Amy Jade Winehouse*

14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011

...you will be always in our memory