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Jan 2025
1h 12m

George Benson's "Give Me the Night"

Hartbeat
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Are you ready to get smooth One Song Nation? Join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down George Benson’s “Give Me the Night,” a song that helped usher in a wave of jazz-influenced pop music in the 1980’s.  The guys talk about the dream team of producer Quincy Jones and songwriter Rod Temperton, George Benson’s unparalleled ability to play the guitar, scat and ... Show More
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