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  • When Linkin Park's estate put out "Lost", a 2003 archived track last year, their fans loved hearing their music and the voice of late frontman Chester Bennington. Pondering the what-ifs of the band getting back together after Chester's 2017 suicide, that revelation's happening now! Learn about Linkin Park's ending hiatus, new members joining the lineup, and #1 promo single "The Emptiness Machine" for From Zero's release!

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    Linkin Park's "Lost" music video side by side
    From Zero Livestream (9/5/24)
    Mike Shinoda on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
    "The Emptiness Machine" (Live) - Tonight Show

    Emily Armstrong - replacement singer
    Dead Sara discography
    Colin Brittain - replacement drummer

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  • The Jackson 5 made their music debut 55 years ago in 1969! Sadly, there's only 3 members left. Lead singer Michael Jackson died in 2009, guitarist and backup singer Tito just died of a heart attack on 9/14/24. Listening back to 3 eras they've achieved, I made a top 10 countdown of hits I recommend.

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    The Jackson 5 Top 10:
    10. “Who’s Loving You” (1969-1970)
    "Hold On" - En Vogue (1990)

    9. “The Love You Save” (1970)
    8. “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” - The Jacksons (1978-1979)
    American Idol Top 7 Performance (2009)

    7. “Dancing Machine” (1974-1975)
    6. “Give Love On Christmas Day” (1970)

    5. “Never Can Say Goodbye” (1971-1972)
    Gloria Gaynor's cover (1974-1975)

    4. “Got to Be There” - Michael Jackson (1971-1972)
    Chaka Khan's cover (1983)

    3. “ABC” (1970)

    2. “I’ll Be There” (1970)
    Motown 25 special (1983); Mariah Carey's cover (1992)

    1. “I Want You Back” (1969-1970)
    'NSYNC (1996-1998)

    The Jackson: An American Dream (1992)
    MJ The Musical
    Michael - 2025 biopic

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    Six Picks Music Club

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  • Near the tail end of 2024's summer, a comeback duet was released by 2 singers with similar genres and career timelines: Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga! The big question fans are wondering: "Why now?" There's no reported albums for "Die With A Smile"'s single, and the pairing was an overnight shock! Find out the interesting timing of its release, how long it's been since both singers made music, and record breaking streaming fans helped them achieve globally.

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    Mentioned Media: "When I Was Your Man" - Bruno Mars (2012-2013)
    "Yoü and I" (2011), "Million Reasons" (2017), "Speechless" (AMAs performance) (2009)
    - Lady Gaga

    Joker: Folie A Deux - upcoming movie

    "Die With A Smile"'s co-producers:
    Dernst Emile II
    James Fauntleroy
    Andrew Watt

    Getting Down and Wordy - podcast

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  • MTV's first Video Music Awards aired 9/14/84. Forty years later, videos are still relevant in music marketing. To evaluate popular songs in this year's categories, I analyze my predictions in these 8 categories: Best Pop, Best Collaboration, Best Alternative, Best Rock, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Artist of the Year, and Video of the Year.

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  • Hey Yacht Rock fans, there's a new sub-genre in the family: Yacht Soul! Sirius/XM debuted a station this past 4th of July weekend, subscribers can hear the online station on their app and website. Infleuncing memorable movie scenes and future covers, climb aboard my Yacht Soul playlist to get acquainted with its smooth jazz, blue eyed soul, and solo saxophone vibes.

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    Yacht Soul playlist songs:
    “Cruisin’” - Smokey Robinson (1979-1980)
    D'Angelo's cover (1995)
    Huey Lewis & Gwenyth Paltrow (2000)

    “Drift Away” - Dobie Gray (1972-1973)
    Uncle Kracker & Dobie Gray (2002-2004)
    "Chevrolet" - Dustin Lynch (CMT) (2023); feat. Jelly Roll (2023-2024)

    “Just the Two of Us” - Grover Washington Jr. & Bill Withers (1981-1982)
    Will Smith's rap (1997-1998); Dr. Evil (Austin Powers 2) (1999)
    "Around and Around" - Ullanda McCullough (1979)

    “Forget Me Nots” - Patrice Rushen (1982); "Fastlove"
    Big trampoline scene (1988); "Men In Black" (1997)

    “Too Hot” - Kool and the Gang (1979-1980)

    “All Night Long” - Lionel Richie (1983-1984)

    “What You Won’t Do For Love” - Bobby Caldwell (1978-1979)
    Go West (1993)

    “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” - Hall & Oates (1981-1982)

    “I Keep Forgettin’” - Michael McDonald (1982-1983); Soul Train
    "Regulate" - Warren G feat. Nate Dogg (1994); Memoir

    “I Just Wanna Stop” - Gino Vanelli (1977-1978)
    Soul Train episode (23:00-30:00 mark)

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  • Post Malone's been mixing his own music since high school. Fusing hip-hop and pop, he now has a new country album! I recap his discography, year-long promotion for F-1 Trillion, and the tracks' early rankings.

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    Post Malone's YouTube Channel

    Grand Ole Opry livestream (8/15/24)
    (starts at 19 min mark)

    CBS Sunday Morning interview
    Apple Music interview

    NBC Elvis Presley's 50th Special (2018)

    "Jackie Chan" music video

    ACMs 2024: "Never Love You Again" & "I Had Some Help"
    "Rambling Man" tribute

    "Pour Me a Drink" @ CMA Fest

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  • Halsey's a modern pop singer since 2014. Breaking through The Chainsmokers' 2016 #1 hit "Closer", she brings an edgy darkness in her music. Preparing her 5th album, Halsey released promo singles: "The End", "Lucky", and "Lonely Is the Muse". "Lucky" has double mashup samples by Britney Spears and Monica. Learn the biographies of all 3 women, tying in each hit song used.

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    Mentioned media:
    “Alone” - Halsey (2018)
    "Alone" - Halsey feat. Big Sean and Stefflon Don (2018)
    "Without Me" - Halsey (2018)

    "Cry Me a River" - Justin Timberlake (2002-2003)
    "Lucky" - Britney Spears (2000)

    "The Boy Is Mine" - Brandy & Monica (1998)
    "Angel of Mine" - Monica (1998)
    "Angel of Mine" - Eternal (1997)
    Monica's "Everything to Me" (2010), sampling Deniece Williams' "Silly" (1981)
    Monica's album news - (Variety)

    Album Nerds podcast

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  • Little Big Town are a country group and special unit, celebrating 25 years together. They've consistently performed hits about 20 years, one of the most successful in their genre. Releasing a Greatest Hits compilation and touring with Sugarland, I created this top 10 of songs I recommend of theirs (including 3 not on the album).

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    Little Big Town Top 10
    10. “The Daughters” (2019)
    9. “Little White Church” (2010)
    8. “Day Drinking” (2014)
    7. “Summer Fever” (2018)
    6. “Pontoon” (2012)
    5. “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” (2019, 2020)
    4. “Tornado” (2012-2013)
    3. “Better Man” (2016-2017)
    2. “Girl Crush” (2014)
    1. “Boondocks” (2005)

    "Wine, Beer, Whiskey" - Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (2020)

    The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2019)

    "Better Man" - CMT Storytellers (2024)

    Little Big Town's Christmas Peformance @ Grand Ole Opry
    Today's Summer Concert Series calendar

    "Unchained Melody" - The Righteous Brothers (1965)

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  • Celine Dion is a famous Canadian bilingual singer. She's sang over 40 years in French and English, but unfortunately has suffered from Stiff Person Syndrome. Aiming to get stronger in her new documentary, she movingly concluded Paris' Summer Olympics opening ceremony a week ago! Growing up loving her music, I reminisce memories loving these 10 songs from her.

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    Celine Dion top 10 playlist:
    10. “I’m Alive” (2002)
    Stuart Little 2

    9. “The Prayer” - Andrea Bocelli (1998)
    Quest for Camelot

    8. “The Power of Love” (1993)
    7. “That’s the Way It Is” (1999-2000)
    6. “All By Myself” (1996)
    5. “Taking Chances” (2007-2008)
    4. “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” (1996)

    3. "Beauty and the Beast (End Duet)” - Peabo Bryson (1991-1992)
    movie; Angela Lansbury's film ballroom scene version

    2. “Because You Loved Me” (1996); Up, Close, and Personal
    Diane Warren's songwriting credits

    1. “My Heart Will Go On” (1997-1998); Titanic

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    The Summer Olympics began last night in Paris France, and I created this French lyrics playlist!

    “La Vie En Rose” - Edith Pilaf (1947);
    Celine Dion's Eiffel Tower peformance
    A Star is Born's scene - Lady GaGa (2018)
    Lady Gaga's Summer Olympics opening ceremony performance

    “Michelle” - The Beatles (1966)

    “Sunday Girl” - Blondie (1978)
    Rock Talk Studio episode

    “Games Without Frontiers” - Peter Gabriel (1980)
    2nd music video version

    “Eyes Without a Face” - Billy Idol (1983-1984)
    “Psycho Killer” - Talking Heads (1977, 1978)
    “Le Freak” - Chic (1979)

    “Lady Marmalade” - LaBelle (1974)
    Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Mya, & Missy Elliott (2001) - Moulin Rouge
    Grammys collaboration of both

    “Déjà Vu” - Dionne Warwick (1979)
    “No Sleeep” - Janet Jackson (2015)

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  • Shaboozey is featured artist on Beyonce's COWBOY CARTER album, and is now has a #1 genre fusion song! Learn his music background, the unique unity of "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", and music history it's made.

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    Shaboozey biography interview links:
    Color X Studios
    Lovin' Life Music Fest
    NPR

    Shaboozey & Jelly Roll photo
    2024 song history
    TikTok account

    J-Kwon's "Tipsy" (2004) (video)
    J-Kwon's "Tipsy" - lyrics
    J-Kwon - Billboard interview

    Performances:
    The Kelly Clarkson Show
    Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
    CMA Fest
    BET Awards 2024: "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" mashup with J-Kwon's "Tipsy"
    NBC's 4th of July Fireworks

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    Ep. 47 - Labor Day Countdown
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    Ep. 221 - Top 40 Song of 2023 (Part 2)
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    Ep. 242 - 2024 Summer Song?

  • Katy Perry's having quite the summer! She quit her American Idol judging position, announced new music, and recently certified 4 Diamond singles selling over 15 million copies! I discuss which songs hold this record, and review promo single "WOMAN'S WORLD".

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    Katy cleaning diamond awards- video

    "Roar" (2013)

    "California Gurls" feat. Snoop Dogg (2010)

    "E.T. (Remix)" music video - feat. Kanye West (2011)

    "Teenage Dream" (2010)

    "WOMAN'S WORLD" (2024)

    Katy Perry Top 15 playlist

    Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me - documentary
    Katy Perry: Part of Me - concert film

    Sara Bareilles' "Brave" (2010)

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  • Happy NOT 4th of July? These particular 7 songs are popular to hear on this holiday, but lyrically aren't appropriate. I analyze each one and soundtrack the fireworks show I saw the night before this 4th of July! Enjoy!

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    NOT 4th of July playlist
    “Independence Day” - Martina McBride (1992, 1994)
    “Born in the U.S.A.” - Bruce Springsteen (1984)

    “American Girl” - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1976)
    Petty Country - A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, digital album

    “All American Girl” - Carrie Underwood (2007-2008)
    "All American Girl" (Late Show with David Letterman)

    “American Pie” - Don McLean (1971)
    understandingamericanpie.com
    i95 Rock radio interview (6/25/24), article

    “Pink Houses” - John Cougar Mellencamp (1983)

    “American Idiot” - Green Day (2004)

    Documentary: Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam

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  • Imagine Dragons are one of the best selling rock bands of all time! Crossing over in pop and globally, their 6th album Loom is out now. I give my review, tell the biography of the band, and personal connections to frontman Dan Reynolds.

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    Imagine Dragons YouTube channel

    Music Videos:
    "Eyes Closed"
    "Nice to Meet You"

    Interviews:
    The Ellen Degeneres Show (2018)
    The Kelly Clarkson Show (2022)
    The Howard Stern Show - BYU , Separation (2022)
    "Nice to Meet You" - Genius (2024)
    ABC News (2024)
    The Grammys' Recording Academy (2024)
    Believer documentary (2018)
    Imagine Dragons: Live in Las Vegas (2023)

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  • Maren Morris' featured in Billboard's Pride Month issue. Learn why and new music she's releasing, as I countdown 10 of her top hits.

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    Maren Morris Top 10 playlist:
    10. “Craving You” - Thomas Rhett (2017)
    9. “I Could Use a Love Song” (2016, 2017)
    8. “Make You Say” - Zedd feat. Beauz (2022)
    7. “Circles Around This Town” (2022)
    6. “GIRL” (2019)
    5. “80s Mercedes” (2016)
    4. “The Bones” (2019-2020)
    3. “Rich” (2016, 2018)
    2. “The Middle” (2018) - Zedd feat. Grey
    1. “My Church” (2015, 2016)

    My 2016 radio article

    "Last Turn Home" - Tim McGraw (2014)

    Thomas Rhett - 9/11/16 @ Xfinity Hartford:
    “Make Me Wanna”, "Cake By the Ocean (Cover)", "T-Shirt", "It Goes Like This" , "Die a Happy Man", "Uptown Funk (Cover)" , "Vacation", "Crash and Burn"

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  • Luke Combs is embracing fatherhood as a father of 2 young sons, thinking about memories he's spent with his own father and grandfathers as a young boy. His 5th album Fathers and Sons, documents those moving perceptions and adages this Fathers Day weekend. I discuss its new tracks and past fatherly songs that Luke sang a few years back.

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    Luke Combs "Dad" Songs playlist
    "Even Though I'm Leaving" (2019)
    "The Kind of Love We Make" (2022)
    "Fast Car" (2023)
    "The Man He Sees In Me" (2024)

    Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" (1988)
    Tracy & Luke's "Fast Car duet at 2024's Grammys

    Twister: The Album - preorder
    "Ain't No Love in Oklahoma" (2024)

    Fathers Day country songs:
    "Remember You Young" - Thomas Rhett (2019)
    "Lady" - Brett Young (2021)
    "He's My Boy" - Elvie Shane (2021)
    "Let Your Boys Be Country" - Jason Aldean (2023)

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  • Call it "magic" or a coincidence that there's 2 songs out now called "Houdini", like the legend magician. I discuss Harry Houdini's bio, songs that tribute using his name and vanishing tricks, including Dua Lipa and Eminem. Don't disappear without hearing other magical facts I reveal at the end!

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    "Houdini" Songs playlist:

    "Houdini" - Kate Bush (1982)
    Kate Bush's interview quotes

    "Houdini" - Foster the People (2011)

    "Houdini" - Dua Lipa (2023-2024)

    "Houdini" - Eminem (2024)
    "Houdini" video cameos
    "Houdini" lyrics breakdown

    Mentioned Media:
    Harry Houdini - History.com
    Houdini (2014) - 2 part mini-series film
    8 Mile (2002)
    "Abracadabra" - Steve Miller Band (1982)
    Steve Miller Band compliment
    Pete Davidson's Eminem SNL parodies

    Eminem songs:
    "My Name Is" (1999)
    "The Real Slim Shady" (2000)
    "Lose Yourself" (2002)
    "Without Me" (2001)
    "Stan" (2000)
    Eminem YouTube channel

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  • Halfway of 2024, the music's been incredibly diverse, unpredictable, and defensive. What could be this year's summer song? I look into these 6 that have a shot.

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    Radio Insight article

    Billboard's Song of the Summer chart

    2024 Summer Song? playlist

    “I Had Some Help” - Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen

    “Espresso” - Sabrina Carpenter

    "Too Sweet” - Hozier
    "Too Sweet" explanation
    "Too Sweet" sketch
    "Crazy" - Gnarls Barkley (2006)

    “LUNCH” - Billie Eilish

    “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” - Tommy Richman
    TikTok snippet

    “Beautiful Things” - Benson Boone

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  • The Beach Boys have been an actively legendary group over 60 years! With a new documentary and updated memoir, I wanted to show their talent by counting down 10 rare songs from their catalog.

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    The Beach Boys Rare 10 playlist

    10. “Forever” (1970, 1971)
    2000 biopic clip
    Full House wedding
    "Forever" (1992) - John Stamos & The Beach Boys

    9. “Dance, Dance, Dance” (1964)
    "Dance, "Dance, Dance" - Wilson Phillips (2003)

    8. “Rock and Roll Music” (1976)

    7. “Our Prayer” (1963)
    "Our Prayer" - 2000 biopic scene (17:20-20:50)
    "Lord's Prayer" commentary

    6. “Feel Flows” (1971)
    Almost Famous (2000) - William meets Penny (0:34-1:07)
    Almost Famous - end credits

    5. “The Warmth of the Sun” (1965)
    "The Warmth of the Sun" (2001)

    4. “Sail On, Sailor” (1973)

    3. “Surf’s Up” (1971)
    "Surf's Up" (2001) - Vince Gill, Jimmy Webb, David Crosby

    2. “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times” (1966)
    "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" (2001) - Aimee Mann & Michael Penn
    Aimee Mann 2019 concert: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz4MDKdAUNt/?img_index=5,
    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz4QIrXgJZd/

    1. “Darlin’” (1966-1967)
    "Darlin'" - Three Dog Night & The Beach Boys (1986)

    The Beach Boys - IMDB searchFull House - IMDB

    Almost Famous
    Wilson Phillips
    The Beach Boys - Full House YouTube search

    An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson (2001)
    A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys (2023)

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  • A year after Miranda Lambert broke a 20-year recording contract, she's now signed under a different label and has a new song out! "Wranglers" returns the role of her character plotting revenge, like how she sang in earlier songs. Working on so many other projects, when can we expect this track to be on a 10th album in Miranda's discography? I recap the impact of her recent albums, discuss "Wranglers"' facts, and the rest of her 2024 music plans.

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    Miranda Lambert Discography

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    CMT Campfire Sessions - YouTube
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    "Kerosene" (2005)
    "Gunpowder and Lead" (2007)
    "Mama's Broken Heart" (2013)

    "Wranglers" - Stagecoach Festival
    "Wrangler" - ACM Awards
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