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Happy New Year! Here's the top 20 finishing our Top 40 Songs of 2025 playlist! Selections were based on listeners' downloads, mainstream attention, and my personal favorites. Share your opinions on our social media pages, and email.
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20. “Texas” - Blake Shelton (2024-2025)
19. “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” - RAYE
18. “Everybody Scream” - Florence + The Machine
17. “WILDFLOWER” - Billie Eilish (2024-2025)
16. “I Got Better” - Morgan Wallen
15. “The Big Goodbye” - AJR
14. “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” - ROLE MODEL
13. “Man I Need” - Olivia Dean
12. “Lover Girl” - Laufey
11. “Backup Plan” - Bailey Zimmerman feat. Luke Combs
10. “Time Waited” - My Morning Jacket
9. “Good News” - Shaboozey (2024-2025)
8. “The Giver” - Chappell Roan
7. “My Only Angel” - Aerosmith & YUNGBLUD
6. “Abracadabra” - Lady Gaga
5. “A Song To Sing” - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
4. “It Ain’t Easy” - Teddy Swims
3. “Headphones On” - Addison Rae
2. “MUTT” - Leon Thomas (2024-2025)
1. “Messy” - Lola Young (2024-2025)
PIck A Disc - guest experience
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The themes for 2025's music gradually came along. There was so many great songs that came out, but people weren't frequently listening than usual. I've made my own observations and chose to rank tunes that left memorable effects on me. Here's what got picked for Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 1).
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Playlist: 40. All My Love” - Coldplay (2024-2025)
39. “If You Hadn’t Been There” - Dolly Parton
38. “Walk This Road” - The Doobie Brothers feat. Mavis Staples
37. “Everybody Laughs” - David Byrne & Ghost Town Orchestra
36. “Am I Okay?” - Megan Moroney (2024-2025)
35. “Cry for Me” - The Weeknd
34. "I Want You (Fever)” - Momma
33. “Couldn’t Care Less” - Priscilla Block
32. “Live For You” - Thee Sacred Souls (2024-2025)
31. “Ecstasy” - Ciara
30. “Work On Me” - Dasha
29. “Bottle Rockets” - Scotty McCreery & Hootie & The Blowfish
28. “GO BABY” - Justin Bieber
27. “Opalite” - Taylor Swift
26. “Sailor Song” - Gigi Perez (2024-2025)
25. “Ordinary” - Alex Warren
24. “Country House” - Sam Hunt
23. “Azizam” - Ed Sheeran
22. “Nice To Meet You” - Myles Smith (2024-2025)
21. “Anxiety” - Doechii
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Jingle Ball is an annual winter concert thrown by iHeartRadio! I just attended 12/12's show at MSG! My review of the venue, artists, seats, and televised special are discussed in this episode.
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NYC Lineup:
Monsta X; live
Ravyn Lenae; live
Myles Smith; live
K-Pop Demon Hunters Singalong (Saja Boys) - Soundtrack
Jessie Murph; live
Zara Larsson; live
Alex Warren; live
Nelly; live
Laufey; live
Conan Gray; live
Renee Rapp; live
Ed Sheeran; live
"Play It Cool" - Monsta X feat. Steve Aoki (2019)
Related Episodes: Ep. 13 - Top 40 Songs of 2019 (Part 2)
Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2)
Ep. 123 - Z100's Radio History
Ep. 187 - Ed Sheeran Top 11
Ep. 260 - Global Citizen Festival 2024 - Review
Ep. 292 - Ed Sheeran's "Azizam" & "Old Phone"
Ep. 295 - Modern Folk: Alex Warren & Myles Smith
Ep. 301 - Live Aid's 40th Coverage
Ep. 303 - Moulin Rouge! Film & Play
Ep. 308 - VMAs 2025 Predictions
Ep. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' Review
Ep. 322 - Christmas 2025 Playlist
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We've all been looking forward to the holidays this year as a state of mind. Having a huge amount of new music classics is definitely helping. I share 8 songs I'm admiring, and welcome 2 recommendations by another podcast I've helped contributed recently. Listen, enjoy, and Merry Christmas!
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Christmas 2025 Playlist:
"Christmas in the City" - Pentatonix
"Where Are You Christmas?" / "Christmas, Why Can't I Find You" - The Pretty Reckless (Taylor Momsen)
"Counting Down the Days" - Brad Paisley; Tonight Show
"California Days" - Bryan Adams feat. Barenaked Ladies, Alessia Cara, The Sheepdogs, Alan Doyle & Light
"Christmas Time Is Here" - Trisha Yearwood; Studio
"Santa Baby" - Laufey (2024-2025); tree lighting
"The Innkeeper" - Little Big Town
"Christmas Is Here" - Cher
Related Content: "Where Are You Christmas?" - Faith Hill (2000)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000); Freeform TV schedule
Hallmark Channel's schedule
A Great Big Holiday Jam - Citytv
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
The Manhattan Transfer
Episodes: Ep. 151 - End of Summer Playlist
Ep. 219 - Christmas 2023's Songs
Ep. 233 - Mariah Carey Top 10
Ep. 252 - Little Big Town Top 10
Ep. 269 - Christmas 2024 Playlist
Ep. 299 - The Beach Boys Top 10
Ep. 307 - Summer 1995 Playlist
Ep. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' (Review)
Ep. 321 - 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' 60th
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A Charlie Brown Christmas' TV special and soundtrack turns 60 this season; the Peanuts franchise turned 75 in October! Pop culturally a classic, no official celebration has been set to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Sharing my personal memories, I flashback how A Charlie Brown Christmas came about in 1965, critique the album, and different spinoffs that evolved since.
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40 Years - A Charlie Brown Christmas
60th Anniversary vinyls: Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart
"Christmas Time Is Here" - Trisha Yearwood (2025); studio
Charles M. Schultz's timeline; Lee Mendelson & Vince Guaraldi
Udiscover's writeup
CBS Sunday Morning interview (2021)
Trombone wah-wah example from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
Gifts: Hallmark; Krispy Kreme; Vera Bradley
Related: Ep. 216 - Alicia Keys Top 10
Ep. 269 - Christmas 2024 Playlist
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A new rock supergroup has formed. Reminiscent of '90s alternative rock, Howl Owl Howl is a combination of Hootie and the Blowfish, R.E.M., and The Black Crowes. Their debut single "My Cologne" came out Halloween, but was inspired by an unexpected popular singer. Find out who, why, and how in this new episode.
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Interviews: Rolling Stone Article, All Access podcast episode; TODAY Show
"My Cologne" (Live); Howl Owl Howl's YouTube Channel; 1st tour list; Set Lists
Darius Rucker discography
CMT Music Awards 2023: "She Talks to Angels" - The Black Crowes & Darius Rucker
CMT Crossroads episode - The Black Crowes & Darius Rucker (2023)
"Bottle Rockets" - Scotty McCreery feat. Hootie and the Blowfish (2025)
"R.E.M." - Ariana Grande (2018); fragrance; 2020 cassette container
Related Episodes: Ep. 102 - Ariana Grande Top 10
Ep. 210 - Darius Rucker Top 10
Ep. 215 - Thanksgiving Countdown 2
Ep. 223 - Ariana Grande's "yes and?" / J. Lo's "Can't Get Enough"
Ep. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)
Ep. 306 - ROLE MODEL's "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"
Ep. 307 - Summer 1995 Playlist
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Olivia Dean's having quite the 2025. She's nominated Best New Artist for 2026's Grammys, just performed on SNL, and trending globally! Learn her timeline and how her music's fitting nicely among this year's music trends.
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Interviews: BBC (2024); Vogue; Harper's Bazaar
Tonight Show: "Nice to Each Other"
TODAY Show: Album; "Let Alone the One You Love"; "So Easy (To Fall In Love)";
"Nice to Each Other"; "Man That I Need"
SNL: "Man That I Need"; "Let Alone the One You Love"
Fav Songs': "UFO"; "Getting There"; "I Could Be A Florist" (2023); "The Art of Loving"; "Nice to Each Other"; "Lady Lady"; "So Easy (To Fall In Love)"; "Baby Steps"
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1992)
"Lay It On Me" - Rudimental feat. Ed Sheeran (2015)
Solange Knowles' A Seat at the Table (2016)
H.E.R.
Related Episodes: Ep. 1 - Global Citizens Festival 2019
Ep. 13 - Top 40 Songs of 2019 (Part 2)
Ep. 65 - Top 40 Songs of 2020
Ep. 169 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 2)
Ep. 184 - Earth Day Playlist
Ep. 255 - Yacht Soul Playlist
Ep. 272 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 1)
Ep. 280 - Lola Young's "Messy"
Ep. 295 - Alex Warren & Myles Smith
Ep. 308 - VMAs 2025 Predictions
Ep. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' (Review)
Ep. 312 - "The Life of a Showgirl" (Review)
Ep. 316 - Leon Thomas' "Mutt"
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Country music fans, it's time for the 59th CMA Awards! The industry's gone through so much in 2025. Grand Ole Opry turned 100! The Grammys broke up 2026's country category in 2! MTV added country to the VMAs! Growing through these changes, I share my predictions who'd win CMA Awards' 11 categories ahead of 11/19's show! Check our social media links below viewing before-and-after results.
Spotify's CMA playlist
Sirius/XM Channel 56 - The Highway
CMT Hot Twenty ending December
CMT Hot Twenty
Related Episodes: Ep. 221 - Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 2)
Ep. 240 - Miranda Lambert's "Wranglers"
Ep. 252 - Little Big Town Top 10
Ep. 254 - Post Malone's 'F-1 Trillion (Review)
Ep. 260 - Global Citizen Festival 2024 - Review
Ep. 266 - CMA Awards 2024 Predictions
Ep. 272 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 1)
Ep. 273 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 2)
Ep. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)
Ep. 286 - Lady A Top 10
Ep. 290 - ACMs 2025 Predictions
Ep. 293 - Blake Shelton & Morgan Wallen's New Albums
Ep. 304 - MTV Adds Country & CBS to the VMAs
Ep. 308 - VMAs 2025 Predictions
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2025's added dictionary word of the year is... "6 7"? This social media term spreading its lingo online, in classrooms, and cultural language. Derived from a Tiktok song and NBA player's height, the definition 6 7 is a slang for maybe or so-so. Test your usage by listening to this episode's inspired playlist: popular music from 1967. Share on our social media below what you like, dislike, or feel six-seven!
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Mentioned: The Monkees, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Johnny & June Cash,
The Jungle Book, Dr. Doolittle, You Only Live Twice, To Sir With Love, The Four Seasons,
Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, CSNY formation, Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Starship, The Moody Blues, The Rolling Stones, The Foundations, The Supremes, Vanilla Fudge, Aretha Franklin, California folk scene.
Pisces, Acquarius, Capricorn, & Jones, Ltd. - vinyl; unveiling; Head critique
The Beatles Anthology - Disney+
"Foxey Lady" - Wayne's World clip
"Nights in White Satin" - 2018's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
"White Rabbit (Isolated Vocals)" - Grace Slick
Fuller House finale part 1
1967 - Austin Powers club clip
Related Episodes: Ep. 104 - "No Time to Die" Movie Theme
Ep. 141 - Class of 2007 Playlist
Ep. 183 - The Monkees' Top 10 Hits
Ep. 184 - Earth Day Playlist
Ep. 190 - Tina Turner Top 10
Ep. 198 - Tony Bennett Top 10 Favs
Ep. 221 - Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 2)
Ep. 226 - Beatles Covers Playlist
Ep. 235 - Eclipse Playlist
Ep. 267 - Charli XCX Top 10
Ep. 268 - The Beatles on Disney+
Ep. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)
Ep. 297 - Sly Stone's Music Impact
Ep. 299 - The Beach Boys Top 10
Ep. 307 - Summer 1995 Playlist
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Leon Thomas is a contemporary R&B singer, who first got introduced as a teen actor. Music passion passed down from his family, and he's finally getting his name out this year as a solo artist. Learn the timeline, creative writing behind "Mutt", and how a recent Billboard ruling earned a "top-dog" achievement for Leon's career officially mainstream.
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Performances: Genius - lyrics breakdown (2024)
2025: NPR's Tiny Desk; The Late Show clip; Coachella clip
BET Awards - acceptance speech; MTV Push Artist
Variety - studio production session
"Snooze" cover
Related Episodes: Ep. 102 - Ariana Grande Top 10
Ep. 156 - Steve Lacy's "Bad Habit"
Ep. 216 - Alicia Keys Top 10
Ep. 220 - Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 1)
Ep. 236 - Teddy Swims and Benson Boone
Ep. 242 - 2024 Summer Song?
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[Listener discretion is strongly advised for mature explicit content.]
All season, fans have celebrated the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Despite its risque quirkiness, it's the longest theatrical movie played annually since. Learn the franchise's history then, and relived through 3 21st century reboots.
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Vinyl Soundtrack
Digital Soundtrack
Theater participation props
Hollywood Theatre interview
Tim Curry interview: CBS Sunday Morning; edit
Vagabond memoir
Meat Loaf discography
The Rocky Horror Glee Show (2010)
Let's Do the Time Warp Again (2016)
"Tears" - Sabrina Carpenter (2025)
Related Episodes: Ep. 107 - 13 Halloweenish Songs
Ep. 113 - Annie/MJ The Musical/West Side Story
Ep. 159 - Thriller: Then and Now
Ep. 163 - Monarch (TV Show)
Ep. 211 - Sounds Like Halloween
Ep. 217 - Sabrina Carpenter's "Feather"
Ep. 235 - Eclipse Playlist
Ep. 263 - Ghostbusters' 2 Movie Songs
Ep. 273 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 2)
Ep. 283 - Dolly Parton's 2 New Songs
Ep. 298 - Gigi Perez & Lorde
Ep. 302 - Ozzy Osbourne Top 10
Ep. 314 - Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance" & Florence + The Machine's "Everybody Scream"
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Leading up to Halloween, two contemporary songs are likely to set the mood: Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance", and Florence + The Machine's "Everybody Scream"! Both divas are theatrical entertainers, thrilling fans to have fun along with them. Learn the development stories about each in this episode.
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Sound effects taken from Soundscape's Pottery Barn Halloween CD (2001).
"The Dead Dance": Wednesday Netflix mini-series
Wednesday Season 2 scene; VMAs 2025: Live from Madison Square Garden
Gala event press release
Florence + The Machine - Favorite Songs
"Dog Days Are Over" (2009-2010) - Video 1, 2, MTV 2010
"Shake It Out" (2011)
"Sweet Nothing" (2012) - Calvin Harris
"Ship to Wreck" (2015)
"Call Me Cruella" (2021)
"Everybody Scream" @ Graham Norton Show, album link
Related Episodes: Ep. 85 - Cruella De Vil Theme Songs
Ep. 105 - Lady Gaga Top 10
Ep. 166 - 'Wednesday' & "Goo Goo Muck"
Ep. 213 - Stevie Nicks Top 10
Ep. 237 - The Tortured Poets Department Review
Ep. 282 - Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' (Review)
Ep. 308 - MTV VMAs 2025 Predictions
Ep. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' (Review)
Ep. 312 - 'The Life of a Showgirl' (Review)
Ep. 313 - Bruno Mars Top 10
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Happy 40th Bruno Mars! He posted an AI birthday post, and is re-releasing a 15th anniversary vinyl edition of his 2010 debut album: Doo-Wop & Hooligans. Entertaining audiences his whole life, I honor 10 hits with my own personal memories in this top 10 countdown.
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Playlist: 10. “Treasure” (2012, 2013); Sample
9. “That’s What I Like” (2016, 2017)
8. “It Will Rain” (2011)
7. “Finesse (Remix)” feat. Cardi B (2017); In Living Color
6. “Die With A Smile” - Lady Gaga (2024-2025)
5. “Leave the Door Open” - Silk Sonic (2021)
4. “Grenade” (2010-2011)
3. “When I Was Your Man” (2012-2013)
2. “Just the Way You Are” (2010)
1. “Uptown Funk” - Mark Ronson (2014-2015); SNL; Ellen Show
24K Magic @ The Apollo Theater; BET Awards 2017 Intro: "Perm"
"Leave the TV On" - James Corden & Reggie Watts
"A Thousand Years" - Christina Perri (2011-2012)
"Am I Wrong" - Anderson.Paak feat. Schoolboy Q (2016)
2011's Hot 100 #1s table chart
"Nothin' On You" - B.o.B. (2009, 2010)
"Billionaire" - Travie McCoy (2009, 2010)
"Blow" - Ed Sheeran feat. Chris Stapleton (2019)
"Wake Up in the Sky" - Gucci Mane feat. Kodak Black (2019)
Related Episodes: Ep. 78 - "Leave the Door Open"
Ep. 122 - Engagement Songs Countdown
Ep. 157 - Bruno Mars' 6 Diamond Songs
Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1)
Ep. 187 - Ed Sheeran Top 10
Ep. 189 - Hawaiian Musicians Playlist
Ep. 257 - "Die With a Smile"
Ep. 282 - Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' (Review)
Ep. 308 - VMAs 2025 Predictions
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Fans will be remember 10/3/25 being Taylor Swift's 12th album launch day for The Life of a Showgirl! Recorded secretly a year ago, she was inspired to note personal growth inspired by her then boyfriend / now fiancèe Travis Kelce, and coping a constant spotlight on her career. Metaphorically composing about love, family, scrutiny, and fame, the tracks were co-produced by 2 different pros than her prior albums over a decade! Learn the significance how certain events were expressed, my review, and publicity plan Taylor will promote soon.
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Watch The Eras Tour - Disney+
Media Coverage: Amazon Music / Apple Music
BBC One / Capital FM / Hits Radio
The Graham Norton Show
Sirius/XM Channel 13
iHeartRadio
NBC: Jimmy Fallon / Seth Meyers
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Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2)
Ep. 206 - Back To School Playlist
Ep. 217 - Sabrina Carpenter's "Feather"
Ep. 219 - Christmas 2023 Playlist
Ep. 237 - The Tortured Poets Department - Review
Ep. 269 - Christmas 2024 Playlist
Ep. 273 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 2)
Ep. 283 - Dolly Parton's 2 New Songs
Ep. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' (Review)
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Bootleg record Buckingham Nicks, got re-issued this month since 1973's original release! Historically a climax for Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks' relationship, and invited to join classic rock band, Fleetwood Mac. They haven't been amicable since then, what gave the go-ahead to finally remaster their duo's debut recordings?
Second, Miley Cyrus has involved Fleetwood Mac alumni on her new single "Secrets". It's not her first affiliation with them. Find out who was the first, collaborated now, and whom the song is about.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Buckingham Nicks & Fleetwood Mac merch
"Midnight Sky" / "Edge of Midnight"- Miley Cyrus (2020)
David Byrne / Talking Heads
Related Episodes: Ep. 53 - Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" - History
Ep. 65 - Top 40 Songs of 2020 (Pt. 2)
Ep. 165- Christine McVie Top 10
Ep. 172 - Miley Cyrus' "Flowers"
Ep. 213 - Stevie Nicks Top 10
Ep. 233 - Mariah Carey Top 10
Ep. 250 - French Lyrics Playlist
Ep. 296 - Billy Joel Top 10
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A decade after receiving a Grammys Lifetime Achievement award, R&B/disco band Earth, Wind & Fire are ready to share their celebration. CBS will air this past 4th of July's holiday weekend concert tapings at The Hollywood Bowl; guess when to watch it: The 21st night of September! Praising 55 musical years, I countdown 10 hits I recommend to get you started.
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Playlist:
10. “Sing A Song” (1975)
9. “Fantasy” (1977-1978)
8. “Can’t Hide Love” (1975-1976)
7. “That’s the Way of the World” (1975)
6. “Got to Get You Into My Life” (1978)
5. “Let’s Groove” (1981)
4. “Reasons” (1975)
3. “After the Love Has Gone” (1979)
2. “Shining Star” (1975)
1. “September” (1978)
Maurice White on drums: "Rescue Me" - Fontella Bass (1965); Billy Stewart - "Summertime" (1966); Betty Everett - "You're No Good" (1963)
Mentioned Media: "Free" - Deniece Williams (1976); The Emotions
"You Can't Hide Love" - Creative Source (1973)
"You Want My Love" - Lucky Daye feat. Earth, Wind & Fire (2021)
"Can't Hide Love" (cover) - Edwin McCain
"Got to Get You Into My Life" - The Beatles (1966)
HItch's "Reasons" film clip (2005)
Goldmember's 1975 time machine scene (2002)
Related Episodes: Ep. 103 - Earth, Wind & Fire's "September"
Ep. 226 - Beatles Cover Songs
Ep. 265 - Quincy Jones Favorites
Ep. 297 - Sly Stone's Music Impact
Ep. 304 - MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAs
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Laufey's a young Icelandic/Asian jazz aficionado. Studying the music from her parents, she's kept the genre alive through self-compositions this decade. Fans are dazzled of her writing, singing, playing piano/guitar/cello! "Third time's the charm" for 3rd album A Matter of Time, topping jazz charts, and just crossed over #4 on Billboard's 200 albums chart. Brilliantly romanticizing a "timely" concept record. I share this young lady's music journey, review the tracks, and evaluate its popularity in this episode.
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Fan Favorite Singles: "Like the Movies" debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live (2022)
"From the Start" (2022, 2024-2025); New Years' Rockin' Eve (2024); GMA (2025)
Remix: "Confess Your Love" - Jiandro ft. ola.wav (2025); Tiktok dance
"Goddess" (2024); Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
"Christmas Magic" from Red One; UK's The Graham Norton Show (2024)
"Silver Lining" (2025); GMA3
"Tough Luck" (2025)
"Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self" with Barbra Streisand (2025)
"Lover Girl" (2025); GMA; Studio
"Snow White" (2025)
Interviews: CBS Sunday Morning (edited); MTV; Buzzfeed with puppies
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Ep. 75 - "Time" & Clock Songs Countdown
Ep. 166 - 'Wednesday' & "Goo Goo Muck"
Ep. 235 - Eclipse Playlist
Ep. 237 - The Tortured Poets Department
Ep. 269 - Christmas 2024 Playlist
Ep. 294 - Prom 2025 Playlist
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