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13 Fantastic GO Songs (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]13 Fantastic GO Songs features songs by Andra Day, Chappell Roan, Gunna, John Summit, Jung Kook, and Rina Sawayama.

Question: Are you prepared to GO? If not, the light is green๐Ÿšฆ, so get your foot off that brake and press that gas pedal, baby! This playlist, 13 Fantastic GO Songs, has nothing to do with cars, green lights, or gas. The focus is the word, GO! GO has received love in the past on The Musical Hype via 11 Go, Going, Gone, Gonna Songs (2020), but the lovinโ€™ was inadequate.ย  Why? Only a couple of GO songs appeared on that list.ย  Plus, as of the publication date, that list was published four years ago in the heart of the pandemic! 13 Fantastic GO Songs will be the first of future GO lists.ย  Even when compiling this one, more GO songs deserve to be highlighted. ย This music compendium features songs by Andra Day, Chappell Roan, Gunna, John Summit, Jung Kook, and Rina Sawayama.ย  So, without prolonging this wild introductory paragraph, LETโ€™S F๐Ÿคฌ๐ŸคฌKING GO!


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1. Jung Kook, โ€œNever Let Goโ€

2. Chappell Roan, โ€œHOT TO GO!โ€

3. Gunna, โ€œgo crazyโ€

4. Andra Day, โ€œWhere Do We Goโ€

5. Bloodstone, โ€œWe Go a Long Way Backโ€

6. Rina Sawayama, โ€œHoly (Til You Let Me Go)โ€

7. The Weeknd, โ€œHere We Goโ€ฆ Againโ€

8. Teddy Pendergrass, โ€œCome Go with Meโ€

9. Doja Cat, โ€œGo Offโ€

10. Latimore, โ€œLet Me Goโ€

11. John Summit & Sub Focus, โ€œGo Backโ€ (Ft. Julia Church)

12. Deon Jackson, โ€œLove Makes the World Go Roundโ€

13. Louis Armstrong, โ€œGo Down Mosesโ€


1. Jung Kook, โ€œNever Let Goโ€

โ€œNever Let Goโ€ // BIGHIT MUSIC // 2024

Jung Kook, Never Let Go [๐Ÿ“ท: BIGHIT MUSIC]If the handsome, talented Jung Kook makes nothing else clear in โ€œNever Let Goโ€, heโ€™ll โ€œNever let go, go, go, go, go, go.โ€ The irresistible single from the BTS standout is sleekly produced, characterized by its dance beat.ย  Bak, Sim Fane, star boy, and Outtatown fabulously produced โ€œNever Let Goโ€ constructing a colorful accompaniment to fuel the pop starโ€™s fire. The South Korean superstar co-wrote โ€œNever Let Goโ€ alongside the producers, Jesse Bluu, Melanie Joy Fontana, and Michel โ€œLindgrenโ€ Schulz. Lots of cooks in the kitchen but it works out well.ย He sings sublimely.ย  The melody lines are rhythmic and tuneful.ย  Thematically, he shares gratitude to his fans. โ€œOh, every day, I wonder if this all is just a dream,โ€ he sings in the first verse, adding, โ€œI tried to put it into words, but it donโ€™t measure up / My pen and paper could never do quite enough.โ€ In the second verse, he sings, โ€œYou were the light that led me to you.โ€ Aww.ย  The lyrics not only show gratitude but also show love.ย  โ€œNever Let Goโ€, could double as a love song โ€“ part of its charm.ย  Ultimately, itโ€™s a simple but enjoyable, fun, and well-rounded pop song from Jung Kook.

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2. Chappell Roan, โ€œHOT TO GO!โ€

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess // KRA International Inc. / Island // 2023

Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess [๐Ÿ“ท: KRA International Inc. / Island]โ€œFive, six / Five, six, seven, eight.โ€ WOO! The ascent of Chappell Roan (Kayleigh Rose Amstutz) was swift! The Midwest-born and bred, Los Angeles singer/songwriter experienced one of the biggest breakouts of any musician in 2024.ย  The biggest song fueling her ascent was the infectious, top 10 hit, โ€œGood Luck, Babe!โ€.ย  โ€œGood Luck, Babeโ€ doesnโ€™t appear on her 2023 debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.ย  Another must-hear bop, top 30 hit, โ€œHOT TO GO!โ€, does. โ€œHOT TO GO!โ€ is the seventh track from the critically acclaimed debut LP.ย  She penned it alongside producer Daniel Nigro.

โ€œI donโ€™t want the world, but Iโ€™ll take this city / Who can blame a girl? Call me hot, not pretty.โ€ From the beginning, Roan is filled with attitude and energy. The instrumental accompaniment, likewise, is exuberant. 1980s dance and synthpop are written all over the cheerleader-inspired bop. The synths shimmer while the groove is giving dancefloor.ย  The lyrics are engaging and fun to the nth degree.ย  Chappell is playful throughout. โ€œBaby, do you like this beat? / I made it, so youโ€™d dance with me,โ€ she asserts in the refrain, adding, โ€œItโ€™s like a hundred ninety-nine degrees / When youโ€™re doing it with me, doing it with me.โ€ Oh, the sexual innuendo! The refrain precedes the pre-chorus, where Roan spells! โ€œH-O-T-T-O-G-O /โ€ฆ Dance it out, youโ€™re hot to go.โ€ And, for emphasis, the chorus emphasizes being โ€œhot to go,โ€ of course! The second verse is similar to the first, driven by desire: โ€œNo oneโ€™s touched me there in a damn hot minute.โ€ Ooh-wee, Chappell! The second refrain is slightly altered, trading doing for sleep ๐Ÿ˜ˆ. Eventually, Roan closes the song with the outro where she asks, โ€œWoo, you coming home with me? / Okay, itโ€™s hot / Iโ€™ll call a cab.โ€ โ€œHOT TO GO!โ€ is the sugar honey iced tea, just like Chappell Roan is. If you havenโ€™t already done so, youโ€™ll have this LGBTQ ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ bop on repeat! #SICKENING!

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3. Gunna, โ€œgo crazyโ€

a Gift & a Curse // Young Stone Life / 300 Entertainment Inc. / Gunna Music, LLC // 2023

Gunna, a Gift & a Curse [๐Ÿ“ท: Young Stoner Life / 300 Entertainment, Inc.]โ€œItโ€™s deeper than rap and this life can get crazy.โ€ Gunna has a point. โ€œGo crazyโ€ appears as the 11th track on his 2023 album, a Gift & a Curse. ย While it is hard to decipher the Grammy-nominated rapper without the lyrics for reference, his cadence and flow are alluring. โ€œTook a L, niggas thinking itโ€™s gravy,โ€ he spits in the first verse, continuing, โ€œNiggas gotta be crazy.โ€ Simple, the lyrics allude to the infamous YSL RICO case. Other gems from the rapper include, โ€œI been talking to my accountant a lot, tryna make what I got stack tall like KDโ€ (verse one), and โ€œCome to find out her P stand for pussy and she give it to any player thatโ€™s payingโ€ (verse).ย  Hmm, thatโ€™s a different โ€œPushin Pโ€ isnโ€™t it? The chorus invites the crazy into the picture:

โ€œAll this money, Iโ€™m going crazy

All these bitches, Iโ€™m going crazy

Missed some millions, Iโ€™m going crazy

All these killers, Iโ€™m going crazy

Itโ€™s deeper than rap and this lifeโ€™ll get crazyโ€ฆโ€

Throughout, Gunna is backed by a classy and refined backdrop, produced by EVRGRN, Kenny Stuntin, and Zoo Kids. The instrumental accompaniment is led by a sweet piano. โ€œGo crazyโ€ may not change your life but itโ€™s a vibe.

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4. Andra Day, โ€œWhere Do We Goโ€ย 

CASSANDRA (cherith) // Warner // 2024ย 

Andra Day, Cassandra (cherith) [๐Ÿ“ท: Warner]โ€œWhere do we go? / How you been living? / Iโ€™m just passing through your neighborhood / From down on Woodman.โ€ย  Academy Award-nominated actress and Grammy-winning singer Andra Day returned inย 2024 with the soulful โ€œWhere Do We Goโ€, an advance single from her third studio album, CASSANDRA (cherith). A five-minute-long record, โ€œWhere Do We Goโ€ is a juggernaut โ€“ in a positive manner.ย  Day penned this song alongside Caleb Morris, Charles Jones, David Wood, Nando Raio, Shay Godwin, Spencer Guerra, and Zachary Moore. Similarly, Day, Jones, Wood, Raio, and Godwin produce. It commences with a soulful instrumental โ€“ think neo-soul.ย  The instrumental backdrop is sensational, including keys, organ, guitar, and drums when they enter the mix.ย  The most important piece of the song is Day who delivers authentic, expressive, nuanced, and refined vocals. Her tone is stunning. Furthermore, her runs are marvelous.ย  The melodies she sings are lovely.ย  Thematically, the record encompasses matters of the heart โ€“ a fitting topic for an R&B joint.ย  โ€œMake me weak staring into my eyes / Quit trying to stare into my eyes,โ€ she sings, continuing, โ€œI knew I shouldโ€™ve just driven by, gotta say goodbye / Youโ€™re all I want, boy.โ€ Day lets it rip, upping the ante with dynamic, passionate vocals as she confesses, โ€œYouโ€™re all I want boy.โ€ At the end, she brings it back down after reaching a fever pitch.ย  All in all, โ€œWhere Do We Goโ€ marks a magnificent song from an incredible talent.

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5. Bloodstone, โ€œWe Go A Long Way Backโ€ย 

We Go A Long Way Back // Columbia // 1982

Bloodstone, We Go A Long Way Back [๐Ÿ“ท: Columbia]โ€œYou and me, girl / Go a long way back / And Iโ€™m so proud, Iโ€™m so proud.โ€ Oh, the love! Oh, the soulful vibes! Bloodstone is such a gifted R&B/soul collective! Bloodstone is best known for their 1972, pop breakthrough hit, โ€œNatural Highโ€. Yes, thatโ€™s their โ€˜ace in the hole,โ€™ but the group also has other bops in its arsenal, including the 1982 hit, โ€œWe Go A Long Way Backโ€. Fittingly, their album was also titled, We Go A Long Way Back. Sadly, the record didnโ€™t earn the pop accolades that โ€œNatural Highโ€ did but honestly, a lack of crossover appeal doesnโ€™t take away from its excellence.ย  Itโ€™s safe to say that songwriter and vocalist Charles Love knocks this romantic gem right out of the park!ย In the first verse, Love recalls how tough the relationship was early on: โ€œI remember when loving you wasnโ€™t easy /โ€ฆ Sugar, we made it through it all.โ€ In the second verse, he flips the script, taking responsibility for his contributions to love difficulty.ย  Ultimately, Love asserts, โ€œBut you stuck on in there with me and you see? Huh, we made it.โ€ Essentially, through thick and thin, Charles Love and his lady, have history, and they want to continue to make even more.ย  Beyond the sentimental, thoughtful lyrics, the sound, production, and overall aesthetic is awesome.ย  The bass line is robust, just like we desire in an R&B classic, the groove is electric for a slow jam, and the vocals โ€“ both Loveโ€™s and the backing vocals from Bloodstone โ€“ are marvelous.ย Looking back on โ€œWe Go A Long Way Backโ€, it is so hard to fathom why this single did not perform well on the pop charts.ย 

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6. Rina Sawayama, โ€œHoly (Til You Let Me Go)โ€ย ย ย 

Hold the Girl // Dirty Hit // 2022ย ย 

Rina Sawayama, Hold the Girl [๐Ÿ“ท: Dirty Hit]โ€œHeavenly, that was me / A vision at seventeen / Loves to read, loves to dream / The college of Magdalene.โ€ The talented Rina Sawayama had tremendous ambition.ย  The singer, songwriter, and actress has accomplished a lot regarding her education and career.ย  However, in โ€œHoly (Til You Let Me Go)โ€, sheโ€™s been wronged โ€“ย  judged, bullied, and made to feel less.ย  There arenโ€™t specifics about how she was wronged given on the sixth track from her marvelous 2022 LP, Hold My Girl, but, sheโ€™s experienced pain.ย  In the second verse, she asserts, โ€œTried to pray the pain away / Just like you taught me (But something had changed).โ€ The spiritual references are part of the charm of this gem penned by Sawayama, Nate Campany, Chris Lyon, and Stuart Price (โ€œI was the martyr who paid for your lifeโ€).ย ย 

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The chorus is dynamic โ€“ the most memorable section of โ€œHoly (Til You Let Me Go)โ€:ย ย 

โ€œI was innocent when you said I was evilย 

I took your stones and build a cathedralย 

Found my peace when I lost my religionย 

All these years I wished I was differentย 

But, oh, no, now I knowย 

Iโ€™m holy till you let me go.โ€ย ย ย 

Thatโ€™s deep, Rina.ย  Notably, Sawayama is pansexual which goes against the grain of the heteronormative world. Also, per Variety, she shares that trauma inspired Hold the Girl. She was groomed at 17. โ€œHoly (Til You Let Me Go)โ€ conveys trauma and overcoming it.ย  Beyond the theme, lyrics, lovely melodies, and sickening vocals by Sawayama, the music is sweet. The instrumental intro is warm, fueled by piano and synths.ย  The production by Sawayama, Price, and For Those I Love is shimmering and sleek. โ€œHoly (Til You Let Me Go)โ€ is epic.ย ย 

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7. The Weeknd, โ€œHere We Goโ€ฆAgainโ€ (Ft. Tyler, The Creator)ย 

Dawn FM // ย Republic // ย 2022

The Weeknd, Dawn FM [๐Ÿ“ท: Republic]On โ€œHere We Goโ€ฆAgain,โ€ The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) enlists fellow Grammy winner, Tyler, The Creator, for the assist.ย  In the context of his underrated, 2022 LP, Dawn FM, Tesfaye continues to excel. He sings about his come-up during the first verse, asserting, โ€œWe still celebratinโ€™ Super Bowl / Catalog lookinโ€™ legendary / Ring froze like itโ€™s February / XO, thatโ€™s a mercenary.โ€ WOO! He also speaks about his ex and his new girlfriend.ย  As for TTC, heโ€™s skeptical regarding love but if it does happen, he asserts, โ€œYou gonโ€™ sign this prenup.โ€ Damn! Worth noting, the radio vibes that characterize Dawn FM appear once more with Tesfaye singing, โ€œThe number one station to free your soul (Free your soul) / Dawn 103.5.โ€ย 

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8. Teddy Pendergrass, โ€œCome Go with Meโ€

Teddy // Sony Music Entertainment // 1979

Teddy Pendergrass, Teddy [๐Ÿ“ท: Sony]โ€œCome on and go with me / Come on over to my place.โ€ Ooh-la-la ๐Ÿคญ! โ€œCome Go With Meโ€ commences Teddy, the third studio album by the late, great Teddy Pendergrass (1950 โ€“ 2010).ย  Teddy earned the gifted Philly soul singer (and sex symbol) his third consecutive platinum album.ย  While โ€œCome Go With Meโ€ failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at no. 14 on the R&B charts in October 1979. It is the second-biggest song from Teddy; โ€œTurn off the Lightsโ€ takes top honors.ย  Even as a โ€˜bridesmaidโ€™ and not the bride on Teddy, โ€œCome Go With Meโ€ is thrilling. The opener was written and produced by the dynamic, iconic tandem of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.ย  Pendergrass excelled with their songs, PERIOD.

As always, Teddy Pendergrass sounds epic singing โ€œCome Go with Me.โ€ His baritone was one of a kind โ€“ among the greatest and most soulful voices ever.ย  The musical accompaniment is equally alluring.ย  The lush, sophisticated sounds of 70s soul, specifically Philly soul, are perfectly captured here. As always, Gamble and Huff โ€˜put their footโ€™ into it. Besides sensational vocals, tuneful melodies, and an elite backdrop, it is the theme and lyrics that make โ€œCome Go with Meโ€ a classic. โ€œI donโ€™t feel like beinโ€™ lonely tonight / You see, I want, I want some company,โ€ Pendergrass sings in the first verse, adding โ€œAnd you wonโ€™t be under any kind of pressure / You see, weโ€™ll just let, weโ€™ll just let the eveninโ€™ flow.โ€ Call it what it is โ€“ NSA, no strings attached!ย  In the second verse, itโ€™s suggestive without screaming โ€˜itโ€™s going downโ€™ per se (โ€œLetโ€™s sit by a cozy fire / And we can be in each otherโ€™s companyโ€). No worries, though, the third verse encourages the rendezvous:

โ€œMy carโ€™s right outside

We can leave right now

Thatโ€™s if youโ€™re ready to go

I know youโ€™re just meeting me

You see, Iโ€™d understand it

Iโ€™d understand it if you said no

But donโ€™t you do it, baby.โ€

We all know what Gamble, Huff, and Teddy had in mind.ย  A one-night stand is never explicitly mentioned, but, going over to a strangerโ€™s house where โ€˜romanceโ€™ is on the mindโ€ฆ Weโ€™ll leave it there. โ€œCome Go With Meโ€ deserves as much praise as any other Teddy Pendergrass song. Itโ€™s marvelous!

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9. Doja Cat, โ€œGo Offโ€

Scarlet // Kemosabe / RCA // 2023

Doja Cat, Scarlet [๐Ÿ“ท: Kemosabe / RCA]On โ€œGo Off,โ€ you donโ€™t mess with Lilโ€™ mama. Why? โ€œโ€˜Cause she might just popโ€ฆ / She that bitch in charge, she the real top dogโ€ฆโ€ Essentially, Grammy-winning rapper/singer Doja Cat (Amala Dlamini) paints a portrait of a bad bitch, with plenty of entertaining bars. โ€œShe mixed the Fendi with the Shein, she donโ€™t slide in no DM,โ€ she spits in verse one. โ€œShe snap just like a Pocky, I put that all behind me,โ€ she asserts in the second verse, adding, โ€œThese bitches all admire, she buildinโ€™ her empire.โ€ Ultimately, โ€œGo Offโ€ marks one of many enjoyable, pleasant moments from her 2023 LP, Scarlet.

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10. Latimore, โ€œLet Me Goโ€

It Ainโ€™t Where You Been // Henry Stone Music // 1976ย 

Latimore, It Ain't Where You Been [๐Ÿ“ท: Henry Stone Music]โ€œLet me go, babe / Iโ€™ve already stayed too long.โ€ Hmm, she canโ€™t let you go, Latimore (Benjamin Latimore)! Wonder why, hmm ๐Ÿค”. Even though he doesnโ€™t want to go either on โ€œLet Me Goโ€, the sixth track on his 1976 LP, It Ainโ€™t Where You Been, he sings, โ€œBut Iโ€™ve got to be gettinโ€™ on home.โ€ Continue listening and sheโ€™s his side pieceโ€ฆ Songs about infidelity from the 1970s hit different, donโ€™t they? The southern blues/R&B musician deserves far more recognition, specifically for this rousing gem. โ€œIโ€™ve overstayed my time, babe / Iโ€™ll be back tomorrow night,โ€ Latimore asserts, telling her, โ€œBut until then / Let me go.โ€ย  And thatโ€™s the premise of โ€œLet Me Go.โ€ He sounds commanding, bluesy, and gritty. When he ascends into his upper register, heโ€™s equally if not more impressive.ย  Besides his high-flying vocals, the music is epic.ย  The production perfectly captures the soul aesthetic.ย  The piano is piano-ing, with the tinkling being a surefire vibe. The bass is active yet fat (who wouldnโ€™t have it any other way).ย  The drums anchor, keeping things groovy and steady. Besides the core rhythm section instrumentation, there is epic saxophone soloing and lush strings.ย  From a music theory standpoint, the harmonic progression stands out with some more distinct moments.ย  Popular music can opt for simpler harmonic underpinnings, but itโ€™s even cooler when rarer chords spice things up. Shame on Latimore for his infidelity but โ€œLet Me Goโ€ is an incredible song.

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11. John Summit & Sub Focus, โ€œGo Backโ€ (Ft. Julia Church)

Comfort in Chaos // Experts Only / Darkroom // 2024

John Summit, Comfort in Chaos [๐Ÿ“ท: Experts Only / Darkroom]โ€œGave you a part of my soul to keep / Forever, forever.โ€ Deep. Julia Church provides sweet vocals on โ€œGo Backโ€, the penultimate/11th track from Comfort in Chaos. โ€œIโ€™m frozen in that time / But melting in your eyes,โ€ she sings in the second verse, continuing, โ€œFeel our worlds realign / Iโ€™m a dreamer, take me deeper.โ€ Word. Comfort in Chaos is the debut album by DJ/producer John Summit.ย  In addition to collaborating with Church, who sounds composed and poised, never breaking a sweat, Summit collabs with Sub Focus. Summit, Sub Focus, and Eddie Jenkins produced โ€œGo Back.โ€ It features a dizzying, hazy instrumental intro. The production is rhythmic and driving with some mean synths.ย  The drop is electrifying, and we wouldnโ€™t have it any other way.ย  I love the building intensity of the music during the pre-chorus.

 

The chorus is tuneful โ€“ the section to beat.

โ€œWhen I hear that sound, and the lights go down

I wanna go back, I wanna go back

When the silence fades, and I fall like rain

I wanna go back, I wanna go back.โ€

Besides impressive instrumental effects and sounds, there are stellar vocal effects (during the drop/instrumental sections) that keep things fresh. The best moment from โ€œGo Backโ€ not named the chorus or drop is the build-up when the tempo accelerates past the two-minute mark. After the new, quicker tempo settles in during the second drop (โ€œI wanna go back, I wanna go backโ€ฆโ€), it lasts the remainder of the song. Of the accelerando, Sub Focus asserts, โ€œWe came up with the idea of speeding up the tempo in the middle of the song between House and Drum & Bass, and the crowd reaction has been amazing every time we play it.โ€ It was a dope musical choice.ย  John Summit, Sub Focus, and Julia Church dropped a whale of a banger with โ€œGo Backโ€. Itโ€™s giving a BOP!

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12. Deon Jackson, โ€œLove Makes the World Go Roundโ€

Love Makes the World Go Round // Warner Music Group โ€“ X5 Music Group // 1966

Deon Jackson, Love Makes the World Go Round [๐Ÿ“ท: Warner Music Group โ€“ X5 Music Group]โ€œYou know love makes the world go round.โ€ R&B singer/songwriter Deon Jackson had a legitimate point.ย  He adds in โ€œLove Makes the World Go Roundโ€ (released in December 1965), โ€œAnd love makes the seesaws go up and down / And it makes trees grow tall / And the most important thing of all / It makes a boy and a girl, oh / Say they feel so fine, now.โ€ He wrote and originally performed the opening track from his album,ย  Love Makes the World Go Round, released in July 1966. โ€œLoveโ€ peaked at no. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March โ€˜66. โ€œLove Makes the World Go Roundโ€ was his sole top 40 entry. Jacksonโ€™s sole hit is an elite and sweet one.ย  His lead vocals are smooth and soulful. He sings expressively without forcing things.ย  This is a playful cut, a common sound of songs from the 60s. โ€œLoveโ€ is groovy from the beginning, where the beloved riff first appears in all its glory. Janet Jackson sampled the classic on her naughty song, โ€œStrawberry Bounceโ€ from 2004.ย  There is nothing naughty aboutย  โ€œLove Makes the World Go Roundโ€ with its innocent, dreamy, pro-love lyrics. โ€œWithout love, flowers wouldnโ€™t grow in the spring,โ€ Jackson asserts, adding, โ€œAnd without spring, yeah, the birdies just couldnโ€™t sing / Everybody needs love.โ€ย  Maybe โ€œThese facts of loveโ€ arenโ€™t scientifically accurate, but Jacksonโ€™s heart and pen were in the right place.ย  From the vintage, joyful instrumental (piano, biting horns) and Jacksonโ€™s awesome singing and writing, the brief but potent โ€œLove Makes the World Go Roundโ€ is special โ€“ unforgettable, baby!

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13. Louis Armstrong, โ€œGo Down Mosesโ€

Louis And The Good Book // The Verve Music Group // 1958ย 

Louis Armstrong, Louis And The Good Book [๐Ÿ“ท: The Verve Music Group]โ€œGo down Moses / Way down in Egypt land / Tell old Pharoah / To let my people go!โ€ โ€œGo Down Mosesโ€ is a traditional, African American spiritual. Sy Oliver plays a pivotal role in the arrangement that the late, great Louis Armstrong (1901 โ€“ 1971) performs on his 1958 album, Louis And The Good Book.ย  The Sy Oliver Choir is the first voice heard on this Milt Gabler-produced recording, singing the excerpted lyrics dramatically and expressively.ย  This precedes both the swinging groove and Armstrong entering the mix. With a groove established, Armstrong wows with his bass singing voice.ย  He takes over the lead, in a commanding fashion, while the choir embraces their role as the response.ย  โ€œOh, when Israel was in Egypt land,โ€ he sings, with the choir answering, โ€œLet my people go!โ€ While โ€œLet My People Goโ€ still has gospel vibes, Armstrong is true to self, bringing those jazzy, traditional pop vibes.ย  He never forces things, performing authentically.ย  Beyond delivering a nuanced performance, throughout three verses, he and The All Stars deliver a sweet instrumental performance near the end (in a contrasting key), in a Dixieland style. His trumpet playing is dynamic and exuberant, blending superbly with the spirited clarinet, and the saucy trombone.ย  Meanwhile, Sy Oliverโ€™s Choir continues to shine with their haunting harmonies. โ€œGo Down Mosesโ€ in the hands of Louis Armstrong = masterpiece.

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13 Fantastic GO Songs (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 300 Entertainment Inc., BIGHIT MUSIC, Columbia, Darkroom, Dirty Hit, Experts Only, Gunna Music, LLC, Island, Kemosabe, KRA International Inc., RCA, The Verve Music Group, Warner, X5 Music Group, Young Stone Life; Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]

 

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the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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