15 More Songs Filled with ALL | Playlist 🎧

15 More Songs Filled with ALL features songs by BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman, Billie Eilish, Gunna, Mad Tsai, Mary Jane Girls, and Teddy Swims.

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”W” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]When you try your best, you give it your ALL. A-L-L, all, my friends, and non-acquaintances as well, is the keyword of this music compendium, 15 More Songs Filled with ALL. 15 More Songs Filled with ALL is the sequel to 15 Songs Filled with ALL (2024). This playlist keeps things simple, compiling a list of songs that feature the word, ALL.  The concept is simple, but, compiling all songs delivers intriguing results. 15 More Songs Filled with ALL features songs by BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman, Billie Eilish, Gunna, Mad Tsai, Mary Jane Girls, and Teddy Swims.  So, without prolonging this introduction with unnecessary fluff, let’s give our all to reading my commentary and listening to all of these all songs![/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

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1. BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman, “All The Way”	2. Teddy Swims, “All Gas No Brakes” (Ft. BigXthaPlug)	3. Gunna, “HIM ALL ALONG”
4. Brent Faiyaz, “All Mine”	5. Billie Eilish, “all the good girls go to hell”	6. Mad Tsai, “All-American Bitch”
7. Dixon Dallas, “Sleeping All Alone”	8. Kendrick Lamar & SZA, “All The Stars”	9. Mary Jane Girls, “All Night Long”
10. Jon Bellion, “All Time Low”	11. John Legend, “All of Me”	12. Heather Headley, “All The Man That I Need” – Whitney Houston cover
13. K-Ci & JoJo, “All My Life”	14. Eddie Murphy, “Party All The Time”	15. Rev. James Cleveland & The Gospel Music Workshop of America, “Oh Be Joyful (All Is Well)”

 

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1. BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman, “All The Way”

I Hope You’re Happy » BigXthaPlug / UnitedMasters LLC » 2025

[nx_pullquote]“Don’t let me down easy, if you’re gonna leave me / Baby, go and leave me all the way.”[/nx_pullquote] Woo! Yee-haw, cowboy 🤠! The young, talented Bailey Zimmerman, in this case, with that sweet twang! Country and rap don’t always mesh.  That would be a massive understatement. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that a successful fusion of the two genres is a rarity. But, rapper BigXthaPlug (Xavier Landum) and country music star Bailey Zimmerman make the country-rap fusion work on the enjoyable single, “All The Way”, from BigX’s 2025 album, I Hope You’re Happy. BigXthaplug co-wrote “All” with Jenna Johnson, KK Johnson, BandPlay, Ben Johnson, Austin Shawn, and Charles Forsberg III. BandPlay and Charley Cooks produced it.  The sound is countrified, particularly during the chorus, but there are also country music cues during BigX’s verses (guitar riffs). “All The Way,” an example of a successful crossover cut, debuted impressively on the pop charts, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.

Zimmerman, the first voice heard on this collaboration, sounds terrific in the chorus. Excerpted earlier, he adds, “Burn all the bridges, don’t ask forgiveness / Walk away like I’m someone you hate.” Word.  If they are breaking up, it needs to be a clean break without sugarcoating shit! While Bailey holds it down in the crème de la crème, BigXthaplug brings the heat throughout two verses.  His cadence and flow are engaging, with his rhymes anchored by a trap beat… with those country cues, too. BigXthaplug is more aggressive describing the end of the relationship, asserting in the first verse, “Ayy, if it’s over, it’s over, so fuck it / Just don’t act like my love wasn’t nothin’ / Like I wasn’t the one you was holdin’ at night / Tellin’ all of your secrets and huggin’.” Ooh-wee! Beyond those alluring rhymes, BigXthaplug adds the likes of, “Mama said it was fish in the sea, I got lost in the pool,” the suspect “Sent a text, it turned green, why the fuck it ain’t blue,” and “Said you’d stay and you wanted my name and you left, so I’m guessin’ that you never meant it / Said you’d try and hold on ‘cause the love was so strong, now I’m standing alone this kitchen.” That’s just the first verse, of course.  At the end of the second, he speaks his piece regarding how she moved:

“Thought this shit was fair game, but you made up the rules

On my heart, left a scar and a bruise

Hope that you can stand on all the shit that you did

‘Cause I’m done, yeah, I’m finally through.”

BigX and Bailey show that, when done thoughtfully, rap and country can co-exist and create a bop that’s not corny or crappy.  “All The Way”, hence, is a win!

Appears in:

BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman, All The Way: Dazzling Duets No. 9 (2025)

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2. Teddy Swims, “All Gas No Brakes” (Ft. BigXthaPlug)

I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Complete Edition) » SWIMS Int. / Warner Records Inc. » 2025

[nx_pullquote]“All gas, no brakes / That’s the only way that I operate.”[/nx_pullquote] That’s not optimal when driving, Teddy Swims (Jaten Dimsdale)! Reckless behavior! But when in love and lust, it’s hard to lift the foot off the gas: “If I’m gonna love you, I’m gon’ love you, babe / If I’m gonna learn my lesson, learn the hard way.” The Grammy-nominated pop-soul standout teams up with rap standout BigXthaPlug on “All Gas No Brakes”, which appears on the complete edition of Swims’ album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy. Swims and BigXthaPlug penned “All Gas No Brakes” with Ro$ama, Mags Duval, Kendrick Nicholls, and Julian Bunetta. Bunetta and KingJet produced it. The musical backdrop is smooth and soulful, sounding like a slice of heaven.  While it embraces throwback vibes, “All Gas No Breaks” also fits the bill in the 2020s.

“Now, ooh, you know what I wanna do / My favorite letter, baby, U /All or nothin’s how I move, ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah.” Not only is the backdrop smooth and soulful, but so is Teddy Swims. Additionally, he sounds commanding as he sings. Specifically, his falsetto is to die for. At the same time, he can also muster up some stellar grit. The chorus, excerpted earlier and performed by Swims at the beginning, is the centerpiece. It is memorable and tuneful to the nth degree. He adds:

“All gas, no brakes

Tell me where you want me, any time or place

I’ll go triple digits on my MPH

Just to see your face, yeah.”

Early on, through two choruses and a verse, Swims proves he came to kick ass and take names, through dynamic singing, of course! BUT, shoutout Swims’ capable duet partner, BigXthaPlug, who rides this pop-soul vibe like a champ! His deep, gruffer voice is an awesome fit, while he engages with his cadence and flow. “Know I’m all gas about you, baby / I’ll run up every hill, and I got asthma for you, baby,” he raps, adding, “I swear I never thought that you would give me this good feeling of healing / You got my heart just spinning, somethin’ like the fan on the ceiling, and I’m like.” Ooh-wee! “All Gas No Brakes” slaps in a cool, love-oriented, soulful type of way! Teddy Swims and BigXthaPlug did that!

 

Appears in:

Teddy Swims & BigXthaPlug, All Gas No Brakes: Dazzling Duets No. 11 (2025)

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3. Gunna, “HIM ALL ALONG”

The Last Wun » Young Stoner Life / 300 Entertainment » 2025

[nx_pullquote]“Scrooge McDuck, got one of my rooms all flooded with gold (Gold) / I done bought two, four, five, six, seven, eight karats in stones (In stones).”[/nx_pullquote]Mentioning Scrooge McDuck in the opening line of the first verse of “HIM ALL ALONG” is badass, Gunna! Scrooge McDuck helps the melodic rapper illustrate his point flawlessly on this highlight from his 2025 album, The Last Wun.  The banger features a sleek, ‘cool energy’ backdrop produced by Turbo and Yung Bleu. A sickening beat anchors it.  As electrifying as the accompaniment is, it is ‘HIM,’ Gunna who ‘kicks ass and takes names’ on “HIM ALL ALONG.” Consistently melodic and rhythmic, his cadence and flow are intriguing, on-point! “Hold my team, now I plant the seed, give it water to grow… / Half a million euros in a third-world country, I travel the coast…,” he raps in the first verse, adding, “Always said that I wanted, young Wunna done done it, I do what they don’t.” The second begins with a swallowing reference 😏. He also informs us that he’s “really a martian / Excusin’ me through like a pardon, and I’m protected by carbons.” EXTRATERRESTRIAL! The chorus is a flex:

“They was tryna stunt my growth, I was steady chasin’ my goals
Nigga, why you watchin’? I’m grown, nigga can’t take my throne
Goin’ through the motions, stay strong, he done been him all along (Him)
Look at all this money we done grown, lot of different places I done flown.”

Although “HIM ALL ALONG” is relatively brief, it’s potent AF. Gunna has no shortage of confidence and personality.

 

Appears in:

11 He, Him & His Songs (2025) A Heaping Dose of H Songs

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4. Brent Faiyaz, “All Mine”

WASTELAND » Lost Kids LLC » 2022

[nx_pullquote]“Baby, let’s keep it real.” [/nx_pullquote] Now that is a statement, Brent Faiyaz! “All Mine” appears as the sixth track on Faiyaz’s successful 2022 sophomore LP, WASTELAND. True to his word, Faiyaz keeps it real, referencing S-E-X! “Let’s make love / That be the reason that you always hit me up,” Brent sings in the first verse, adding, “I swear, you like the way I fuck ‘cause I get rough.” Whoa – that heated up quickly! Of course, Brent Faiyaz provides more intimate details. “You told me your new man don’t make you nut” 😬 👀…  Also, a confident Brent touts his skills, which include the instrument used for such skills: “You come here, I’ll knock your pussy out the damn frame.” Woo!!! Faiyaz wishes to restart this previous relationship. Sex is a big part of that, but he does at least promise forever… Furthermore, it’s not everybody that makes the bold statement, “If only I could pay the bills with my love for you / We’d be the richest in the fuckin’ room.”  We’ll leave the sensual, self-produced “All Mine” right there.

Appears in:

Brent Faiyaz, All Mine: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 14 (2023) 15 Marvelous M-I-N-E Mine Songs (2025)

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5. Billie Eilish, “all the good girls go to hell”

WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? » Darkroom / Interscope » 2019

[nx_pullquote]“All the good girls go to Hell / ‘Cause even God herself has enemies / And once the water starts to rise / And Heaven’s out of sight / She’ll want the devil on her team.”[/nx_pullquote] Wow, Billie Eilish, wow! The teenage alternative artist makes a bold statement with the minor-key “All the Good Girls Go to Hell,” not to mention her full-length debut album, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?. Eilish’s vocal approach is low-key yet also packs a punch at the same time.  Specifically, what makes “All the Good Girls Go to Hell” intriguing is the inclusion of religious references, which is likely to raise eyebrows among the religious crowd.  In addition to the ‘God’s enemies’ lyric, Eilish also references Peter (“Peter’s on vacation, an open invitation”) and Lucifer (“My Lucifer is lonely / There’s nothing left to save now / My god is gonna owe me / There’s nothing left to save now”).

 

Appears in:

15 Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple! (2019) Go: 5ive Songs No. 39 (2020) 11 Go, Going, Gone, Gonna Songs (2020) 50 Awesome Boy or Girl Songs (2020) 11 Gloriously, Infernal HELL Songs (2022)

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6. Mad Tsai, “All-American Bitch”

“All-American Bitch!” » Mad Tsai » 2024

[nx_pullquote]“Why do I feel so jealous? / Of things I know don’t exist / Oh, it’s a self-destructive way to think.”[/nx_pullquote] Agreed, Mad Tsai.  There is nothing mad about those lyrics from the second verse of “All-American Bitch!”. Speaking of MADness, Mad highlights his name in the bridge: “M! (a mess but I’m obsessed) / A! (always have to be perfect) / D! (don’t know what is my purpose).” “All-American Bitch” is NOT a cover of the Olivia Rodrigo song from her sophomore album GUTS – it’s a brand-new song. As always, the handsome, bisexual pop musician is fierce AF.  He penned “All-American Bitch!” alongside Nick Lopez and producer Jason Suwito. What makes “All-American Bitch!” bitchin’– the sugar honey iced tea? The sound and production are a selling point.  Set in a minor key, there’s a celestial darkness.  The songwriting also shapes the excellence.  The lyrics are memorable and honest.  Mad Tsai emphasizes chasing and being “raised on the American Dream.” “I want blonde hair and a new address,” he asserts in the memorable pre-chorus, continuing, “I want a body that’ll make ‘em wish / That their boyfriends didn’t exist / I’m just an all–American bitch.” Ooh-wee! Not only is the pre-chorus great, but so is the chorus.  Mad Tsai brings awesome vocals and a big personality to the table on “All-American Bitch!”.

 

Appears in:

50 Bops from 2024 That Make You Beam with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Must-Hear, All-American 🇺🇸 Songs, Pt. 2 (2024) 13 Totally B!†¢hin’ Songs: Vol. 2 (2024)

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7. Dixon Dallas, “Sleeping All Alone”

“Sleeping All Alone” » Dixon Dallas » 2023

[nx_pullquote]“My boyfriend said that he don’t love me anymore,”[/nx_pullquote]country singer Dixon Dallas asserts in the first verse of his third single of 2023, “Sleeping All Alone”. Sad – OH, the plight of love 💔!  He continues singing in the chorus, “Damn, I messed this up again, and now he’s headed for the door.” Dixon Dallas is a countrified, gay alter-ego of iamjakehill (Jake Hill), who has proven himself to be a versatile, stylistically restless musician.  Interestingly, “Sleeping All Alone” finds his alias, Dixon, covering a song from the previous year, which was from a heterosexual perspective. “Sleeping All Alone” feels like a tamer offering from Dallas, fitting a more traditional country billing, just adding the same-sex perspective. Even as Dixon sings about his boyfriend, the feeling is no different than a heterosexual relationship. Moments like, “I don’t wanna sleep unless you’re dreaming right here next to me / I give you everything I can, you gave me peace and clarity,” are very gender neutral. Dixon’s voice sounds incredible – the tone is robust, and the nuance and twang stand out.  The production is another selling point, idiomatic of a country song you’d hear on a country radio station or playlist.  All told, Dixon Dallas is amazing – a great alias from Jake Hill. “Sleeping All Alone” is another fabulous, gay country song that open-minded folks won’t be able to resist.

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8. Kendrick Lamar & SZA, “All The Stars”

Black Panther Music from and Inspired By » Interscope » 2018 

[nx_pullquote]“This may be the night that my dreams might let me know / All the stars are closer, all the stars are closer, all the stars are closer.”[/nx_pullquote] Kendrick Lamar and SZA shine on “All the Stars”, the stellar single from Black Panther Music from and Inspired By (Black Panther Soundtrack).  “All the Stars” has more of a pop, electro-driven R&B sound.  Not necessarily what’s expected from either musician, ultimately, it works out magnificently. Following the stellar chorus by SZA, Lamar delivers his awesome rhymes without a hitch. “Fuck you and all your congratulations / I don’t even want your congratulations,” he raps, and continues, “I recognize you as confidence and / Calculated promises in all your conversation.” Can you say DAMN.? Beyond the chorus, SZA shines in the second verse. The Grammy-nominated record is enjoyable, pleasant, and well-rounded. Anytime these two talented musicians collaborate, it’s a big-time win!

Appears in:

17 Songs Inspired by Outer Space…to an Extent (2018) 50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far) 15 Songs That Reference Stars (2018) 101 Best Songs of 2018 Grammys 2019: A Deeper Look at the ‘Record of the Year’ Nominees (2018)

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9. Mary Jane Girls, “All Night Long”

Mary Jane Girls » Motown » 1983

[nx_pullquote]“All night long / All night long.”[/nx_pullquote] Ooh-wee! Oh, snap! The Mary Jane Girls comprised Joanne McDuffie (lead vocals), Kimberly Wuletich, Yvette Marine, Cheryl Bailey, and Candice Ghent.  The short-lived girl group released two albums, including their 1983 self-titled album. “All Night Long” is the seventh track from Mary Jane Girls.  The late, great Rick James (1956 – 2004) wrote and produced it. “All Night Long” missed the pop charts but impacted the R&B and dance charts.  Notably, this 80s R&B classic samples the bass line from another 80s R&B gem: “Risin’ to the Top” by Keni Burke. It has been sampled many times, including the Mary J. Blige song, “Mary Jane (All Night Long)”.

Given the song title, it should come as no surprise what Joanne McDuffie sings about.  “You got me shook up, shook down, shook out / On your lovin’ and boy I can’t wait to get started lovin’ you,” she asserts in the first verse.  Ooh-wee, child! The sentiment is similar in the second verse, where “something’s got me so delighted, baby / I see your face in everything I do.” Oh, the feels, the feels, the feels! One of the best lines comes during the bridge: “Climb up the ladder, don’t stop / My love’s waiting when you reach the top / I’m gonna give it to you / All night long.” Beyond the romantic, innuendo-laden lyrics, the vocals and music are electrifying.  Not only is Joanne’s lead on-point, but the background vocals are glorious, too.  The harmonized moments are particularly ear-catching. Rick James composes and produces a mean musical backdrop. That fat bass line fits perfectly – the straw that stirs the drink! The keys, guitar, drums, and saxophone 🎷 solo are enticing as well.  All told, “All Night Long” remains a surefire vibe from the 1980s.  Why wasn’t this a pop hit? That is the question! Regardless, this is a fun, infectious, and unforgettable sexy joint.  “Come on up, boy, don’t be late / What I got for you won’t wait / All night long.” Yes ma’am!

Appears in:

Mary Jane Girls, All Night Long: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 89 (2025)

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10. Jon Bellion, “All Time Low”

The Human Condition » Capitol » 2016

[nx_pullquote]“I was the knight in shining armor in your movie…/ Now I’m a ghost, I call your name, you look right through me / You’re the reason I’m alone and masturbate.”[/nx_pullquote] D-d-d-damn! Hey, at least he’s honest!  Pop singer/songwriter and producer Jon Bellion is at an “All Time Low” because his relationship has ended.

The big takeaway from The Human Condition highlight is the loneliness that the alt-pop artist experiences more than the 🍆 💦… Going from being a “knight” to being a “ghost” – that’s a hell of a demotion. Bellion goes on to sing that “I’ve been trying to fix my pride / But that shit’s broken, that shit’s broken.” Despite trying to better himself, he’s totally messed up. Damn, what an all-time low that is!

 

Appears in:

10 Songs That Get Low (2018) 13 Intriguing Songs Fixated on Time ⏰ (2021) 17 Songs Featuring Self-Pleasure Lyrics (2022)

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11. John Legend, “All of Me”

Love in the Future » Getting Out Our Dreams / Columbia » 2013

[nx_pullquote]“Cuz all of me loves all of you / Love your curves and all your edges / All your perfect imperfections.”[/nx_pullquote] Academy and Grammy-award winning musician John Legend (John Stephens) struck gold with “All of Me”. “All of Me” is the sixth track from his Grammy-nominated, 2013 album, Love in the Future. Legend’s biggest hit to date, “All of Me,” spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.  A live version of the song was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 57^th Annual Grammy Awards. Ultimately, “All of Me” was certified 14-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (diamond-plus). Legend penned “All” alongside Toby Gad. The thoughtful “All of Me” strips down to piano, vocals, and robots, with sensational results. The record is gorgeous through and through, with Legend delivering a stellar vocal.  The lyrics are chivalrous to the nth degree, refreshing in an age dominated by sex.  Legend is nothing short of romantic; he epitomizes it.  “All of Me” is among the most genuine love songs of the 21^st century.

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12. Heather Headley, “All The Man That I Need” – Whitney Houston cover

Broadway My Way » in:ciite » 2018

[nx_pullquote]“He fills me up, he gives me love / More love than I’ve ever seen.”[/nx_pullquote] “All The Man That I Need” is a timeless R&B classic popularized by Whitney Houston. Many other artists have covered this song, originally released by Linda Clifford.  In 2018, R&B/gospel singer and actress Heather Headley recorded her superb rendition of “All The Man That I Need”. It is the sixth track from her 2018 covers album, Broadway My Way.

Headley is supported by warm, adult contemporary production. Among the instrumentation are the rhythm section and strings. The tempo is slow and relaxed. As Headley sings, she is never in a hurry, keeping things cool, calm, and collected throughout.  She never forces things and sings with a gorgeous tone.  A key difference compared to the definitive version (Houston’s) is no background vocals.  The biggest moments lack the added depth of a choir, but Headley compensates with her pitch-perfect vocal riffs and runs.  One of her most impressive runs finds her ascending into her ripe upper register, signaling a mean-sounding electric guitar solo.  There is an awesome key change where Headley ‘goes to town’ with jazzy nuances. Covering Whitney Houston is an elephantine task, but Heather Headley makes “All The Man That I Need” hers and does a ‘bang up’ job.

 

Appears in:

Heather Headley, All The Man That I Need: Covers No. 8 (2025) Whitney Houston vs. Heather Headley: Head 2 Head No. 9 (2025) 13 Songs That Feature T-H-A-T (2025) Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 4 (2025) 20 More Great Songs All About Men! (2025)

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13. K-Ci & JoJo, “All My Life”

Love Always » Geffen » 1997

Picture it, rather, hear it: a gorgeous, lush string-filled intro that’s incredibly sophisticated.  Ask yourself this question: What better way to be fueled and gassed up then by celestial strings? This, my friends, is how R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo (Cedrick “K-Ci” Hailey and Joel “JoJo” Hailey) commence their once in a lifetime song, “All My Life”. Following the superb instrumental feature, things settle in with the iconic lyrics, “Baby, baby, baby, baby.” The duo doesn’t get in a rush in the least with “All My Life”, which runs an ambitious five-and-a-half minutes. Why should be in a rush and do anything but milk it – this song is the stuff.  It was penned by JoJo and Rory Bennett and produced by the duo. Notably, it spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, Love Always, was certified triple platinum.

The dedication is lit from the first verse, where the proclamation is made, “I will never find another lover / Sweeter than you / Sweeter than you / And I will never find another love / More precious than you / More precious than you.” Oh, the feels, the feels, the feels! In the second verse, the duo adds, “You’re all I’m thinking of / I praise the Lord above / For sending me your love.” The centerpiece, of this tuneful, ultra-memorable, Grammy-nominated classic is the chorus:

“And all my life 

I prayed for someone like you 

And I thank God 

That I 

That I finally found you 

Cause all my life, I prayed for someone like you 

And I hope that you do love me too 

And I hope that you feel the same way too.” 

Even beyond the stunning, dedicated verses and the iconic chorus, the bridge shines too.  All told, songs the caliber of “All My Life” with super elite vocal performances are hard to come by in R&B anymore. These two talented brothers had something extra, extra special with this gem from Love Always. 

 

Appears in:

K-Ci & JoJo, All My Life: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 9 (2024) 11 Marvelous Songs Filled with Life (2024)

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14. Eddie Murphy, “Party All The Time”

How Could It Be » Sony Music Entertainment Inc. » 1985 

[nx_pullquote]“Girl, I can’t understand it, why you want to hurt me / After all of the things I’ve done for you.”[/nx_pullquote] Oh, snap, Eddie Murphy! The actor and comedian had a short-lived musical career as shocking as that sounds.  “And still, you hang out all night / What am I to do?” he asks on his most successful single, “Party All the Time”. “Party All the Time” is the fifth track from his 1985, gold-certified, ‘musical’ debut album, How Could It Be Us. “Party” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.  It was certified platinum by the RIAA. Notably, the late, great Rick James (1956 – 2004) wrote and produced the biggest hit of Murphy’s short-lived musical career. James also contributes vocally.

There are elements of “Party All the Time” that are awesome. It benefits from its infectious groove, pulsating bass line, and bright, ear-catching synths.  The sound is idiomatic of the 1980s.  After an extended intro, Murphy begins singing 45 seconds in. He sounds respectable but his voice isn’t particularly distinct per se.  Arguably, Murphy sounds stronger singing in his Academy Award-nominated role as James “Thunder” Early in Dreamgirls.  Regardless of the strength of his vocals on “Party,” the chorus is the section to beat:

“My girl wants to party all the time

Party all the time

Party all the time.”

Classic. “Party All the Time” isn’t a song that necessitates deep analysis – it is what it is. Interestingly, it has received its fair share of criticism.  It’s not far-fetched to characterize the song as cringeworthy. But “Party All the Time” is endearing, fun cringe, if you will. Just missing the number one spot on the pop charts is no fluke.

Appears in:

Eddie Murphy, Party All The Time: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 33 (2025)

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15. Rev. James Cleveland & The Gospel Music Workshop of America, “Oh Be Joyful (All Is Well)”

Live In Atlanta, GA » Savoy » 1985

[nx_pullquote]“Oh, be joyful / For God has laid the foundation / Opened up the way / All is well, all is well.”[/nx_pullquote] Amen! Rev. James Cleveland and The Gospel Music Workshop of America delivered an inspirational, uplifting gospel gem in “Oh Be Joyful (All Is Well)”. A lesser-known song by the king of gospel, “Oh Be Joyful” appears as the opener on his/GMWA’s 1985 album, Live In Atlanta, GA. The song, accompanied by a tight band (bright, bluesy piano, spirited organ, assertive, rhythmic guitar, robust bass, and hard-hitting drums), makes a bold statement about being joyful, thanks to the glory, mercifulness, and power of God.  Listening to “Joyful,” it is hard not to feel a sense of calm, peace, and of course, J-O-Y!

Following the dynamic intro by a rousing church band, the choir does the heavy lifting, singing the powerful verse (excerpted above).  The gravelly but ever-powerful Cleveland sings the lead on the verse next, with some melodic tweaks and ad-libs.  He preaches, “Oh, be joyful / Everything is in divine order, yes it is / All is well, all is well.” Preach, preacher! Beyond the jubilant, faith-driven verse, the chorus/bridge (however you feel fit to label it) is equally powerful. The Gospel Music Workshop of America urges us to “Learn how to pray / When you’re on your bed of affliction.” Why? God is already working on our behalf, but we must believe! Also, we must praise him and should be eager to do so! “Let there be no doubt about it / Run everywhere and shout it / Rejoice in the God of your salvation / All is well, all is well.” Woo! Beyond the core of the song, Rev. Cleveland ministers, hence, further contribute to this stirring message.  As to be expected from a Cleveland-led choir, the singing is high-flying, with the spirit reaching celestial heights. “Oh Be Joyful (All Is Well)” is a classic that needs to be heard by many more people.  Cleveland was an innovator in gospel music, bringing it to new heights.  With so many great songs in his catalog, many gems deserve wider recognition. “Rejoice, He’s the God of your Salvation!”

Appears in:

Rev. James Cleveland & The Gospel Music Workshop of America, Oh Be Joyful (All Is Well): Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 26 (2025)

 

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