A Quirky Collection of Q Songs | Playlist 🎧

A Quirky Collection of Q Songs features songs by Ari Lennox & Summer Walker, cupcakKe, Dominic Fike, Ledisi, Ryan Cassata, and Smokey Robinson.

Ah, Q, the 17^th letter of the alphabet! Following other alphabet playlists A through P (excluding I), Q gets its time to shine on A Quirky Collection of Q Songs. Each of the 15 songs that appear on A Quirky Collection of Q Songs begins with a Q-word.  The only exception is A or THE preceding the Q-word, etc. A Quirky Collection of Q Songs features songs by Ari Lennox & Summer Walker, cupcakKe, Dominic Fike, Ledisi, Ryan Cassata, and Smokey Robinson. So, without further ado, let us all embrace the power of Q on A Quirky Collection of Q Songs!

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The Alphabet Playlist Series 2025 🔻
Randomly Curated, Amazing A Songs (2025)	A Buffet of Randomly Curated B Songs (2025)	A Collection of Randomly Curated C Songs (2025)	A Dazzling Drove of D Songs (2025)
An Epic Compendium of E Songs (2025)	A Fvckin’ Fantastic Bunch of F Songs (2025)	A Gripping Cluster of G Songs (2025)	A Heaping Dose of H Songs (2025)
Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs (2025)	A Kool Kollection of K Songs (2025)	A Laudable List of L Songs (2025)	A Marvelous Sampling of M Songs (2025)
A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs (2025)	An Outstanding Collection of O Songs (2025)	A Poppin’ Compendium of P Songs (2025)	A Quirky Collection of Q Songs (2025)

 

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1. Whitney Houston, “Queen of the Night”	2. Ledisi, “Quality Time” (Ft. Butcher Brown)	3. Dominic Fike, “Quite the Opposite”	4. cupcakKe, “Queef”	5. Ryan Cassata, “Queer Love Outlaw”
6. Ari Lennox & Summer Walker, “Queen Space”	7. Sly & The Family Stone, “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)”	8. Erica Mason & Jai Black, “Queer Christian”	9. blackbear, “queen of broken hearts”	10. Taylor Swift, “Question…?”
11. Jack Harlow, “Questions”	12. Orville Peck, “Queen of the Rodeo”	13. Andrew Bocelli & Jennifer Lopez, “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás”	14. Backstreet Boys, “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)”	15. Smokey Robinson, “Quiet Storm”

 

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1. Whitney Houston, “Queen of the Night”

The Bodyguard » Arista » 1992

Ooh-wee, Whitney Houston! In the fifth track from The Bodyguard soundtrack, Houston is “Queen of the Night”. More often than not, Houston is not noted as a songwriter.  Interestingly, she writes “Queen of the Night” with Daryl Simmons, Babyface, and LA Reid. Babyface and Reid also produced this fun joint, which is a funky blend of New Jack Swing era R&B and pop. As to be expected, the listener is treated to ample attitude from the queen herself, who serves up Electrifying, powerful vocals with plenty of expression, nuance.  Among the best, most assertive lyrics Whitney sings: “You’ve got a problem with the way that I am / They say I’m trouble and I don’t give a damn!” WOO! “Queen of the Night” is incredibly catchy, featuring tuneful melodies on the verses and especially the chorus.  Also, it is fitting that the record gets a glammy guitar 🎸 solo. #ROCK ON 🤘!!!

Appears in:

11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen, Vol. 2 (2023)

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2. Ledisi, “Quality Time” (Ft. Butcher Brown)

Good Life » Listen Back Entertainment, LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC » 2024

Relatable to the nth degree, Ledisi (Ledisi Young). “Quality Time” is the eighth track from the Grammy winner’s 2024 album, Good Life. Ledisi penned the record with Corey Fonville, DJ Harrison, Tennishu, Morgan Burrs, and Tish Hyman. Featured musician Butcher Brown produced it.  The musical accompaniment sets the tone with its smooth, soulful vibes.  Those vibes, rather, instruments, include lush keys 🎹 (DJ Harrison), robust bass line (Andrew Randazzo), rich guitar (Morgan Burrs), and sweet, anchoring drum groove (Corey Fonville).

The star of the show is Ledisi, who brings the heat consistently from start to finish.  Beyond the premier section of the song, the chorus, she wows with her nuanced vocals in the verses, pre-chorus, and bridge. Sometimes, she brings more of a legato approach melodically, while others, the melodies are more rhythmic.   The tunefulness and memorable nature of the lyrics are undisputed. “I used to think, love wasn’t a real thing / ‘Til I found you,” she sings in the first verse, and adds in the second, “Everything I feel with you’s divine and undefined /It will just be us two standing at the finish line.” Given their love, what do they need? Quality time, of course.  If you didn’t know, “Bodies explode on impact, on and on and forth and back, oh yes.” Ooh-la-la! The outro marks one of the biggest selling points of “Quality Time”, where Ledisi repeats the lyric with incredible sincerity, “I need more.” Ultimately, this is a sexy R&B ballad that more folks around the world need to hear and add to their sex playlist 😈. 

Appears in:

Ledisi, Quality Time: Midnight Heat No. 79 (2025)

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3. Dominic Fike, “Quite the Opposite”

Rocket » Columbia » 2025

Noted, Dominic Fike!  The handsome and talented alternative singer/songwriter shines on “Quite the Opposite”, the brief but potent eighth track from his 2025 mixtape, Rocket. Accompanied by a ripe guitar, bass, drums, and keys, Fike brings it. Vocally, he delivers a commanding performance. Sweetening the deal on this alternative pop/rock joint are the vocal harmonies 💪.

In the first verse, Dominic lists the things he didn’t do. These include NOT attending a birthday party, not taking off clothes in the pool (that’s a bummer, there, hehe 😍), or “singing like Frank Sinatra.” So, what was his explanation? “I knew you’d be bummed if I took all your thunder / So, I did the opposite.” In the second verse, he skips Grammy parties. Unfortunately, his opposite approach was a hot mess and backfired!

“I never thought it would backfire

And I’d make it all about me

Now you’re havin’ a bad time

Because I made it all about me.”

My, my, my! In the bridge, Fike admits to making a sorry song. Why? “Because it’s all because I love / You.” In the chorus, he acknowledges his mistakes, without explicitly saying it… “Once again / Once gain / (And I always, I always do).” Ultimately, “Quite the Opposite” is quite the Dominic Fike song, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.  Also, next time, Dom, make sure you take your clothes off. Promise?

 

Appears in:

Dominic Fike, Quite the Opposite: Wacky Wednesday No. 48 (2025)

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4. cupcakKe, “Queef”

Dauntless Manifesto » cupcakKe » 2024 

Now that’s just diabolical, cupcakKe! She continues, perverting an innocent children’s song and nursery rhyme, “Up above a fuckin’ thigh / That nigga gon’ be smokin’ on queef tonight.” Holy shit, girl! In case you live under a rock and are incredibly naïve, queefing refers to “vaginal gas, noise, or wind – vaginal flatulence” per WebMD.  Of course, Urban Dictionary provides more colorful, vulgar definitions such as “air expunged from vagina; how to tell you are beating it up correctly.” That latter description seems most in line with what cupcakke is getting at on “Queef”, the sixth track from her 2024 album, Dauntless Manifesto.

Perverting “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” in the pre-chorus of “Queef” is only the tip of the iceberg for Elizabeth Eden Harris!  The chorus, the centerpiece of this brief NSFW joint, finds cupcakKe expressing the desires of her… kitty cat… “Pussy getting buried, pussy getting buried / Head between my legs, I took a pic, obituary,” she spits, and adds, “It took his last breath when I queefed, now I’m a fairy.” 😶 😶 😶… As if cupcakke hadn’t already made her point about bomb sex, she drops a TMI, overly descriptive verse.  The verse encompasses eating (“eat this ass, then fast a month”), deepthroat (“Right down my throat, then I gag it up”), killer sex (“Chucky the pussy, stab me with that D”), and animalistic sexual tendencies (“I’ma go ape on that motherfuckin’ cock, cock / Peel the foreskin off banana ‘til it’s rock, rock”).  As raw and unrefined as cupcakKe’s rhymes are, the production and sound of “Queef” is sleek, and dare I say, classy 🙄. Still, those recurring queef sound effects ensure that this song is freaky to the nth degree with no redemption! CupcakKe = one of a kind!

Appears in:

cupcakKe, Queef: Midnight Heat No. 71 (2025)

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5. Ryan Cassata, “Queer Love Outlaw”

Greetings from Echo Park » Kill Rock Stars » 2025

As it should, Ryan Cassata. Of course, haters are gonna hate, namely conservatives, homophobes, and narrow-minded folks 😏.  Progressives and open-minded folks have far more fun… tolerance… acceptance… inclusivity… Anyways, despite the myopic yapping by judgmental folks, characterizing Ryan and other nonbinary, queer, and/or trans musicians as ‘unholy,’ ‘Godless love,’ and ‘Something corrupt,’ he embraces being a “Queer Love Outlaw”.  An acoustic version of the song was released in 2021, with the studio version released in 2023. “Queer Love Outlaw” ultimately appears on his 2025 album, Greetings from Echo Park.  With his authentic and sincere singing, and a fantastic backdrop, led by those epic-sounding guitars, “Queer Love Outlaw” rocks 🤘!

In the second verse, Ryan Cassata counters the damned to hell arguments, singing, “I’ve already been.” Amazingly, so many people don’t see that hell endured by queer folks that he speaks of, particularly from the T(s) in LGBTQ+. Furthermore, Ryan speaks of the harsh critiques and words, that ultimately, “This pain has made me wiser, and I swear I’m better.” 👏 👏 👏! In the chorus, he asserts proudly, “I’d rather be a rebel for romance / Than please your beliefs.” Now that deserves a resounding AMEN! HALLELUJAH! Adding to his queer story, Ryan mentions “Scars on my chest,” and the fact that “We shave our head,” both significant parts of the trans experience.  The bridge, excerpted above, perfectly captures pride in the queer experience, instead of doom, damnation, fire and brimstone, and perhaps, most egregious, ultra-conservative, myopic views. Yuck 🤢🤮! The ending is particularly grand, as Cassata beams with pride singing, “Oh, all my friends are outlaws / And all my friends are in love.” Cassata delivered a meaningful, queer-affirming gem with “Queer Love Outlaw”.

 

Appears in:

Ryan Cassata, Queer Love Outlaw: Beaming with Pride No. 68 (2025) Give Me 15 Striking L, G, B, T, Q, I, A, 2S Songs (2025)

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6. Ari Lennox & Summer Walker, “Queen Space”

age/sex/location » Dreamville / Interscope » 2022

Ah, “Queen Space” yields the final piece of age/sex/location, the fabulous sophomore album by R&B standout, Ari Lennox. Fittingly, Lennox duets with fellow R&B diva Summer Walker. Lennox sets the tone, singing the first verse, pre-chorus, and chorus (excerpted above) before Walker enters the mix –  “There’s something I am sure of / I deserve something purer / My love is a privilege.” HELL YEAH, Ari 💪!  Walker, a more subtle vocalist, is tailor-made for this chill, groovy number.  Her tone in the second verse is stupendous (“Can’t seem to stay away from it / Come in, I’ll make you wait on it”). Furthermore, as she complements Ari well. Also, in the context of age/sex/location, “Queen Space” is a proper follow-up to “Blocking You” with the emphasis being placed on the privilege of being with and associating with Lennox.

Appears in:

11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen, Vol. 2 (2023)

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7. Sly & The Family Stone, “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)”

Fresh » Sony » 1973

Ah, there’s nothing like a psychedelic soul rendition of a beloved 1950s classic. Jay Livingston and Ray Evans wrote an iconic song in “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)”. Doris Day (1922 – 2019) would record the definitive version of the song.  That said, “Que Sera, Sera” is an oft-covered joint, so there’s plenty of room for one of the best funk/soul bands of all time to drop their rendition. Sly & The Family Stone transforms the ‘50s version of the tune into something funk/soul lovers can hang with on their 1973 album, Fresh. Sly & The Family Stone slacken the tempo and SOULify this classic, period.  In the band’s hands, this is a nearly five-and-a-half-minute ballad.  They milk it, and the results are nothing short of glorious. We get some awesome keyboard (including organ), making it idiomatic of the ‘70s. Larry Graham (1946 – ) does what he does best – hold down that bass with his innovative style! The main attraction is the vocals by Rose Stone (1945 – ) and Sly Stone (1943 – 2025).  Rose’s tone is perfectly suited for the three tender verses, while the record intensifies in the chorus: “Que Sera, Sera / Whatever will be, will be / The future’s not ours to see / Que Sera, Que Sera, Que Sera.” Here, Sly sounds incredibly gritty. Sly & The Family Stone have bigger, more important hits in their catalog, but “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)” is special too!

Appears in:

Sly & The Family Stone, Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) 15 Unforgettable W-I-L-L Will Songs (2025)

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8. Erica Mason & Jai Black, “Queer Christian”

Queer Christian » Erica Mason / RUN Inc. » 2023

rapper Erica Mason reflects in the intro of “Queer Christian”. I concur that that is crazy, but not far-fetched.  Mason adds, “Meanwhile God, you see me the whole time / You know the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between.” Amen 🙏. On “Queer Christian,” Mason shares the story of self-acceptance of her queer identity, also identifying as a Christian.  In the opening track from her 2023 album, also named Queer Christian, she concludes, “Everybody who loves God and struggles with being queer / Just know you not alone in God, there’s no fear / And no matter what they say, know that God is still here.” That deserves another amen 🙏 despite what the non-queer Christians might say.  Mason taps Jai Black for the assist in this rare, thought-provoking cut that approaches being both queer and Christian.

Accompanied by a warm, gorgeous backdrop, Erica Mason has lots to say. If you have followed a pathway where faith and sexuality conflicted, many of her experiences are relatable.  First and foremost, the ineffective praying the gay away.  Her pastor advised her, “You keep praying, serving God, these feelings will go away.” Of course, that wasn’t the case for Mason, who asserts, “I just learned to  suppress / And bottle up all my shame,” and adds, “Long as you don’t talk about it, we’ll keep handing you this mic / We don’t wanna hear about that struggle keep it private.” In the black church, there are queer parishioners.  However, it’s more of an open secret and don’t ask, don’t tell, as Mason raps about.  Of course, Erica tries to do everything to stop her desire, hoping, “You’ll stop wanting women when you go through some deliverance.” Wrong, wrong, wrong.  Ultimately, after being told what to do and how she’s wrong, Mason realizes she must be true to herself because her suppression didn’t allow her to be free, despite trying everything to free herself from homosexuality.

“But look, suppressing who you are doesn’t mean that you’re free

And a lot of y’all are gay, but you won’t say anything

But yet you quick to tell somebody how they need to be free

And if you never had that struggle

Put your feelings aside

Because the word without love is really nothing but pride.”

Erica’s letter is a powerful one filled with truth, something so many members of the LGBTQ+ community struggle with, particularly those who are Christian or part of some faith.  Beyond a terrific performance by Mason, Jai Black lends his gorgeous vocals in the background and following Mason’s meaningful verses. “We celebrate you ‘cause you are truly amazing,” he sings, and continues, “So, who are we to judge?” Again, amen 🙏. “Queer Christian” is a song that every queer person of faith needs to add to their playlist.  Non-queer Christians should listen, too.

Appears in:

Erica Mason & Jai Black, Queer Christian: Beaming with Pride ️No. 74 (2025)

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9. blackbear, “queen of broken hearts”

everything means nothing » Beartrap, LLC / Alamo / Interscope » 2020

WOO! “And I don’t care, fucking hate me / I popped a pill 💊 and I’m fading…” Whoa, whoa, WHOA there, blackbear! On “queen of broken hearts,” the third track from everything means nothing, in the context of the album, women continue to get the big thumbs down 👎 from the artist. Well, sort of… However, “queen of broken hearts” is NOT specifically about women.  On “queen,” blackbear is annoyed by social media, something he imagines would be a totally destructive – wait for it – QUEEN. “I’m the queen, bow down to me / I will leave you out to bleed.” Yep – social media can totally kill you.  Of course, a big takeaway is, “Used to be a shooting star / When did I become so dark?” PERIOD!

Appears in:

11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen, Vol. 2 (2023)

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10. Taylor Swift, “Question…?”

Midnights » Taylor Swift » 2022

Whoa, Taylor Swift, you dropped a bomb – an f-bomb 💣 🫣! On “Question…?”, the pop superstar has her fair share of questions, all reflecting on the past (“I remember”).  As is the case with much of her 2022 Grammy-winning album, Midnights, her lyrics allude to previous songs and various life events.  This starts with the opening lyrics of the first verse, where she sings, “Good girl, sad boy / Big city, wrong choices,” likely referencing both her move to NYC and the song, “Welcome To New York” from her 2014 album, 1989.  Beyond those lyrics, one that’s quite intriguing occurs in the chorus, regarding Swift’s friends’ reactions to her: “Did you ever have someone kiss you in a crowded room / And every single one of your friends was makin’ fun of you / But fifteen seconds later, they were clappin’, too.” It’s the honesty, as well as these clever, potent lyrics, that make “Question…?” itself and Midnights so successful.

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11. Jack Harlow, “Questions”

Jackman. » Generation Now / Atlantic » 2023 

Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow concludes his brief 2023 album, Jackman., with “Questions.” “Questions” is the name of the song, but, yes, there were also questions, rather, criticisms, regarding this album. The photo of the shirtless rapper didn’t help, though, the body is bodying… Refocusing, as you’d expect, Harlow asks himself lots of questions, including, “Why I treat my brother like he ain’t my only brother?” That lyric recalls a previous song, “Blame On Me.” Harlow also hearkens back to “Gang Gang Gang”, questioning, “What am I supposed to do? / Assume her accusations aren’t true because I’m close to you? Who should I believe? Is it her? Just ‘cause it happens so commonly.” If nothing else, Harlow is in reflective mode.  Also, the subject matter is thought-provoking.

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12. Orville Peck, “Queen of the Rodeo”

Pony » Sub Pop » 2019

Cutting straight to the chase, traditionally, country music and LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 have not been a match made in heaven – THAT IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.  However, things have changed and progressed, at least to a degree. Openly gay musician Orville Peck has been a proponent of this marriage of country (and alternative country) from an LGBTQ perspective.  The South African-born, Canadian musician previously kept his identity under wraps. He shines on the deep “Queen of the Rodeo”, the fifth track from his 2019 debut album, Pony.

From a musical perspective, “Queen of the Rodeo” is stunning.  Peck is a brilliant singer with a fantastic tone. Vocally, he captures the masculine sound of country music.  The difference is, he does so, eschewing toxic masculinity and bringing a more inclusive vibe.  The music video accompanying “Queen of the Rodeo” is dedicated to all LGBTQ+ and two-spirit community members working and performing in rodeos, ranches, and roadhouses across North America. Peck paints these shows as temporary escapes – a refuge, if you will – for individuals who may not feel comfortable, respected, or safe after the shows are done in their respective towns. In the tuneful chorus, the centerpiece of “Queen of the Rodeo,” where Peck does his best singing, he captures this sentiment brilliantly:

“Queen of the rodeo

You rode on in with nowhere else to go

You know the tune, so the words don’t matter

Beyond this town lies a life much sadder, babe

I know

Another evening show

Queen of the rodeo.”

“Queen of the Rodeo” is an utterly fantastic record, one that should speak volumes not only to the LGBTQ+ community, but to anyone who believes everyone should be treated with the utmost respect and be loved for who they are.

 

Appears in:

11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen, Vol. 2 (2023)

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13. Andrea Bocelli & Jennifer Lopez, “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás”

Passione » Sugar Srl / Universal International Music B.V. » 2013

Um, yes, now what’s the translation? “Every time I ask you / That when, how and where / You always answer me / Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.” Ask yourself this question: Did you ever expect Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, and pop superstar, Jennifer Lopez, to collaborate? The likely answer to the question is a resounding NO. However, in 2013, Bocelli and Lopez duetted on “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás” (“Perhaps, Perhaps Perhaps”) the fifth track from his passionate album, Passione. “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás” is a classic, penned by Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés back in 1947.  “Quizás³” has been covered by numerous artists. Bocelli and Lopez perform it sensationally. With distinctly different voices, Lopez’s lighter, higher vocal contrasts with Bocelli’s more robust tenor sensationally.  The playful nature of this duet is a big reason for its success, which seems to capture the songwriter’s intent.  Beyond a strong vocal performance and elite songwriting, the production (Kuk Harrell and David Foster) and orchestration (Nathan Kelly) deserve shout-outs. 

Appears in:

Nat King Cole vs. Andrea Bocelli: Head 2 Head No. 9 (2024) 13 Songs That Say It Thrice (2024)

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14. Backstreet Boys, “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)”

Backstreet Boys » Zomba Recording LLC » 1996

Those six words from the song, “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)”, put the Backstreet Boys – Brian Littrell, b. 1975, Kevin Richardson, b. 1971, Nick Carter, b. 1980, AJ McLean, b. 1978, and Howie Dorough, b. 1973 – on the map. “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” is the second track from the boy band’s debut album, Backstreet Boys, released in 1996. Max Martin and Herbert Crichlow penned the track while Martin and Kristian Lundin produced it. “Quit” was a rousing success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.  It spent a whopping 43 weeks on the pop charts.  It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

“Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” features what would become the quintessential, bubblegum, teen-pop sound of the 1990s and early 2000s.  There is also a hint of R&B infused in the mix.  As for the theme and lyrics, they are cheesy, schmaltzy, and youthful. Depth is not the modus operandi, particularly when referencing teen musicians of the mid-to-late 1990s. Well… only AJ and Nick would’ve been teens upon release… Anyways, Brian Littrell sings the first verse, pre-chorus, and leads the choruses. “Deep within my soul, I feel,” he sings in the first verse, “Nothing’s like it used to be.” Aww 🥰. His little 21-year-old heart asserts in the pre-, “Sometimes, I wish I could turn back time.” Word. Nick Carter sings the second verse and most of the second pre-chorus. He informs us, “Everything I do is for you / So what is it that you can’t see.” That sh*t is deep, man (if boy bands couldn’t curse back then, nor should I 😉). The chorus is the centerpiece:

“Quit playing games with my heart

Quit playing games with my heart (with my heart)

Before you tear us apart (My Heart)

Quit playing games with my heart

I should have known from the start

You know you have got to stop (From my heart)

You’re tearing us apart (My heart)

Quit playing games with my heart.”

Oh, snap! Some other notes regarding this quit song! Nick’s second verse is from the re-recorded version of the song; he was going through puberty and couldn’t sing during the original recording. AJ performs the bridge… Brian and Kevin performed the background vocals. There are no solos for Kevin or Howie D. Ultimately, as schmaltzy as it may be, “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” is one of the great, pop bops of the 1990s.

 

Appears in:

Backstreet Boys, Quit Playing Games (With My Heart): Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 96 (2025)

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15. Smokey Robinson, “Quiet Storm”

A Quiet Storm » Motown » 1975

Sigh, few soul musicians are smoother than Smokey Robinson. FACTS! The Grammy-winning, iconic singer/songwriter is simply one of the very best, period. With countless hits, it’s easy for a song like “Quiet Storm” not to get the love it deserves.  Sure, “Quiet Storm” didn’t achieve top 10 status on the Billboard Hot 100, but it did peak at number 61 – it had some impact.  Even if it hadn’t, this is another stellar Smokey Robinson classic.  It commences his 1975 album, A Quiet Storm.

“Quiet storm

Blowin’ through my life

Oh, quiet storm

Blowin’ through my life

Oh, blow baby.”

“Quiet Storm” doesn’t keep it short and sweet – it’s nearly eight minutes long!  Smokey had a lot to say, haha, and it’s ALL UTTERLY SUBLIME.  As always, he sings beautifully, flaunting that gorgeous, soulful tenor.  “You short-circuit all my nerves / Promising electric things / You touch me and suddenly there’s rainbow rings.” Ooh-wee, his pen, alongside Rose Ella Jones, is sharp.  Oh, and let’s not forget the production – warm electric piano, smooth guitar, robust bass, and lush backing vocals – helmed by him and another legend, Willie Hutch. Gorgeous! Smokey manages sexiness and classiness simultaneously.  A must-hear, 50+ years later!

Appears in:

Smokey Robinson, Quiet Storm: Throwback Vibez No. 43 (2022) 13 Quiet Songs U Should Turn Up Loud (2022)

 

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The Alphabet Playlist Series 2025 🔻
Randomly Curated, Amazing A Songs (2025)	A Buffet of Randomly Curated B Songs (2025)	A Collection of Randomly Curated C Songs (2025)	A Dazzling Drove of D Songs (2025)
An Epic Compendium of E Songs (2025)	A Fvckin’ Fantastic Bunch of F Songs (2025)	A Gripping Cluster of G Songs (2025)	A Heaping Dose of H Songs (2025)
Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs (2025)	A Kool Kollection of K Songs (2025)	A Laudable List of L Songs (2025)	A Marvelous Sampling of M Songs (2025)
A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs (2025)	An Outstanding Collection of O Songs (2025)	A Poppin’ Compendium of P Songs (2025)	A Quirky Collection of Q Songs (2025)

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A Quirky Collection of Q Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alamo, Arista, Beartrap, LLC, BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, Columbia, cupcakKe, Dreamville, Erica Mason, Interscope, Listen Back Entertainment, LLC, Motown, RUN Inc., Sub Pop, Sugar Srl, Universal International Music B.V., Zomba Recording LLC; John Ray Ebora, Joshua Mcknight, lascot studio, Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels; AcatXIo, JL G, Maicon Fonseca Zanco from Pixabay]

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