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Another: 5 Gems No. 19 (2026) features songs by Madison Beer, Phil Collins, RYANN, Tina Turner, and Wheeler Walker Jr..

Yikes, RYANN! That sucks! Judging by the use of another, it’s clearly NOT the first time. The late, great Tina Turner also brings another-ness to the table, to the tune of, “We don’t need another hero / We don’t need to know the way home.” Word. It’s giving Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome… As for the rough around the edges, take him with a big ole grain of salt, Wheeler Walker Jr., he tells his wife, “We didn’t fuck, so don’t get uptight / But I sucked another dick last night.” Um, yeah, there’s a lot to unpack there.  The only thing we’re focused on, however, is another, the keyword that propels Another: 5 Gems No. 19 (2026).  This miniature playlist features five another songs by Madison Beer, Phil Collins, RYANN, Tina Turner, and Wheeler Walker Jr.. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the another-ness of Another: 5 Gems No. 19 (2026), shall we?! We shall!

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1. RYANN, “I Got Ghosted by Another Guy”	2. Tina Turner, “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)”	3. Madison Beer, “Home To Another One”
4. Wheeler Walker Jr., “I Sucked Another Dick Last Night”	5. Phil Collins, “Another Day in Paradise”	5 Gems (2026)

 

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1. RYANN, “I Got Ghosted by Another Guy”

“I Got Ghosted by Another Guy”» RYANN » 2026

What a bummer, RYANN (Ryan Adriaens). Sadly, ghosting is prevalent in dating, particularly within the gay community, and it sucks BADLY. The Queer Netherlands pop singer/songwriter articulates the shitty situation superbly on his single “I Got Ghosted by Another Guy”, which he wrote and produced. “I Got Ghosted by Another Guy” shines for many reasons.  The musical accompaniment is creative, ear-catching, and vibrant.  RYANN shares a variety of captivating sounds, ideas, and contrasts.  As a vocalist, he sings expressively, sharing the unfortunate happening and how it affected him.  In the first verse, excerpted earlier, he continues, “He didn’t tell me why he left / Was it something I said? / You know, it’s fucking rude /To leave someone wondering about themselves.” He is 100% correct.  This fella makes our handsome Dutch musician question the mistakes he made: “Is there something wrong with me / Am I too kind? / Am I too straight? / Am I too gay for you?” Expectedly, he is upset, dropping a few f-bombs, including the potent “Fuck you, fuck your friends / And everything you do.” Woo! By the end, RYANN makes the assertion that we all hoped he would: “It’s your loss, not mine.” We should embrace those wise words when being ghosted. Crying over spilt milk, or a person who didn’t think enough of you to give you a reason why they are breaking things off, is a waste of time and energy.  And maybe, just maybe, you, the person being ghosted, lucked out.  Once more, RYANN serves the gays another surefire bop with “I Got Ghosted by Another Guy”.

Appears in 🔻:

RYANN, I Got Ghosted by Another Guy: Beaming with Pride No. 34 (2026)

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2. Tina Turner, “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)”

Simply the Best » Parlophone » 1991

For sure, Tina Turner, for sure! By the time “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” arrived, Turner had firmly secured her makeover as a pop/rock artist in her solo career.  Private Dancer had arrived in 1984, a year ahead of the Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome soundtrack.  Notably, Turner was an actor in the movie (Aunty Entity) in addition to singing on the soundtrack. Of course, the song trumps everything else on the soundtrack, earning Turner a number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

“We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” was written by Graham Lyle and Terry Britten.  The backdrop is energetic, with ample rhythm, an impressive groove, and colorful instrumental cues (keys, guitars, bass, saxophone solo by Tim Cappello). From start to finish, Tina Turner delivers her signature tone.  She is a bit more poised during portions of the verses, picking up steam on the gargantuan, anthemic chorus in all its glory.

“We don’t need another hero

We don’t need to know the way home

All we want is life beyond

Thunderdome.”

Another memorable moment precedes the chorus, as Turner sings, in both verses, “And I wonder when we are ever gonna change / Living under the fear, until nothing else remains.” Also, shout out the totally turned up bridge – WOO! Adding to the distinct, memorable nature of “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” is when a truly spirited Turner invites the children to sing.  The timbre of children’s voices just adds something extra special to so many songs, with “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” being no exception.

Appears in 🔻:

Tina Turner, We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome): Throwback Vibez No. 21 (2023) 13 Totally Heroic Hero Songs (2023) 13 Songs Where the Need Is Real (2023)  Tina Turner vs. Ghost: Head 2 Head No. 23 (2023) Tina Turner: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 59 (2023) 15 Epic Songs That Appear on Movie Soundtracks (2024)

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3. Madison Beer, “Home To Another One”

Silence Between Songs » Epic / Sing It Loud » 2023 

Pop singer Madison Beer sings these relatable lyrics in the first verse of “Home To Another One” from her 2023 album, Silence Between Songs. Beer has had her fair share of noise that takes away from her music.  That said, she delivers a short but sweet bop with “Home to Another One.” Here, the relationship has ended, and Madison is NOT over it.  Even though she’s still in mourning, her ex has moved on. “Now you hold her gently,” she sings in the second verse, adding, “Don’t you wish you saw us through? / ‘Cause I do, I do.” Of course, the centerpiece of this slickly produced dance-pop cut (Beer, Leroy Clampitt, and One Love) is the chorus:

“Call me, ‘baby’  

I know you go home to another one  

Say you hate me  

It’s okay, boy, you’re not the only one  

Another year, we’re still here…” 

Does any resolution come out of “Home To Another One” for Madison Beer? Meh, not really. The good news is that she shines, giving listeners the perfect tune for summer and beyond.

Appears in 🔻:

Awesome Songs: June 2023  11 Songs Associated with Number One, Vol. 2 (2024)

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4. Wheeler Walker Jr., “I Sucked Another Dick Last Night”

WW III » Pepperhill Music » 2018

😬 😳 Being inebriated can make you do a lot of stuff, including giving guys a blow job, according to comedic country musician Wheeler Walker Jr. (Ben Hoffman). If you have followed Walker’s music, sex is prevalent. “I Sucked Another Dick Last Night”, the fifth track from his 2018 album, WW III, is not the first time this straight man has engaged in oral sex with other men. In 2016, he was on the receiving end of “Which One O’ You Queers Gonna Suck My Dick” from Redneck Shit. But, he’s the giver these last few times. In the chorus, he continues, “But now it’s just something I do / We didn’t fuck, so don’t get uptight / But I sucked another dick last night.” At least he admitted it…

The only problem is, Wheeler is a married man with a son.  He tells his wife she’d be the recipient of the dick sucking, “if you had a dong.” Word. He also tells her not to tell his son. Describing himself as a “cock-gobblin’, cum-swallerin’, crazy old man 🥴,” he sings, “Please accept me for the guy that I am /And not what I’d do in the back of the van.”  WE LISTEN, AND WE DON’T JUDGE… Yeah, that’s bullshit, we DO judge! But, honestly, doesn’t Wheeler make us judge him, with lines like “Didn’t kiss neither of you [wife and son] until I brushed my teeth / So, I need you to stop all this judging of me.” Hmm. So, how does he identify sexually? It is hard to tell, but, he enjoys bananas, once a month at the most, or so he says. Walker Jr. gives us a comedic, gay country song we won’t forget anytime soon. “I Sucked Another Dick Last Night” is something else to say the least! Fun fact: Hoffman is the older brother of Babydaddy (Scott Huffman), a member of the iconic LGBTQ band, Scissor Sisters.

Appears in 🔻:

Wheeler Walker Jr., I Sucked Another Dick Last Night: Midnight Heat No. 55 (2025) Utterly Thrilling Gay Songs, Vol. 3 (2025) 13 Phallic Songs that Celebrate the D (2026)

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5. Phil Collins, “Another Day in Paradise”

…But Seriously » Philip Collins Ltd. / Rhino Entertainment Company » 1989

Ooh-wee! Award-winning musician extraordinaire Phil Collins (b. 1951) delivered a surefire pop bop with “Another Day In Paradise”.  The song is the seventh track from his Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum, 1989 album, …But Seriously. “Paradise” earned …But Serious its sole Grammy: Record of the Year. The song, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marked Collin’s longest reign atop the pop charts at four weeks. Another fun fact: “Paradise” was the final number one hit of the ‘80s, as well as the first number one hit of the ‘90s. Collins earned gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America for the single.

The nearly five-and-a-half-minute “Another Day in Paradise” begins enigmatically. After establishing itself, “Paradise” catches the ear with its keys, synths, and drum sequencing.  Other fabulous touches that make this a quintessential late ‘80s and early ‘90s song are the guitar riffs.  As always, Phil Collins shines vocally.  He sings expressively and sincerely, bringing the memorable lyrics and tuneful melodies to life. “She calls out to the man on the street / He can see she’s been crying,” he sings in the second verse, and continues, “She’s got blisters on the soles of her feet / She can’t walk, but she’s trying.” Help is needed in this thought-provoking, socially conscious pop song. The chorus, excerpted earlier, is the crème de la crème. Notably, it includes the recurring, unforgettable instrumental motive. The bridge marks a change of pace, common in Collins’ songs, as well as the music of the decade. “Oh, Lord / Is there nothing more anybody can do?” he petitions to God, and adds, “Oh, Lord / There must be something You can say.” Though the bridge drifts from the familiar, “Another Day in Paradise” returns to the familiar in the third and final verse, ultimately fading out in the outro post-chorus.  “Another Day In Paradise” is another masterpiece by a pop icon.

Appears in 🔻:

Phil Collins, Another Day in Paradise: Throwback Vibez No. 159 (2025)

 

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5 Gems (2026)
Almost: 5 Gems No. 1	Alone: 5 Gems No. 2	Am: 5 Gems No. 3
Big: 5 Gems No. 4	Break, Breaking, or Broken: 5 Gems No. 5	Can’t!: 5 Gems No. 6
Magic : 5 Gems No. 7	Money: 5 Gems No. 8	Mama: 5 Gems No. 9
Nut: 5 Gems No. 10	Watch: 5 Gems No. 11	Pretty: 5 Gems No. 12
Lube: 5 Gems No. 13	Goodbye: 5 Gems No. 14	Band: 5 Gems No. 15
Rather: 5 Gems No. 16	Job: 5 Gems No. 17	Bring: 5 Gems No. 18
Another: 5 Gems No. 19

 

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Another: 5 Gems No. 19 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic, Parlophone, Pepperhill Music, Philip Collins Ltd., Rhino Entertainment Company, RYANN, Sing It Loud; Mozzapics from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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