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William Bell, Tryin’ To Love Two | Throwback Vibez

In the 77th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Tryin’ To Love Two” by William Bell.

By the musical hype, 19 hoursMay 15, 2025 ago

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Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, Bustin’ Loose | Throwback Vibez

In the 76th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Bustin’ Loose” by Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers.

By the musical hype, 3 daysMay 13, 2025 ago

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The Beatles, Let It Be | Throwback Vibez

In the 75th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Let It Be” by the legendary Fab Four, The Beatles.

By the musical hype, 4 daysMay 12, 2025 ago

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Al Green, Let’s Stay Together | Throwback Vibez

In the 74th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Let’s Stay Together” by legendary Memphis soul singer/songwriter Al Green.

By the musical hype, 7 daysMay 9, 2025 ago

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LaBelle, Are You Lonely? | Throwback Vibez

In the 73rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Are You Lonely?” by LaBelle.

By the musical hype, 1 weekMay 8, 2025 ago

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Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Thanks for My Child | Throwback Vibez

In the 72nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Thanks for My Child” by Cheryl Pepsii Riley.

By the musical hype, 1 weekMay 6, 2025 ago

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Meat Loaf, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad | Throwback Vibez

In the 71st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” by Meat Loaf.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksMay 5, 2025 ago

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Average White Band, School Boy Crush | Throwback Vibez

In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “School Boy Crush” by Average White Band.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksMay 2, 2025 ago

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Joe Tex, I Gotcha | Throwback Vibez

In the 69th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “I Gotcha” by southern soul great Joe Tex.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksMay 1, 2025 ago

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Four Tops, Love Has Gone | Throwback Vibez

In the 68th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Love Has Gone” by the iconic Motown collective the Four Tops.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 29, 2025 ago

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George McCrae & Gwen McCrae, The Rub | Throwback Vibez

In the 67th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Rub” by former married singers George McCrae and Gwen McRae.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 28, 2025 ago

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The Isley Brothers, Work To Do | Throwback Vibez

In the 66th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Work To Do” by The Isley Brothers.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 25, 2025 ago

Throwback Vibez

Throwback Vibez is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past. The records that grace Throwback Vibez are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ancient – no fossils ! All genres of music are welcome – we don’t discriminate ‘round here!