Michael Sembello, Maniac | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Michael Sembello, Maniac: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 183 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/michael-sembello-maniac-throwback-vibez-183-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 183rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Maniac” by Michael Sembello.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
Can you feel those vibes, those surefire Throwback Vibez?! Throwback Vibez is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past. Ah, there is nothing like a good oldie to get you fired up! The records featured in this column feature gems from the 20th century, with a few exceptions. All genres of music are welcome.
![Michael Sembello, Maniac: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 183 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/michael-sembello-maniac-throwback-vibez-183-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 183rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Maniac” by Michael Sembello.
![Sister Sledge, We Are Family: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 181 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sister-sledge-we-are-family-throwback-vibez-181-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 181st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge.
![Patti LaBelle, New Attitude: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 180 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/patti-labelle-new-attitude-throwback-vibez-180-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 180th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “New Attitude” by Patti LaBelle.
![Teddy Pendergrass, Joy: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 179 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra / Asylum; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/teddy-pendergrass-joy-throwback-vibez-179-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 179th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Joy” by the late, great Teddy Pendergrass.
![Deniece Williams, Silly: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 178 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/deniece-williams-silly-throwback-vibez-178-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 178th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Silly” by Deniece Williams.
![Johnny Adams, Release Me: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 177 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sun Label Group, LLC; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/johnny-adams-release-me-throwback-vibez-177-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 177th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Release Me” by Johnny Adams.
![LaBelle, Lady Marmalade: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 176 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/labelle-lady-marmalade-throwback-vibez-176-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 176th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Lady Marmalade” by LaBelle.
![A Taste Of Honey, Boogie Oogie Oogie: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 175 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a-taste-of-honey-boogie-oogie-oogie-throwback-vibez-175-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 175th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste Of Honey.
![Ray Charles, Georgia On My Mind: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 174 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tangerine; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ray-charles-georgia-on-my-mind-throwback-vibez-174-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 174th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Georgia On My Mind” as record by Ray Charles.
![Madonna, Open Your Heart: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 173 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/madonna-open-your-heart-throwback-vibez-173-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 173rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Open Your Heart” by Madonna.
![The Three Degrees, When Will I See You Again: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 172 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Assorted Music, Inc. d/b/a Philadelphia International; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-three-degress-when-will-i-see-you-again-throwback-vibez-172-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 172nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “When Will I See You Again” by The Three Degrees.
![The Manhattans, It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 171 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-manhattans-it-feels-so-good-to-be-loved-so-bad-throwback-vibez-171-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 171st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad” by The Manhattans.