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Ruth Wallis, Queer Things: Throwback Vibez No 86 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ruth Wallis; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]

Ruth Wallis, Queer Things | Throwback Vibez

In the 86th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Queer Things” by novelty and cabaret singer Ruth Wallis.

By the musical hype, 6 daysAugust 13, 2026 ago

Bull Moose Jackson vs. Aerosmith: Head 2 Head No. 25 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aerodisc Partnership, Gusto; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay

Bull Moose Jackson vs. Aerosmith | Head 2 Head

In the 25th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Bull Moose Jackson and Aerosmith contend for the best rendition of “Big Ten Inch Record.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearAugust 2, 2025 ago

Aerosmith, Big Ten Inch Record: Covers No. 21 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aerodisc Partnership; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

Aerosmith, Big Ten Inch Record | COVERS

In the 21st edition of COVERS (2025), Aerosmith delivers a compelling rendition of “Big Ten Inch Record,” originally performed by Bull Moose Jackson.

By the musical hype, 1 yearJuly 9, 2025 ago

Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels; Jazella from Pixabay]

Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Elvis Presley, Paul Anka, Peggy Lee, The Platters, and Ray Charles.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 2, 2024 ago

Muddy Waters, Mannish Boy: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 153 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Muddy Waters, Mannish Boy | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 153rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Mannish Boy” by the late, great blues musician, Muddy Waters.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 9, 2023 ago

11 Songs That Let Their Light SHINE [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; LED Supermarket, Marcus Pinho, Matheus Bertelli, from Pexels]

11 Songs That Let Their Light SHINE | Playlist 🎧

11 Songs That Let Their Light SHINE features music courtesy of Earth Wind & Fire, The Manhattans, Pusha T, Ray Charles, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 26, 2023 ago

Ray Charles, Come Rain or Come Shine: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 111 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Ray Charles, Come Rain or Come Shine | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 111th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Come Rain or Come Shine” by Ray Charles.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 24, 2023 ago

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