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    Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, You’ve Got A Friend: Dazzling Duets No. 16 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, You’ve Got A Friend | Dazzling Duets

    In the 16th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway collaborate on “You’ve Got A Friend.”

    By the musical hype, 3 hoursApril 17, 2026 ago
    Johnny “Guitar” Watson, It’s All About You: Throwback Vibez No. 46 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings / Concord; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
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    Johnny “Guitar” Watson, It’s All About You | Throwback Vibez

    In the 46th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “It’s All About You” by Johnny “Guitar” Watson.

    By the musical hype, 1 dayApril 16, 2026 ago
    Valerie Simpson, Silly Wasn’t I: Throwback Vibez No. 45 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
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    Valerie Simpson, Silly Wasn’t I | Throwback Vibez

    In the 45th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Silly Wasn’t I” by Hall of Fame songwriter Valerie Simpson.

    By the musical hype, 3 daysApril 14, 2026 ago
    15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers | Playlist

    15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers features songs by Billie Eilish, ERNEST, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Nat King Cole, and Teyana Taylor.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekApril 8, 2026 ago
    Nick Lowe, Nutted by Reality: Throwback Vibez No. 41 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Yep Roc Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Nick Lowe, Nutted by Reality | Throwback Vibez

    In the 41st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Nutted by Reality” by English singer, songwriter, and producer Nick Lowe.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 6, 2026 ago
    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; from Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist

    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Barry Manilow, Feng, Jill Scott & Tierra Whack, Lady Gaga, RAYE, and TOTO.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 6, 2026 ago
    John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway: Face Off No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd, Rhino Entertainment Company; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway | Face Off

    In the ninth edition of Face Off (2026), John Lennon and Donny Hathaway face off for the best rendition of “Jealous Guy.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 4, 2026 ago
    13 Mo’ UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Mo’ UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! | Playlist

    13 Mo’ UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! features songs by 4 Non Blondes, Charlie Puth, Doechii, Forrest Frank, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sukihana.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 3, 2026 ago
    Paul McCartney & Wings, Band On The Run: Throwback Vibez No. 39 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MPL Communications Inc/Ltd; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Paul McCartney & Wings, Band On The Run | Throwback Vibez

    In the 39th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Band On The Run” by Paul McCartney & Wings.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksMarch 31, 2026 ago
    Bob Seger, Old Time Rock & Roll: Throwback Vibez No. 38 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hideout Records & Distributors, Inc. / Capitol Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay
    Columns

    Bob Seger, Old Time Rock & Roll | Throwback Vibez

    In the 38th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Old Time Rock & Roll” by Bob Seger.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMarch 30, 2026 ago
    Don McLean vs. Ellie Goulding: Face Off No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol, EMI Catalog, Polydor Ltd. (UK); fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Don McLean vs. Ellie Goulding | Face Off

    In the eighth edition of Face Off (2026), Don McLean and Ellie Goulding face off for the best rendition of “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night).”

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMarch 28, 2026 ago
    13 More Take Songs There for the Taking (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Take Songs There for the Taking | Playlist

    13 More Take Songs There for the Taking features songs by CMAT, Jobriath, Lauryn Hill, The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, Twisted Sister, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMarch 25, 2026 ago

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