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20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.

By the musical hype, 6 daysSeptember 4, 2026 ago

Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram, Somewhere Out There: Dazzling Duets No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram, Somewhere Out There | Dazzling Duets

In the eighth edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram collaborate on “Somewhere Out There” from the An American Tail soundtrack.

By the musical hype, 7 monthsFebruary 20, 2026 ago

Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio via Pexels]

Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 3 features music courtesy of Bobby Caldwell, Cheryl Lynn, Elton John, Funkadelic, and Ohio Players.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago

George Benson, “On Broadway”: Covers No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Warner; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]

George Benson, On Broadway | COVERS

In the 12th edition of COVERS (2023), George Benson delivers a compelling rendition of “On Broadway,” originally performed by The Drifters.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 15, 2023 ago

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