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September | 5ive Songs

On the 70th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with SEPTEMBER in some form or fashion.

On the 15th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Donny Hathaway performing, “Magnificent Sanctuary Band.”

On the 53rd edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with the word UNTIL in some form or fashion.

On the 16th edition of Head 2 Head, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, and Marvin Gaye duke it over their respective takes on a soul classic.

🎧 15 Totally & Utterly Foolish Songs features Anthony Hamilton, Aretha Franklin, Fleet Foxes, Jazmine Sullivan, Shawn Mendes & ZAYN.

10 Songs Filled with Considerable Joy 🎧 features songs from Chris Stapleton, for KING & COUNTRY, Mariah Carey, Pentatonix & Tori Kelly.

‘13 Songs Where Family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Comes First’ features music by Aloe Blacc, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Rina Sawayama & Young Thug.

‘ALWAYS: 13 Songs That Exemplify Utmost Consistency’ features Atlantic Starr, Jeremy Zucker, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston.

15 Sugar Songs That Are Indeed Sugary Sweet features BROCKHAMPTON, Chaka Khan, Glass Animals, Harry Styles & Hayley Williams.

15 Songs U Shouldn’t Think Twice ‘Bout Spinnin’ features Aretha Franklin, Chloe x Halle, Christian French, Daði Freyr & Tiana Major9.

“13 Splendid Songs Where the Men Ask Questions” features Jack Harlow, Jonas Brothers, Sam Fender, Shawn Mendes & Tyler the Creator.

Following the death of icon Aretha Franklin, we sort through some of her best songs ever, including “Respect,” “Natural Woman,” and “Chain of Fools.”