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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]

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

John Lennon, Jealous Guy: Throwback Vibez No. 32 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]

John Lennon, Jealous Guy | Throwback Vibez

In the 32nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Jealous Guy” by the legendary singer-songwriter John Lennon.

By the musical hype, 1 monthMarch 16, 2026 ago

11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Thomas Nguka from Pexels]

11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 2 | Playlist 🎧

11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 2 features songs by Andraé Crouch, Meghan Trainor, Paris Hilton, Stevie Wonder, and Tyler, The Creator.

By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 2, 2024 ago

13 More Remarkably Beautiful Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Abstract Photos, Dellon Thomas, Godisable Jacob, J-Scott Photography, Laoye Oluwatobi, Nicolah Rabs, TUBARONES PHOTOGRAPHY from Pexels]

13 More Remarkably Beautiful Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 More Remarkably Beautiful Songs features songs by Alec Benjamin, Al Green, Benson Boone, Joe Cocker, Taylor Swift, and Thomas Rhett.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 29, 2024 ago

Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 5 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, OpenClipart-Vectors, Werner Moser from Pixabay]

Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 5 features music courtesy of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Joe Simon, John Denver, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr, and Prince.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsMay 27, 2024 ago

Joe Cocker, You Are So Beautiful: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 7 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]

Joe Cocker, You Are So Beautiful | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 7th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “You Are So Beautiful” as covered by the late, great Joe Cocker.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 11, 2024 ago

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