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Joe Simon, It Be’s That Way Sometimes: Throwback Vibez No. 203 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ace; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay

Joe Simon, It Be’s That Way Sometimes | Throwback Vibez

In the 203rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “It Be’s That Way Sometimes” by Joe Simon.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksDecember 22, 2025 ago

15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s | Playlist 🎧

15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s features songs by Andy Gibb, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Joe Simon, Ramones, and William Bell.

By the musical hype, 6 monthsJuly 9, 2025 ago

11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Manish Jain from Pexels; AcatXlo from Pixabay]

11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 1 features songs by Doja Cat, Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sexyy Red.

By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 7, 2025 ago

13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Bruno, Deb Radeka, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ | Playlist 🎧

13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ features songs by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, HNTR ALLN, Joe Simon, Taylor Swift & The Kid LAROI x Quavo.

By the musical hype, 12 monthsJanuary 15, 2025 ago

Joe Simon, Get Down, Get Down: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 203 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ace; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Joe Simon, Get Down, Get Down | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 203rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Get Down, Get Down” by southern soul singer, Joe Simon.

By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 20, 2024 ago

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