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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.
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11 Outstanding OTHER Songs | Playlist
11 Outstanding OTHER Songs features songs by Brent Faiyaz, Christina Aguilera, Ed Sheeran, Fall Out Boy, Orville Peck & Willie Nelson, and Smokey Robinson.
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The Foundations, Build Me up Buttercup | Throwback Vibez
In the 43rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations.
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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.
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Sam Cooke, Twistin’ the Night Away | Throwback Vibez
In the 42nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Twistin’ the Night Away” by Sam Cooke.
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Bleachers, the van | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With their reminiscent song “the van,” Bleachers delivers another engaging advance single from their sixth studio album, everyone for ten minutes.
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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.
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Nina Simone, Take Me To The Water | Music Lifts
In the 13th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by legendary jazz musician Nina Simone performing “Take Me To The Water.”
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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15 Marvelous ME Songs | Playlist
15 Marvelous ME Songs features songs by Artemas, Céline Dion, Corbyn Besson, Def Leppard, Joan Armatrading, and Robyn.