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Otis Redding, (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay: Throwback Vibez No. 208 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Otis Redding, (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay | Throwback Vibez

In the 208th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksDecember 30, 2025 ago

Eddie Floyd vs. Amii Stewart: Head 2 Head No. 34 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Sanctuary; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]

Eddie Floyd vs. Amii Stewart | Head 2 Head

In the 34th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Eddie Floyd and Amii Stewart contend for the best rendition of “Knock on Wood.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearAugust 24, 2024 ago

Amii Stewart, Knock On Wood: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 32 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sanctuary; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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Amii Stewart, Knock On Wood | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 32nd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Knock On Wood” performed by Amii Stewart.

By the musical hype, 1 yearAugust 6, 2024 ago

Eddie Floyd, Knock on Wood: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 125 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Eddie Floyd, Knock on Wood | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 125th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Knock on Wood” by southern soul singer, Eddie Floyd.

By the musical hype, 1 yearAugust 2, 2024 ago

Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay]

Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 3 features music courtesy of B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, and Smokey Robinson.  

By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago

13 Songs That Are Definitely 1000 or More (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]

13 Songs That Are Definitely 1000 or More | Playlist 🎧

13 Songs That Are Definitely 1000 or More features music courtesy of Alicia Keys, Behemoth, The Kid LAROI, N.E.R.D, and Vanessa Carlton.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 22, 2023 ago

Wilson Pickett, Land of 1000 Dances: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 141 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Wilson Pickett, Land of 1000 Dances | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 141st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Land of 1000 Dances” by Wilson Pickett.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 15, 2023 ago

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