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    Dusty Springfield, Son of a Preacher Man: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 153 (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    Dusty Springfield, Son of a Preacher Man | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 153rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on โ€œSon of a Preacher Manโ€ by Dusty Springfield.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsSeptember 20, 2024 ago
    Aretha Franklin, Call Me: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 70 (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]
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    Aretha Franklin, Call Me | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on โ€œCall Meโ€ by โ€˜The Queen of Soul,โ€™ the late, great Aretha Franklin.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 29, 2024 ago
    13 Songs That Totally ROCK ๐Ÿค˜ (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Weavehall Collective, Yan Krukau from Pexels; Jazella, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Totally ROCK ๐Ÿค˜ | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Songs That Totally ROCK ๐Ÿค˜ features music courtesy of Bailey Zimmerman, Brenda Lee, Dolly Parton, George McCrae, and Lil Uzi Vert.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 18, 2023 ago
    Aretha Franklin, Rock Steady: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 188 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
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    Aretha Franklin, Rock Steady | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 188th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œRock Steadyโ€ by Aretha Franklin.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 15, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 3 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 3 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

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

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 6, 2023 ago
    13 Songs That Are Definitely 1000 or More (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Are Definitely 1000 or More | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    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 ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 141 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
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    Wilson Pickett, Land of 1000 Dances | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 141st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œLand of 1000 Dancesโ€ by Wilson Pickett.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 15, 2023 ago

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