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20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.

By the musical hype, 4 daysSeptember 4, 2026 ago

15 Surefire Classics from The 1980s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gabrielle Durant, Ron Lach from Pexels; AcatXIo, Artapixel, Patrick Schwarz, Victoria from Pixabay]

15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s | Playlist 🎧

15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s features songs by Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Mtume, Paul McCartney, Prince, and Stephanie Mills.

By the musical hype, 1 yearJuly 25, 2025 ago

11 Compelling Songs That Ring TRUE (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Агзам Гайсин, Gordon Johnson, mmilos3110900 from Pixabay]

13 Compelling Songs That Ring TRUE | Playlist 🎧

13 Compelling Songs That Ring TRUE features songs by Ariana Grande, Cyndi Lauper, FLETCHER, Hall & Oates, Morgan Wallen, and PinkPantheress.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 21, 2025 ago

Cyndi Lauper, True Colors: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 23 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Cyndi Lauper, True Colors | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 23rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on the beloved classic, “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 10, 2025 ago

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Zedd, True Colors | Album Review

Zedd delivers an enjoyable, pleasant sophomore LP with ‘True Colors’. Although sound, many songs from ‘True Colors’ run into one another.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 3, 2015 ago

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