~ Throwback Vibez ~

Can you feel those vibes, those surefire Throwback Vibez?! Throwback Vibez is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past. Ah, there is nothing like a good oldie to get you fired up! The records featured in this column feature gems from the 20^th century, with a few exceptions. All genres of music are welcome.

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Bananarama, Venus | Throwback Vibez

CHIC, Le Freak | Throwback Vibez

Lou Rawls, Lady Love | Throwback Vibez

Neil Sedaka, Oh! Carol | Throwback Vibez

Valerie Simpson, I Believe I’m Gonna Take This Ride | Throwback Vibez

The Isley Brothers, Love the One You’re With | Throwback Vibez

Bobby Womack, Woman’s Gotta Have It | Throwback Vibez

The Jacksons, Enjoy Yourself | Throwback Vibez

David Allan Coe, You Never Even Called Me by My Name | Throwback Vibez

The Cure, Just Like Heaven | Throwback Vibez

Tracy Chapman, Give Me One Reason | Throwback Vibez

George Benson, Give Me the Night | Throwback Vibez

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Tracy Chapman, Give Me One Reason | Throwback Vibez

In the 56th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Give Me One Reason” by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|11May 2611 May, 2026

George Benson, Give Me the Night | Throwback Vibez

In the 55th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Give Me the Night” by Grammy-winning legend George Benson.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|7May 267 May, 2026

Grace Jones, Private Life | Throwback Vibez

In the 54th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Private Life” by the multi-talented Grace Jones.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|5May 265 May, 2026

Chubby Checker, The Twist | Throwback Vibez

In the 53rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “The Twist” by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chubby Checker.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|4May 264 May, 2026

Barry Manilow, Bandstand Boogie | Throwback Vibez

In the 52nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Bandstand Boogie” by Barry Manilow.

Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|30Apr 2630 Apr, 2026

Ben E. King, Stand By Me | Throwback Vibez

In the 51st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Stand By Me” by the iconic soul singer-songwriter Ben E. King.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|28Apr 2628 Apr, 2026

Tears For Fears, Head Over Heels | Throwback Vibez

In the 50th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Head Over Heels” by English new wave band Tears For Fears.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|27Apr 2627 Apr, 2026

Dolly Parton, Coat of Many Colors | Throwback Vibez

In the 49th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Coat of Many Colors” by Dolly Parton.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|23Apr 2623 Apr, 2026

Neil Sedaka, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do | Throwback Vibez

In the 48th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by Neil Sedaka.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|21Apr 2621 Apr, 2026

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Everybody’s Boppin’ | Throwback Vibez

In the 47th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Everybody’s Boppin’” by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|20Apr 2620 Apr, 2026