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Tito Jackson, guitarist/singer of The Jackson 5 died 9/14. Listening back, I made a top 10. 

10. “Who’s Loving You” (1969-1970);  "Hold On" - En Vogue (1990)
9. “The Love You Save” (1970)
8. “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” - The Jacksons (1978-1979)
American Idol Top 7 (2009)
7. “Dancing Machine” (1974), 6. “Give Love On Christmas Day” (1970)
5. “Never Can Say Goodbye” (1971); Gloria Gaynor (1974-1975)
4. “Got to Be There” - Michael Jackson (1971-1972); Chaka Khan (1983)
3. “ABC” (1970), 2. “I’ll Be There” (1970); Motown 25  (1983); Mariah Carey (1992),
1. “I Want You Back” (1969-1970); 'NSYNC (1998)

The Jackson: An American Dream; MJ The Musical; Michael   biopic
Back To School, Mariah Carey Top 10

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Near the tail end of 2024's summer, a comeback duet was released by 2 singers with similar genres and career timelines: Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga! The big question fans are wondering: "Why now?" There's no reported albums for "Die With A Smile"'s single, and the pairing was an overnight shock! Find out the interesting timing of its release, how long it's been since both singers made music, and record breaking streaming fans helped them achieve globally.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Mentioned Media: "When I Was Your Man" - Bruno Mars (2012-2013)
"Yoü and I" (2011), "Million Reasons" (2017), "Speechless" (AMAs performance) (2009) - Lady Gaga

Joker: Folie A Deux - upcoming movie

"Die With A Smile"'s co-producers:
Dernst Emile II
James Fauntleroy
Andrew Watt

Getting Down and Wordy - podcast

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Ep. 78 - Silk Sonic's "Leave the Door Open"
Ep. 102 - Ariana Grande Top 10
Ep. 105 - Lady Gaga Top 10
Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2)
Ep. 138 - Top Gun's Movie Songs
Ep. 157 - Bruno Mars' 6 Diamond Songs
Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 2)
French Lyrics Playlist

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MTV's first VMAs aired 9/14/84. 40 years later, I “announce” my predictions in 8 categories. 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Background Music: GarageBand's "Hot Stuff Synth Lead"

Our social media to view before and after results: Facebook, Twitter / X, Instagram. 

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Ep. 204 - VMAs 2023 Predictions
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Tyla’s “Water"
Ariana Grande's "yes and?" / J. Lo's "Can't Get Enough"
Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" & "16 Carriages"
COWBOY CARTER and Evolution
Teddy Swims and Benson Boone
The Tortured Poets Department - Review
Dua Lipa Top 10
2024 Summer Song?
"Houdini" Songs
Imagine Dragons' Biography
NOT 4th of July Songs
Katy Perry's Diamond Songs & "WOMAN'S WORLD"
"A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Post Malone's 'F-1 Trillion' (Review)

Pick a Disc podcast

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Playlist: “Cruisin’”; Huey Lewis & Gwenyth Paltrow
“Drift Away”; Uncle Kracker; "Chevrolet"
“Just the Two of Us”; Will Smith; Dr. Evil; Ullanda
“Forget Me Nots”; "Fastlove"; Big; "Men In Black"
“Too Hot”; “All Night Long”; “What You Won’t Do For Love”; Go West
“I Can’t Go For That”; “I Keep Forgettin’”; Soul Train; "Regulate"; Memoir
“I Just Wanna Stop”; (23-30 mark)
Yacht Rock episode 

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Post Malone's been mixing his own music since high school. Fusing hip-hop and pop, he now has a new country album! I recap his discography, year-long promotion for F-1 Trillion, and the tracks' early rankings. 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Post Malone's YouTube Channel

Grand Ole Opry livestream (8/15/24) 

(starts at 19 min mark)

CBS Sunday Morning interview

Apple Music interview

NBC Elvis Presley's 50th Special (2018)

"Jackie Chan" music video

ACMs 2024: "Never Love You Again" & "I Had Some Help"

"Rambling Man" tribute

"Pour Me a Drink" @ CMA Fest

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COWBOY CARTER and Evolution

Eclipse Playlist

The Tortured Poets Department - Review

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

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Halsey's a modern pop singer since 2014. Breaking through The Chainsmokers' 2016 #1 hit "Closer", she brings an edgy darkness in her music. Preparing her 5th album, Halsey released promo singles: "The End", "Lucky", and "Lonely Is the Muse".  "Lucky" has double mashup samples by Britney Spears and Monica. Learn the biographies of all 3 women, tying in each hit song used.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Mentioned media:
“Alone” - Halsey (2018)
"Alone (Remix)" - Halsey feat. Big Sean and Stefflon Don (2018)
"Without Me" - Halsey (2018)

"Cry Me a River" - Justin Timberlake (2002-2003)
"Lucky" - Britney Spears (2000)

"The Boy Is Mine" - Brandy & Monica (1998)
"Angel of Mine" - Monica (1998)
"Angel of Mine" - Eternal (1997)
Monica's "Everything to Me" (2010), sampling Deniece Williams' "Silly" (1981)
Monica's album news - (Variety)

Album Nerds podcast

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Ep. 199 - Doja Cat's "Attention"
Ep. 205 - 'NSYNC Top 10 Favs
Justin Timberlake's New Album
Celine Dion Top 10

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Little Big Town are a country group and special unit, celebrating 25 years together. They've consistently performed hits about 20 years, one of the most successful in their genre. Releasing a Greatest Hits compilation and touring with Sugarland, I created this top 10 of songs I recommend of theirs (including 3 not on the album). 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Little Big Town Top 10

10. “The Daughters” (2019)
9. “Little White Church” (2010)
8. “Day Drinking” (2014)
7. “Summer Fever” (2018)
6. “Pontoon” (2012)
5. “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” (2019, 2020)
4. “Tornado” (2012-2013)
3. “Better Man” (2016-2017)
2. “Girl Crush” (2014)
1. “Boondocks” (2005)

"Wine, Beer, Whiskey" - Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (2020)

The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2019)

"Better Man" - CMT Storytellers (2024)

Little Big Town's Christmas Peformance @ Grand Ole Opry

Today's Summer Concert Series calendar

"Unchained Melody" - The Righteous Brothers (1965)

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Ep. 64 - Top 40 Songs of 2020 (Part 1)

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Ep. 155 - Kelsea Ballerini Top 10

Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1)

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Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena
Paris Summer Olympics; French lyrics playlist:

“La Vie En Rose” - Edith Pilaf (1947); Celine Dion at Eiffel Tower
A Star is Born's scene - Lady GaGa (2018); Lady Gaga in Paris

“Michelle” - The Beatles (1966); “Sunday Girl” - Blondie (1978); Rock Talk Studio
“Games Without Frontiers” - Peter Gabriel (1980); 2nd music video
“Eyes Without a Face” - Billy Idol (1983-1984); “Psycho Killer” - Talking Heads (1977, 1978); “Le Freak” - Chic (1979)

“Lady Marmalade” - LaBelle (1974); Mouling Rouge collab (2001); 2002 Grammys

“Déjà Vu” - Dionne Warwick (1979); “No Sleeep” - Janet Jackson (2015)

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Shaboozey is featured artist on Beyonce's COWBOY CARTER album, and now has a #1 song! Learn his  background,  "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", and music history it's made.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Shaboozey biography interview links: Color X Studios, Lovin' Life Music Fest, NPR

Shaboozey & Jelly Roll photo
2024 song history
TikTok account

J-Kwon's "Tipsy" (2004) (video),  lyrics, Billboard interview

Performances: The Kelly Clarkson Show, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
CMA Fest , BET Awards 2024: "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" mashup with J-Kwon's "Tipsy"
NBC's 4th of July Fireworks

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