It's no secret that I grew up listening to a lot of country/rock fusion in the 1970's. My mother was a big fan.
Eddie Rabbitt was one of the leaders in that genre. This was one of his biggest crossover hits, hitting #1 on the Country charts and #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980. But this ode to long-haul truckers wasn't just a hit in the moment, though - it remains one of the most recognizable songs of the era.
11 April 2018
11 April 2018 - The Knife - Heartbeats
This song has been called a "great opening to a creepy movie".
Accurate. But this song from the Swedish duo in 2003 also throws back with a synth-heavy 80's sound.
Accurate. But this song from the Swedish duo in 2003 also throws back with a synth-heavy 80's sound.
03 April 2018
3 April 2018 - Olivia Newton-John - Physical
This was by far Olivia Newton-John's biggest US hit. Heck, Billboard ranked it the 6th biggest hit of ALL TIME. All for a trendy song and video made possible by the early 80's aerobics craze. A great song, to be sure. A song full of double entendre and, well, suggestive lyrics and an accompanying video (let's just say ONJ wasn't talking about the latest Jane Fonda video when she was talking about a "suggestive movie"). A cultural phenomenon, which is still fondly remembered today.
It was such a cultural phenomenon, it was featured thirty years later on an episode of Glee, where Olivia did a duet of the song with Jane Lynch, somewhat parodying the video, and EVERYONE GOT THE REFERENCE.
Of course Juliana Hatfield covered this song, too. Go over to Totally Covered and check that out!
It was such a cultural phenomenon, it was featured thirty years later on an episode of Glee, where Olivia did a duet of the song with Jane Lynch, somewhat parodying the video, and EVERYONE GOT THE REFERENCE.
Of course Juliana Hatfield covered this song, too. Go over to Totally Covered and check that out!
26 March 2018
26 March 2018 - Tove Lo - Disco Tits
I've got to be honest. I've been hesitant to write a post about this song.
13 March 2018
13 March 2018 - Lilly Wood & The Prick - Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Remix)
Fun story: I always thought that "Sugar", the song I posted about on Friday and which sampled "Suga Suga", sampled a song of similar tempo that I could not identify. In fact, I started my post on Friday trying to identify THAT song, because that was a song I absolutely loved.
Mission accomplished. And, since both songs are Robin Schulz mixes, hence the similarity. This remix ended up being a huge hit worldwide, because, you know, apparently Robin Schulz can steal anything and turn it into gold.
Lest you think I'm kidding about the stealing part - Schulz remixed the song without authorization, just because he had a Lilly Wood & The Prick CD. The original, by a French-Israeli duo who are relatively well-known in France, is a much more somber, much folkier song with a lot more flute.
Mission accomplished. And, since both songs are Robin Schulz mixes, hence the similarity. This remix ended up being a huge hit worldwide, because, you know, apparently Robin Schulz can steal anything and turn it into gold.
Lest you think I'm kidding about the stealing part - Schulz remixed the song without authorization, just because he had a Lilly Wood & The Prick CD. The original, by a French-Israeli duo who are relatively well-known in France, is a much more somber, much folkier song with a lot more flute.
12 March 2018
12 March 2018 - Britney Spears - Womanizer
When Scott Colvin used to co-edit this blog, he used to make it a point to post Britney every March 12th....
I felt like he should get this gift today. I guarantee you're getting "If U Seek Amy" next year.
I felt like he should get this gift today. I guarantee you're getting "If U Seek Amy" next year.
09 March 2018
9 March 2018 - Baby Bash ft. Frankie J - Suga Suga & Robin Schulz ft. Francesco Yates - Sugar
It's rare that we feature two different songs by two different artists in one post. In this case, we've got two songs so inextricably connected that we had no choice.
In 2003, "Suga Suga" was a rather big hit by hip hop group Baby Bash. The song itself is kind of sweet, in a early-2000s sexist sort of way. At any rate, the woman referenced in this song, which is kind of a slow jam, is featured in a positive light.
This song was a big hit, making top 10 charts worldwide.
Fast forward to 2014". German DJ Robin Schulz hears "Suga Suga" and loves both the chorus and the hook (itself somewhat lifted from Barry White). So he hires Canadian vocalist to perform new verses and introduce the chorus, completely lifted from "Suga Suga". Heck, the "Sugar" video even lampoons the "Suga Suga" video somewhat - the cop has a Baby Bash costume in his suitcase.
But it's a very different song. The woman referenced here is very much not a positive influence. The song is less slow jam and more dance floor smash. It was, however, an equally big hit.
Yes, mashups exist. No, we're not sharing them.
In 2003, "Suga Suga" was a rather big hit by hip hop group Baby Bash. The song itself is kind of sweet, in a early-2000s sexist sort of way. At any rate, the woman referenced in this song, which is kind of a slow jam, is featured in a positive light.
This song was a big hit, making top 10 charts worldwide.
Fast forward to 2014". German DJ Robin Schulz hears "Suga Suga" and loves both the chorus and the hook (itself somewhat lifted from Barry White). So he hires Canadian vocalist to perform new verses and introduce the chorus, completely lifted from "Suga Suga". Heck, the "Sugar" video even lampoons the "Suga Suga" video somewhat - the cop has a Baby Bash costume in his suitcase.
But it's a very different song. The woman referenced here is very much not a positive influence. The song is less slow jam and more dance floor smash. It was, however, an equally big hit.
Yes, mashups exist. No, we're not sharing them.
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