Keeping Boomers In Touch With Today's Music
We connect a song from back-in-the-day to a current hit that has a similar sound/content/style. You’ll be up to speed in 90-seconds.
Curated by Dave Sholin | Written by Lee Wade
Sensitive Songs Sung by Sensitive Men
Today's connect is the familiar, classic “Wild World” by Cat Stevens, now Yusaf Islam, to“Wasn’t Expecting That,” a new song by Jamie Lawson that is climbing the charts as we speak. Both are by sensitive singer/songwriters from across the pond, and both songs...
“Say It” by HoundMouth: You’ll Feel Young Again!
Remember the jolt of energy you got, back in the day, when you heard an exciting new song for the first time? It’s likely that you’ll get that same rush listening to “Say It” by Houndmouth, Dave’s selection for this week’s “Whatever.” It’s fun, upbeat, feelgood;...
“Powerful” Invokes Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Goin’ Down”
If you liked Mary J. Blige’s "I'm Goin' Down" from 1994, than it’s likely you’ll appreciate “Powerful” by Major Lazer. This song is just so good! It IS “Powerful”…drawing its strength from the soulful, melodic peaks and valleys, supported with worthy lyrics, and just...
OMI Sings “Hula-Hoop:” He’s Going Around in Circles
Dance Music doesn’t call for inspired lyrics. It just has to make you feel like dancing and the words have to make some sense. In 1985, British group Dead or Alive had a bona fide, high energy hit with “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” which was about what it is...
We Miss You Johnny Cash
This week's "Weekly Whatever" honors Johnny Cash--tomorrow (9/12) marks 12 years since his passing-- one of our generations true musical icons. He was beloved, and truly loved, worldwide. Certainly by me. I remember my first JC concert, in the huge...
“Different Colors” is “All You Need Is Love” for the 21st Century
Nice to know that while some are intent on polarizing us, here's a song that celebrates diversity. The band Walk The Moon (WTM) is riding their first wave of success, still getting a ton of exposure on pop stations with their earlier single "Shut Up And Dance," (which...
Rob Thomas Sings a Song of Modern Seduction
Rob Thomas has one those instantly recognizable voices which has generated hits since the 90s for his band, Matchbox Twenty, and for collaborations, such as “Smooth”-- his 1999 multi Grammy winning song with Carlos Santana-- and also for his solo career. His newest,...
Carrie Underwood’s New Release is a Country Music Event
This week's "Weekly Whatever" is about Country Music SuperStar Carrie Underwood, who will release her first album since 2012, next month; the first single from that album is out now, and it’s more than a big deal, it’s a Country music industry-wide event, and the...
If Pop Rocks Could Dance, They’d Look Like This!
Today Dave is connecting Matt and Kim's "Hey There" with "oldie" "Mambo #5" --I’ve never heard of either one, but that’s OK, ‘cause now I’m jumpin’ for joy --both songs are non-stop high energy! “Hey Now” is a party song by Brooklyn based duo Matt and Kim that is...