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
Cool, Groovy, and Smooth: The Jonas Brothers Have A New Hit
The Hit: "Who's In Your Head" by the Jonas Brothers Linked to: "The Sign" by Ace Of Base/1993 (Sweden) Because: There's a melodic commonality between the two songs, even though the "Who's in Your Head" tempo is a bit slower; in each song, there's a couple...
The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour
For the first time in 25 years, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and John McFee are on the road together, 49 North American stops, already in full swing. A week ago, the band released their 15th album--all songs co-written and produced by the group; the...
A Silky, Sensuous Song About Sexual Desire
The current hit: "You Right" Doja Cat ft.The Weeknd Linked to: "The Closer I Get To You" by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway /1978 Because: Both songs are about sexual desire, and both songs are slow, silky, sensuous and elegant. The difference is the story line: In...
Long Live “American Pie”
In Oct., 1971, 26 y/o Don McLean premiered "American Pie," an American music masterpiece. In a 2001 polling by The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) and the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts), hundreds of music industry insiders, media, teachers and...
The Novelty Sensation of 2021!
"Fancy Like" by Walker Hayes Linked to: "Country Is" by Tom T. Hall/1974 Because: Both songs attempt to define what "Country" is. To Hayes, it's socio-economic: where you eat, what you drive. His song is bouncy, made to dance and sing along... Oh, don't need no...
Boomer Music Memories/The Top 10 from Sept 25th, 1971
Fifty years ago, when first wave Boomers were 25 years old, and the youngest were just seven, these were the hits: #1 Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl #2 Rod Stewart - Maggie May/Reason To Believe #3 Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine #4 Joan Baez - The...
Be There or Be Square: “Beggin'” is one of Radio’s Most Popular Songs
1967's "Beggin'," by the Four Seasons, wasn't one of the group's biggest hits, but it has had a long life, with several covers, the latest by Italian rockers Maneskin, an in-your-face, edgy and grittier version, with rap lyrics, heavy drums and a much stronger bass...
Ed Sheeran’s Next #1!
Current Hit: "Shivers" by Ed Sheeran Linked to: “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham/1984 Because: Both songs have a strong dance beat and catchy pop hooks. "Shivers," which has a "chill worthy" opening, is the second single from Sheeran's soon to be released new...
The Return of ABBA!
Yes, fellow fans, it's been 45 years since ABBA's "Dancing Queen" topped the music charts and it's been 40 years since their last album, but, now, they've reunited, and on Nov. 5th will release "Voyage," a collection of new songs, with a virtual concert planned for...