Yet another ninety minutes with tracks from my library that capture life with highs, lows, and those “what was I thinking?” moments. Tune in for a blend of different music styles of the past decades!
| Title | Artist | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Charlemagne | Blossoms | Charlemagne by Blossoms, written by Tom Ogden and Charlie Salt, blending synth-pop with indie rock became a breakthrough hit for the band. Emperor Charlemagne united the majority of western and central Europe during the Early Middle Ages and engaged in a number of reforms in administration, law, education, military organization, and religion. |
| The Less I Know the Better | Tame Impala | The Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala, written by Kevin Parker, with its funky bassline and psychedelic groove became a global hit and a staple of modern indie music. |
| What a Fool Believes | The Doobie Brothers | What a Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers, written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, is a yacht rock classic that won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1980. |
| Footloose | Kenny Loggins | “Footloose” is a song co-written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins as the title song of the 1984 American musical with Kevin Bacon, who hates to hear the song at weddings. |
| Love Song | Sara Bareilles | Love Song by written and performed by Sara Bareilles is in response to her record label’s pressure for a hit single. Ironically, it became her biggest hit, earning her Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim. |
| Favorite Waste of Time | Bette Midler | Favorite Waste of Time by The Devine Miss M, Bette Midler, is a cover version of Marshall Crenshaw’s song. |
| Watching the Wheels | John Lennon | Watching the Wheels written and performed by John Lennon, was released posthumously and reflects Lennon’s contentment with stepping back from the music industry to focus on family life. It’s one of his most introspective songs. |
| Lemon tree | Fool’s Garden | Lemon Tree by Fool’s Garden, written by Peter Freudenthaler and Volker Hinkel, about boredom and longing became a massive hit across Europe and Asia. |
| C`est Ma Vie | Salvatore Adamo | C’est Ma Vie (translated meaning ‘it’s my life’) written and performed by Salvatore Adamo, is a popular romantic ballad in French-speaking countries. |
| Make It Easy On Yourself | The Walker Brothers | Make It Easy On Yourself by The Walker Brothers, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David is a cover version of the song originally performed by Jerry Butler in 1962. The Walker Brothers’ dramatic rendition became a hit, highlighting Scott Walker’s deep, emotive voice. |
| Don’t Ask Me Why | Billy Joel | Don’t Ask Me Why written and performed by Billy Joel, inspired by his time he had spent in Madrid with its witty lyrics and catchy tune made it a radio favorite. |
| Foule sentimentale | Alain Souchon | Foule Sentimentale by Alain Souchon, written by Alain Souchon and Laurent Voulzy, is a critique of consumer society. |
| Loaded | Primal Scream | Loaded by Primal Scream, written by Bobby Gillespie and Andrew Innes is a groundbreaking blend of rock, house, and acid music. Late DJ and producer Andy Weatherall remixed their song “I’m Losing More Than I’ll Ever Have” at the beginning of 1990. The sample is taken from a 1966 biker movie, The Wild Angels with the voice of actor Peter Fonda. British band Primal Scream was formed in Glasgow in 1984 by Bobby Gillespie (vocals), the only constant member of the band. |
| Fairground | Simply Red | Fairground by Simply Red, written by Mick Hucknall and Jean Dalmassy, samples The Goodmen’s “Give It Up”. |
| The Things That Dreams Are Made Of | The Human League | The Things That Dreams Are Made Of (2002 Mix) by The Human League , written by Philip Oakey and Philip Adrian Wright, is a synth-pop classic first released in 1981 and remixed in 2002, revitalizing its popularity and introducing it to a new generation of fans. |
| Complainte pour Ste Catherine | Kate & Anna McGarrigle | Complainte pour Ste Catherine by Kate & Anna McGarrigle, written by Canadians Philippe Tatartcheff and Anna McGarrigle, is whimsical politically jokey French-language song that, is sung in the persona of a poor girl hanging around Sainte-Catherine street in Montreal, the primary commercial artery of Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where in winter she and her buddies take advantage of the rising heat from the metro tunnel outlets, and in summer they continue the endless battle against mosquitoes. |
| Let’s Not Fall Apart | The Broken Glass Heroes | Let’s Not Fall Apart by Belgian band The Broken Glass Heroes, Tim Vanhamel and Pascal Deweze, that captures the retro vibe with its jangly guitars and harmonious vocals, reminiscent of the 60s pop sound. |
| Built to Last | Mêlée | Built to Last by Mêlée, written by Chris Cron, Ricky Sans, Ryan Malloy and Derek Lee Rock, reminds us with its piano-driven melody of the power of love and its ability to withstand the test of time. |
| Hey There Delilah | Plain White T’s | Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s, written by Tom Higgenson, is an acoustic ballad inspired by Delilah DiCrescenzo, an American steeplechase runner. Plain White T’s lead singer Tom Higgenson met through a friend, whom he admired from afar. Tim Hawkins made a parody based on Hey There Delilah. |
| Lowdown | Boz Scaggs | Lowdown by Boz Scaggs, which he wrote with Toto keyboard player David Paich. The word “Lowdown” was popular slang meaning a summary of what’s going on for real. Along with David Paich, two other future Toto members also played on this track: drummer Jeff Porcaro and bass player David Hungate. |
| Simple Things | Minnie Riperton | Simple Things was written by Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph and released posthumously on her final album. |
| Black Eyed Boy | Texas | Black Eyed Boy by Texas was written by Scottish guitarist Johnny McElhone and frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri, blending Motown influences with a modern pop-rock sound. |
| New Sensation | INXS | New Sensation by INXS, written by Australian instrumentalist Andrew Farriss and frontman Michael Hutchence, is a high-energy anthem about about a partying lifestyle. |
| It’s a miracle | Boy George & Culture Club | It’s a Miracle by Boy George & Culture Club, written by Roy Hay, Boy George, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss, captures the essence of Culture Club’s vibrant 80s pop sound with its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo. |
| Simple Song | Lyle Lovett | Simple Song written and performed by Lyle Lovett, showcases his wit and unique blend of country, jazz, and folk influences. |
Sources
The information sources of the song facts include, but are not limited to, Wikipedia, songfacts.com, discogs.com, secondhandsongs.com, YouTube and artists’ related websites.
