#18 was tricky. I originally had Cherish from Like A Prayer here which had one of the best verse/chorus chord progressions of this list of songs. However, as time went by, I found myself singing more the title track. And yeah, it’s got a choir, which always tugs on my emotional strings. Everything from the controversial video to the gospel bridge section is great and it honestly deserves to be here. Coming in at #18 is Like a Prayer by Madonna.
Continuing our 30-year-old countdown is a song that wasn’t the best song on her Rhythm Nation album, but it was one of two songs released in 1989, and this one won out. It’s a fun upbeat tune that set the tone for what would come for this album in that year and it was a big one for Ms. Jackson. I also used to do the full dance routine to the video of this song. Coming in at #19 is Miss You Much by Janet Jackson.
Continuing our 40-year-old countdown is a song that recently became a favorite of mine. During my time with Yacht Rock Schooner, this tune’s intro became one of my favorite sound-check tunes to use when getting my keys into the mix. It always lightens the mood especially when I go into Michael-McDonald-voice. Coming in at #19 is Minute By Minute by The Doobie Brothers.
We are beginning my personal list of Top 20 songs that turn 40 years old today today with a song that I still like today, even if my wife didn’t really care for it (and yes, that is going to be another common theme throughout my countdowns, especially for a couple of songs to come). Still, it is a catchy tune that still is being played today, and has a nice little time signature change I always liked. I came to find out that 1979 was a tough year to find songs (1989 was a barn-burner collection of songs), especially …..more →
We are beginning my personal Top 20 list of songs that turn 30 years old today with a song that was my jam back in the day. It’s the only real electronica song on this list and it’s, no pun intended, pumpin’. It’s still being played today as I just heard it along with today’s pop hits at a Harlem Wizards game with my kids. In addition, a common theme you’ll see in this countdown is a song containing a meme that I often during daily life. Case in point, humming the two key lines of this tune at times. …..more →
Well, it has been a while since I last wrote here, I know. Since my move to Philadelphia, I have honestly been out of the game so to speak. While I have continued to write music and even finished a new tune for my old band Bumpin’ the Mango, I honestly found myself in unique position to make a comeback late last year. However, that was when I lost my job, and since I started a new job this year, I have pretty much had the muse thrown out of me. As much as I have tried to get musically …..more →