Random Picks Playlist for Thursday 12/21/2023

1. Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime
   Released in 1981
   Genre: Rock music
   Critical and commercial success, propelling Talking Heads to further mainstream recognition

2. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger
   Released in 1982
   Iconic rock anthem and most famous for being the theme song of the film Rocky III
   Massive global hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in numerous countries

3. Sha Na Na - Born to Hand Jive
   One of the most iconic songs from the 1978 movie "Grease"
   Sha Na Na did not actually perform the song on screen although they are credited with its performance
   They did, however, provide the actual studio recording used in the film and on the soundtrack album.

1. REO Speedwagon - Time for Me to Fly (Official Music Video)
   Released: 1978
   Second single from their album "You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish"
   Modest commercial success upon its initial release, reaching #56 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it gained greater recognition over time, especially after being featured in the Netflx's hit series "Ozark."

2. Rare Earth - Get Ready_1969
   Actually a cover of a previous hit by another group, The Temptations
   Originally written by Smokey Robinson and released by The Temptations in 1966.
   Became a moderate R&B hit, reaching #29 on the charts
   Rare Earth's version is more rock-oriented
   Became a much bigger hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Canadian Singles Chart.

6.The Police - Every Breath You Take
Became The Police's biggest hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks in 1983
Achieved worldwide success, reaching #1 in several countries and remaining a staple of radio airplay for decades

1. David Bowie - Let's Dance
   Released in 1983
   Genre: Post-disco, dance-rock, dance-pop, new wave
   Bowie's biggest selling single, topping charts worldwide

2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
   Released in 1960
   Genre: R&B, rock and roll, doo-wop
   Took the world by storm, with people of all ages twisting everywhere from dance floors to living rooms

1. The Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
   Released in 1970
   Genre: Pop, Rock, Folk
   The song reached No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the Carpenters' second million-selling single.
   Remains a classic wedding song and a song of encouragement for people starting new chapters in their lives

2. Men at Work - Down Under
   Released in 1981
   Genre: Pop-rock
   Considered a classic of 80s pop music

3. Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through The Grapevine
   Released his iconic version in 1968, though the song was originally written for Gladys Knight & the Pips and released by them a year earlier
   Genre: Primarily Soul but incorporates elements of R&B, Gospel, Funk and Ballad

12.The Association - Windy
Released in 1967
Genre: Primarily sunshine pop, incorporates elements of folk and rock
Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1967, becoming the group's second No. 1 hit following "Cherish" in 1966

Links To Other Playlists:

Random Hit Songs from the 1960s and 1970s Volume 1

Random Hit Songs from the 1960s and 1970s Volume 2

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Random Hits Playlist for Saturday December 16th 2023

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My Random Picks Playlist for Tuesday Afternoon 12/19/2023

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