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

1. ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man
   Released: 1983 on the album "Eliminator"
   Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Boogie Rock
   Massive commercial success, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of ZZ Top's most recognizable songs

2. Yardbirds -
   For Your Love
   Released: March 1965 (single), May 1965 (album, Five Live Yardbirds)
   Genre: Pop Rock, Beat, Rhythm and Blues
   Despite any controversy surrounding it, "For Your Love" became a massive hit, reaching number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming their first top ten single in both the UK and US.

3. Wild Cherry -
   Play That Funky Music
   Released: April 1976 (single), September 1976 (album)
   Genre: Funk, Funk Rock, Disco
   Went straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Wild Cherry's only number-one hit and instantly propelling them to stardom

4. The Who -
   Who Are You?
   Released: August 21, 1978 (album Who Are You)
   Single: November 1978 (double A-side with "Had Enough")
   Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Power Pop
   Became one of The Who's biggest hits, reaching number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a defining song of their later career

1. Lionel Richie, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson -
   We Are the World
   Released in 1985, it was a response to the devastating Ethiopian famine that claimed millions of lives
   Singer Harry Belafonte and producer Ken Kragen spearheaded the project, enlisting some of the biggest names in music to create a powerful call to action.
   Commercial and critical success, topping charts worldwide and raising over $63 million for famine relief efforts

1. Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Refugee
   Released in 1980
   Resonated deeply with listeners upon its release, reaching number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a staple of Tom Petty's live performances.

2. Sugarhill Gang -
   Rapper's Delight
   Released in 1979, it's considered the first commercially successful hip hop song, introducing rap to a mainstream audience
   Continues to be celebrated as a foundational and iconic song in hip hop history

3. Shocking Blue - Venus
   Released: July, 1969 (originally in Netherlands)
   Album: At Home (1969) Shocking Blue (1970)
   Genre: Garage rock, Psychedelic rock, pop
   Became a global phenomenon, selling over 5 million copies worldwide and topping charts in countries like Germany, Belgium and France

4. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
   Released: November 1985 (album), January 1986 (single)
   Album: Riptide
   Genre: Rock, Pop, R&B, New wave
   Reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying Palmer's position as a major pop star.

1. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling (Official HD Video)
   Released: November 5th 1984
   Album: Wheels Are Turnin'
   Genre: Soft rock, Classic rock
   Became a massive hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for six weeks.

2. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
   Released: January 2nd 1983
   Album: Thriller
   Genre: Post-disco, R&B, Funk, Dance-pop
   Received numerous awards and accolades, including 2 Grammy Awards and an induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame

3. Madonna - Material Girl
   Released on January 23, 1985
   Album: Like a Virgin
   Genre: Dance-pop, New wave, Pop
   Topped the charts in various countries and solidified Madonna's status as a pop icon

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