5 Popular Songs By the Same Songwriter – Michael Jackson, Heatwave, Michael McDonald, George Benson
Tommy highlights the career of songwriter Rod Temperton whose work includes “Thriller” and “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson, “Boogie Nights” by Heatwave, “Sweet Freedom” by Michael McDonald, and “Give Me The Night” by George Benson.
2 Cover Songs More Popular Than The Originals – 1970s Classic Rock – Santana, Nazareth
Tommy presents 2 cover songs that are more popular than the original recordings – “Black Magic Woman” by Santana vs Fleetwood Mac and “Love Hurts” by Nazareth vs The Everly Brothers.
3 Popular Songs Sampling The Same Beat – Mariah Carey, Mark Morrison, Latto
Tommy presents the three most popular songs (out of 180 songs) that sample “Genius of Love” by Tom Tom Club from 1981. The songs are “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey (1995), “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison (1996), and “Big Energy” by Latto (2021). According to Tom Tom Club, the drum beat was inspired by “More Bounce to the Ounce” by Zapp (1980).
3 Cover Songs More Popular Than The Originals – 2000s – Amy Winehouse, Johnny Cash, Michael Andrews
Tommy presents 3 cover songs from the 2000s that are more popular than the original recordings – “Valerie” by Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse vs The Zutons, “Hurt” by Johnny Cash vs Nine Inch Nails, and “Mad World” by Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules vs Tears For Fears.
The Soundtracks of Danny Elfman – Beetlejuice, Simpsons, Batman, Scrooged, Desperate Housewives
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice brings the return of film and TV composer Danny Elfman. Tommy looks back at Elfman’s past work which includes The Simpsons, Batman, Desperate Housewives, Scrooged, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Midnight Run, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Weird Science.