Music Shorts & Reels – January 2025

by tommyedison

Popular Songs You Didn’t Know Are Covers – Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding

Here are the original versions of popular songs from the 1960s. Featuring “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra vs Marion Montgomery; “Respect” by Aretha Franklin vs Otis Redding.


’70s Artists With Only One U.S. Top 40 Hit

Here’s a list of songs from the 1970s by artists who have only one Top 40 hit in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart (US industry standard). Featuring “Magic” by Pilot; “I’d Love To Change The World” by Ten Years After; “Get It On” by T. Rex; “Short People” by Randy Newman; “Black Betty” by Ram Jam; “The City of New Orleans” by Arlo Guthrie; “From The Beginning” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer; “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John; “Layla” by Derek and the Dominos; “Dancing In The Moonlight” by King Harvest; “Mr. Big Stuff” by Jean Knight; “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed; “Love Hurts” by Nazareth.


Original Versions of Popular ’70s Songs – Ft. Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton

Here are the original versions of popular cover songs from the 1970s. Featuring “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin vs Roger Miller; “Coca*ne” by Eric Clapton vs J.J. Cale.


Popular 80’s Songs Made Into Jingles – Ft. ZZ Top, Def Leppard

Here are two songs from the 1980s that were rewritten and rerecorded to be used as jingles. Featuring “Legs” by ZZ Top; “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard.


Original Versions of Popular ’90s Songs – Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart

Here are the original versions of popular songs from the 1990s. Featuring “I’ll Be There” by Mariah Carey vs The Jackson 5; “So Far Away” by Rod Stewart vs Carole King.


Actors Who Released Music In The 2000s – Brittany Murphy, Peter Gallagher, Gina Gershon

Here are 3 actors who released music in the 2000s. Featuring “Faster Kill Pussycat” by Oakenfold Featuring Brittany Murphy, “Still I Long For Your Kiss” by Peter Gallagher, and “Pretty Girls On Prozac” by Gina Gershon.


2 Artists Who Re-Recorded Their Songs That Became Popular – James Taylor, Todd Rundgren

Here are two artists who re-recorded their songs that became more popular. Featuring “Hello It’s Me” by Todd Rundgren and Nazz; “Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor.


Original Versions of Popular ’70s Songs – Ft. Elvis Presley, Blues Brothers

Here are the original versions of popular cover songs from the 1970s. Featuring “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley vs Arthur Alexander; “Hey Bartender” by Blues Brothers vs Floyd Dixon and His Band.


’00s Artists With Only One U.S. Top 40 Hit – Ft. Bowling for Soup, Feist, The Ataris, James Blunt, Liz Phair

Here’s a list of songs from the 2000s by artists who have only one Top 40 hit in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart (US industry standard). Featuring “1234” by Feist, “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains Of Wayne, “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt, “1985” by Bowling for Soup, “Smooth Criminal” by Alien Ant Farm, “Why Can’t I?” by Liz Phair, “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World, “Untouched” by The Veronicas, “The Boys of Summer” by The Ataris, “All The Things She Said” by t.A.T.u., “Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling, “Listen To Your Heart” by DHT featuring Edmée, and “I Love College” by Asher Roth.


3 Songs Remixed In The ’90s – Ft. Steppenwolf, EBTG, Suzanne Vega, DNA, Todd Terry

Here are three songs with popular remixes in the 1990s. Featuring “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf remixed by Philip Steir; “Missing” by Everything But The Girl remixed by Todd Terry; “Tom’s Diner” by Suzanne Vega remixed by DNA.


Original Versions of Popular ’80s Songs – Ft. Rod Stewart, UB40, Robert Palmer, Robbie Nevil

Here are the original versions of popular cover songs from the 1980s. Featuring “Some Guys Have All The Luck” by Rod Stewart vs Robert Palmer vs The Persuaders; “Red Red Wine” by UB40 vs Neil Diamond; “C’est la Vie” by Robbie Nevil vs Beau Williams.


TV Themes That Were Hits In The ’70s

Here are four TV theme songs that reached the charts in the US and/or around the world in the 1970s. Featuring “Happy Days” by Pratt & McClain, “The Rockford Files” by Mike Post (and Pete Carpenter), “Making Our Dreams Come True” (“Laverne & Shirley” TV Theme) by Cyndi Grecco, and “Theme From S.W.A.T.” by Rhythm Heritage.


Original Versions of Popular ’70s Cover Songs – Ft. Robert Palmer, Ace Frehley, KISS

Here are the original versions of popular cover songs from the 1970s – featuring “Bad Case Of Lovin’ You (Doctor, Doctor)” by Robert Palmer vs Moon Martin; “New York Groove” by Ace Frehley vs Hello.


3 Famous Songs Made Into ’90s Jingles – Ft. Dean Martin, Village People, The Capitols

Here are three popular songs that were rewritten and rerecorded to be used as jingles in the 1990s. Featuring “Cool Jerk” by The Capitols for Cool Whip, “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin for Western Union, and “Macho Man” by Village People for Old El Paso and The Simpsons.


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