Music Shorts & Reels – March 2026

by tommyedison
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’80s Hits That Were Actually Cover Songs – Feat. Rod Stewart, UB40, Robert Palmer

Here are popular cover songs from the 1980s and their originals. Featuring “Some Guys Have All The Luck” by Rod Stewart vs Robert Palmer vs The Persuaders; “Red Red Wine” by UB40 vs Neil Diamond.


’90s Songs By Artists With Only One Top 40 Hit On The U.S. Billboard Hot 100?

Here’s a list of songs from the 1990s by artists who had only one Top 40 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Featuring “Walking in Memphis” by Marc Cohn; “What’s Up?” by 4 Non Blondes; “Baby, I Love Your Way” by Big Mountain; “No Rain” by Blind Melon; “Good” by Better Than Ezra; “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim; “One of Us” by Joan Osborne; “Stupid Girl” by Garbage; “Start the Commotion” by The Wiseguys; “Loser” by Beck.


Actors Who Signed Record Deals In The ’80s

Here are 3 Hollywood actors who released music in the 1980s. Featuring “Party All The Time” by Eddie Murphy; “Heartbeat” by Don Johnson; “Movie Star” by Jackie Chan.


These 5 Hit Songs Were Written By Diane Warren

Here are five popular songs that were written by the same songwriter – Diane Warren. Featuring “Blame It On The Rain” by Milli Vanilli; “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith; “If I Could Turn Back Time” by Cher; “Look Away” by Chicago; “Rhythm of the Night” by DeBarge.


’70s Covers More Popular Than The Originals – Feat. Glen Campbell, Arlo Guthrie

Here are two cover songs from the 1970s that are more popular than the original versions. Featuring “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell vs Larry Weiss; “The City of New Orleans” by Arlo Guthrie vs Steve Goodman.


Top Songs Heard At ’80s School Dances?

What songs were always played at school dances in the 1980s? Featuring “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson; “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins; “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin; “Love Shack” by The B-52’s; “Mony Mony” (Live) by Billy Idol; “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock; “The Loco-Motion” by Kylie Minogue; “Purple Rain” by Prince; “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang; “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths.


’00s Covers More Popular Than The Originals – Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow

Here are two cover songs from the 2000s that are more popular than the original versions. Featuring “Don’t Know Why” by Norah Jones vs Jesse Harris and the Ferdinandos; “The First Cut Is the Deepest” by Sheryl Crow vs P.P. Arnold.


’80s TV Themes More Famous Than Their Shows?

Here are four TV theme songs from the 1980s that made the charts in the U.S. and around the world. Featuring “Theme from Magnum P.I.” by Mike Post; “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” (“Cheers” TV Theme) by Gary Portnoy; “Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol’ Boys)” by Waylon Jennings; “Miami Vice Theme” by Jan Hammer.


2 Hit Songs Whose Lyrics Were Changed For Radio – James Blunt, Sean Kingston

Here are two popular songs whose lyrics were changed because they were considered too hot for radio. Featuring “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt; “Beautiful Girls” by Sean Kingston.


’90s Covers More Popular Than The Originals – Annie Lennox, Hootie and the Blowfish

Here are two cover songs from the 1990s that are more popular than the original versions. Featuring “No More ‘I Love You’s'” by Annie Lennox vs The Lover Speaks; “I Go Blind” by Hootie and the Blowfish vs 54-40.


’60s Songs By Artists With Only One U.S. Top 40 Hit?

Here’s a list of songs from the 1960s by artists who have only one Top 40 hit in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Featuring “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly; “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris; “More Today Than Yesterday” by Spiral Starecase; “Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred & His Playboy Band; “Flowers on the Wall” by The Statler Brothers; “Get Together” by The Youngbloods; “But It’s Alright” by J.J. Jackson; “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire; “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam; “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers.


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