THROWBACK THURSDAY
Welcome back to Throwback Thursday! Each week, I gather a list of songs that have come out this week in the past. Today, I bring you a playlist with a wide range of genres, varying from hip hop to classic rock. Before we get into our songs, I couldn’t go without mentioning some notable moments in music history with a recent anniversary, as well.
This week in 1972, Carly Simon won the Grammy for Best New Artist. Simon went on to pave the way for future pop-stars, with hits including “You’re So Vain” and “Anticipation” , and has 24 Billboard Hot 100 Singles.
In 1982, Metallica took the stage for their first-ever show at Radio City in Anaheim, California. The metal band soon became one of the most commercially successful groups of all time, with a career that is still flourishing; having sold over 100 million albums worldwide and winning multiple Grammy awards for several different albums.
In 1964, for the first time ever, there were no American acts in the UK charts. Artists including The Rolling Stones took over the charts.
Moving into our songs for this week, the playlist starts off with Alice Cooper’s “Welcome To My Nightmare.” It is the title track to their 1975 concept album, which is Cooper’s first solo album following his departure from his band. “Welcome To My Nightmare” sets the tone for this album, and has a haunting melodic feel.
“Welcome To My Nightmare” - Alice Cooper (1975)
“Generator”- Bad Religion (1992)
“Name”- The Goo Goo Dolls (1995)
“It’s Like That” - Run-DMC (1983)
“Sunday Morning”- The Velvet Underground (1967)
“Me Myself And I” - De La Soul (1989)
“Ruby Dear”- Talking Heads (1988)
“Detroit Rock City” - KISS (1976)
“Cheeseburger In Paradise” - Jimmy Buffet (1978)
“Fast Cars”- Buzzcocks (1978)
“Name”, by the American rock band the Goo Goo Dolls, was the lead single off of their 1995 studio album titled A Boy Named Goo. “Name” remains one of the Goo Goo Dolls’ most notable songs, and has been deemed a timeless classic.
Shifting genres, we shift from classic rock to hip-hop with Run- D.M.C.’s “It’s Like That.” This was the first single off of their debut self-titled album, and is recognized as one of their best. This song, in tandem with the album, played a pivotal role in the popularization of hip-hop music.
“Ruby Dear” by Talking Heads is featured on their seventh studio album Naked, which was released in 1988. The instrumental, along with its eclectic lyrics is a standout on this album, and highlights Talking Heads’ capabilities as a group.
The penultimate song on our playlist, “Cheeseburger In Paradise'' is one of Jimmy Buffet’s most iconic songs in the trajectory of his lengthy career. It has an upbeat tempo, with catchy lyrics that make the song that much more memorable, and the song remains popular among fans around the world.
Lastly, “Fast Cars” by English punk rock band Buzzcocks, is a single from their 1979 album Love Bites. It is an energetic tune that still stays true to the band’s punk-rock sound, with strong drums and guitars. This song is another anthem thats legacy is carried through generations of punk bands.
Join us next week for a brand new playlist with blasts from the past from your favorite artists and bands!
