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"So, it's gettin' ready to blow
It's gettin' ready to show
Somebody shot off at the mouth and
We're gettin' ready to know" 🎶

My oldies are usually older, but recent news makes me think of this song.

Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Skeletons" by Stevie Wonder, 1987.

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Skeletons
YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Kicking off Funky Friday with Earth, Wind & Fire's amazing cover of the Beatles classic "Got To Get You Into My Life."
#funkyfriday #earthwindandfire #mauricewhite #thebeatles #paulmccartney #philipbailey #soulmusic #funk #almckay #music #verdinewhite
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKsk...
Earth, Wind & Fire - Got to Get You Into My Life (Audio)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
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November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Today's "oldie but goodie" is "It's Your Thing" by The Isley Brothers, 1969.

#It'sYourThing #IsleyBrothers #music #oldeibutgoodie #1960s

youtu.be/Tqc_EhmL8-E
The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing (Official Audio)
YouTube video by TheIsleyBrothersVEVO
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November 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I'm Your Boogie Man
YouTube video by KC & The Sunshine Band - Topic
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October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder, 1972.

#Superstition #StevieWonder #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s

youtu.be/ftdZ363R9kQ
Superstition
YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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A Song For You, Donny Hathaway
A Song for You
YouTube video by Donny Hathaway - Topic
music.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Today's "oldie but goodie" is "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke, 1964.

#AChangeIsGonnaCome #SamCooke #music #oldiebutgoodie #1960s

youtu.be/wEBlaMOmKV4
Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by SamCookeVEVO
youtu.be
October 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Remembering Chuck Berry, singer, songwriter, guitarist and the “Father of Rock and Roll” born in St. Louis, Missouri 🇺🇸 on this day in 1926.

What’s your favourite Chuck Berry song?
#ChuckBerry
October 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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R.I.P. ICON D’Angelo 🙏🏾🕊️
October 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Glenn Miller had a hit with the song in 1940. It was also recorded by many others, including Louis Armstrong.

More info at the link below.

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This Week's "Oldie But Goodie": "Blueberry Hill"
"Blueberry Hill" was written by Vincent Rose, Larry Stock and Al Lewis.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby

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Sananda Maitreya - Dance Little Sister (Official Video)
YouTube video by SanandaMaitreyaVEVO
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October 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" by Sly and the Family Stone, 1969.

#ThankYou #SlyAndTheFamilyStone #music #oldiebutgoodie #1960s

youtu.be/NOa5UOHdwnc
Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Official Audio)
YouTube video by SlyATFamilyStoneVEVO
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Today's "oldie but goodie" is “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” by Jackie Wilson, 1967.

#HigherAndHigher #JackieWilson #music #oldiebutgoodie #1960s

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youtu.be/Gn6SNbTD0_Q
[Your Love Keeps Lifting Me] Higher & Higher
YouTube video by Jackie Wilson - Topic
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October 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Give up the Funk (Let's Dance)
YouTube video by B.T. Express - Topic
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October 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Serpentine Fire" by Earth, Wind & Fire, 1977.

#SerpentineFire #EarthWind&Fire #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s

youtu.be/XoI1XPqXQ90
Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire (Official Video)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
youtu.be
October 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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"I go right on livin'
But why, I just don't know
(You're too strong, got to keep on keepin' on)
Yes, I am" 🎶

Today's "oldie but goodie" is "I've Got to Use My Imagination" by Gladys Knight & the Pips, 1973.

#GladysKnight&ThePips #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s

youtu.be/9VQ-YomaphA
Gladys Knight & The Pips - I've Got to Use My Imagination (Audio)
YouTube video by GladysKnightTPVEVO
youtu.be
September 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The London Symphony Orchestra's cover of Michael Jackson's classic "Bad"
#michaeljackson #londonsymphonyorchestra #80smusic #pop #R&B #funk #kingofpop #BAD
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlAT...
Michael Jackson - Bad- Symphonic Orchestra Instrumental
YouTube video by LuxAeterna
www.youtube.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Today's "oldie but goodie" is "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince, 1979.

#IWannaBeYourLover #Prince #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s

youtu.be/Rp8WL621uGM
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Prince
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September 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Mandrill Hang Loose
YouTube video by FunkRevivalOrchestra
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September 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Today's "oldie but goodie" is “Strawberry Letter 23” by The Brothers Johnson, 1977.

#StrawberryLetter23 #TheBrothersJohnson #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s

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youtu.be/rquygdjf0d8
Strawberry Letter 23
YouTube video by The Brothers Johnson - Topic
youtu.be
September 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM