For the Girls: April 2026
Wade Minter
April 15, 2026
This is the April 2026 playlist for the girls.
The Songs
"I Love You Always Forever" - Donna Lewis (Now In a Minute, 1996)
A bright, glossy 90s pop ballad built around a simple hook and steady beat.
"The Recluse" - Cursive (The Ugly Organ, 2003)
Mathy indie rock with sharp dynamics and a tense, dramatic edge.
"Moon River" - Jerry Butler (The Greatest Hits of Jerry Butler, 2007)
A classic standard done here with an easy, late-night soul feel.
"Santa Monica" - Everclear (Sparkle And Fade, 1995)
A big-hearted alt-rock song with a singalong chorus and suburban escape imagery.
"Nothing Matters" - The Last Dinner Party (Nothing Matters - Single, 2023)
Modern indie rock with a theatrical vocal and a dark, propulsive chorus.
"Whoever You Turn Out to Be" - Luke Combs (Fathers & Sons, 2024)
A warm country tune about identity, growing up, and letting a child become themselves.
"I Can't Drive 55" - Sammy Hagar (VOA, 1984)
A hard-rock staple known for its driving riff and rebellious humor.
"Hungry Eyes" - Eric Carmen (Dirty Dancing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), 1987)
A polished power ballad tied closely to the film’s romantic soundtrack appeal.
"Safety Dance" - Men Without Hats (Rock of the 80's, 1983)
A synth-pop anthem with a dance-floor pulse and a memorable anti-drag refrain.
"The Gypsy" - The Ink Spots (Ink Spots Favorites, 1946)
An early vocal harmony recording with a smooth, old-time close-mic sound.
"My Sweet Lord (2020 Mix)" - George Harrison (All Things Must Pass (50th Anniversary) [Super Deluxe], 1970)
A meditative rock track with layered production and a devotional tone.
"Canadian Paradise" - OGR-Scintilla (Canadian Paradise - Single, 2023)
A playful, internet-era rap track with a local-culture wink and loose, informal style.
Genres
Pop
Alternative
R&B/Soul
Country
Hard Rock
Soundtrack
Rock
Hip-Hop/Rap
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