For the Girls: May 2023

This is the May 2023 playlist for the girls. The Songs "Mama Said Knock You Out" - LL COOL J (All World: Greatest Hits, 1990) A hard-edged hip-hop anthem built on one of LL COOL J’s biggest comeback-era hits. "Running On Empty" - Jackson Browne (The Very Best of Jackson Browne, 1977) A classic road song that turns burnout and motion into a singalong refrain. "Heart and Soul (Single Version)" - T'Pau (Bridge of Spies (Expanded Edition), 1987) A polished new-wave pop-rock track with a bright, driving hook. "Goodbye to You" - SCANDAL (We Are the '80s, 2006) A mid-2000s power-pop cover with a lean, guitar-forward feel. "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" - Elvis Costello & The Attractions (Armed Forces, 1979) A sharp, defiant pop-rock cut that pairs social commentary with a memorable chorus. "Your Woman" - White Town (Women In Technology, 1997) A 1990s alt-pop hit built around a distinctive sample and a slyly confessional lyric. "The Joker" - Steve Miller Band (Greatest Hits 1974-78, 1973) A laid-back Southern rock staple with a loose, radio-friendly groove. "Sharp Dressed Man (2019 Remaster)" - ZZ Top (Goin' 50 (Deluxe Edition), 1983) A riff-heavy hard-rock favorite that leans into swagger and style. "Life During Wartime" - Talking Heads (The Best of Talking Heads, 1979) A tense, propulsive post-punk track shaped by the band’s nervous energy. "Genius of Love" - Tom Tom Club (Tom Tom Club, 1981) A funky, sample-friendly groove that became an influential crossover favorite. "The Impression That I Get" - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones (Let's Face It, 1997) A brassy ska-punk single that mixes humor with big, punchy hooks. "Detachable Penis" - King Missile (Happy Hour, 1992) A spoken-word novelty track with a deadpan joke at its center. Genres Hip-Hop/Rap Rock Pop Electronic Alternative