For the Girls: June 2024
Wade Minter
June 15, 2024
This is the June 2024 playlist for the girls.
The Songs
"Joy to the World" - Three Dog Night (Naturally, 1970)
A classic early-70s pop singalong with a bright, carefree hook.
"Shine" - Take That (Beautiful World, 2006)
Glossy mid-2000s pop built on an uplifting chorus and polished harmonies.
"Gloria (Single Version)" - Laura Branigan (The Best of Branigan, 1982)
An upbeat synth-pop staple with a big, dramatic vocal performance.
"Blood Like Lemonade" - Morcheeba (Blood Like Lemonade (Deluxe Version), 2010)
A mellow, atmospheric track with trip-hop textures and a laid-back pulse.
"In the Mood" - Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (The Essential Glenn Miller, 1939)
A swing-era instrumental that helped define the big-band sound.
"The King of Wishful Thinking" - Go West (Indian Summer, 1990)
A polished late-80s pop-rock track with a clean, radio-friendly sheen.
"Dr. Feelgood" - Mötley Crüe (Dr. Feelgood (Bonus Track Version), 1989)
A hard-rock anthem from the hair-metal peak, driven by a heavy riff.
"Virus" - Deltron 3030 (Deltron 3030, 2000)
A futuristic hip-hop cut with dense production and sharp sci-fi imagery.
"Pinball Wizard" - The Who (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of The Who, 1969)
A signature rock song with one of the most famous guitar-driven hooks of the era.
"Adult Diversion" - Alvvays (Alvvays, 2013)
A crisp indie-pop track that pairs jangly guitars with a catchy melody.
"Same Song (Edit Version)" - Digital Underground (Hi - Five: Digital Underground - EP, 1991)
A playful rap single with a loose, conversational feel and a memorable refrain.
"Whoever You Are" - Geggy Tah (Sacred Cow, 1996)
An off-kilter alt-rock song with a dry wit and a laid-back groove.
Genres
Pop
Jazz
Rock
Hip-Hop/Rap
Alternative
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