"Social" / "Distance" Songs

We've been told that social distancing is something we should be practicing during this pandemic. I propose that while we do so, we should listen to a bunch of songs bearing either the word "Social" or "Distance" in their titles (nobody writes songs with "Distancing" in the title). I did, and I enjoyed them. I think you will as well!  ~  JH

1)  Pet Shop Boys  ~  "On Social Media"

2)  Cake  ~  "The Distance"

3)  Saga  ~  "Social Orphan"

4)  Christina Perri ft. Jason Mraz  ~  "Distance"

5)  Pete Yorn  ~  "Social Development Dance"

6)  Live  ~  "The Distance"

7)  Soul Asylum  ~  "Social Butterfly"

8)  Dwight Yoakam  ~  "The Distance Between You And Me"

9)  Zero 7  ~  "This Fine Social Scene"

10)  Bette Midler  ~  "From A Distance"

11)  Dodie Clark  ~  "Social Dance"

12)  Brandy  ~  "Long Distance"

13)  Smallpools  ~  "Social"

14)  Kimbra  ~  "Hi-Def Distance Romance"

15)  Elton John  ~  "Social Disease"

16)  Mariah Carey ft. Ty Dolla $ign  ~  "The Distance"

17)  PJ Harvey  ~  "The Ministry Of Social Affairs" / "50-Ft. Queenie"

18)  Iron Maiden  ~  "The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner"

19)  Bad Religion  ~  "Social Suicide"

20)  Alicia Keys  ~  "Distance And Time"

21)  Devo  ~  "Social Fools"

22)  Paramore  ~  "Long Distance Call"

23)  Bon Jovi  ~  "Social Disease"

24)  All Saints  ~  "Distance"

25)  New Found Glory  ~  "Call Me Anti-Social"

26)  Yes  ~  "Long Distance Runaround"

Popular Songs Of 1990, Vol. 4

By now, you wouldn't think there would be any good songs worth listening to from the year 1990. But you would be wrong. Popular Songs of 1990, Vol. 4 has arrived, and we're still going strong! Ready...set...enjoy!  ~  JH

1)  Mariah Carey  ~  "Someday"

2)  Phil Collins ft. Eric Clapton  ~  "I Wish It Would Rain Down"

3)  A Tribe Called Quest  ~  "Bonita Applebum"

4)  Enigma  ~  "Sadeness (Part 1)"

5)  King's X  ~  "It's Love"

6)  Go West  ~  "King Of Wishful Thinking"

7)  Janet Jackson  ~   "Black Cat"

8)  Londonbeat  ~  "I've Been Thinking About You"

9)  Alias  ~  "(I Need You Now) More Than Words Can Say"

10)  The B-52's  ~  "Roam"

11)  MC Hammer  ~  "Pray"

12)  AC/DC  ~  "Thunderstruck"

13)  Patty Loveless  ~  "Chains"

14)  C+C Music Factory ft. Freedom Williams  ~  "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)"

15)  The Righteous Brothers  ~  "Unchained Melody"  (Of course, this is a much older song than 1990 – 1965, to be precise – but it was re-released by The Righteous Brothers that year thanks to its presence in the blockbuster film GHOST and became a hit song again.)

16)  Cher  ~  "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)"

17)  Garth Brooks  ~  "Not Counting You"

18)  Jesus Jones  ~  "Right Here, Right Now"

19)  Tanya Tucker  ~  "Walking Shoes"

20)  The Black Crowes  ~  "She Talks To Angels"

21)  Alan Jackson  ~  "Here In The Real World"

22)  Wilson Phillips  ~  "Impulsive"

23)  The Soup Dragons ft. Junior Reid  ~  "I'm Free"

24)  Aerosmith  ~  "The Other Side"

25)  Suzanne Vega  ~  "Tom's Diner"

Popular Songs Of 1990, Vol. 2

1990 was an interesting year for music. Much of what was popular that year sounded similar to music that had been popular the previous 4 or 5 years – in other words, like '80s music. But new sounds were emerging as well, like New Jack swing and rock/rap hybrids, to name a few. In addition, some megastars like Garth and Mariah were just coming onto the scene, hinting at their future greatness. Here's more music from this most interesting year for you to enjoy!  ~  JH

1)  Sinead O'Connor  ~  "Nothing Compares 2 U"

2)  Phil Collins  ~  "Do You Remember"

3)  INXS  ~  "Disappear"

4)  K.T. Oslin  ~  "Come Next Monday"

5)  Glenn Medeiros ft. Bobby Brown  ~  "She Ain't Worth It"

6)  Bell Biv DeVoe  ~  "Poison"  ("Never trust a big butt and a smile!" 😂)

7)  Mariah Carey  ~  "Love Takes Time"

8)  Faith No More  ~  "Epic"

9)  Michael Bolton  ~  "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?"

10)  Jane Child  ~  "Don't Wanna Fall In Love"

11)  Elton John  ~  "Sacrifice"

12)  Garth Brooks  ~  "The Dance"

13)  Janet Jackson  ~  "Escapade"

14)  Aerosmith  ~  "What It Takes"

15)  Ricky Van Shelton  ~  "I Meant Every Word He Said"

16)  En Vogue  ~  "Hold On"

17)  Chris Isaak  ~  "Wicked Game"

18)  Doug Stone  ~  "I'd Be Better Off (In A Pine Box)"

19)  Deee-Lite  ~  "Groove Is In The Heart"

20)  Pantera  ~  "Cowboys From Hell"

21)  Clint Black  ~  "Put Yourself In My Shoes"

22)  Wilson Phillips  ~  "Hold On

23)  George Strait  ~  "Love Without End, Amen"

24)  Damn Yankees  ~  "High Enough"

25)  Highway 101  ~  "Walkin', Talkin', Cryin', Barely Beatin' Broken Heart"  (Forgive the poor video/audio quality on this one. The song was too good not to post.)

Popular Songs Of 1990, Vol. 1

I don't know about y'all, but this is the "Popular Songs Of" series I've been waiting for. These were the biggest hits of my last year as a preteen. And what a BUNCH of great songs they are! This is part 1 of what will end up being at least 5 posts. But if I run out of good songs before then, I promise I'll stop posting 'em. (Don't count on it, though.) Enjoy!  ~  JH

1)  MC Hammer  ~  "U Can't Touch This"

2)  Nelson  ~  "(Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection"  (So bad, it's good!)

3)  Kathy Mattea & Tim O'Brien  ~  "The Battle Hymn Of Love"

4)  Vanilla Ice  ~  "Ice Ice Baby"  (Talk about your so-bad-it's-good songs!)

5)  Stevie B.  ~  "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)"

6)  Madonna  ~  "Vogue"

7)  Jane's Addiction  ~  "Been Caught Stealing"  (This song and video encourage shoplifting. I do not. You can get prosecuted for that. I'll pass.)

8)  LL Cool J  ~  "Around The Way Girl"

9)  Alannah Myles  ~  "Black Velvet"

10)  The Black Crowes  ~  "Hard To Handle"

11)  Garth Brooks  ~  "Friends In Low Places"

12)  Mariah Carey  ~  "Vision Of Love"

13)  Jon Bon Jovi  ~  "Blaze Of Glory"

14)  They Might Be Giants  ~  "Birdhouse In Your Soul"

15)  Janet Jackson  ~  "Come Back To Me"

16)  The Kentucky Headhunters  ~  "Dumas Walker"

17)  Warrant  ~  "Cherry Pie"

18)  SNAP!  ~  "The Power"

19)  Alan Jackson  ~  "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"

20)  Maxi Priest  ~  "Close To You"

21)  Lisa Stansfield  ~  "All Around The World"

22)  Billy Idol  ~  "Cradle Of Love"

23)  Shenandoah  ~  "Ghost In This House"

24)  Whitney Houston  ~  "I'm Your Baby Tonight"

25)  Rod Stewart  ~  "Downtown Train"