Year In Songs

Daily blog posts on songs. A song that I woke up with stuck in my head, I listened to it, or just marked my day somehow.

2026InSongs 7 min

Paul Young – Everytime You Go Away | 2026InSongs #183

Explore “Everytime You Go Away” by Paul Young, the emotional 1985 hit written by Daryl Hall, its soulful sound, music theory, meaning, and lasting legacy.

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The Sweet – Ballroom Blitz | 2026InSongs #182

Ballroom Blitz by The Sweet: The Glam Rock Explosion That Turned Chaos Into a Classic Meta Description: Discover the story behind “Ballroom Blitz” by The Sweet, the glam rock classic inspired by a chaotic concert, and explore its meaning, sound, music theory, and lasting legacy. Some songs sound like they are describing a party, while […]

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Maren Morris – 80s Mercedes | 2026InSongs #181

Discover the story behind “80s Mercedes” by Maren Morris, the carefree country-pop hit about nostalgia, freedom, retro style, and finding joy in the moment.

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Tom Tom Club – Genius Of Love | 2026InSongs #180

Explore Tom Tom Club’s “Genius of Love,” from its Talking Heads roots and Compass Point sessions to its influence on hip-hop, pop, sampling, and music theory.

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Chance the Rapper – Same Drugs | 2026InSongs #179

Explore Chance the Rapper’s “Same Drugs,” a reflective song about growing up, changing relationships, nostalgia, Peter Pan, and the music theory behind its emotional sound.

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