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.

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Got to be real – Cheryl Lynn | 2025InSongs #85

Discover the story behind "Got To Be Real" by Cheryl Lynn — from its chart-topping success to music theory trivia and the artist’s lasting legacy in R&B and disco history.

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Bruises – Lewis Capaldi | 2025InSongs #84

Discover the story behind Lewis Capaldi's emotional hit "Bruises"—from music theory to music video, and what makes this ballad unforgettable.

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Back at one – Brian McKnight | 2025InSongs #83

Discover the story behind Brian McKnight’s iconic hit “Back at One,” from its chart-topping success and music theory gems to its timeless video and the man behind the voice.

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Happy – Pharrell Williams | 2025InSongs #82

Released on November 21, 2013, “Happy” by Pharrell Williams quickly transcended pop charts to become a global anthem of joy. Featured on the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack as well as Pharrell’s 2014 album G I R L, the song hit #1 in over 20 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for […]

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I’m coming out – Diana Ross | 2025InSongs #81

I’m Coming Out: Diana Ross’ Empowering Anthem That Still Resonates 1. INTRODUCTION Released in August 1980 as the opening track of Diana Ross’ self-titled album Diana, “I’m Coming Out” quickly rose to iconic status. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Ross’s most celebrated solo hits after leaving Motown […]

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