Last Christmas X 2 Mashup
What do you get when you mix together Ariana Grande’s “Last Christmas” vocal with Wham’s “Last Christmas” instrumental with George Michael’s background vocal? You get the mashup of the week (MOTW) “Last Christmas X...
Author: Marc Majers
Guess What? Coldplay Used This Tune For Inspiration
 Coldplay during a recent interview admitted listening to Kate Bush’s 1989 hit “Running Up That Hill” to create their 2005 hit “The Speed of Sound”. Chris Martin explained that they had the Kate...
Jump Bad Guy Mashup
Who is Van Halen? Recently on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, 17-year-old popstar Billie Eilish was asked a series of questions about the year 1984. Kimmel was jokingly trying to quiz her on things popular...
What “Notorious” Wins Title Title?
In this round of Title Title, it’s lead singers Simon Le Bon versus Mike Reno. Duran Duran’s 1986 song “Notorious” peaked at #2 while Loverboy’s 1987 song “Notorious” peaked at #38. A fun fact...
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 11 – Cover Songs
Did you know that Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Jett, UB40, and Ace Frehley’s most defining hits are remakes? What makes a good cover song? What songs do you wish your favorite musicians should...
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 10 – Elijah Bisbee
Are you looking for some new music to inspire and bring balance to your life? Join Ray and Marc as they discuss the power of ambient music and listen to an interview with musician...
What “On The Road Again” Wins The Title Title?
In this Title Title battle, Canned Heat’s “On The Road Again” goes up against Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again”. Canned Heat’s song went to #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 back in...
Is Garth Brooks Cover Better Than Kiss’ Original?
Garth Brooks Kiss Back in 1994, Garth Brooks remade “Hard Luck Woman” for Kiss’ Kiss My Ass Tribute album. The song was originally released in 1976 on Kiss’ Rock and Roll Over album and...
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 9 – Mark Avsec
Discover the incredible journey of Mark Avsec, keyboardist & songwriter from Donnie Iris & The Cruisers, Breathless, and Wild Cherry that transformed himself into a successful lawyer. Join Ray and Marc as they discuss...
Favorite Leaf Raking Songs
In the fall if you live in the Midwest, raking leaves is a national tradition. Each year embarking on this necessity, I search for tunes to make the experience uplifting. Below are my top...
