Random Picks Playlist for 12/24/2023

1. AC/DC - Back In Black
   Released in 1980
   Title track of their seventh studio album of the same name
   One of their most iconic and commercially successful songs

1. Aerosmith - Walk This Way
   Released in 1975 on their album "Toys in the Attic"

Song originally flopped upon release, but gained momentum through word-of-mouth and radio play.

1. a-ha - Take on Me (Official Video) [Remastered in 4K]
   Two notable release dates:
   Original Version Released in October of 1984
   The re-recorded version produced by Alan Tarney, which is the one most people recognize, was released in May 1985 as part of their debut album "Hunting High and Low."
   This version became a global smash hit, topping the charts in 36 countries.

2. The B-52's - Love Shack
   Released on June 20, 1989 as the third single from their fifth studio album, "Cosmic Thing."
   Became a huge hit for the B-52's, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1989

3. The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian (Official Video)
   Released in 1986
   Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987, becoming the Bangles' first and only chart-topper.

1. The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A. (Lyric Video)
   Released in 1963, the song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a worldwide hit, establishing The Beach Boys as musical icons

1. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
   Released in 1978, soft rock tune
   Topped the charts in several countries, including the UK and Canada, and reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100

2. Grease - Greased Lightning
   The song was originally written for the Broadway musical "Grease", but director Randal Kleiser expanded it into a larger production number for the film.

1. Jackson Browne - Running on Empty
   Released in 1977
   Mellow Rock with Country Influences
   Chart topping success reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978, becoming one of Browne's most recognizable and celebrated hits

2. Joan Jett - I Love Rock 'n' Roll
   The song was released in two different versions.
   The version that was released on November 18th, 1981 became Joan Jett's signature hit and reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

1. Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends
   Legendary cover of the Beatles' original song from their 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
   Chart topping success: Cocker's version reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1968, outperforming the Beatles' original version

1. Phil Collins - Sussudio
   Early Phil Collins solo hit released in 1985 as the first track on his album, "No Jacket Required."
   Global success, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and achieving multiple-platinum sales.

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