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This Week's Theme: Happy Holidays Part two of this four-part, holiday-themed Faux Show series is focused on songs that aren't part of the holiday canon, but are full of holiday spirit. Unlike last week's show, this week's songs are clearly identifiable as holiday music. As usual, they cover a variety of styles, decades, and artists. … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 40 (December 5, 2021): Happy Holidays
This Week's Theme: Merry Xmas We have a tradition at the Faux household that requires a little bit of explanation. Before we met, Ms. Faux spent every holiday season singing - performing in small groups, choirs, churches, and public venues. She started as a child and continued to sing into her adulthood. Although I can't … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 39 (November 28, 2021): Merry Xmas
This Week's Theme: Songs that Peaked at # 40 on the Billboard Charts (Artists D - F) See Radio Faux Show # 22 for Part One of this series, featuring artists from A to C. For this week's show we get to use the greatest reference book ever published, Joel Whitburn's Billboard Book of Top … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 38 (November 21, 2021): Peaked at # 40 (Artists D-F)
This Week's Theme: First of October The Faux Shows in October were the longest, most researched yet. It wore me out! That is why this month's Faux Shows may be a little simpler. What better way to start November than with the First of October? My guess is that you aren't familiar with this band … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 36 (November 7, 2021): First of October
This Week's Theme: Female Artists from A to M This week's show is part one of two, and focuses on female musicians throughout the decades. These artists present a variety of music across genres and eras, including several of the most successful artists of their time. Although there are many famous artists, including four legends, … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 32 (October 10, 2021): Female Artists from A to Z (Part 1 – A to M)
This Week's Theme: A Whole Bunch of Birthdays There are thirteen artists on this week's Faux Show whose birthday is June 20, and there were even more I did not include. These thirteen artists present a variety of music across genres and eras, including several who are considered icons. Happy Birthday to them all! Welcome … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 16 (June 20, 2021): A Whole Bunch of Birthdays
This Week's Theme: A Whole Bunch of Birthdays There are 27 artists on this week's Faux Show whose birthday is October 3, and there were even more I did not include. These artists present a variety of music across genres and eras, including three pop/rock icons, one living legend, and one guitar god. Happy Birthday … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 31 (October 3, 2021): A Whole Bunch of Birthdays
This Week's Theme: Days of the Week I decided to go with an old school theme this week. Anyone who makes themed playlists knows that half of the fun is in determining a clever, thoughtful theme that requires delving into the back-channels of the brain to pull out half-forgotten songs. Sometimes, though, it is nice … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 30 (September 26, 2021): Days of the Week
This Week's Theme: Music from 2021 (So Far) Ms. Faux and I are always discovering new music recommendations and we decided to sit down this week and "drop the needle" on a bunch of them. This week's show is a Super Theme that pulls together thirty one songs released throughout 2021 so far. I didn't … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 28 (September 12, 2021): Music from 2021 (so far)
This Week's Theme: 10-Year Anniversary (Music from 2011) The last few Faux Shows have focused on older music, but this week's show is set firmly in the 21st century. There are still some older songs mixed throughout, but 18 of the 30 tracks are from the year 2011. This is in no way a best … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 27 (September 5, 2021): 10-Year Anniversary
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