A Rolling Stones Song On Glee?, Adele Vs Aviici, DJ Earworm, Lady Gaga Vs Rob Thomas

DAILY MUSIC TRIVIA QUESTION:  Adele's "Someone Like You" was co-written with the lead singer of what 90's rock band?
Mashup Friday!    Take the best parts of multiple songs and blend them together to make a new music experience.  Some songs have been overplayed so much they've lost that spark that first attracted us.  Mash-ups change everything.

Fox's Glee! has jumped on the bandwagon since their first episodes.   DJ's have been playing megamixes in the clubs for years.  The trick is blending the vocals and the hooks to seamlessly flow into each other.  It's a real talent and when it works, it completely transforms the song.  Here's 4 to energize your day!!




"UNITED STATES OF POP 2007" - DJ EARWORM

My favorite mash-up DJ is DJ Earworm.   His biggest claim to fame is his countdown song of the biggest hits of the year.  2008's version is the best and I added to an earlier blog.  Here's that link:  2008 Mashup.   DJ Earwood's first year end countdown was 2007, enjoy!  For fun, how many songs can you name here?   Artist hints:  Rihanna, Timberlake, Fergie, Mims, Maroon 5.....

"FADE INTO SOMEONE LIKE YOU" - AVIICI vs ADELE  (DJs FROM MARS Remix)

Adele's "Someone Like You" is so hauntingly beautiful, it's almost painful to listen to because we can all relate to her pain.   Her song is mashed with one of the hottest DJ's, Aviici, to add some punch to the mix.   It's not better than the original but it's hot!

"SMOOTH ROMANCE"   LADY GAGA VS. ROB THOMAS VS. VAN HALEN

Recipe:  Two scoops of "Smooth" by Santana, a half of a cup of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" and a few sprinkles of "Jump" from Van Halen.     Mix well, serve hot!

"MOVES LIKE JAGGER / JUMPIN JACK FLASH"  - GLEE CAST

Is it just me or this version WAY better than Maroon 5's?    If you would have told me that Glee would have mashed up a hallowed Rolling Stones song and done this well, I wouldn't have believed it!   I actually like  the guy in the wheelchair, Artie's, dance moves better than the other guys.  He has a Justin Timberland-like voice that works great here.

I Don't Want This Night To End: Adele, Luke Bryan, Chickenfoot

"SOMEONE LIKE YOU"                        ADELE

A total tearjerker ballad featuring Adele accompanied by a piano.  Many think Adele wrote this song but although she didn't write it, she owns this one!   The lyrics are a reminder of a love lost.    Adele ended a relationship and shortly afterward, her boyfriend was engaged to someone else.    It was devastating and rather than let her get her down, Adele recorded this intense song to free her mind and move on.   Music is the best therapy!    It's the #1 selling song on 2011.  

"DIFFERENT DEVIL"                CHICKENFOOT               

 Sammy Hagar back to his "Red Rocker" ways.  Joe Satriani's guitar isn't indulgent and this song has a classic 80's rock groove to it.   Just a fun, roll down the windows and let it blast kind of song!   Their 2nd CD released in September 2011 blows away Chickenfoot's debut.

"I DON'T WANT THIS NIGHT TO END"          LUKE BRYAN          

Totally SEXY song, the lyrics are awesome, passion's running high, so distracted, you don't want the night to end.    High energy, hot song, best of Luke Bryan!     


And I don’t know what road we’re on
Or where we’ve been
From staring at you girl
All I know is I don’t want this night to end


Gonna cuss the morning when it comes
Cause I know that the rising sun
Ain’t no good for me
Cause you’ll have to leave