Here are the last 20 to complete our Top 40 Songs of 2023's year-end list! Enjoy! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Full playlist 20. “Rescued” - Foo Fighters 19. “Lost” - Linkin Park 18. “Rich Men North of Richmond” - Oliver Anthony Music 17. “Madman’s Eyes” - Dave Matthews Band 16. “If He Wanted to, He Would” - Kylie Morgan (2022-2023) 15. “Stuck” - Thirty Seconds to Mars 14. “Lavender Haze” - Taylor Swift (2022-2023) 13. “It Matters to Her” - Scotty McCreery...

Happy New Year! Highlighting 2023's amazing music year, I'm sharing 40 of my favorites in this 2-part episode! Here's what I discuss for songs 40-21: 40. “GOATED” - Armani White feat. Denzel Curry 39. “If I Die Young Pt. 2” - Kimberly Perry 38. “TRUSTFALL” - P!nk 37. “Standing Room Only” - Tim McGraw 36. “Dummy” - Portugal. The Man (Taco Bell ad) 35. “Dancin’ in the Country” - Tyler Hubbard (2022-2023) 34. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” - Fall Out Boy 33. “Made You Look” - Meghan Trainor 32....

Merry Christmas! In the epic music year of 2023, the holiday season has been just eventful musically. I discuss 6 holiday songs trending internationally and achieving historic charting. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Christmas 2023 Songs playlist "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree" - Brenda Lee (1958) Grand Ole Opry Christmas performance, Hot 100 #1 announcement Home Alone scene (1990) "DJ Play a Christmas Song" - Cher (2023) The Kelly Clarkson Show interview,...

Green Day's got another #1 hit with "The American Dream Is Killing Me!" It's a promo single for their upcoming album Saviors out next month, and 2024 tour! Learn about Green Day's formation, the hardship mentioned in this latest song, and adding to their rock chart history. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Green Day's YouTube Channel iHeartRadio Music Festival (2012) - Billie Joe Armstrong's rant Related Episodes: Ep. 32 - Graduation Songs Countdown Ep. 35 -...

Sabrina Carpenter started out on Disney Channel, and pursued music like some of her alumni. She's known for playing Maya Hart in Girl Meets World and rumored to be about Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 song "drivers license." The music video to Sabrina's current single "Feather", is under investigation. The Diocese of Brooklyn condemned its permission wasn't executed properly in a Williamsburg chuch. Learn all the details about her, the song, and scandal in this episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track",...

Alicia Keys' has entertained the 21st century in R&B, pop, and hip-hop. As a classically trained pianist, singer, and songwriter, she's also an activist and entrepreneur; recently submitted a trademark for her own tea line, re-released 2003's The Diary of Alicia Keys for its 20th anniversary, and currently has a sold out off Broadaway musical: Hell's Kitchen! Hear me "spill the tea" of these top 10 hits I recommend from her. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann...

Happy Thanksgiving! This is a sequel Thanksgiving countdown I made since 2020. Dedicated to you for listening these last 4 years, enjoy and thank you! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Thanksgiving Countdown 2 playlist 11. “Turkey in the Straw” - Traditional 10. “Black Friday” - Steely Dan (1975) 9. “Pumpkin Soup” - Kate Nash (2007-2008) 8. “Shop Around” - The Miracles (1960-1961) 7. “Family Is Family” - Kacey Musgraves (2015) 6. “Mashed Potato Time” - Dee...

"Now and Then" is an unarchived song written by John Lennon, and now mixed using all 4 members of The Beatles playing together. Its 12-minute documentary short unveiled footage and voiceovers of everybody involved. I give my input of "Now and Then"'s history, production, arrangement, and decade breaking charting stats. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena The Beatles' discography John Lennon discography Paul McCartney discography George Harrison discography Ringo Starr...

Stevie Nicks presented her own barbie doll on tour last month, and it's been sold out since! I made a top 10 showcasing her musicality in Fleetwood Mac, solo work, and biography. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Stevie Nicks Top 10 playlist: 10. “Silver Springs” - Fleetwood Mac (1976, 1997) 9. “Crystal” - Fleetwood Mac (1975, 1998) Buckingham Nicks' 1973 Practical Magic's "Crystal" (1998) clips: spell, ending 8. “Rhiannon” - Fleetwood Mac (1975) Amerian Horror...

Before the 57th CMA Awards air on 11/8, I "announce" my predictions who may win in its 11 main categories. Hear before and after the show, and view my ballots on Music Notes with Jess' social media. CMA Awards' playlist Music Notes with Jess' social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Related Episodes: Ep. 160 - CMA Awards 2022 Predictions Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1) Ep. 169 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 2) Ep. 179 - Morgan Wallen's Music History Ep. 186 - ACM Awards 2023...

Happy Halloween! For this year's Halloween theme, I made a playlist of 10 songs that have eerie production and lyrics. Have fun listening! Sound effects taken from Soundscape's Pottery Barn Halloween CD (2001). Sounds Like Halloween - Spotify playlist “Dream Weaver” - Gary Wright (1975-1976) “Tennis Court” - Lorde (2013-2014) “Poison” - Bell Biv Devoe (1990) “Feel Good, Inc.” - Gorillaz (2005) “I Am the Walrus” - The Beatles (1967) “You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween” - Muse (2022,...

Darius Rucker is one of the most successful musicians of all time. He's been lead singer of alternative band Hootie & The Blowfish almost 30 years commercially, over 4 decades since college, and has his own country solo career for 15 years. Carolyn's Boy is his latest album, titled in the memory of his late mom. I timeline Darius' biography by counting down 10 songs I admire of his work. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Spotify Playlist 10. “Homegrown Honey”...

Justin Timberlake earned his 3rd top 20 radio hit for the Trolls movie franchise. I overview each film and its theme songs that he sings: "Can't Stop the Feeling!", "The Other Side", and "Better Place." Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Trolls (2016) "Can't Stop the Feeling!" - Justin Timberlake Trolls Soundtrack Trolls World Tour (2020) "The Other Side" - SZA & Justin Timberlake Trolls World Tour Soundtrack Trolls Band Together (2023) "Better Place" - 'NSYNC...

Breaking a year-and-a-half hiatus, Maren Morris is back with 2 singles she's released as The Bridge: "The Tree" and "Get the Hell Out of Here". Still outspoken about her personal beliefs, the backstories behind these songs unleash a career changing bombshell! I recap where Maren Morris' music left off last year, and read between the lines of these new songs. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Maren Morris discography Twitter Instagram Youtube Channel CMT Crossroads...

Continuing the "Back to School" theme from Episode 206, and repeat topic from Episode 94, my friend Eric Senich discusses Van Halen and their 1984 song "Hot For Teacher". With your pencil, passion for Van Halen, music, and podcasts, listen and take these music notes. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Van Halen's disocgraphy YouTube Channel "Hot For Teacher" music video (1984) "Cactus" - Parchment Farm Eric Senich's podcast: Booked on Rock Van Halen News...

A month into a new school year, and after recently attending a school reunion, I've created a Back to School playlist. Part 1 of this episode commences with the first 8 songs, and last song will be discussed in a part 2 discussion next week. Back to School Playlist “Welcome Back” - John Sebastian (1975, 1976) Welcome Back Kotter TV intro Welcome Back, Kotter “Fifteen” - Taylor Swift (2008, 2009-2010) “School Days” - Chuck Berry (1957) “Cool Kids” - Echosmith (2013) “ABC” - The Jackson...

All 5 of 'NSYNC's boy band members reunited at the VMAs, presenting Best Pop Video to Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero". They'll be releasing "Better Place" soon, a promo single for upcoming Trolls' movie Trolls Band Together! Until then, I flashback 10 of 'NSYNC's favorite songs. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena 'NSYNC Top 10 Favs Playlist 10. “Pop” (2001) 9. “I Want You Back” (1998) 8. “Girlfriend” (2001, 2002-2003) 7. “Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday” (1998) 6. ("God...

MTV's VMAs (Video Music Awards) will air 9/12, 8pm. Before then, I "announce" prediction winners from 9 of its categories: Best Pop, Best Hip-Hop, Best R&B, Best Rock, Best Alternative, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Video of the Year. Hear my picks, and follow this podcast's social media pages to check how I'll score during and after the show! Music Notes with Jess' social media links: Facebook Twitter Instagram 2023 VMAs categories: vmas.mtv.com/ Linkin...

Barbie's movie been an international success this summer, especially its soundtrack! It's been #1 a month on Billboard's Soundtrack chart, filled with multigenred commercial artists. I give a track-by-track of Barbie: The Album (Best Weekend Ever Edition)'s 19 songs, tie it in the movie, and performers' info. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Barbie's soundtrack streaming: https://barbiethealbum.lnk.to/BTA YouTube Channel:...

Indie-folk singer Oliver Anthony Music, debuted #1 on Billboard's multi-genre charts without even trying! Expressing working class woes into music, Americans are loving "Rich Men North of Richmond." Starting from scratch as an everyday guy, people are researching whatever they could find out about Oliver Anthony Music, and what to expect next from him. I give an overview of his background, personal beliefs, releasing "Rich Men North of Richmond"'s single, and its record breaking charting....

Madonna just turned 65, and her debut album is 40! She contracted bacterial meningtitis on her latest tour, and is rescheduling new dates on her website. There's barely top 10 lists of her hits, because of so many from the 4 decades she's been recording. I made a top 10 of songs fans would recognize, and shared the playlist link of my personal 10 favorites from her. "Strike a pose", and take music notes. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Madonna's website:...

Happy 200th episode, to Music Notes with Jess! It's been in production almost 4 years, and 2 years since the 100th. I did a recap of episodes 1-99 for the 100th, now I do a then and now of episodes 101-199. Thanks for listening! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Music Notes with Jess' social media pages: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email: [email protected] Music Notes with Jess' 100th episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/46480783 Twisted Pulp...

Doja Cat's been entertaining the past 3 years in pop, R&B, hip-hop, and dance. Preparing for her 4th album, she had words with fans online wanting to use her name. Saying her peace, promo singles "Attention" and "Paint the Town Red" got released this summer. I recap Doja Cat's success, and analyze these 2 new songs. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Doja Cat's website: https://www.dojacat.com/ YouTube Channel:...

Jazz crooner Tony Bennett, passed away 7/21/23. He was weeks away from turning 97, but spent the last 7 years with Alzheimer's Disease. Being one of the most successful singers of his genre, era, and all time, I countdown 10 favorite standards we love from his catalog. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3eA6yHeGbWVvJziuxSXwwL?si=a6b03ca9747f4ddb 10. “Body and Soul” (2011) 9. “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” (1993) 8. “Love for...

A year after losing their drummer Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters returned with a new #1 album But Here We Are, and song: "Rescued"! "Rescued" has been charting for months on Billboard's rock charts, and has moving moments reflecting the band's mourning period. I flashback how Dave Grohl's music experience led to Foo Fighters, discuss "Rescued"'s single, and charting. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Foo Fighters' discography:...