After my tape deck crapped out in 1997, I was stuck listening to either the radio or full albums in whatever order the artist intended. That all changed in 2001, when the new-fangled MP3 technology got combined with my new CD burner.
This CD was burned in May of 2001 and features new music from Weezer, The Go-Go’s, and American Hi-Fi, along with older songs that interested me at the time for one reason or another.
The Five Blobs – Beware Of The Blob
This old 50s tune was re-popularized by the new midday show on WCKG hosted by Buzz Kilman and Wendy Snyder.
iTunes stats: 3 plays, most recently on 5/11/2012
The Ramones – Spider-Man Theme
The seminal punk band covered the theme from the 60s Spider-Man cartoon for a mid-90s compilation.
iTunes stats: 1 play, on 7/30/2012
American Hi-Fi – Flavor Of The Week
The one hit from the band that has seemingly become the touring band for Miley Cyrus.
iTunes stats: 5 plays, most recently on 6/13/2012
Smoking Popes – I Need You Around
The local alt band had a hit with this tune from the Clueless soundtrack.
iTunes stats: 6 plays, most recently on 8/9/2011
Len – Steal My Sunshine
Another one hit wonder, this tune was originally included on the Go soundtrack.
iTunes stats: 7 plays, most recently on 8/19/2011
Jodeci – Lately
The unplugged version of the old Stevie Wonder hit from technically the first band I ever saw perform live.
iTunes stats: 12 plays, most recently on 9/21/2012
Isaac Hayes – Theme From Shaft
The song was back in vogue in 2001 thanks to the Shaft remake the previous year and Hayes increased profile thanks to his role as Chef on South Park.
iTunes stats: 10 plays, most recently on 7/16/2012
Snap! – Rhythm Is A Dancer
I’ve always been fond of this early 90s dance hit.
iTunes stats: 2 plays, most recently on 7/16/2012
Mallrats Clip
Funny stuff from the mind of Kevin Smith which I have never imported into iTunes.
Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
The minor hit from the Loser soundtrack was a massive hit in Australia, becoming the #2 selling single of 2000.
iTunes stats: 5 plays, most recently on 12/1/2010
Weezer – Hash Pipe
The first single from Weezer’s first album in nearly 5 years.
iTunes stats: 25 plays, most recently on 11/9/2012
The Ides Of March – Vehicle
The 70s smash hit from the Berwyn group led by Jim Peterik.
iTunes stats: 4 plays, most recently on 3/21/2012
T. Rex – Get It On
The glam rock anthem was T. Rex’s only US hit, reaching #10 in January 1972.
iTunes stats: 3 plays, most recently on 6/4/2012
AC/DC – If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)
The old AC/DC album track was featured in the movie (but not the soundtrack of) Empire Records, which featured early appearances by Liv Tyler, Robin Tunney, and Renee Zellweger.
iTunes stats: 11 plays, most recently on 4/9/2012
Tesla – Signs
Back in college, I bought this CD strickly for this song, taped it to cassette, and then traded it in for LL Cool J’s Mama Said Knock You Out CD.
iTunes stats: 4 plays, most recently on 5/4/2011
Bruce Springsteen – Born To Run
The breakout tune for the Boss from 1975.
iTunes stats: 6 plays, most recently on 2/16/2011
The Go-Go’s – Unforgiven
The 80s girl group returned in 2001 with their first album of all new material since 1984, which produced this minor hit.
iTunes stats: 8 plays, most recently on 9/27/2012
Edison Lighthouse – Love Grows
A group of session performers had an unexpected hit with this song in 1970.
iTunes stats: 3 plays, most recently on 1/13/2011
Poe – Hey Pretty
The first single from Poe’s sophomore effort.
iTunes stats: 1 play, on 5/28/2009
Mallrats Clip
Another clip from the film, this time featuring Jay & Silent Bob. Well, Jay. Silent Bob was there, but, you know, silent.
Barry Manilow – Mandy
The schmaltzy hit from Barry Manilow hit it big in 1974.
iTunes stats: 4 plays, most recently on 4/23/2010
Hayseed Dixie – Money Talks
For some reason, it was a thing in the early part of the 21st century for otherwise unheard of country acts to get some publicity by covering rock and/or rap hits.
iTunes stats: Never played