Sumthin’ Sumthin is a mid uptempo song by Neo Soul singer Maxwell. The third single from Urban Hang Suite. The woman featured in the song’s music video is French fashion model Chrystele Saint-Louis Augustin. Continue reading
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Category: Throwback Thursday
5/14/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: ABBA – Dancing Queen
Dancing Queen is a song by Swedish Pop Group ABBA, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Arrival (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson.Andersson and Ulvaeus also produced the song. “Dancing Queen” was released as a single in Sweden in August 1976, followed by a UK release and the rest of Europe. Continue reading
5/7/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive
Stayin Alive a Disco song by the Bee Gees, from the Saturday Night Fever Motion Picture soundtrack. The song was written by Bee Gees members Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb and produced by the Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson. Continue reading
4/30/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Cheryl ‘Pepsii’ Riley – Thanks For My Child
Thanks for My Child is the debut single by R&B artist Cheryl Pepsii Riley. Debuting on October 1, 1988, the single was the most successful release for Riley on the Hot Black Singles, and was her only release to make the Hot 100. Continue reading
4/23/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Gap Band – Early In The Morning
Early In The Morning is a song originally performed by The Gap Band, and written by member Charlie Wilson and producers Lonnie Simmons and Rudy Taylor. Continue reading
4/16/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sean Paul ft. Keyshia Cole – Give It Up To Me
Give It Up To Me is a song written by Reggae artist Sean Paul featuring Keyshia Cole for his third album, The Trinity.The single meant to be released after “Temperature” but was switched to “Give It Up to Me” to promote the film Step Up. Continue reading
4/2/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY Pt.2: Sade – Is It A Crime (Live Aid 1985)
Sade performing ‘Is It A Crime’ at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the July 13, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population. Continue reading
4/2/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Smokey Robinson Ooh Baby Baby Live
One of the earliest captured live versions of Ooo Baby Baby featuring Smokey Robinson and The Miracles on the television show Ready Steady Go. The 1965 live performance showcases the group in their prime.
3/26/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Vanessa Williams – Save The Best For Last
Save The Best For Last is by R&B artist Vanessa Williams from her second studio album, The Comfort Zone. Written by Phil Galdston, Jon Lind and Wendy Waldman, and produced by Keith Thomas, Wing and Mercury Records released it as the album’s third single on January 14, 1992. . Continue reading
3/19/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY – WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Ella Fitzgerald A-Tisket-A-Tasket
A-Tisket, A-Tasket is the 1938 breakout hit that catapulted Ella Fitzgerald to national stardom. Co-written by Fitzgerald and arranger Al Feldman (Van Alexander), the song is a playful jazz adaptation of a 19th-century children’s nursery rhyme. Ella famously performed the song in her 1942 film debut, Ride ‘Em Cowboy. Continue reading
