Like SOS Band, the 70s-era rockers of Player only had one number one: “Baby Come Back.” But it’s a damn fine track and definitely deserves a bit of a comeback.

Don’t be alarmed, SOS Band’s shit doesn’t need saving. Rather, the acronym stands for Sounds of Success. The majority of this success came in the early 1980s, specifically with their first - and only - number one hit, “Take Your Time (Do It Right).” We’ve included it above. After the jump? “Just The Way You Like It.”
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You gotta watch out for those young hearts, readers, because they run free…

California-based aural outfit Rubies describe their sound as indie, pop and soul. Those three adjectives may seem contradictory, but the gals definitely pull it off on this track “Stand In Line.”

We had a hard time deciding which Juvelen track to feature this afternoon, because, you know, we love ourselves some Swedish pop. So, rather than picking a favorite, we’re including “Don’t Mess” and “They Don’t Love You,” in that order…
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From the editor: The Big Chill’s funeral scene remains one of my favorite cinematic moments ever.

You know the story - college chums gather for dead friends memorial, spend the weekend reminiscing, lamenting, drugging and sexing, a story set up perfectly by The Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”

Plus, the cast’s fucking incredible. William Hurt, anyone?

Queer Canadian dance outfit Fritz Helder and The Phantoms could single-handedly revive the electroclash movement. If you don’t believe us, check out this ultra-gy video for “Make A Scene.” Oh, and see if you can spot the increasingly blonde Nelly Furtado.

Sometimes the greatest tracks need no words, like DJ Shadow’s “The Organ Donor.”

You’ve got to be fucking kidding us: A group of reggae artists, backed by their record label, will openly embrace their heterosexuality this upcoming Labor Day weekend.

“Although reggae is known for its militancy and its resistance to injustice,” TCOOO Productions proclaimed, “the reggae community has remained calm throughout the attack on the music by Peter Tatchell and other Gay activists (sic) groups.”
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“The Straight Pride Parade is a chance for Heterosexuals to gather together and proudly embrace their sexuality,” said reggae artist Jango Fresh. “The Parade will also allow reggae and dancehall fans who are in New York City for the Labor Day celebrations to get together and celebrate reggae, dancehall and family … Continued…

Mondays can get pretty hectic, so let’s all chill for a second with some classic Peggy Lee: “You Was Right, Baby.”

It’s been quite some time since we last listened to The Cure, so let’s all enjoy this old classic, “Lovesong.” We will always love you, reader!

Keeping with the sixties vibe set this morning by Janis Joplin - and also seizing the July 4th moment - here’s Jimi Hendrix with “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Hey, it’s “Summertime” and you’re living easy, baby!

There are a few reasons why we love Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One.” First, we like her voice. Second, this track’s unabashedly romantic, like us! Finally - and most importantly - the video features that fine ass man strolling around all wet like. And who can complain with that?!

We’ve included an alternate version after the jump - the image is crisper, but the sound’s a little lackluster.
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It’s been a while since we heard from married musical duo Mates of State, so here’s “My Only Offer” from their latest aural offering, Re-Arrange Us.