Parsons Playlists: Timeless Oldies

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Eliana (class of 2026) and features some oldies that she enjoys.

Timeless Oldies

Black and white photo of an old style microphone and stage lights

I know the title will hurt some readers, but that is what these songs are to me! These are some of the songs that I grew up listening to with my parents. Whenever I go on a family road trip and I am in charge of aux, I will throw on these songs for everyone’s enjoyment. There’s no specific genre to this playlist, just some older songs that I happen to enjoy. I hope you enjoy them too!

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”

The Temptations – “My Girl”

Frank Sinatra – “My Way” (2008 Remastered)

Elton John – “Your Song”

The Ronettes – “Be My Baby”

R.B. Greaves – “Take a Letter, Maria”

Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole – “Somewhere over the Rainbow”

Daryl Hall & John Oates – “Rich Girl”

Culture Club – “Karma Chameleon”

Extreme – “More Than Words”

Fugees – “Killing Me Softly With His Song”

Whitney Houston – “I Have Nothing”

Billy Joel – “Uptown Girl”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: Back to the Future

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Griffin (class of 2027). It features a mix of new and older songs.

Back to the Future

back to the future

Recently, I’ve been listening to mostly old music as well as whatever new releases were coming out, so I thought, why not combine the time differences into one playlist? Listening to them all, it’s interesting to listen to the common themes from each period and how the sound has evolved into what we enjoy today. Listening from old to new, new to old, or shuffling the list gives light to new experiences as well.

Sampha – “Dancing Circles 2.0”

JPEGMAFIA – “either on or off the drugs”

Mustafa feat. Daniel Caesar – “Leaving Toronto”

KAYTRANADA feat. Childish Gambino – “Witchy”

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”

Clairo – “Juna”

MAXO KREAM X TYLER, THE CREATOR – “CRACC ERA”

FKA twigs – “Eusexua”

Denzel Curry ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Juicy J – “COLE PIMP”

The Temptations – “The Way You Do The Things You Do”

Ben E. King – “Stand By Me”

Sly & The Family Stone – “Family Affair”

The Flamingos – “I Only Have Eyes for You”

Bobby Hebb – “Sunny”

Paul Simon – “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”

Stevie Wonder – “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing”

Ray Charles – “What’d I Say”

Bob Dylan – “The Times They Are A-Changin'”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezTVskBwAUxuXEeauYQTMFG&si=2Sv6jGo_Mymlm_Ki

Parsons Playlists: Happy Birthday Grandma!

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Lay’la (class of 2025) and features some classic tunes in honor of her grandmother’s birthday this month.

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Mylar balloon that says "Grandma Happy Birthday"

Music has been an integral part of my life since I was a child. My entire family loves music from the 60’s and the love has been instilled in us by my grandparents.
This month my grandma turns 90!
This playlist is dedicated to her.

Bill Withers – “Grandma’s Hands”

Stevie Wonder – “Isn’t She Lovely”

The Beatles – “Blackbird”

Aretha Franklin – “I Say A Little Prayer”

Ray Charles – “Georgia On My Mind”

Stevie Wonder – “My Cherie Amour”

Toto – “Africa”

The Temptations – “My Girl”

Aretha Franklin – “Respect”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwIY4RwmQUZ8jmqqta_Rh7dq1kvo1fM5&si=zu7_Ec-GDW-o00FV