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: Black History Month Celebration

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Susanne (class of 2026) and features a playlist in honor of Black History Month.

Black History Month Celebration

Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, this playlist features songs by some amazing, influential Black artists. There’s a variety of genres and styles on this playlist and no shortage of hits – so enjoy and continue to support Black musicians this February and every month!

Whitney Houston – “How Will I Know”

Rihanna – “Love on the Brain”

Childish Gambino – “Redbone”

Ms. Lauryn Hill – “Doo Wop (That Thing)”

Aretha Franklin – “Respect”

Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”

Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar – “Freedom”

Leon Bridges – “River”

Janelle Monáe – “Make Me Feel”

Jon Batiste – “I Need You”

SZA – “Good Days”

Victoria Monét & JAGUAR II – “On My Mama”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezF78M_SQxgWVnVqrfP6uvF&si=pSPJzGUHFEQs3E5Q