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Music Notes with Jess

Jessica Ann Catena

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 329

This podcast ran 2019-2026. Join Jess on new podcast: Music Media Review!

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Ep. 260 - Global Citizen Festival 2024 - Review

Saturday, October 5, 2024 • Duration 17:46

Exactly 5 years ago, I began this podcast and attended the Global Citizen Festival on 9/28/19. My first episode recapped that awesome event! I luckily won again for this year's (9/28/24), but unfortunately couldn't stay the whole time due to unexpected weather. Global Citizen is a great non-profit organization advocating world issues, and accomplishing goals by society participating in their projects. Since 2012, they hold a free annual concert every last weekend in September, rewarding participants as winners to attend. Advocating more awareness and celebrity support, I recap my full concert review for 2024's recent festival.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
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Global Citizen 2024 Livestream

Alok - Setlist; GCF '24 clips
Benson Boone - Setlist; GCF ' 24 Clips
Jelly Roll - Setlist; GCF ' 24 Clips
Raye - Setlist
Rauw Alejandro - Setlist

LISA - Setlist
"Moonlit Floor" - GCF '24 Debut
"KIss Me" - Sixpence None The Richer (1998)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cj0lLjcoR7YOSnhnX0Po5?si=79155d44836f4fd1
Doja Cat - Setlist
Chris & Ed (Coldplay's Chris Martin, & Ed Sheeran!)
Post Malone - Setlist

Related Episodes: Album Nerds - The Power of Lyrics
Ep. 13 - Top 40 Songs of 2019 (Part 2)
Ep. 65 - Top 40 Songs of 2020 (Part 2)
Ep. 93 - Japan Themed Songs
Ep. 124 - Rihanna Top 20
Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1)
Ep. 187 - Ed Sheeran Top 10
Ep. 192 - Jelly Roll Bio & Top 3 Hits
Ep. 199 - Doja Cat's "Attention"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-236-teddy-swims-and-benson-boone--59567843
Ep. 236 - Teddy Swims & Benson Boone
Ep. 254 - Post Malone's 'F-1 Trillion' (Review)
Ep. 256 - VMAs 2024 Predictions

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Ep. 259 - Linkin Park's "The Emptiness Machine"

Saturday, September 28, 2024 • Duration 15:09

When Linkin Park's estate put out "Lost", a 2003 archived track last year, their fans loved hearing their music and the voice of late frontman Chester Bennington. Pondering the what-ifs of the band getting back together after Chester's 2017 suicide, that revelation's happening now! Learn about Linkin Park's ending hiatus, new members joining the lineup, and #1 promo single "The Emptiness Machine" for From Zero's release!

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Send us a text, Support the show (9/5/24)- replacement singer - replacement drummerRelated Episodes: Follow us on , , and

Ep. 250 - French Lyrics Playlist

Saturday, July 27, 2024 • Duration 32:37

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
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The Summer Olympics began last night in Paris France, and I created this French lyrics playlist!

“La Vie En Rose” - Edith Pilaf (1947);
Celine Dion's Eiffel Tower peformance
A Star is Born's scene - Lady GaGa (2018)
Lady Gaga's Summer Olympics opening ceremony performance - The Beatles (1966) - Blondie (1978)” - Peter Gabriel (1980) - Billy Idol (1983-1984) - Talking Heads (1977, 1978) - Chic (1979)(1974) (2001) - - Dionne Warwick (1979) - Janet Jackson (2015)Related Episodes:Follow us on , , and

Ep. 160 - CMA Awards 2022 Predictions

Saturday, November 5, 2022 • Duration 20:12

Before the 56th CMA Awards air, I shared my predictions who may win their 11 music categories. It aired 11/8 8pm on ABC, and live simulcasts on selected country radio stations. Available to stream day after- ABC On Demand, and Hulu. I'll post my predictions ballot an hour before showtime, and night after with the results.

Music Notes with Jess' social media:
https://www.facebook.com/100063576752784/posts/pfbid02Yo4PAeY8cJRXJHRvQz3KKGErzq7paNbRibD27AAdatcvoEbLU5wJHq1wBJ678eSCl/
https://twitter.com/jesscatena/status/1590842256952786949?s=46&t=DmBw95Gp6oeJGzz5912-ew
https://www.instagram.com/p/CkzE85sA4AX/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

CMA Awards: https://cmaawards.com/nominees-winners/

CMT Campfire Sessions - Old Dominion episode:
https://www.cmt.com/episodes/m0undh/cmt-campfire-sessions-old-dominion-season-2-ep-4
Some clips are on YouTube:
"One Man Band": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWfdUsCK5r0
"Song for Another Time": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgHE4OPWXgU"I Was On A Boat That Day": "No Hard Feelings": Related Episodes:Episode 3 - CMT Artists of the Year (2019) - Recap: Episode 6 - CMA Awards 2019 Predictions: Episode 13 - Top 40 Songs of 2019 (Part 2): Episode 57 - CMA Awards 2020 Predictions: Episode 65 - Top 40 Songs of 2020 (Part 2): Episode 96 - Luke Bryan Biography: Ep. 101 - Fast Food + Music Marketing: Ep. 109 - CMA Awards 2021 Predictions: Ep. 116 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 1): Ep. 125 - ACM Awards 2022 Predictions: Ep. 128 - "Circles Around This Town": Ep. 133 - Miranda Lambert Discography: Ep. 139 - Carrie Underwood Discography: Ep. 145 - "The Kind of Love We Make": Ep. 147 - Florida Georgia Line Bio: Ep. 155 - Kelsea Ballerini Top 10: Follow us on , , and

Ep. 159 - Thriller: Then & Now

Saturday, October 29, 2022 • Duration 16:08

Happy Halloween! Michael Jackson's 6th album 'Thriller' is approaching its 40th anniversary! A box set and documentary will be unveiled soon. Looking back at the world's biggest album then and now, I share the celeb collaborations who participated, marketing of the title track, and transform its lyrics into a spooky Halloween folktale.

Sound effects taken from Soundscape's Pottery Barn Halloween CD (2001).

Making Michael Jackson’s Thriller (1983)
Thriller 25 Album (2008)
Thriller 25th interviews

Michael Jackson discography

Thriller 40th link

World Music Awards 2006 induction
Chris Brown dance tribute

Vincent Price's recites his Thriller lines on Joan Rivers' talk show (2/13/87)

The CW11’s Ben Aaron learns Thriller dance (2022)
13 Going On 30's Thriller scene (2004)

Halloween playlists:
31 Songs for Halloween
13 Halloweenish Songs

Related Episodes:
Ep. 4 - 31 Songs for Halloween
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Ep. 158 - Queen's "Face It Alone"

Saturday, October 22, 2022 • Duration 13:21

Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor, recently presented an archived 1988 recording. It's a song titled "Face It Alone", with late frontman Freddie Mercury singing lead! The track was intentionally recorded during the making of 1989 album The Miracle, but didn't make the cut on any of Queen's future work. In this episode, I'll review The Miracle's tracklist, "Face It Alone"'s music arrangements, and why it's out now.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

The Miracle Box Set pre-order links: https://hollywoodrecs.lnk.to/TheMiracle

Queen's discography: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dfeR4HaWDbWqFHLkxsg1d?si=loJe4MiVQv2l6RPnk25FOQ

The Miracle's Singles' Music Videos:
"I Want It All": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFDcoX7s6rE&list=PL2tMgWgIvcWmvK3JqG7hiSJond0fCcXwr&index=53
"Breakthru": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEjU9KVABao&list=PL2tMgWgIvcWmvK3JqG7hiSJond0fCcXwr&index=46
"The Invisible Man": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKdxd718WXg&list=PL2tMgWgIvcWmvK3JqG7hiSJond0fCcXwr&index=41
"Scandal": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMO3YNoNyTY&list=PL2tMgWgIvcWmvK3JqG7hiSJond0fCcXwr&index=42"The Miracle": "Face It Alone": "Face It Alone" - BBC Radio 2 Debut: Podcasters Reviews: Rockfile - Lap of the Pods: YouTube Fan Review: Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen's 2018 biopic): Queen: All the Songs - The Story Behind Every Track: Related Episodes:Episode 1: Global Citizen Festival 2019: Episode 5: A Year After Bohemian Rhapsody: Episode 7: AMAs 2019 Predictions: Episode 15 - James Bond Theme Songs:Episode 18: Facebook Status Challenge Concerts: Episode 19: 14 Songs for Valentine's Day: Episode 45: "Radio" Songs Countdown: Episode 56: Queen's Made In Heaven: Episode 93: Japan Themed Songs: Ep. 104 - "No Time to Die" Movie Theme Song:Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2): Ep. 131: Taylor Hawkins Tribute: Follow us on , , and

Ep. 157 - Bruno Mars' 6 Diamond Songs

Saturday, October 15, 2022 • Duration 17:15

Pop/R&B's Bruno Mars is a talented songwriter, vocalist, collaborator, leader of his band The Hooligans, and created award winning duo Silk Sonic with Anderson.Paak. He just became the first musician to achieve 6 Diamond singles, selling over 10M copies! I discuss which ones from his catalog.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hXcvAyv3Az294ORSfL6Eh?si=470a1fa6f4204675&pt=a5f1b7b148ba02e6bc4aed80f1216d83

"Uptown Funk" - Mark Ronson (2014-2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0
Song Samples: https://www.whosampled.com/Mark-Ronson/Uptown-Funk/

"Grenade" (2010-2011)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6iYWJxHqs&list=OLAK5uy_m0ApIZblcRk9r_9DXSyf69qfT6RhNmy0U&index=10

"That's What I Like" (2016, 2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMivT7MJ41M&list=OLAK5uy_m0ApIZblcRk9r_9DXSyf69qfT6RhNmy0U&index=5

"When I Was Your Man" (2012-2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekzHIouo8Q4&list=OLAK5uy_m0ApIZblcRk9r_9DXSyf69qfT6RhNmy0U&index=2"Just the Way You Are" (2010)"Locked Out of Heaven" (2012-2013)Bruno Mars' music catalog records: Bruno Mars' Discography: Related Episodes:Episode 13 - Top 40 Songs of 2019 (Part 2): Episode 17- History of Halftime Shows: Episode 40 - Maroon 5 Top 20: Episode 78: Silk Sonic's "Leave the Door Open"Ep. 111 - Grammys 2022 Nominations Review:Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2): Ep. 122 - Engagement Songs Countdown:Ep. 129 - Grammys 2022 Predictions:Follow us on , , and

Ep. 156 - Steve Lacy's "Bad Habit"

Saturday, October 8, 2022 • Duration 11:32

Working his way up as a young musician and producer, Steve Lacy got his break in funk group The Internet, and now has a #1 crossover hit! "Bad Habit" just made Billboard history topping 3 genre charts simultaneously. I discuss Steve's music experience, break down "Bad Habit"'s unique arrangement, and analyze how it's currently being marketed.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF-FGf_ZZiI

Steve Lacy's discography: https://open.spotify.com/artist/57vWImR43h4CaDao012Ofp?si=MOC7ZDFMTGO2Px2B1Fzyqw

Steve Lacy's TikTok video guitar riff: https://bit.ly/3MwqTbX

The Internet's discography: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GN9PivdemQRKjDt4z5Zv8?si=2mFcJJqKR8igpTEntiPMgQ

- "Girl" (2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmY8mG4_3j4
[Steve Lacy's wearing a red sweatshirt in the video.]

- "Roll (Burbank Funk)" (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIqvRzEIqIo
[Steve sings lead with Syd harmonizing.]

- "Come Over" (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB3gWkhLkxM
[Steve's sitting to the right of Syd on the couch, and playing guitar in the video.]

Billboard's "Bad Habit" #1 article: https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/steve-lacy-bad-habit-hot-100-sam-smith-kim-petras-glorilla-cardi-b-1235149114/

R&B / Rock charting history: https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/steve-lacy-bad-habit-tops-rb-hip-hop-songs-alternative-1235135263/

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Ep. 155 - Kelsea Ballerini Top 10

Saturday, October 1, 2022 • Duration 28:29

Within a year, Kelsea Ballerini is the 3rd female singer to release a divorce themed concept album: 'SUBJECT TO CHANGE'. (In 2021, Kacey Musgraves did 'Star-Crossed', and ADELE reflected in '30'. ) Including current single "HEARTFIRST", I created a top 10 of her country hits.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Kelsea Ballerini discography: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RqBeV12Tt7A8xH3zBDDUF?si=d5pNjVZ8S-2IcTrvms58nw

Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EKdYiuCz3gzhSohKeCVIA?si=8a50eba587f4404c&pt=cc295baad085ead073312def1ef8758c

10. "I Hate Love Songs" (2017, 2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ46DXEQn-Y&list=PLWOIavvdAWstbnZQ4b_zZC6uh6FuU7VLD&index=15

9. "half of my hometown" feat. Kenny Chesney (2020-2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abYaq2tWGYs&list=PLWOIavvdAWstbnZQ4b_zZC6uh6FuU7VLD&index=6

8. "Dibs" (2015-2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3lCzEOy5xs&list=PLWOIavvdAWstbnZQ4b_zZC6uh6FuU7VLD&index=12

7. "Miss Me More" (2017-2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ll1DrlZgqk&list=PLWOIavvdAWstbnZQ4b_zZC6uh6FuU7VLD&index=106. "homecoming queen?" (2019-2020)5. "HEARTFIRST" (2022)4. "Love Me Like You Mean It" (2014-2015)3. "Legends" (2017-2018) 2. "hole in the bottle" (2020-2021)1. "Peter Pan" (2014, 2016)Interviews: Good Morning America: People magazine: Yahoo Music: Kelly Clarkson Show: iHeartCountry: "What I Have" @ Kelly Clarkson Show: "HEARTFIRST" @ CMT Music Awards: "HEARTFIRST" @ CMA Fest: Music Notes with Jess' social media:Spotify account: My Twisted Pulp Magazine interview is in issue #17: Follow us on , , and

Ep. 154 - Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation"

Saturday, September 24, 2022 • Duration 14:24

Janet Jackson's 4th album Rhythm Nation 1814 is 33! Its title track is infamous across pop culture, but trended unexpectedly again due to its literal music notes. The bass line caused laptops to crash and Microsoft had to install an audio filter to repair. Analyzing my favorite Janet Jackson album as a superfan, I share what influenced the concept album, innovative presentation of its title track, and record breaking accolades it received over time.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Rhythm Nation 1814 album (1989): https://open.spotify.com/album/4OD3LU6001esAtFshDX46M?si=StwHN2LZRSeXS7oSBZ8JMg

"Rhythm Nation" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAwaNWGLM0c

Janet Jackson music videos Allure interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNh8c-yi7bI

"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" guitar riff sample: https://www.whosampled.com/sample/1190/Janet-Jackson-Rhythm-Nation-Sly-%26-the-Family-Stone-Thank-You-(Falettinme-Be-Mice-Elf-Agin)/

Awards: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhythm_Nation#Awards_and_accolades

Microsoft statement: https://www.yahoo.com/video/janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-too-165634848.htmlJanet Jackson's Instagram post of laptop crash: Janet Jackson Documentary stream links: "All for You" music video: Related episodes:Episode 17 - History of Halftime ShowsEpisode 19: 14 Songs for Valentines DayEpisode 20: Janet Jackson DiscographyEpisode 37: 20 Summer Songs CountdownEpisode 72: Janet Jackson's Control (Track-by-Track)Episode 94: MTV's Music Impact - 40thEp. 121 - Janet Jackson Documentary: Ep. 134 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees:Ep. 151 - End of Summer Playlist: Follow us on , , and