The Ultimate Soundtrack: The Hollis Weekly Top 20 Volume 17

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Playlist Updated: May 5, 2025

Welcome back to The Hollis Vibe, where we serve up the kind of musical magic that pairs perfectly with a well-crafted cocktail and dimly lit ambiance. Volume 17 is here, and let’s just say, it’s got more flavor than our signature Old Fashioned.

This week’s playlist is a genre-bending, time-traveling, mood-matching masterpiece. Think of it as the soundtrack to your life if your life were as cool as you pretend it is on Instagram. Here’s what’s spinning on Eighth Room Radio 1 this week:

1. Coconut Water – Robert Mitchum

Who knew the guy who played Max Cady in Cape Fear could drop a Calypso track? Sip something tropical while you soak this one in.

2. Calypso Breakdown – Ralph MacDonald

A funky jam that screams, “I’m too cool for the mainstream.” Perfect for when you’re pretending to know the difference between Calypso and Soca.

3. Here Kitty Kitty – Jacknife Lee

This track is as mischievous as its title. Warning: Side effects may include uncontrollable head-bobbing.

4. The Ghetto – Jestofunk, CeCe Rogers, Fred Wesley

This groove-heavy gem has more soul than a Sunday service. Play it loud and let the bassline do the talking.

5. Do You Wanna Mr. Scruff's – Ramsey Lewis

Jazz meets funk meets your new favorite track. You’re welcome.

6. Getaway – The Salsoul Orchestra

Disco fever is alive and well, and this track proves it. Warning: May cause spontaneous dance-offs.

7. Turn This Mutha Around – Idris Muhammad

Funky, fierce, and unapologetically groovy. Just like you after your second martini.

8. Me siento loco – Los Yetis

Translation: “I feel crazy.” Same, Los Yetis. Same.

9. Work Song – Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin doing jazz? Yes, please. This one’s for the overachievers who work hard and play harder.

10. Without You – Ace Spectrum

A soulful serenade for the romantics in the room. Pair with a glass of something red and velvety.

11. Express Yourself – Charles Wright & The Watts

If this track doesn’t make you want to express yourself, we can’t help you.

12. Stuff Like That – Quincy Jones

Q delivers the goods again. Funk, soul, and a sprinkle of sass.

13. Walking Into Sunshine – Central LineT

he perfect track for chasing away the Monday blues. Or any blues, really.

14. White Line (Long Version) – Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

A hip-hop classic that’ll have you reminiscing about the days when music actually meant something.

15. I Don’t Wanna Stop – The Bamboos

Spoiler alert: You won’t want this playlist to stop either.

16. California Dreamin’ – Baby Huey

A psychedelic soul twist on a classic. Dreamy, funky, and downright addictive.

17. I Can’t Wait – Nu Shooz

80s synth-pop magic. Nostalgia never sounded so good.

18. Cherchez La Femme / Se Si Bon – Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band

A track so smooth, it’s practically a velvet blazer in audio form.

19. What A Fool Believes – Aretha Franklin

The Queen of Soul covering The Doobie Brothers? Yes, it’s as amazing as it sounds.

20. Baby Let Me Kiss You – King Floyd

A sultry closer to a playlist that’s as bold as our bourbon selection.

This week’s vibe is all about breaking boundaries, blending genres, and giving your ears the VIP treatment they deserve. Whether you’re lounging in The Eighth Room or streaming from your couch, let this playlist be your guide to good times and great tunes.

Oh, and don’t forget to hit up our Spotify channel for more curated vibes. Because good music and good cocktails are a match made in Nashville heaven.

After the playlist goes live on Sundays, the Top 20 songs are then placed into heavy rotation on our 24/7 streaming Eighth Room Radio 1 channel.

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