Get a taste of nostalgic sounds, from classic songs that have seen revivals to more recent hits
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The power of music to bring us back to a moment in time is priceless. It's no secret that nostalgia is bigger than ever in music, with artists sampling legacy tracks, recreating emotional sounds and incorporating retro aesthetics into their visuals. Artists navigate the careful balance of honoring the past while creating art to last long into the future, hoping to reach older and younger generations.
The warm fuzzy feeling of revisiting a memory when I hear a song is great – but what if you could taste nostalgia too? Wendy's New Orange Dreamsicle Frosty is a blast from the distant present. It's the same classic Dreamsicle flavor you grew up with, made for now. Make today one of the good days by getting a New Orange Dreamsicle Frosty and pairing it with the playlist below, ranging from classics that have seen recent revivals to more current hits with iconic samples.
Fleetwood Mac's hypnotic, smooth rock sound was recently discovered by a new generation when “Dreams” went viral thanks to content creator Nathan Apodaca. Originally released in 1997, the song was given new life when Apodaca shared a viral video of herself commuting to work and drinking juice.
Reggaeton superstar Karol G is inspired by a global soundscape, including hits from 2007. She personally received The blessing of Leona Lewis to sample “Bleeding Love” and then remixed the track with Tiësto to create an infectious summer vibe.
Foodies unite on TikTok to show off their favorite impressive dishes, videos soundtracked by Bobby Caldwell's “What You Won't Do For Love.” Caldwell's soulful vocals are resonating with new audiences, pushing the song to the top of Billboard's TikTok Top 50 chart as of February 24.
Victoria Monét has deep roots in pop music, so it's no surprise that her inspirations range from icons like Beyoncé to Bob Marley. Her breakthrough hit 'On My Mama' honors another inspiration from Chalie Boy's 2009 single 'I Look Good' – and his contribution was so important to her that she invited him to make a cameo in the official video.
“Wild Thoughts” is an undeniable summer smash. The single, sampling an iconic riff from Santana's “Maria Maria,” was one of the top songs on Billboard's 2017 Songs of Summer chart and reached No. 2 on the Hot 100.
Coi Leray consistently releases viral hits with samples honoring the greats of hip-hop. “Players”, one of Leray's biggest hits, intersperses the legendary Grandmaster Flash's song “The Message”, bringing the 1982 release back to the fore 30 years after its release.
The Beatles' English pop-rock sound expanded with Edison Lighthouse and their song “Love Grows”. The bubblegum smash experienced an unexpected resurgence when TikTok users turned its lyrics into a meme, causing consumption of the song to increase by 1,490 percent.
Tracy Chapman's GRAMMY-winning hit “Fast Car” has been widely celebrated since its release in 1988. Most recently, it was covered by country star Luke Combs in 2023, reaching No. 2 on the Hot 100.
Before Ice Spice rose to fame with her song “Munch,” she went viral on a smaller scale when she remixed Zedd's 2012 hit “Clarity.” Her producer, Riot, turned the dance track into a New York City drill, perfect for Spice's flow.
Bad Bunny's experimental Reggaeton hit 'Safaera' ended up being one of the most acclaimed tracks from the 'YHLQMDLG' album. The song draws inspiration from several samples, most notably Missy Elliott's 'Get Ur Freak On'.
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