FMM: That's Hott

Our family grew up with swing music.

Most of the most memorable songs of this genre are from the 70s. From the iconic swing songs like "September" from Earth, Wind and Fire, to "Never Can Say Goodbye" from Gloria Gaynor, to "Sumayaw, Sumunod" from VST & Co.

One of the more underrated swing songs is this ditty from 1979. It's a classic and catchy song from Hott City:

Yes, it was with a double "t."

"If all you wanna do is dance" is a song that my Mom, Ate, Kuya and Tito would dance swing to during family parties. And because it's an 8-minute song, you can imagine that people will really be dancing this until they go home.

Back then, I liked this song for the beat and catchiness. But listening to it now I'm older, the lyrics are very cheeky and fun.

More importantly, it will really make you think that all you wanna do is dance.

FMM: Cheeky!

Several family members love to dance the swing.

Mom, Kuya Marv and Ate Lissa are really good at it. Tito Linden is a good swing dancer, too. Whenever we'd have family parties, they would usually take the dance floor when all these familiar swing songs from the 70s are played.

One of the songs they love dancing to is this classic from 1979. It's from the group called Poussez called "Never Say Goodbye."

The reason why this song stuck to my head is because of that catchy part of the refrain that goes:

"Cheeky, Cheeky, Ah, Ah!"

Somehow, this line sounds so 70s. And even if I hear it in 2022, it always transports me back to the 70s.

And yes, Friday is meant for going back in time and enjoying songs like this.

Cheeky as it may seem.

FMM: Inspired

It's one of those happy, old songs that just pops in your head.

And I'm making it today's Friday Magic Madness song!

It's a classic 80s ditty from Brenda Holloway. It was a big hit that time, and anyone who does ballroom will definitely know this song.



"Give me a little inspiration" inspired a whole generation of swing dancers, my Mom and Sister included. For that reason alone, it deserves its spot on today's madness.

FMM: Pick-up lines

Whew! This was a short week! Despite that, each of the 3 days we spent at work were both busy and intense. The pace picked up starting Wednesday, and it felt like we came in for 5 days!

Which simply means that today's Friday Magic Madness song should be the opposite of hectic and busy. It should be relaxed, chill and feel good.

Enter Melba Moore, and her iconic song "Pick me up, I'll dance."



This 70s ditty reminds me so much of Mom and Ate Lissa. Why? Because it's a perfect song to dance the swing to. And I think I've seen them pick up their heels and dance when this was playing.

So, I'll pick up this song and dance! (Nope, I can't dance. So I'll just pick it up and bob my head like a doggy on a dashboard.)

FMM: Like a boss!

Diana Ross' classic disco ditty, entitled "The Boss," brings back a lot of happy memories for me. Well, a lot of swing songs do that. It's in the nature of the melody and the song itself.

And since Friday is a time for old songs and happy memories, here comes the boss!

FMM: In the mood

I'm not sure why, but I've always equated Fridays with swing music. It's not as if Friday Magic Madness was all about swing. They also had new wave, punk rock and pop.

It's probably because they often play a swing song at the strike of 12 midnight. This was how they usually ushered Fridays. And as I've written before, a lot of times, they'd open with "Souvenirs."

One swing song that suddenly played in my head is this classic song from 1981 by the Nolans.



This song sounds so light, breezy and innocent. And I guess that's why by listening to it, everyone just gets in the mood.