Throwback Thursday: Random Stumble Upons

This batch of throwbacks are all random stumble upons during this past month. And when I say random I mean it. We got a new age classic, a hip hop queen, a recent reggaeton hit, and a vintage love song. Let the throwbackness commence!

Enya - Orinoco Flow (1988)

So, I recently rented Shrek 4 and one of the scenes featured this song. I didn't recognize the song title, for I thought it was called "Sail Away." But I shoulda known it was all Enya.  I swear I had not heard that song since I was at least 6 years old. Thanks for the nostalgic attack Dreamworks.

Lauryn Hill - Sweetest Thing (1997)

I was riding in the car with one of my friends, and this song came up on her iPod. She was about to change but I made her stay on this song. This song is so beautiful and the epitome of real hip hop in my opinion. I definitely was happy to reconnect with this song after not hearing it for a while. Laury(e)ns rock! :)

Daddy Yankee - La Despedida (2010)


Another road trip story: While on my way to a bridal shower, I was searching the radio for a "static" radio station so my phone can play music through the radio. But while looking for one, I stumbled upon this and I could not change the station. It's definitely softer and more laid back than the Gasolina-sound people are used to hearing from mainstream reggaeton and latin music. It reminded me of the late Saturday nights me and my friends would go salsa dancing. I also found a fun bachata version to the song, but here I posted the original.

Stevie Wonder - I Was Made to Love Her (1967)

What can I say about Stevie? He's one of the best songwriters ever and one of my personal favorites. He makes instant and effortless classics. This little short diddy I stumbled upon when I was trying to compose a playlist of love songs for a friend. Here Mr. Wonder does a wonderful live rendition of the 1967 classic back in 1989.

~L~