MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Musical intro to Can I Kick It?)

Back in 1991, on January 11th,
A Tribe Called Quest were climbing the charts with
“Can I Kick It?”

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Rolling Stone later included the song on two of its biggest lists —
100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time
and The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

And that Walk on the Wild Side sample from Lou Reed?
No denying how it perfectly complements Tribe’s laid-back flow.

All day listening.

(Final Song clip)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Come and spread your arms if you really need a hug.” — A Tribe Called Quest

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Musical intro of Would?)

January 10, 1993.
That’s the day Alice in Chains hit No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart with
“Would?”

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Written by Jerry Cantrell, the song reflects on Andrew Wood, the late singer of Mother Love Bone, who passed away in 1990.

Cantrell later said that whenever they hung out, it was never serious —
just a lot of laughter and good times.

(Final Song clip)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“If I would, could you?” — Alice in Chains

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Musical opening of “Black Hole Sun”)

Back in 1994, on January 9,
Soundgarden took “Black Hole Sun” to No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

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Singer Chris Cornell wrote the song in about 15 minutes —
and later said he thought the band wouldn’t even like it.

They liked it.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Times are gone for honest men.” — Soundgarden

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Opening of “Under the Bridge”)

January 8th but the year – 1992.
That’s the day the Red Hot Chili Peppers hit No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart with “Under the Bridge.”

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The song actually started as a poem —
something Anthony Kiedis had written.

Producer Rick Rubin came across it while reviewing new material and said,
“We’ve got to do this.”

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“I don’t ever want to feel like I did that day.” — Red Hot Chili Peppers

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Opening of “Basket Case”)

The time is — January 7, 1995 —
Green Day rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart with
“Basket Case.”

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A song that helped define the sound —
and the anxiety — of ’90s alternative rock.

It was ranked No. 150 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Sometimes I give myself the creeps.” — Green Day

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Opening of “Another Day in Paradise”)

On this date of January 6th, but back in 1990, Phil Collins hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Another Day in Paradise.”

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A song many people probably took for granted just topping the charts —
but it also asked listeners to stop
and actually look around.

Enjoy the now.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Oh think twice, ’cause it’s another day for you and me in paradise.” — Phil Collins

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut 1 — opening of “Plush”)

It’s Day 5 of 2026.

On this date in 1993, Stone Temple Pilots hit No. 1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart with
“Plush.”

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One of the most iconic songs to come out of the ’90s grunge movement —
and still one of the band’s most-played tracks today, with over 350 million streams.

(Final Song clip)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Where ya goin’ for tomorrow?” — Stone Temple Pilots

It’s really hard to say that lyric without singing it.

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut 1 — opening of “Hypnotize”)

On this date of January 4th but back in 1997, The Notorious B.I.G. hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with
“Hypnotize.”

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Just a quick note —
this song was released only five days before his death,
making it the final No. 1 of his lifetime.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Poppa been smooth since days of Underoos.” — The Notorious B.I.G.

I loved Underoos.
I had Batman… and I think Aquaman.
Honestly, I miss them.

Pretty sure my wife wouldn’t appreciate Adult Underoos —
unless, of course, the Aquaman one made me look like Jason Momoa.

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Saturday, January 03, 2026

(Musical intro of “Love Will Never Do (Without You)”)

It’s Day Number 3 of 2026.

On this date back in 1991, Janet Jackson hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100

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The song was Janet’s seventh single from her fourth studio album, Rhythm Nation
That’s a lot…
and honestly — really, really good.

(“Love Will Never Do (Without You)” Hook)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
FYI – It’s the name of the song – that’s why I waited this long to say:

“Love will never do without you.” — Janet Jackson

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Musical intro of “I Like The Way”)

Here we are — Day 2 of 2026.

And while January 2nd wasn’t packed with releases in the ’90s,
one song absolutely mattered.

(“I Like The Way” line from “I Like The Way”)

Courtesy of the American R&B quintet from Waco, Texas — Hi-Five.

The song released on this date back in 1991 was “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)”,
and it went all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100

(“You kiss me when we’re playing the kissing game” line from “I Like The Way”)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“You keep me looking forward to another day.” — Hi-Five

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