CommRadio Weekly Playlist: Nov. 13

Here, members of the Arts and Entertainment Department will talk about the songs that dominated their playlists during the week and what makes them so good.

“Sister Golden Hair” - America

There are certain songs I hear where I cannot sit still, but instead have to jump up and start dancing. “Sister Golden Hair” is one of them.

Originally sung by America and released in 1975, “Sister Golden Hair” tells an upbeat story of a man who’s in love, but isn’t ready yet to make the commitment.

It was apparently quite relatable to the people at the time since it rose to the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 for an entire week back in the 70s.

Still, the grooviness of this song shines through forty-some years later.

My favorite lyrics encapsulate the story of the song:

“Will you love me just a little? Just enough to show you care? Well, I tried to fake it. I don't mind saying, I just can't make it.”

Sometimes a song’s message is a little hard-hitting, and it's easier to listen to the beat instead. This one in particular has the right combination of piano and guitar to have me jumping out of my seat.

Whether you are struggling with a lack of commitment, or just want to dance on your feet, “Sisters Golden Hair” by America is an exquisite listen. - Allie Scaggs

“Love Lost” - Mac Miller and The Temper Trap

Sometimes I stumble across songs that make me want to jump up and down and dance around with nobody watching.

When hearing songs like these, I make sure to save them so I won't forget them because that feeling is something a college student like me needs when wanting to escape for a few minutes.

Normally, this type of music is not what would be on my playlist but after hearing it in the movie “No Strings Attached,” I immediately went on Spotify and listened to it non-stop.

Mac Miller has a few songs that I enjoy listening to such as “The Spins” and “The Way” by Ariana Grande which Miller has a feature in.

The meaning of this song is powerful and you can feel the emotion as Miller sings it.

This song emphasizes the idea that people you love leave especially in the repeating chorus “Where'd you go? What'd you do? / How the hell you make me fall in love with you?”

I am so glad that I was reminded of this song because it has been on repeat all week and it is one of those feel-good songs that I recommend giving a listen to. -Cassie Johanson

Allie Scaggs is a second-year majoring in communications. To contact her, email ajs9412@psu.edu.

Cassie Johanson is a first-year majoring in communications. To contact her, email caj5687@psu.edu.