The Pursuit of Happiness (Episode 31)

Welcome to Episode 31 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, for the first time ever, a brand new Musical Circle intro is introduced. Ben brings back some of the Musical Circle sections in this episode, including the Jazzy Checkpoint Section, Alternatives Section, Pop Section, and many more. Ben also runs down what may be on the next episode of The Musical Circle which is episode 32. This episode serves as the debuts of Griff, Avicii, James Blake, INXS, Spandau Ballet, Clairo, Emilee Moore, and Washed Out. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:Late Night Pop Section1. Levitating - Dua Lipa (from the 2020 album Future Nostalgia)2. Dead Man - Alessia Cara (2024)3. Serotonin - OneRepublic (from their latest 2024 album Artificial Paradise)Musical Medley Section (Dance, Electronic, Techno, House)4. Wake Me Up - Avicii featuring Aloe Blacc (2013)5. Feels Right - Roosevelt (from the 2021 album Polydans)6. Hello, dawn, unknown - Igloo (from the 2023 album Synapse Confusion)Coffee Shop Section (Acoustic)7. Up All Night - James Bay featuring the Lumineers and Noah Kahan (2024)8. Next Life - Hotel Fiction (2024)9. Wishful Thinking - Emilee Moore (2024)Free Space Song: Got Your Back - Washed Out (from their 2024 album called Notes From A Quiet Life)Jazzy Checkpoint Section11. Carry Me - Nubiyan Twist featuring Seun Kuti (from the 2024 album Find Your Flame)12. Groovin' at the Symphony Hall - Braxton Brothers (2024)13. Phoenix - Lakecia Benjamin featuring Georgia Ann Muldrow (from the 2023 album also called Phoenix)New Waves Section (all 1980s songs)14. New Sensation - INXS (from the 1987 album Kick)15. Behind the Lines - Phil Collins (from the 1981 album Face Value)16. Gold - Spandau Ballet (from the 1983 album called True)Under the Radar Section (all non-mainstream artists)17. Crystallize - My Friend Catie (from her 2024 EP Technicolor Dream)18. Autopilot - Theo Moss (2024)19. 2 Much - Qendresa (2024)Alternatives Section (Pillar of Harmony)20. Everlasting by Griff (from the 2024 album Vertigo)21. Add Up My Love by Clairo (from the 2024 album Charm)22. Foot Forward - James Blake (from the 2021 album Friends That Break Your Heart)Closing Song: Summertime - Shae Universe (from the 2024 album Love's Letter)The Musical Circle will return on August 1st, 2024 with the title, "Guide to Getting By"Credits:Special Thanks: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, and the many people who listen to the Musical Circle.Hosted by: Ben CharlesExecutive Producer: Ben CharlesSpecial Advisor: Laisha ZaragozaWritten by: NO ONEProduced and Directed by: Ben Charles