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Greg Kurstin Is the Top Hot 100 Producer of 2022: The Year in Charts
For the second time in his career, Greg Kurstin is the No. 1 Hot 100 Producer of the year. Thanks to his work with Adele, Maren Morris and Tate McRae, he returns as the year’s top producer for the first time since 2016. Kurstin scored nine entries on the Billboard Hot 100 as a producer during the 2022 chart eligibility period, including Adele’s 10-week No. 1 “Easy On Me.” Explore All of Billboard’s 2022 Year-End Charts Here’s a look at all nine of Kurstin’s production credits on the Hot 100 during the 2022 tracking period, which all contribute to his placement on the year-end ranking—Kurstin is the sole credited producer on eight of the songs below, helping boost his chart points (as he does not share chart points with any other individuals): Peak Position, Artist Billing, Title (producers...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover KISS on the Final Night of Hanukkah
For the last night of Hanukkah, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin concluded the Hanukkah Sessions by covering KISS’s “Rock and Roll All Nite.” [embedded content][embedded content] “Ladies and gentlemen….we made it. Night 8! And what better way to celebrate another year of Hanukkah Sessions than Chaim Witz and Stanley Eisen….two young lads from Queens that set the world (and thousands of stages) on FIRE as Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS!!!” a statement began “Greg and I would like to thank all of the people that helped ramp up the Hanukkah Sessions this year. It’s gonna be tough to beat! (But we will. Oh, we will…..) “We hope that this year’s batch of hits has brought a little joy to you, as it surely did to us! “Now let’s rock and roll all nite and party everyday until next Hanukkah! “L’C...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover The Clash for Latest Hanukkah Sessions Song
On the seventh night of Hanukkah, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin decided to take on The Clash’s “Train in Vain.” The second-to-last cover of the Hanukkah Sessions hails from London Calling. “Michael Geoffrey Jones, born to Russian Jewish mother Renee Zagansky, would come to be known as punk rock legend Mick Jones, co-founder of The Clash. It’s London Calling Jerusalem as we take a ‘Train In Vain,’ a statement said. [embedded content][embedded content] On Friday, Grohl and Kurstin covered Billy Joel’s “Big Shot,” enhanced by kazoos. In addition to tackling “Big Shot, the duo has performed covers of “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb, “Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones, “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow, “Jump” by Van Halen. Grohl and Kurstin also covered Amy Winehouse’s “Take The Box” earlier in...
Dave Grohl, Greg Kurstin Cover Billy Joel for Sixth Night of ‘Hanukkah Sessions’
Following yesterday’s incredible vocal performance by Dave Grohl’s daughter, Violet, (nearly mimicking Amy Winehouse’s enchanting howl) Grohl and Greg Kurstin took on “Big Shot” by Billy Joel for tonight’s Hanukkah Sessions cover. [embedded content][embedded content] “While he claims a secular Long Island upbringing (and has songs full of Catholic and Italian imagery), Billy Joel remains one of the great Jews of musical scripture—here’s his ultimate ode to a true Macher: “Big Shot!’” The Grammy-winning duo has performed covers of “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb, “Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones, “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow, “Jump” by Van Halen, and “Take The Box” by Amy Winehouse this Hanukkah. With the recent announcement of Foo Fighters’ forthcoming horror-comedy, Studio 6...
Dave Grohl, Greg Kurstin, and Violet Grohl Cover Amy Winehouse for Fifth Night of ‘Hanukkah Sessions’
For the fifth night of Hanukkah, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin brought in Violet Grohl to perform “Take The Box” by Amy Winehouse for their Hanukkah Sessions. [embedded content][embedded content] “Despite this song’s mention of a ‘Moschino bra you bought me last Christmas,’ it’s common knowledge that the amazing woman behind the song was actually Jewish,” the YouTube video’s description reads. “Gone far too soon…Ms. Amy Winehouse and ‘Take The Box.’” So far, the Grammy-winning duo has performed “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb, “Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones, “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow, and “Jump” by Van Halen. The last of which was approved by none other than Wolfgang Van Halen himself. Oh fuck yeah! 🤘 https://t.co/SsZoA9kIjL — Wolf Van Halen 🐺 🚐 🙌...
Dave Grohl, Greg Kurstin Cover Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ for Fourth Night of ‘Hanukkah Sessions’
On the fourth night of Hanukkah and in the latest edition of the Hanukkah Sessions, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin took on Van Halen’s “Jump.” [embedded content][embedded content] The song is a tribute to Van Halen’s Jewish frontman, David Lee Roth, who was previously immortalized in Adam Sander’s “Hanukkah Song.” The duo has performed covers of “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb, “Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones, and “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow this Hanukkah so far, and there are four more nights of anticipating who they may cover next. Last year’s Hanukkah Sessions’ covers had a great range in various genres, and this year (so far) is prominently rock ‘n’ roll filled. But, hey, over here, no one’s complaining. With Kurstin’s helping hand to Adele’s recently released, widely-acclaimed ...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover Barry Manilow for Third Night of ‘Hanukkah Sessions’
Back for the third night of Hanukkah and as the latest entry in their Hanukkah Sessions, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin shared another cover. This time, they tackled Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana” (raise your hand if you saw that coming?) to honor the Festival of Lights. [embedded content][embedded content] “Barry Pincus – not only one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th (or any) century, but a mega-mensch to boot!” he said in a tweet. “So, like a good neighbor, you deserve a break today. So grab a bucket of chicken and let’s get stuck on…@barrymanilow’s “Copacabana”! So far, Grohl and Kurstin have covered Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You” with a metal twist and a more traditional version of the Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop.” The rockin’ duo decided to celebrate Hanukkah again this year rather t...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover the Ramones for Second Night of Hanukkah Sessions
Yesterday, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin kicked off the second edition of the Hanukkah Sessions, covering Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You).” Tonight, the duo took on the Ramones‘ classic “Blitzkrieg Bop.” Unlike yesterday’s rendition, Grohl and Kurstin’s Ramones cover stays pretty true to the original except for a slight lyrical twist. [embedded content][embedded content] In a tweet, Grohl kept it simple. “Once upon a time, two nice Jewish boys from Queens named Jeffery Hyman and Thomas Erdelyi changed the world forever with their music….. as Joey and Tommy Ramone!” Around this time last year, Grohl (who is not Jewish) and Kurstin (who is Jewish) first decided to celebrate the eight nights leading up to the Festival of Lights with the Hanukkah Sessions. “This year, instead of doing a Ch...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Reignite ‘Hanukkah Sessions’ With Lisa Loeb Cover
While we spent our holidays in lockdown last year, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin gave us something to smile about with the Hanukkah Sessions. With vaccines now widely available, we’re able to spend time with our loved ones this year, but that’s not stopping Grohl and Kurstin to reignite their daily covers during the Festival of Lights. To kick things off, the duo covered Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You).” At first, things seem to be a like-for-like cover, before things take a heavy, Sepultura-esque turn. [embedded content][embedded content] Last year, the duo covered The Velvet Underground’s “Rock and Roll,” The Knacks’ “Frustrated,” Elastica’s “Connection,” Bob Dylan‘s “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,” Peaches‘ “Fuck the Pain Away,” Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen,” Drake’s “Hotl...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Close Out ‘Hanukkah Sessions’ With Velvet Underground Cover
To close out Hanukkah, Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters producer Greg Kurstin closed out their ongoing Hanukkah Sessions with a cover of Velvet Underground’s “Rock and Roll.” The band’s late singer, Lou Reed, was Jewish. Grohl issued a lengthy statement on the meaning of the Hanukkah Sessions. As 2020 comes to a close and another Hanukkah ends (my first!) I am reminded of the two things that have gotten me through this year: music and hope. This project, which initially began as a silly idea, grew to represent something much more important to me. It showed me that the simple gesture of spreading joy and happiness goes a long way, and as we look forward, we should all make an effort to do so, no matter how many candles are left to light on the menorah. Toda Raba to ...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover the Knack on Seventh Night of Hanukkah
Another night of Hanukkah, another cover of a Jewish artist from Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters producer Greg Kurstin. On the seventh night of the festival of lights, the duo covered the Knack’s “Frustrated” as the latest installment of their Hanukkah Sessions. “Tonight we’re featuring 4 nice Jewish boys whose biggest hit was a song about a nice Jewish girl… “My Shalom-a” or something like that… We’re huge fans of New Wave (as well as the “old wave” that came after Moses parted the Red Sea) so we are psyched to present…The Knack!” a statement from the duo said. Watch it below. [embedded content] The cover follows renditions of Elastica’s “Connection,” Bob Dylan’s “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,” Peaches’ “Fuck the Pain Away,” Mountain’s “Mississippi Quee...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover Elastica for Sixth Night of Hanukkah
Another night of Hanukkah, another cover of a Jewish artist from Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters producer Greg Kurstin. On the sixth night of the festival of lights, the duo covered Elastica’s “Connection” as the latest installment of their Hanukkah Sessions. “From Brit Milot to Britpop…here’s one of the coolest tracks from the 90’s….sung by the very cool…and Jewish…Justine Frischmann…ELASTICA!” the description of the song said. Watch it below. [embedded content] The cover follows renditions of Bob Dylan’s “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,” Peaches’ “Fuck the Pain Away,” Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen,” Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” and the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage.” Last Wednesday, Grohl and Kurstin announced they’d be launching Hanukkah Sessions instea...
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