SPOTLIGHT = Jason Mraz (1 song) & Mr. Big (1 song)

A singer-songwriter who started in San Diego CA coffeehouses & a Los Angeles CA band….

#1
Jason Mraz is a singer-songwriter who started gaining recognition in the San Diego CA coffeehouse scene in 2000. He wrote this song, his 1st release from his debut album ‘Waiting For My Rocket To Come’, about how a good friend’s cancer diagnosis changed his outlook on life. Released 03/11/2003, this single peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100, #7 on the Pop Songs & #4 on the Adult Pop Songs charts. His 2 Billboard Hot 100 Top 10s are 2008’s “I’m Yours” (#6) & 2012’s “I Won’t Give Up” (#8).

#2
Mr. Big formed in Los Angeles CA in 1988, consisting of Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan & Pat Torpey. While the band has been active & popular for over 2 decades, many consider them technically a ’1-hit Wonder’. This song, their only majorly successful tune, hit the airwaves 11/25/1991 as the 2nd single from their 2nd album ‘Lean Into It’. In 1992, the song easily claimed #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while reaching #11 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Elsewhere, it topped 11 other charts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6T7pngZh4