The year was 2000. Current digital darling Taylor Swift was a mere ten years old, watching and taking notes, as another blonde haired beauty with a formidable set of pipes executed the country-turned-popstar metamorphosis with ease.

LeAnn Rimes, already a veteran of the country scene at 18, positioned herself for a full-blown pop-crossover with the release of back-to-back Hot 100 chart-toppers, the celestial “I Need You” and today’s throwback “Can’t Fight The Moonlight.” Widely known as the theme from 2000’s ‘girl meets trendy NYC bar’ rom-com Coyote Ugly, this midtempo mainstream move soundly established the young starlet as a name-to-be-known in households across harmony loving America. And for good reason, the Diane Warren penned cut accentuates Rimes’ unmistakable melodies and effortless runs; a goal of any musical mainstay. Plus it’s got a funky rhythm and a myriad of key changes keeping you on your toes from start to finish.

So find the nearest accessible bartop and play on: