the stylistics: betcha by golly, wow
music doesn't get any sweeter, more lush or romantic than this....
klaatu: calling occupants of interplanetary craft
more canadian content. ladies and gentlemen.....the beatles!! what?!?! really????......uh, no. b/4 the album was released, the rumour that this band w...
Candy Dulfer: I Can't Make You Love Me
Turn down the lights Turn down the bed Turn down these voices inside my head Lay down with me Tell me no lies Just hold me close, don't patronize...
Hank Williams Jr.: A Country Boy Can Survive
Lyrics The preacher man says it's the end of time And the Mississippi River, she's a-goin' dry The interest is up and the stock market's down And...
Phil Collins: Do You Remember
We never talked about it But I hear the blame was mine I had called you up to say, "I'm sorry" But I wouldn't wanna waste your time 'Cause I lov...
Alphaville: Forever Young
Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst Are you go...
van morrison: in the garden
one of my absolute favourites. utterly beautiful and romantic. i turn it up and listen to it in the dark. tears flow when i think such love exists....
gordon lightfoot: if you could read my mind (live 1972)
more canadian content. still touring even though he celebrated his 83rd birthday on nov17, 2021. his songs have been covered by many artists. elvis, d...
jeff healey band: angel eyes
more canadian content. despite losing his sight at the age of one to eye cancer, jeff became a fine blues/jazz/rock guitarist and singer. sadly, his l...
Keith Richard: Cocaine Blues
With those arthritic knuckles ,Keith still can play Cocaine Blues very good...
van morrison: wavelength
were it that easy to find love: just dial in her wavelength. et voila! instant connection. couldn't find a decent live video. doesn't get much airplay...
Melanie Fiona: Killing Me Softly - From Radio Hamburg, Germany
Live radio station performance. Melanie does some really interesting unforced, unexaggerated natural-sounding melisma....
Macy Gray: I Try (Official Video)
There was nothing like the sound of this song in 1999 and 22 years later there's still nothing that compares...
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band featuring Norah Jones: Ruler of My Heart
Norah Jones singing Irma Thomas Norleans Queen of Soul 1963 classic...
Ruth Brown: If I Can't Sell It, I'll Keep Sittin' On It
A Ruth Brown classic about uh furniture. Would make one Hell of a Mattress Mack Furniture Store (Houston) commercial....
Ed Townsend: For Your Love (1958)
The orchestration and lyrics are dated but the idea of doing anything for someone you truly love will never grow old....
Etta James: I've Been Loving You Too Long (to stop now)
If all you know of Etta James is At Last, give a listen. I guaranty ya'll be hooked as I was from the first time I heard The Wallflower (AKA Roll with...
vince gill (accompanied by patty loveless): go rest high on that mountain
a gutsy performance by vince gill in tribute to george jones....
Michael Johnson: I'll Always Love You
All things happened for a reason. Thanks for the memories. It was once in a life time happiness with you. I'll never regret that i met you. You are al...
Otis Redding: Try a Little Tenderness
Opens with a BS&T-like horn ensemble intro. Makes you think you're about to hear God Bless the Child but NO. Just foreshadowing what's to come as the...
Toussaint McCall: Nothing Takes The Place Of You
Dedicated to anyone who has lost someone dear to them, is ready to move on but doesn't want the good memories of a loved one to fade. I play this...
Irma Thomas: Wish Someone Would Care (1964)
I care. Apparently six characters is not enough caring. There you go, Popup....
J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper): Someone Watching Over You
One of my favorite unknown recordings with a message for today Hardly anyone knows this simple gospel-like song with a Statler Brothers/Jordanaire...
Little Willie John: Need Your Love So Bad (1955)
The original version written and performed by him. Troubled life. Convicted of manslaughter. Died in prison at age 30. First recordings of several cla...
Manhattans: Kiss and Say Goodbye (Remastered)
This song is RL. It feels like a funeral when you have to do this. No matter that it's for the best. It's a homegoing alright but there is no joy. Yo...
Chantels: Maybe
Wish I had access to an upright piano again. Even with weighted keys you simply cannot get this kind of percussive gospel-infused sound out of a synth...
Sam (The Man) Taylor: Harlem Nocturne (1955)
The best version IMO. Every time you listen to the recording you hear something you have not heard before. Sam Taylor was able to get sounds out of a...
Penguins: Love Will Make Your Mind Go Wild (1954)
A 50's doo-wop slow jam from the Cali guys who gave you Earth Angel...
En Vogue: National Anthem - Star Spangled Banner - Acapella Studio Version
Forgot to post this for Veteran's Day...
Joe Tex: Hold What You Got
As I read through all the profiles of people whose relationships did not work out, I think the world is sorely in need of some Old School Joe Tex wisd...
Little Milton - Dorothy Moore: If You Give Me Your Heart
Where are all the sophisticated Ladies of Color within my 50 mile radius? I get you. Also got wine and candles....
The Harptones: A Sunday Kind of Love
Willie Winfield leads with some breathy Aaron Neville-like vibrato Slow jams were lots slower when we danced to them in the early 60's. You got th...