Monday, June 8, 2015

SiriusXM highlights XIII

Some of the best tracks I heard yesterday morning:

'60s On 6
  • Angel Of The Morning-Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts (This isn't played a lot on the radio these days, but it's a well-constructed, well-sung oldie that was also a hit for Juice Newton in the '80s.)
'80s On 8
  • Total Eclipse Of The Heart-Bonnie Tyler (An '80s hit that doesn't skimp on emoting; Meat Loaf would have done a credible version of this, as well.)
Enlighten
  • Take My Hand, Precious Lord-Chet Atkins (A moving guitar and harmonica rendition.)
The Loft
  • Everything Waits To Be Noticed-Art Garfunkel with Buddy Mondlock & Maia Sharp (Garfunkel's voice shines, as always, while conveying lyrics suggesting that "Yes" is clearly the right answer to the philosophical question, "If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?"  Also strongly recommended: "Perfect Moment.")
  • Walk To The Point-Dave Mason & Cass Elliot (An overlooked deep track from a pair that harmonizes well in the style of Crosby, Stills & Nash.)
Real Jazz
  • Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me-Johnny Griffin (I can't imagine anyone topping Nat King Cole's interpretation, but Griffin's sax-based instrumental is certainly recommended.)
Soul Town
  • I Can't Stop Dancing-Archie Bell & The Drells (If the vibe of the band's biggest hit, "Tighten Up," appeals to you, you'll probably enjoy this hit, as well.  Also recommended: "There's Gonna Be A Showdown.")
Spa
  • Last Train Home-Pat Metheny (Conjures up exactly the image the title suggests; one of Metheny's strongest '80s tracks.)