Of Cyndi Lauper's hits, "Time After Time" holds up best, in my opinion, due to its heartfelt lyrics that would work in any era. Although Patti Cathcart's vocals on Tuck & Patti's rendition are faithful to the original version's spirit, I contend that there's another cover of it that's just as impressive by...
...Miles Davis. Yes, the renowned trumpeter who changed the course of jazz repeatedly recorded a strong, unexpected cover of it. I remember feeling caught off guard when Leo Chears played it for the first time on WMRY in the Fall of '85. I had never imagined the tune as a jazz trumpet instrumental, but it made perfect sense. Not just anyone can transform a heartfelt, sincere vocal number into an instrumental that's just as evocative, but Davis did. It was a pleasure to hear it when it was released 30 years ago, and it was a pleasure to play it 10 years later on KNJZ. Here's hoping it stays with you, as well.
