'40s Junction
- Blues In The Night-Cab Calloway (The definitive sung version of a melody that has held up since 1942.)
- God Trying To Get Your Attention-Keb' Mo' (Food for thought; it's said that God works in mysterious ways. Sometimes, though, he might just say, in effect, "Over here! This is the advisable path for you to follow.")
- Allentown-Billy Joel (A different sound and worthwhile subject matter for Joel; it's one of his best hits, but you don't hear it on the radio today.)
- Free Man In Paris-Joni Mitchell (One of the best songs about how one person's decisions affect so many others. Vocally and instrumentally, this is one of Mitchell's best hits.)
- I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World)-Donald Fagen (An optimistic vision of the future, predicting how life will be easier and how we'll benefit from scientific advancements; not typical fare for a pop tune, but Steely Dan's Fagen pulls it off. Also recommended from his album, "The Nightfly": "New Frontier," "Walk Between Raindrops," and the title track.)
- Just As Well-Jackie Greene (Good lyrics about accepting the reality of a situation.)
- Sweet Memory-Melody Gardot (Good lyrics, sung compellingly, about appreciating a special moment, especially when the present is less than ideal.)
- Upside Down-Diana Ross (One of her most memorable melodies, especially fit for driving and exercising.)
- Never Can Say Goodbye-Isaac Hayes (Hayes conveys the tune's heartache convincingly.)
- You Are Everything-The Stylistics (If the heartfelt feel of "Betcha By Golly, Wow" and "You Make Me Feel Brand New" appeal to you, this tune likely will, too.)
