Adult Alternative
- Talk To You-Tracy Chapman (A protagonist's convincing wish that words won't fail her when she needs them.)
- Dimming Of The Day-Alison Krauss & Union Station (A thoughtful, movingly sung rendition. The Geyer Street Sheiks recorded a strong version, as well.)
- Soulful Strut-Horst Jankowski (Young-Holt Unlimited's piano-based version is the best-known one. The tune works just as well in its piano and trumpet arrangement here. Also recommended: Swing Out Sister's version of the tune with vocals, "Am I The Same Girl?")
- Lazy Afternoon-Hank Jones (The melody appears, appropriately enough, in its own good time. A sublime piano version.)
- Goodbye-The Waifs (It's comforting to think that there might be "no such thing as goodbye," as it's envisioned here. I'd be curious to hear how Lucinda Williams would cover this.)
- Same Old-The Honey Dewdrops (Vocally and lyrically compelling, with effective guitar and banjo underscoring. I wonder if the couple in the tune will ever go on a seemingly needed adventure.)
- St. Thomas-Michel Camilo (A spirited piano rendition of a memorable Caribbean-flavored melody. Sonny Rollins recorded the definitive version, for many listeners, on saxophone, and Ron Carter's bass rendition is also recommended.)
- The Right Way-Paolo Fresu 5et (A sly walking bass line sets the mood; based on the tone it sets, this tune deserves the moniker of cool jazz. If an updated version of "Get Smart" aired, this could be its theme.)
