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- Someone To Watch Over Me-Willie Nelson (Nelson's credible cover of "Someone..." might surprise some listeners; he sings it convincingly, however, and makes it his own. Also recommended: Nelson's cover of "All Of Me.")
- Killin' Kind-Shelby Lynne (Who hasn't been on at least one side of this equation?)
- Ready For Love-The Rascals (One of the band's overlooked efforts; if you like the feel of the keyboard part on Jesse Colin Young's "Ridgetop" or "Sunlight," you'll likely also enjoy the keyboard and flute backing on this track.)
- Mornin'-Al Jarreau (Jarreau's sunniest vocals; to my ears, it's a strong highlight of Jarreau's most appealing album, "Jarreau." Also recommended: "Step By Step," "Save Me," "Love Is Waiting," "Trouble In Paradise," "I Will Be Here For You," and, really, the rest of the album.)
- The Lady Wants To Know-Michael Franks (Smooth, subtle vocals, with appropriately laid-back instrumentation.)
- Spring To Come-John Butler Trio (Don't give up hope, even if you only have a smidgen of it. Allow the vocals and guitar to cheer you up at least a little. Bibio's "Lovers' Carvings" would segue well with this.)
- Blues For Peter (Live)-Mary Lou Williams (Initially, the tune reminded me of "Sentimental Journey," taken in a new, imaginative direction. This is a fine piano instrumental in its own right, however.)
