'40s Junction
- Be My Life's Companion-The Mills Brothers with Sy Oliver (A classy assortment of sentiments, delivered with the ensemble's consistently impressive harmonizing. The Mills Brothers were one of my favorite groups to play on WEW.)
- Hear My Cry-Randall Fears/Blessed Through Christ (Uplifting lead and supporting voices, with engaging organ accompaniment.)
- Breathless-The Corrs (The well-sung, well-produced, energetic hook has undoubtedly compelled many listeners to turn the tune up while driving.)
- Stormy Weather-Gladys Knight (Knight's voice is a natural fit for this standard.)
- You're All I Need To Get By-Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (The vocal arrangement of the recurring lyric, "You're all I need to get by," reminded me of Robert Knight's "Everlasting Love," which was also a hit for Carl Carlton.)
- China-Wind Machine (It's easy to close one's eyes and get immersed in the guitar part. Also recommended: "Road To Freedom.")
- Francesca-Ricardo Silveira (A relaxing, mellow guitar piece, with effective, recurring trumpet punctuation.)
- Hide & Seek (Bahjee Bahjee)-Regina Carter (A compelling instrumental blend of jazz and hip hop on the violin.)
- Somehow Our Love Survives-Joe Sample with Al Jarreau (One of many highlights from Sample's excellent release, "Spellbound." Sample lays down an appealing, uptempo keyboard part, and Jarreau's vocals invite the listener to sing along. Also recommended: "All God's Children," Sample's strong pairing with Michael Franks, "Leading Me Back To You," and an excellent number with Take 6, "U-Turn.")
