'60s On 6
- We'll Sing In The Sunshine-Gale Garnett (This was a hit in 1964, although it would have sounded more at home on the pre-rock, early '50s charts. Its idealistic, forget-the-bad-times chorus would have fit in even better then. Looking back, I should have played it on WEW. I remember hearing this on KXOK's "Super Oldies Show" in 1979.)
- Piano Song-Eryn Allen Kane (Heartfelt lead and backing vocals against an endearing piano backdrop and horns playing in the style of early '70s Chicago. A great fit for any smooth jazz, traditional jazz, or R&B radio station.)
- Next Year-Foo Fighters (One of the band's best tunes; the lyrics convey the mentality you'd have to have on any space mission.)
- Echo Fidelis-Cora Smyth (In this appealing violin instrumental, Smyth successfully merges a pastoral throwback melody with a more contemporary beat.)
- Pressure Drop-Toots & The Maytals (Even if you don't think you've heard this, you probably have--as bumper or background music. It has one of the most memorable intros and choruses of any reggae tune.)
- God Bless The Child-Kenny Burrell (Vocalists ranging from Blood, Sweat & Tears to Lou Rawls have shown how strong and adaptable Billie Holiday's song is. Burrell proves that it works as a guitar instrumental, as well, and that its melody can be stretched out for eight minutes.)
- Ellie's Love Theme-Isaac Hayes (Despite its title, this laid back orchestral instrumental with prominent vibraphone works for an early morning walk.)
- Grace-Yo-Yo Ma & Bobby McFerrin (McFerrin's compellingly subdued vocals-and-cello composition kicks off the duo's excellent album, "Hush." Also recommended: "Stars.")
