Friday, May 12, 2017

SiriusXM highlights LXIV

Noteworthy retro selections heard yesterday:

'60s On 6
  • My Cherie Amour-Stevie Wonder (Not just anyone can write and sing universal sentiments in a unique way that stands the test of time.  Wonder has accomplished this since the '60s.)
Classic Vinyl
  • Rock & Roll Woman-Buffalo Springfield (The vocal harmonies match the guitar line effectively in one of the band's best songs.)
The Loft
  • Summertime (Exclusive)-Melody Gardot (Gardot's rich, throwback voice is an ideal fit for this Gershwin tune.)
  • I'll Fly Away-Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch (This is a perfect blend of two voices; it's the reason I've listened to their version of this well-covered standard more than any other.)
Love
  • You're The Love-Seals & Crofts (This isn't usually played on the radio these days, and that's a shame; it's as accessible and easy on the ears as many of their other hits.)
Siriusly Sinatra
  • Fly Me To The Moon-Ella Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald doesn't rush the melody, and it serves the tune well.) 
Soul Town
  • Games People Play-The Spinners (Three voices in distinctly different ranges carry off one of the band's best-structured and best-written hits.)