KDHX 88.1 FM
- The Raven-The Flat Five (Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem, set to a Lambert, Hendricks & Ross-style vocal arrangement, with bass and drums. Credit to Dr. Jeff, host of "The Big Bang," for selecting this seasonally appropriate track and the next two songs.)
- The Kind Of Love We're In-Freedy Johnston (The tune's structure and arrangement brought Ambrosia to mind as I listened. Also, it's not immediately obvious, but does the way Johnston sings the chorus remind anyone besides me of the "I just know we'll have a good time" section of Janet Jackson's "Runaway?")
- Paradiso Twist-The Kaisers (To me, this surf instrumental sounds like The Ventures with a hint of the early Beatles tune, "I Saw Her Standing There.")
- Moonlight In Vermont-Chet Baker (Sublime trumpet, with a moving piano interlude.)
- If I Tell You I Love You-Melody Gardot (If there's room for a song in film noir, this could work. Gardot's assured, wise-beyond-her-years vocals somehow soften the blow of rejection.)
- Steppin' Out-Jeanette Harris featuring Tm Watson (A steadily energetic saxophone-and-bass groove, ideal for morning drive on smooth jazz stations.)
- Empty Pages-Traffic (Some of Steve Winwood's most appealing vocals, augmented by the keyboard's bounce.)
- Autumn/The Winter Long-Strawbs (Thoughtful ruminations on the transitions between seasons. It's a shame album rock stations don't play songs like this more often.)
- Sweep Around-The Williams Brothers (If you prefer to hear these sentiments in a gentler, less direct way, listen to The Mills Brothers sing "Brighten The Corner Where You Are.")
