'60s On 6
- Wichita Lineman-Glen Campbell (Campbell's wistful vocals nail the confessional intent of Jimmy Webb's lyrics. Dee Felice Trio also captured the tune's wistfulness effectively in its piano-anchored instrumental version, and Ghost Of An American Airman recorded a solid indie rock cover of it.)
- Eye In The Sky-Alan Parsons Project (Thirty-six years later, this song's relatively mild-mannered rage still intrigues me. Lyrically, it's an interesting way of saying, "I have power, but don't tempt me to use it.")
- A Feather's Not A Bird-Rosanne Cash (Many aspects of this life are bigger than we are as individuals; Cash acknowledges this in a memorable chorus.)
- Junction-The Art Farmer-Benny Golson Jazztet (A classy trumpet and saxophone-led number, with an excellent recurring piano transition, fit for a combo leading a slow dance or a big band.)
- Nobody-Mitski (I have to respect any song that can combine such disparate elements as Isaac Hayes's "Theme From 'Shaft,'" ELO's "Livin' Thing," and Keren Ann's "Not Going Anywhere," while still sounding fresh and original. These are some of 2018's more endearing vocals and piano playing.)
- Sitting In The Park-Billy Stewart (Is the protagonist making the right choice? The listener can't help but sympathize with his plight in this 1965 R&B hit that deserves more recognition.)
- Please Forgive Me-David Gray (Effective lyrics about being awestruck.)
