KVMR (Nevada City, CA)
- I Won't Be Here-The Marcus King Band (The forthright, bluesy, emotive vocals remind me of The Subdudes.)
- The Immigrants-Gaby Moreno & Van Dyke Parks (If the "America Rock" segments of "Schoolhouse Rock" were starting now instead of in the '70s, they might sound something like this. In a sense, this is a modern version of "The Great American Melting Pot." Those who lack compassion ought to adopt the outlook in these lyrics.)
- If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out-Cat Stevens (There are a lot of avenues open to all of us; it's a pleasure to be reminded of that through lyrics that don't hector the listener.)
- Yah Mo B There-James Ingram & Michael McDonald (I was sorry to learn of James Ingram's passing. This hit shows the range and power of his vocals--and McDonald's, as well. Also recommended: "Just Once," the Quincy Jones/James Ingram track whose vocals hold up compellingly after hundreds of listens.)
- Light In The Dark-Claudio Roditi (A strong trumpet number that segues with multiple versions of "Blue Bossa.")
