'70s On 7
- This Will Be-Natalie Cole (It's difficult to sound more euphoric about being with someone than Cole does here. This is still my favorite song of hers.)
- 1901-Phoenix (As catchy, danceable hooks go, Phoenix set the bar high here.)
- Cat's In The Cradle-Harry Chapin ((One of the best-written songs about missed opportunities and the need to make time for one's family.)
- Everyone Deserves A Second Chance-Raul Midon/Metropole Orkest/Vince Mendoza (Lush orchestration complements the vocals well. George Benson's "This Masquerade" would sound appropriate before this.)
- On One Knee-William Ackerman (A fitting title for this moving guitar and flute piece.)
- Ain't Nobody-Chaka Khan (The intro draws me right in every time. This is one of Khan's most powerful hits that doesn't leave your mind easily after you've heard it. "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me" has a similar effect.)
- Empty Pages-Traffic (Some of Steve Winwood's most appealing vocals, augmented by the keyboard's bounce.)
- Keep That Same Old Feeling-The Crusaders (It's worth learning to play trombone to nail the joyful, fit-for-a-carnival chorus. The vocal refrain has probably made me sing along more than I've realized. Even after at least 100 listens since the '80s, the tune appeals to me as much as it did decades ago.)
