'40s Junction
- I'm Getting Sentimental Over You-The Four Freshmen (This style of songcraft isn't in vogue today, but it deserves the listener's respect. Being able to play smooth vocal harmonies like these was one of the reasons I enjoyed choosing the music when I was on-air at WEW.)
- Another Nail In My Heart-Squeeze (The tune's energy is similar to the band's "Pulling Mussels (From The Shell.)"
- Lines On My Face-Peter Frampton (This 1975 track sports one of the cooler spacey guitar intros and deserves airplay more than the same three Frampton hits that dominate rock radio playlists.)
- Before I Do-Sevyn Streeter (If I were a program director, I'd play Aaliyah's "At Your Best (You Are Love)" before this. In addition to pairing one smooth vocalist with another, it would be an interesting way of following idealistic lyrics with realistic ones.)
- Steal My Kisses (Live)-Ben Harper (The guitar and bass propel the tune just as compellingly in concert as they do on the studio version.)
- But Not For Me-Ahmad Jamal (A beguiling piano-anchored, jazz combo cover.)
- Message Of Love-The Pretenders (This tune's unique rhythm stands out among the many Pretenders tunes that still get radio airplay; whether you're the vocalist, guitarist, bassist, or drummer on this track, your role in the tune's feel is integral.)
