Eight standout tunes heard today:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Fionnghuala-The Bothy Band (Singers must have fast, precise synchronicity to pull off this challenging tune. The Bothy Band clearly has this, as do Runa and Nightnoise in their renditions. For an especially impressive rendering of the tune, find The Bothy Band's 2009 live performance of it on YouTube. I was pleased to hear "Folks Of The World" celebrate St. Patrick's Day belatedly today with a hearty helping of Celtic music.)
- This Is-Aslan (Appealing Irish folk-rock from 1986; the Freddy Jones Band song, "In A Daydream," would sound good before this.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- It's A Shame-The Spinners (This sports one of the band's many catchy hooks, along with perfect lead and harmony vocals. It was recorded before a change in lead singers, so it alone has a different feel than the band's other excellent hits.)
- Hip Hop Joint-Keyon Harrold (An immediately slick, welcoming groove; I can especially hear why a saxophonist or keyboardist would want to learn this tune.)
KWMU 90.7 FM
- Twilight-Lisa Hilton (An intense, invigorating piano-anchored piece.)
- How Ruth Felt-Regina Carter (Sweet, elegant, ringing violin tone, as usual. The Charlie Watts Quintet/Bernard Fowler version of "Bewitched" would sound great before this.)
KSHE 94.7 FM
- Livin' Ain't Livin'-Firefall (Bob Seger's "Turn The Page" would dovetail well into this tune's intro before it gives way to a faster, impressive blend of saxophone, guitar, and vocals.)
- Living In The U.S.A.-Steve Miller Band (The organ groove is so commanding that it almost doesn't matter what vocals are sung over it. Between the organ and the harmonica, this melody could underscore the Indy 500.)
