Sunday standouts:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Bodhran And Beatbox-Matthew Olwell (An infectious, percussive melody; find some pens and pencils and drum along.)
- Four Strong Winds-Ian & Sylvia (A primer in stately, emotive folk singing. The duo's version of "Early Morning Rain" is also especially strong.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Willow Weep For Me-Lisa Hilton & Terell Stafford (A classy, stylish take on this much-covered tune. I've heard more vocal renditions of it than instrumental ones, but this duo shows how well the song translates to the piano and trumpet.)
- Rotation-Herb Alpert (The memorable title track on Alpert's "Rise" album eclipsed this tune somewhat. This midtempo trumpet and rhythm section track deserves more attention; it's ideal accompaniment for night driving.)
KSHE 94.7 FM
- Hoedown-Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Aaron Copland's famous movement from "Rodeo," electrified and sped up.)
- Life Is You-Batdorf & Rodney (As common as these vocal sentiments are, they're impossible to dislike when sung with sincerity and played so convincingly on the guitar and organ.)
- World Turning-Fleetwood Mac (One of a great many examples from the band's self-titled 1975 album that showed why the vocal troika of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, and Christine McVie was poised for massive success. Vocally and instrumentally, this is one of the more forward tracks from the album. Also recommended: Leo Kottke's strong vocals-and-guitar rendition.)
