Friday morning highlights:
KMMS (Bozeman, MT)
- To The Island-Crowded House (Although it sounds even better as an acoustic number, the sing-along quality of the chorus still shines through.)
- Only A Memory-The Smithereens ("Yesterday Girl" is still my favorite track from this band, but "A Girl Like You" and "Only A Memory" follow a similarly appealing template.)
KOJH (Kansas City, MO)
- Keys To Paradise-Jonathan Fritzen (A steady, accessible smooth jazz piano groove. Bob Thompson's version of Anita Baker's "Talk To Me" would sound good before this.)
- Knocks Me Off My Feet-Stevie Wonder (Wonder's piano intro provides instant atmosphere, and his vocals further his established mood. Considering the strength of this tune, I'm surprised it wasn't a top 40 hit. It's one of many highlights from his excellent "Songs In The Key Of Life" album.)
- Easy-The Commodores (One of the band's best hits; a laid-back piano line underscores good lyrics about feeling put upon.)
- Kyoto-Phoebe Bridgers (Bridgers emotes convincingly; this track got my attention in much the same way "Motion Sickness" did. Lyrically, it reminds me that not everyone grows up with parents as caring and attentive as mine.)
- Talk Of The Town-The Pretenders (This isn't one of the most-played Pretenders radio tracks, but it should be. Lyrically, vocally, and instrumentally, everything clicks. A strong hook? Check. A sing-along chorus? Check. Lyrics that build well? Check. This should have been as big of a hit as one the band's other best tracks, "Back On The Chain Gang.")
- Time After Time-Harry James (A fun cha-cha for trumpet and orchestra.)
