Six standout tracks heard today:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Beside April-BADBADNOTGOOD featuring Arthur Verocai (This new track is one of 2021's more beguiling instrumentals. This is how acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and orchestral strings coalesce harmoniously. This tune should give listeners a boost of confidence or at least sustain the confidence level they already have; this is an accompaniment for "I think I can" moments.)
- Simple Song-The Meters (A strong cover of the Sly & The Family Stone tune with arguably the most infectious recurring beat. Another Meters tune, "Handclapping Song," would segue well with this, but the most obvious, proper segue choice is...)
- Sing A Simple Song-Sly & The Family Stone (...the original version of the tune. The beat, as mentioned, and the unusual vocal structure make this possibly the group's strongest song.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Stay With Me Tonight (Cabana Mix)-Lisa Addeo (A steady piano groove, fit for driving.)
- Pop And Circumstance-Dudley Moore Trio (I'd like to think a new audience will discover this catchy, of-its-time-for-1969 piano groove with a kick, as it was rereleased in May.)
WFUN 96.3 FM
- Sweet Thing-Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (With a vocal and instrumental hook that's this pleasant and accessible, it's surprising that this big 1976 hit doesn't always get its due. R&B stations still play it, but I don't think I've ever heard it on an oldies station.)
