Seven early morning standouts:
KLPW (Union, MO)
- Witchi-Tai-To-Brewer & Shipley (Thanks to a joyous, glad-to-be-alive approach in the vocals and guitar, the repeated lyrics don't wear out their welcome. Not just any rhythm can be sustained for nearly seven minutes.)
KOPN (Columbia, MO)
- Honeysuckle Rose-Randy Weston (This is quite a lively version of Fats Waller's tune, with sizzling piano, bass, and drums.)
- Do You Hear What I Hear?-Andy Williams (Yet another rendition that strikes the right balance between authoritative and inquisitive vocal delivery.)
WEAA (Baltimore, MD)
- Cruise Control (Live)-George Benson (Great energy and spark in the vocals and guitar, as usual.)
WUMB (Boston, MA)
- Steady-The Staves (Captivating vocal harmonies, as usual, and a hypnotic guitar part that's reminiscent of Michael Hedges.)
- I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight-Dori Freeman (A strong recasting of the Richard and Linda Thompson tune, with an appealing Americana, country-rock feel in the vocals and instrumentation.)
WXPN-2 (Philadelphia, PA)
- Greensleeves-Les & Larry Elgart (An interesting blend of Spanish guitar and big band styles.)
