One Sunday evening and four Wednesday morning standouts:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Last Train To London-ELO (This pleasant surprise made my morning. Despite being ELO's best hit, in my opinion, this track barely grazed the charts in 1980. The memorable opening hook and siren caught my ears immediately, as did the sing-along chorus when I first heard it. Rhythmically, the tune is of its time in the best way, and yet, this is only the second time I've ever heard it on the radio. I liked it immediately upon first hearing WMRY play it in the late '80s and wondered if any station would ever play it again. I'm pleased that the drought finally came to an end today.)
- Deep Blue Sea-Art Lown (This singer-songwriter track should be better known. It's pure 1976 in its guitar styling and lyrics. I'd be curious to hear Pure Prairie League or Loggins & Messina cover this.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Door Prize-Chris Hazelton Trio (A slick, self-assured walking groove, which the organ, guitar, and drums all sustain.)
- Alkibo-Kait Dunton (A forthright piano-anchored rhythm with an appealing hook.)
KWMU 90.7 FM
- Lagos-Zachary Breaux (Pleasant interplay between the piano and guitar in this laid-back instrumental. I hear George Benson's influence on Breaux's playing here.)
