Five standout tunes heard this morning:
KEBF (Morro Bay, CA)
- Morning Song-Joy Harjo (Melancholy saxophone, alto vocals, and a lyrical reminder that each day, whether it's positive or negative, is part of our history.)
KFFP (Portland, OR)
- I'm So Excited-The Pointer Sisters (As much as I like "American Music" and "Automatic," this might be the group's hit that holds up best. The tune's energy is still infectious after multiple listens 40 years later.)
WGMC (Rochester, NY)
- Another Star-Cedar Walton (Walton makes this vibrant Stevie Wonder tune his own on the piano, giving it a bit of a mambo tinge.)
- The Dolphin-Philippe Saisse Trio (Impressive uptempo piano pyrotechnics and an inviting hook.)
WMXM (Lake Forest, IL)
- Round And Down-The Bats (Somehow, this 1987 indie rock track escaped my notice until today. Most songs about destined-to-fail relationships aren't this catchy or concise. The guitar hook got my attention immediately and kept it.)
