Thursday morning standouts:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Trust In Me-Etta James (James's 1961 hit version of a tune that originated in 1937 has a late '50s doo-wop feel with vocals that command attention.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Everything Must Change-The Bosman Twins (A bittersweet saxophone melody with appealing piano underscoring. I saw this pair of sax-playing brothers performing at an eighth grade career fair and was impressed by their synchronicity. I'm glad that 40 years later, they're still recording and touring.)
- Good Company-Dawn Weber & Good Company (This St. Louis-based trumpeter/vocalist and her band remind me of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings on this track.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
- Don't Go Alone-Aloe Blacc (The tropical feel of Blacc's vocals and the instrumentation make the lyrics about navigating the unwritten rules of a relationship go down easier.)
KEZK 102.5 FM
- The Longest Time-Billy Joel (Of Joel's many '80s hits, I think this one holds up best due to its timeless sentiments and cleverly layered vocals.)
K297BI 107.3 FM, a.k.a. WFUN-HD2
- Ralph Vaughan Williams: Suite For Viola And Orchestra: VIII. Galop (Slovak Radio Orchestra/Kirk Trevor, conductor; Yizhak Schotten, viola) (A fun, energetic concluding dance romp that showcases the entire ensemble effectively.)
