Six of the more appealing tunes played this morning:
The Mix-Up
- Who Will Comfort Me?-Melody Gardot (Rhythmically, this reminds me of Peggy Lee's "Fever.")
- Hippy Skippy Moon Strut-The Mighty Show Stoppers (A catchy, rhythmic, organ-propelled instrumental that could segue with "101" by The Smuggler Brothers.)
Memphis To Manchester
- You're No Good-Betty Everett (The majority of listeners are probably most familiar with Linda Ronstadt's excellent version, but Everett's 1963 vocals and the appropriately melancholy piano backing deserve their due.)
- Two Of Us-Aimee Mann & Michael Penn (Fine vocal harmonies on this cover of a Beatles tune from two artists who deserve more commercial success. Credit to DJ John for following this up with Mann's "That's Just What You Are," which should have been a hit.)
Pop! The Beat Bubble Burst
- I'm So Happy Now-The Rascals (These simple lyrics say all they need to say.)
- Stay Fabulous-Marshall Crenshaw (Now, this is a music bed. If I played guitar for a living, I'd use this instrumental as my sound check. Its midtempo rhythmic self-assurance made it one of my most played songs in iTunes for years.)
