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Fast Car
Tracy Chapman was an unlikely singer/songwriter to chart in the top 10 in 1988, but there was something so pure, authentic, and truthful in her singing that this song resonated with many and, improbably, became a hit.
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Tracks Of My Tears : Linda Ronstadt
Monday morning, Linda Ronstadt, in the prime of her career, with Tracks of My Tears, yet another great Smokey Robinson penned song.
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Let It Be Me
Reina del Cid and Toni Lindgren sing the Everly Brothers classic. With Toni nailing the electric guitar parts and the harmonies, this is one I listen to several times in a row.
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“New Jersey Is Famous For Glue…”: Blossom Dearie
“Pencils come from Pennsylvania…”
Blossom Dearie states some State facts that won’t get you on Jeopardy. From the song, “Rhode Island Is Famous For You.”
The clever lyrics are by Howard Dietz who also wrote “That’s Entertainment.”
Thanks to YouTuber 65yb74
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You Ain’t Been Doing Nothing If You Ain’t Been Called A Red
Monday morning, 96 year old Faith Petric’s song gets you out of bed.
Thanks to YouTuber wooac videos
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Do You Know The Way To San Jose?
Monday morning, Dionne Warwick contemplates chucking it all and heading home.
It’s hard to choose from all the great Burt Bacharach/Hal David/Dionne Warwick collaborations, but I always appreciated Hal David’s storyline in this one—I can’t think of any other pop song with a similar theme.
Thanks to YouTuber Petersmusic
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Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
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When Steve Stills sung this paean to his about-to-be-ex, Judy Collins, it was one of the most audacious and brilliant love songs from a 60s folk rock band. This cover, by Josh Turner on six string guitar, Tanner Walter on 12 string guitar and Myles Pinder on the high parts, is frighteningly good.
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St. Thomas: Sonny Rollins
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Monday morning, as winter starts to creep up, “St. Thomas” with Sonny Rollins as the place to be is okay with me .
Tenor Sax : Sonny Rollins
Piano : Kenny Drew
Bass : Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen
Drums : Albert “Tootie” Heath
Thanks to YouTuber BluesBeBopper2000
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And Your Little Dog, Two
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Monday Morning, Nellie McKay‘s ode to her animal friend, “The Dog Song.” I’ve posted this song before, done when she was a young pup, and this much more recent performance of the song is even better. It cheered me up in the space of a few minutes.
Thanks to YouTuber Music and More Blog
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The Cooling: Reina del Cid
Who Said That Every Wish Would Be Heard And Answered?
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Monday Morning, just as you refuse to get up, Kermit makes Muppet Music.
The Rainbow Connection.
Thanks to YouTuber Laser Time
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No Christmas in Kentucky
You’re Just What I Needed
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Monday morning, The Cars. Their lead singer, Benjamin Orr, had to be on the short list for most charismatic rock front man since Mick Jagger.
Thanks to YouTuber Shane Combs
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Stand-Up Women: Reina and Toni
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Reina del Cid and Toni Lindgrin stand by the Ben E. King classic.
Dig Toni’s stand-up bass.
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Gentle On My Mind
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Monday morning, Glen Campbell gets the approval of his peers.
Worth it, even if you don’t like country music, for the wonderful guitar break and the comradery.
Thanks to YouTuber jimmy cee
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I Know A Little Bit About A Lot Of Things
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Monday Morning, Peggy Lee seeks to expand her knowledge of a few subjects.
The guitar player is David Barbour, Peggy Lee’s husband at the time, who also composed the song.
The witty lyrics are by Ms. Lee.
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Rock ‘N’ Roll School
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Wow. Monday morning, Mr. Perkins, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Clapton, and a bunch of other great musicians, show how it’s done.
Carl Perkins (guitar, vocals)
Geraint Watkins (piano)
Dave Edmunds (guitar, vocals)
George Harrison (guitar, vocals)
Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals)
Rosanne Cash (vocals, maracas)
Ringo Starr (drums, tambourine, vocals)
Slim Jim Phantom (drums)
Greg Perkins (bass guitar)
Lee Rocker (double bass)
Earl Slick (guitar)
David Charles (drums)
John David (bass guitar)
Mickey Gee (guitar)
Thanks to YouTuber Carl Perkins on MV
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All Or Nothing At All: Frank Sinatra
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Two Brooklyn guys, Arthur Altman and Jack Lawrence, wrote the music and lyrics.
It was Sinatra’s first hit, and he recorded at least three different versions of it over the years.
The song has been covered by many, including Ella, Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughn, and John Coltrane. Sometimes I like to look for the non-obvious version, but this is one time I have to admit Sinatra has them all beat.
Thanks to YouTuber finetunes Easy Listening
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Here There And Everywhere
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Monday morning, The MonaLisa Twins make themselves ubiquitous with another pleasing Beatles cover.
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Simple Twist of Fate
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A younger Carson McKee with a laid-backed version of the Dylan song. Carson sings the story and lyrics of the song so simply and straightforwardly that he makes it sound like an American Songbook standard.
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City Boy: Phil Ochs
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One of Phil’s songs that was not released until after his death.
Thanks to YouTuber J K
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The Real Jersey Boys
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Monday morning, Big Girls Don’t Cry.
Last week I saw an excellent revival of the musical Jersey Boys, the play about the rise and fall of The Four Seasons, but I don’t think even the amazing Aaron DeJesus as Frankie Valli sang in as high a key as Frankie does in this clip. In this live performance (voices are live, music pre-recorded) Frankie falters on one of the notes, but it’s still great.
Thanks to YouTuber onepapa2
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Ooh Baby Baby
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Monday morning, loosen your tie with the man, besides Berry Gordy, most responsible for the success of Motown, the brilliant singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson.
Gotta love the swivel 1.0 choreography for the Miracles, too.
Thanks to Youtuber QuentinCoxBOI
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That Musical About The Two Rival NYC Gangs…
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A delicious parody of West Side Story with Will Ferrell and his SNL compatriots.
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