Getz, Lake Street Dive, Meshel, Scaggs, BBC
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160: Smokey Robinson & Aretha Franklin, ‘Ooh Baby, Baby’ (Live)
Two remarkable voices from the same ‘hood, Smokey and Aretha, velvet and steel, a magical meeting in a magical song. It’s not chemistry, it’s alchemy. Watch it and say a little prayer of thanks for being present at the creation.
Continue reading...150: Matti Caspi, ‘Not Good, Man Being Alone’
Did you know that God created Womb-Man as “a help against” her Man? Here Matti Caspi dons a white tux, sits down at a white grand piano in a cowshed, and serenades a very fetching Elsie in the funniest video I’ve ever seen.
Continue reading...159: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: ‘Ooh Baby, Baby’
In which Jeff indulges in gooey nostalgia, imbibes a few underage beers, ponders his life, and swills the unadulterated, luscious gush of emotion that is Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ ‘Ooh Baby, Baby’.
Continue reading...181: J.D. Souther & Linda Ronstadt, ‘Faithless Love’
JD was deeply involved with Linda Ronstadt at her most flowerful, collaborated with James Taylor and kissed Hope Steadman. No one deserves that much luck in life.
Continue reading...075: João Gilberto, ‘Chega De Saudade’ (Jobim)
‘Saudade’ is more than just a word; it’s a mindset.
Here’s the song that started it all.
180: Tim Ries, ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ (Flamenco)
Fellas, if this doesn’t make your blood boil, you’re probably dead.
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