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...Song Of the week
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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168: Neal Hefti, ‘Girl Talk’
Women are a superior breed to men, but they sure like to talk. Girl Talk.
I wouldn’t have it any other way.
155: Buddy Holly, ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’
When the weather’s right, this song can still make me cry.
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