All the Playlists

Stacy’s Mom – Scott Bradlee & The Post Modern Jukebox

22 June 2017

This Door is getting better and better. Wanted something different to hear? Wait! you know this song!!!… Yes! you’re right, but not this version by PMJ. Casey Abrams with his marvellous powerful voice, followed by the great arrangements made by Scott Bradley, gives us a bit more of speed on this playlist.

On My Own – Vincent And The Villains

22 June 2017

If the last song got your attention, this one will make you be excited for the next song on this playlist. When you start with something different, you need to stand on your idea and not fall into a hit so soon. This song has the perfect sound to be combined with any up beat song. Even if the last one ended slow you can feel a smooth change between songs. This is because of the fantastic start this song has.

Las Claves – Dr. Fuego

21 June 2017

Alright, we know – it’s summer and you’re all out on break earning dough in shitty jobs or heading south to the good weather – (or maybe even running north – it was 108 here in LA today!)

The City and the Stars – Reimagined – Neil Cowley Trio

21 June 2017

I always had a vision for this playlist where the music would take you out from the terror of turbulence and drop you into the cool ethereal place that exists above the clouds – this is the kind of music they play up there!

Things We Hang on To – Daniel Scarsella

20 June 2017

“The things we hold on to
Can cloud your point of view”

Ain’t that the truth!

Couldn’t Get it Right – Climax Blues Band

20 June 2017

This song is a bonafide stride through the heart of the 70s, cowbell and all. Released in 1976, it hit #3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. According to band member Derek Holt, the song is “about being on the road in America.” It definitely is redolent of wind-in-the-hair, open road, and blasting the eight-track while cruising in a convertible.

Strange Magic – Electric Light Orchestra

20 June 2017

Initially released on Electric Light Orchestra’s 1975 album Face the Music, it’s just as ethereal as most of their tunes, which indeed have a strange magic. This song seems a tandem fit for ELO’s other hit, “Evil Woman,” which is on the same album. Both address the mysteries of love and the possibility of it going awry.

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

20 June 2017

Stevie Nicks’ raspy vocals and the wafting rhythms of this iconic song give it a dreamlike quality. This band started out as a blues band in the 60s, then when Nicks and Buckingham joined them, the blending of sounds brought about a whole new animal, one that captured the sound of the 70s, and this song is a perfect combination of those elements.

Afternoon Delight – Starland Vocal Band

20 June 2017

This song hit #1 on US charts in 1976 and won the Starland Vocal Band a couple of Grammys. It’s not hard to see why. It has that soft country rock sound that became popular in the early 70s. Two of the originators of the band, Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert, had written for John Denver, so they let their country rock roots shine through in “Afternoon Delight.”

Summer Breeze – Seals & Crofts

20 June 2017

You can almost feel the warm summer breeze caressing your face when this song plays. Such 70s pop rock goodness. As refreshing as a cold class of lemonade when the heat’s hitting about 95 degrees. Seals & Crofts had a number of hits in the 70s, but nothing beats this summertime anthem.

I Believe In Love – Kenny Loggins

20 June 2017

This song is the epitome of effervescence. During the late 60s, 70s and 80s, Kenny Loggins went through many incarnations, from country rock to super pop. But, no song defines him better than this lively tune that wasn’t one of his biggest hits, but certainly exemplifies the eternal optimism evident in most of his songs.

Beginnings – Chicago

20 June 2017

The band Chicago, originally Chicago Transit Authority, is known for its heavenly horn section and scintillating harmonies. While this song was originally released in 1969, it wasn’t until it was re-released in 1971 that it became a chart-topper. It perfectly captures the moving rhythm of a city on a balmy summer day.