How is it July already??? People are making Independence Day plans and I haven't even broken in my new jorts. At least this month's playlist is ready for liftoff. We've got several artists that have appeared on previous playlists, and lots of folk-rock and mid-tempo tunes to go with the summer breezes. Enjoy. To listen on Spotify, click HERE.
1. East Coast Girl (Butch Walker) - Rock veteran channels Bruce Springsteen in his latest offering.
2. Mama, I Don't Believe (the Avett Brothers) - Carolina band may have trouble believing, but they certainly have no trouble putting together a great song.
3. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind (Trio - Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt) - First release from the upcoming 'Trio' box set, which will include both Trio albums and 20 previously unreleased songs (like this one!). Divine. Talk about your Holy Trinity!!!
4. I Need You Tonight (James Morrison) - Motown-flavored soul from across the pond.
5. Middle (DJ Snake feat. Bipolar Sunshine) - I NEVER would have guessed that this laid-back EDM tune was by the "Turn Down for What" guy! Live and learn.
6. Get Up (R3hab and Ciara) - Dutch DJ teams up with American singer for some feel good club beats.
7. Another Go (Drowners) - Jangly guitars and melancholy vocals that are vaguely reminiscent of 80s alt rock.
8. Stone Cold (Demi Lovato) - Another musical surprise for my ears! I was sure this was Joss Stone when I first heard it on the radio. Powerful blues performance from former child star and current activist.
9. Make Up My Mind (First Com) - Okay, maybe "Music I Thought Was Someone Else" should have been the theme for this month's playlist. This song closed out the Season Two finale of 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' and I would have bet the farm that it was Patsy Cline. Wrong again. But it was created to sound like Patsy. Best I can tell, this is a song produced by a group that does soundtracks for TV and movies. Not available on Spotify, but you can hear it HERE.
10. pink skies (LANY) - Warm and soothing electronica with dreamy vocals.
11. I Want You (After 7) - Vintage R&B act returns with this tasty slow jam!
12. Taste the Feeling (Avicii feat. Conrad Sewell) - We've had both Avicii and Conrad Sewell on previous playlists, so what a treat to see them team up to do a track together!
13. Wish I Knew You (the Revivalists) - 70s influenced blues-rock from New Orleans band.
14. Someday (Colvin and Earle) - Jill turned me on to this! I'd forgotten about Shawn Colvin until I saw this posted on Facebook. Colvin had covered this Steve Earle song on her 1994 album Cover Girl, so it only makes sense that on this collaboration album they would perform the song as a duet!
15. Heaven (Nouvelle Vague) - Another cover song by an artist I'd forgotten. French band Nouvelle Vague was one of my fave projects when they first started doing bossa nova versions of New Wave songs back in 2004! They slipped off my radar until I saw this while browsing online - a great Psychedelic Furs tune remade a la Nouvelle Vague. Look for a Nouvelle Vague anniversary album to come out this year!
16. Alright (Pony Pony Run Run) - More danceable delights from France, although this tune is arguably more disco than bossa nova!
17. Back in the USA (Linda Ronstadt) - I always like to include a patriotic song for July's playlists, and since we already had Linda Ronstadt on board for the Trio song (#3) it seemed fitting to choose her version of Chuck Berry's "Back in the USA". The album photo of her on roller skates wearing her satin jacket and short-shorts is probably one of my favorite pics of all time. #Classic
So that's July! Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July, and we'll see you in August!
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