1. Spooky (Dusty Springfield) - My favorite Halloween song by one of my favorite singers. Seems like a great way to get this month started.
2. Blue Jeans /RAC Remix/ (Lana Del Rey) - Another spooky tune, but this time thanks to RAC's mix - I actually believe her when she says "We were dancing all night".
3. This Corrosion (Diane Birch) - Anthony turned me on to this. Diane takes Sisters of Mercy's Goth classic and reworks it into a 1970's gospel song. How does Spotify NOT have this?!?! It was released in 2010.
4. Summer Paradise (Simple Plan featuring K'naan) - Personally I think it's a tad early to be nostalgic for summer, but I do like the tune.
5. Let the Meter Run (Charlie Mars) - Toe-tapping minimalism from Mary Louise Parker's boyfriend.
6. My Dear (Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics) - Another Amy Winehouse wanna-be but at least she's a good one!
7. We've Only Just Begun (Andy Williams) - We lost him last month. My first instinct was to use "Moon River", but I decided to do something unexpected and went with his version of the Carpenters' classic. I love the early 1970s Easy Listening vibe it has.
8. U Lit My Fire (Angie Stone) - Angie's back with more soul! This kinda sounds like something Gladys Knight & the Pips might have done.
9. Lover of the Light (Mumford & Sons) - Uplifting folk from the Grammy nominated British band.
10. Soulsville (Rumer) - I had her on last month's playlist, but still digging her voice!
11. oOoO (Oberhofer) - Vaguely reminds me of Joey Ramone. Was this in a commercial somewhere? Seems perfect for an advertising ditty.
12. Bad for Me (Megan & Liz) - Bubblegummy pop that sure is catchy! I love the line "He's the melody and she's background noise". I think I know that couple. ;^)
13. One O Six (Jupiter) - Super cool Parisians make even 80s R&B sound avant garde.
14. Big Wide Wonderful World (Chris Isaak) - I just caught his show last month. This was his showstopping finale!
15. That Wasn't Me (Brandi Carlile) - Because she's awesome and a lesbian and October 11th is National Coming Out Day!
16. How Bad We Need Each Other (Marc Scibilia) - I first heard this bluesy love song on "Rehab with Dr. Drew". I guess love really IS a drug.
17. Respect (The Real Roxanne) - Back in the day, there was Roxanne Shante' and then The Real Roxanne - and you better NOT get them confused. This was TRR's girl power anthem - with a little help from Aretha and Rodney Dangerfield.
So that's this month's list! Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween!!! Be sure to post costume photos on Facebook so I can see them!
