Savoy Brown: "Can't Get Next to You" (1971)

Here is one by the legendary British blues group Savoy Brown. They had a ton of members out and in over the years and three went on to form Foghat. Here is their exceptional blues cover of the Temptations hit "Can't Get Next to You" from 1971. 

The Smithereens: "Strangers When We Meet" (1986)

From their 1986 album Especially for You, the rock gem "Strangers When We Meet", performed by New Jersey's own Smithereens.


She told me Sunday
baby it's over
we can't go on this way.
I really love you,
but I love him too.
She said take care, ok.

(Chorus)
Please don't look my way
when you see me on the street.
We will still be
strangers when we meet.

Jason Mraz: The World As I See It" (2012)

Jason Mraz has a new album out called 'Love is a Four Letter Word'. My favorite track so far is 'The World as I See It'. He is a brilliant lyricist.


The world as I see it, is a remarkable placeA beautiful house in a forest, of stars in outer space.From a birds eye view, I can see it has a well-rounded personalityFrom a birds eye view, I can see we are family.It's not hard for me to love youHard for me to love youNo it's not a difficult thing.It's not hard for me to love youHard for me to love youBecause you are the world to me.

Jump 'N The Saddle Band:"The Curly Shuffle" (1983)

The reviews are in and the new "Three Stooges Movie" was, in fact, funny. Many may have forgotten this novelty song by The Jump 'N The Saddle Band 1983 that said it all..."The Curly Shuffle".

When me and my friends go out on the town
We can't sit still. We can't sit down
We don't like to fight and we don't like to scuffle
Dancin' all night doin' the Curly Shuffle

John Gorka: "I'm From New Jersey (1991)

"I'm From New Jersey" by John Gorka. He lived in NJ and Ohio, hence his lyric "It's like Ohio, only more so"...Great little song...
I'm from New Jersey
I don't expect too much
If the world ended today
I would adjust

First Aid Kit: "Emmylou" (2012)

First Aid Kit is a Swedish folk duo composed of sisters Johanna (b. October 31, 1990) and Klara (b. January 8, 1993) Söderberg, whose close vocal harmonies and woodsy, folk-influenced songwriting take influence from the likes of Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom. This cut is off of their second album, Lions Roar, released in January of 2012. The song called "Emmylou". It is a clear tribute to Emmylou Harris, June Carter Cash, Gram Parsons and Johnny Cash. Try it.