7:06am

King Floyd “Groove Me” from King Floyd (Cotillion 1971) —This 1970 King Floyd-penned song was arranged by Wardell Quezergue. At a music conference I attended in 2009, Dr. John said Wardell Quezergue (who was also present) would be very rich if he was ever paid for all the samples taken from his work.Buy it!

7:12am

The Wardell Quezergue Band “Robert & WQ's Train” from Wardell Quezergue: Sixty Smokin' Soul Senders (Funky Delicacies 2002) —Music bed. !968 instrumental recorded with the Wardell Quezergue Band for the Nola label - a label co-owned by Wardell Quezergue.Buy it!

7:17am

Earl King “Poor Sam” from Wardell Quezergue: Sixty Smokin' Soul Senders (Funky Delicacies 2002) —Produced by Wardell Quezergue & recorded for the Hot Line label in 1965.Buy it!

7:21am

Smokey Johnson “It Ain't My Fault, Pts. 1 & 2” from It Ain't My Fault (Night Train International 2004) —Music bed. 1965 instrumental written by another great New Orleans drummer, Smokey Johnson and Wardell Quezergue (who also arranged this).Buy it!

7:27am

Eddie Floyd “Got To Make a Comeback” from Take Me To The River: A Southern Soul Story 1961-1977 (Kent 2008) —Alright, shifting from New Orleans to Memphis, now. Written by Eddie Floyd & Joseph Shamwell and recorded for Stax in 1966 with Steve Cropper on guitar. Eddie Floyd will be playing at the Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans next week (Sat 9/17).Buy it!

7:32am

Mel & Tim “Backfield In Motion” from Beg, Scream & Shout (Rhino 1997) —Hey, it's the start of football season. You know I have to play this. I'm predictable if nothing else. Written by Mel & Tim & recorded in 1969 for the Bamboo label.Buy it!

7:38am

Mavis Staples “Wrote A Song For Everyone” from You Are Not Alone (Anti 2010) —Written by John Forgerty & featuring background vocals by Kelly Hogan & Nora O' Connor. Mavis Staples is appearing this Friday (9/9) at the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival in downtown Columbia, MO.Buy it!

7:44am

Fitz & the Tantrums “MoneyGrabber” from Pickin' Up the Pieces (Dangerbird www.dangerbirdrecords.com 2010) —Appearing this Saturday (9/10) at the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival in downtown Columbia, MO. Go to www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com/schedule for the entire impressive lineup.Buy it!

7:51am

Stevie Wonder “Big Brother” from Talking Book (Motown 1972) —Don't forget September 30 at Off Broadway: Higher Ground: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder and Benefit for 88.1 KDHX. I predict a sell-out. You have been forewarned.Buy it!

7:56am

The Funky Butt Brass Band “St. Louis Breakdown” from You Can Trust The .... (FBBB 2011) N L —Written by the late, great Oliver Sain & found on the their new release. They will be at Funkfest 6 this Saturday (9/10) at the Broadway Oyster Bar along with Fresh Heir, Dogtown Allstars, Hip Grease & the Teddy Presberg Funktet.Buy it!

8:07am

Margie Joseph “Stop! In The Name of Love” from Soulsville Sings Hitsville: Stax Sings Songs Of Motown Records (Concord Records, Inc. 2008) —Sublime version of the Supremes song recorded for the Stax label in 1970. Another track written by Holland, Dozier & Holland.Buy it!

8:16am

Charlotte Gainsbourg “Terrible Angels” from Terrible Angels EP (Because Music 2011) N  —New EP which just came out this week. A new full-length release from her is being released in the few months.Buy it!

8:23am

Marianne Faithfull “Sister Morphine” from Hearing Is Believing: The Jack Nitzsche Story 1962-79 (Ace 2005) —Recorded in 1969 for the London label with arrangements by Jack Nitzsche.Buy it!

8:38am

Jonny “Gloria” from Free EP (Merge www.mergerecords.com 2011) —Their 2011 ode to Gloria Estefan.Buy it!

8:43am

Paul McCartney & Wings “Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me)” from Band On the Run (Remastered) (Hear Music 1973) —Originally released in 1973.Buy it!

8:55am

John Doe “Never Enough” from Keeper (Yep Roc 2011) N  —Written by John Doe & found on his new release. This track features additional vocals by Jill Sobule.Buy it!

9:10am

Gillian Welch “Hard Times” from The Harrow & The Harvest (Acony 2011) N  —Gillian Welch & David Rawlings put on a staggeringly great show at the Pageant last Saturday. And I wish this song didn't have to ring so true, nowadays.Buy it!

9:19am

Eilen Jewell “Warning Signs” from Queen of the Minor Key (Signature Sounds Recording Company 2011) N  —Appearing at Off Broadway this Wednesday (9/14). Opening is the Dirt Daubers.Buy it!

9:25am

Alison Krauss “Can't Find My Way Home” from Crossing Jordan (Rounder Records www.rounderrecords.com 2003) —2003 cover version of the Traffic song penned by Steve Winwood. Alison Krauss and Union Station will be at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Thursday (9/22).Buy it!

9:34am

Jerry Lee Lewis “What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)” from The Jerry Lee Lewis Anthology (Rhino 1993) —Written by Glenn Sutton & released as a single in 1968.Buy it!

9:39am

Los Lobos “The Bare Necessities” from Los Lobos Goes Disney CD ALBUM (Unknown 2009) —2009 version of the' Jungle Book' Disney classic written by Terry Gilkyson (father of Liza & Tony Gilkyson).Buy it!

9:45am

Kelly Hogan “Senor Don Gato” from The Bottle Let Me Down (Bloodshot www.bloodshotrecords.com 2002) —The pinnacle of all cat reanimation songs. That is Andrew Bird on strings. C'mon, the song mentions 'solar plexus'. Of course, I'm going to play it.Buy it!

9:54am

Son Volt “Way Down Watson” from Straightaways (Warner Bros. 1997) L —1997 song about the now-lost Coral Court motel.Buy it!