7:04am

Sam & Dave “Don't Turn Your Heater On” from I Thank You SINGLE (Atlantic 1968) —Written by Steve Cropper & Al Bell and recorded in 1968 for Atlantic. Some great interplay between Steve Cropper's guitar & the horn section on this.Buy it!

7:09am

Barbara Lynn “Can't Buy My Love” from The Jamie Singles Collection (Jamie Record Co. 2008) —Written by Billy & Bobby Babineaux & released in 1965. Produced by Huey Meaux. Barbara Lynn will be at the Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans on Saturday (9/25).Buy it!

7:19am

Lee Dorsey “Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further?” from Yes We Can/Night People (Raven 2005) —Written by Allen Toussaint & recorded in 1970 for the "Yes We Can" album. Taken off this fine reissue of "Yes We Can" and "Night People" (1978) with some additional non-LP singles.Buy it!

7:23am

The Staple Singers “Brand New Day (Theme from "The Landlord")” from The Gospel Truth (BGP 2010) N  —New compilation of songs from Stax's 70s gospel label. This track was written by Al Kooper and was recorded in 1970 for a soundtrack to a movie called "The Landlord."Buy it!

7:30am

Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan “Come Undone” from Hawk (Vanguard vanguardrecords.com 2010) N  —Written by Isobel Campbell & found on their new release. For me, this album has it all...two vocals that sound great together, really strong songs, two Townes Van Zandt covers, a K-Yule song candidate, a sax freakout & Mark Lanegan with gospel singers.Buy it!

7:41am

The Rolling Stones “I Just Want to See His Face” from Exile on Main St. (Remastered) (Universal 2010) —Released in 1972 & featuring gospel singers Clydie King, Vanetta Field, and Jesse Kirkland on backing vocals.Buy it!

7:50am

John Grant “Two of Us” from Let It Be Revisited (Mojo 2010) N  —Taken from this collection of various artists reinterpreting songs from the Beatles' "Let It Be" album. Most of it fails miserably but I think this is a nice vocal from somebody I know nothing about. This CD accompanied the Oct. issue of Mojo magazine.Buy it!

7:56am

Vetiver “I Used to Be a King” from Be Yourself: A Tribute to Graham Nash’s Songs for Beginners (Grassroots Records 2010) N  —From this compilation of various artists performing songs from Graham Nash's 1971 "Songs for Beginners" solo album. Co-produced by his daughter, Nile Nash, and songs are presented in the same order as the original release.Buy it!

8:07am

Best Coast “Summer Mood” from Crazy for You CD ALBUM (Mexican Summer 2010) N  —Appearing at the Gargoyle this Tuesday (9/14). Also on the bill is Male Bonding, a band based out of London.Buy it!

8:15am

The Ikettes “Your Love is Mine” from Fine Fine Fine (Kent 1992) —Written by Ike Turner & recorded in 1965. Man, I love this song.Buy it!

8:19am

Elvis Presley “Paralyzed” from Elvis: The King of Rock 'N' Roll (BMG 1992) —Recorded in 1956 for RCA.Buy it!

8:23am

Brian Auger & The Trinity featuring Julie Driscoll “Light My Fire” from Version Excursion (Harmless 2000) —Doors cover from 1969. Brian Auger will be appearing at Off Broadway tonight (Thursday 9/9). Thi is an early seated show that begins at 8:00 PM with no opening act.Buy it!

8:34am

The Animals “Story of Bo Diddley” from The Best of The Animals CD ALBUM (MGM 1965) —Recorded in 1964. Fictitious, yet, wildly entertaining account of an encounter The Animals had with Bo Diddley. Plus they give a great account of "the rock and roll scene, in general."Buy it!

8:44am

Country Joe & The Fish “Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine” from Electric Music for the Mind and Body (Vanguard vanguardrecords.com 1967) —I'm really enjoying revisiting this 1967 release.Buy it!

8:54am

Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse “Valerie” from Version (RCA Records Label 2007) —Terrific Zutons cover recorded in 2007 with backing by the Dap-Kings.Buy it!

9:05am

Thee Midniters “Empty Heart” from Thee Complete Midniters (MicroWerks 2009) —Rolling Stones cover from 1965. Thee Midniters is another band who will be performing later this month at the Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans.Buy it!

9:11am

Sir Douglas Quintet “One Too Many Mornings/Got To Sing A Happy Song” from Together After Five (Smash/Mercury 1969) —You don't hear many medleys on M2M. This is a Bob Dylan song & a Doug Sahm song released in 1969.Buy it!

9:23am

Jon Dee Graham “Swept Away” from Full (Freedom 2006) —They sure kept this show a secret. According to Jon Dee Graham's web site, he will be appearing in St. Louis tonight (Thursday 9/10). The venue is listed as Joe's Bar. It may or may not be happening -- proceed with caution.Buy it!

9:32am

Terry Allen “Cocktails for Three” from Lubbock (On Everything) (SUGAR HILL www.sugarhillrecords.com 1995) —From his classic 1979 release. Terry Allen will be taking part in the Larry J. Weir Memorial Concert this Sunday (9/12) at the Sheldon Concert Hall. This is a really rare chance to see Terry Allen and a wonderful time to celebrate much of the music broughBuy it!

9:41am

Jessica Lea Mayfield “For Today” from With Blasphemy So Heartfelt (Polymer Sounds 2008) —Appearing this Wednesday (9/15) at the Old Rock house. Headlining will be Justin Townes Earle.Buy it!

9:49am

Grace Basement “Tilly lingers” from Gunmetal Gray (Undertow 2009) R L —I had a request for this really fine & cleverly arranged pop song from their 2009 release.Buy it!

9:55am

John Doe & Neko Case “Hwy 5” from Forever Hasn't Happened Yet (Yep Roc Records 2005) —2005 duet with John Doe and Neko Case.Buy it!