7:02am

Alvin Cash & The Registers “Let's Do Some Good Timing” from Alvin Cash: Windy City Workout - The Essential Dance Craze: Hits & Rarities 1964-73 (Charly 2012) N  —Alvin Cash was born in St. Louis and went to Sumner High School. This dance track (alright, all his songs are dance tracks, really) was recorded for the Fontana label in 1966.Buy it!

7:08am

The Ikettes “(He's Gonna Be) Fine, Fine, Fine” from Action! The Songs of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart (Ace 2012) N  —1965 recording for the Modern label written by Tommy Boyce, Steve Venet, and Toni Wine. Produced by Ike Turner and Steve Venet.Buy it!

7:13am

Paul Kelly “Nine Out of Ten Times” from Hot Runnin' Soul - The Singles 1965-71 (Kent 2012) R  —This one goes out in tribute to the soul singer and songwriter who, recently, passed away. Written by Paul Kelly and Clarence Reid and recorded for the Phillips label in 1966.Buy it!

7:19am

Paul Kelly “Stealing In The Name Of The Lord” from Hot Runnin' Soul - The Singles 1965-71 (Kent 2012) —RIP Paul Kelly. This is probably his best known song and he wrote and recorded it for the Happy Tiger label in 1970.Buy it!

7:26am

Meshell Ndegeocello “Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood” from Pour une âme souveraine - A Dedication to Nina Simone (Naive 2012) N  —Highly recommended new release celebrating the music of Nina Simone. Written by Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, and Marcus Sol.Buy it!

7:35am

Willie Mitchell “Poppin'” from Poppa Willie: The Hi Years / 1962-74 (Hi / Demon 2001) —Music bed. 1969 instrumental composed by Sandra ChalmersBuy it!

7:40am

The Bee Gees “Holiday” from Bee Gees' 1st (Rhino 1967) —Written by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb.Buy it!

7:48am

Booker T. & the MGs “I Hear A Symphony” from Soulsville Sings Hitsville: Stax Sings Songs Of Motown Records (Concord 2008) —Music bed. 60s instrumental version of the Supremes hit recorded for Stax.Buy it!

7:54am

The Sugarman 3 “What The World Needs Now” from What the World Needs Now (Daptone Records www.daptone.com 2012) —Mainly instrumental version of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David composition with minimal background vocals by the Dapettes.Buy it!

8:01am

The Sugarman 3 “Love Went Away” from What the World Needs Now (Daptone Records www.daptone.com 2012) —Music bed.Buy it!

8:06am

Ellie Greenwich “Another Boy Like Mine” from ...Boys Can Be Mean (Charly 2012) N  —New 2-CD compilation chalked full of really great tracks. This was the original demo version of the Ellie Greenwich/Jeff Barry composition.Buy it!

8:12am

The Chances “Camelback” from That's Swift: Instrumentals From The Norman Petty Vaults (Ace 2007) —Music bed. Instrumental recorded in 1964 for the Dot label.Buy it!

8:17am

Benjamin Gibbard “Bigger Than Love” from Former Lives (Barsuk Records 2012) N  —Written by Ben Gibbard and featuring duet vocals by Aimee Mann.Buy it!

8:27am

John Gregory & His Orchestra “Jaguar” from TV Sound and Image: British Television, Film and Library Composers 1956-80 (Soul Jazz www.souljazzrecords.co.uk/ 2012) N  —Music bed. 1974 instrumental.Buy it!

8:33am

Nick Lowe “Heart Of The City” from Jesus of Cool (Expanded) (Yep Roc 2008) —Written by Nick Lowe and originally released as a b-side to a Stiff single in 1976. Chuck Prophet was backed by Los Straitjackets and tore up a cover version of this song last Thursday at the Yep Roc festival in NC.Buy it!

8:37am

Joe Strummer “Omotepe” from The Future Is Unwritten (Music from the Film) (Sony Legacy Recordings 2007) —Music bed. 1987 instrumental written by Joe Strummer for the "Walker" movie soundtrack.Buy it!

8:43am

The Fun Boy Three “Our Lips Are Sealed” from Waiting (Chrysalis 1983) —Written by Jane Wiedlin (Go-Go's) and Terry Hall (Specials). Terry Hall sings lead on this version. Produced by David Byrne.Buy it!

8:49am

Susanna Hoffs “November Sun” from Someday (Baroque Folk 2012) —Written by Susanna Hoffs, Daniel Schwartz, and Gregg Arreguin. Produced and arranged by Mitchell Froom.Buy it!

8:55am

Field Music “A House Is Not a Home” from Tones of Town (Memphis Industries Ltd 2007) —One of the best songs of the last ten years and that is not hyperbole.Buy it!

9:04am

Peggy Lipton “Lu” from Sassafras & Moonshine: The Songs of Laura Nyro (Ace 2012) N  —The Mod Squad co-star recorded this Laura Nyro song in 1970. Some heavyweights on this - produced by Lou Adler and arranged by Gene Page. Sadly, no Tige Andrews recorded versions of Laura Nyro songs seem to exist.Buy it!

9:10am

Lynn Anderson “Fancy” from Country Soul Sisters (Soul Jazz Records 2012) N  —1970 version of the Bobbie Gentry-penned song.Buy it!

9:18am

Jim White “Infinite Mind” from Where It Hits You (Yep Roc 2012) —Thurs 10/25 Jim White – Off BroadwayBuy it!

9:25am

X “The Have Nots” from Under The Big Black Sun (Elektra 1983) R  —Written by John Doe and Exene Cervenka. I got to hear this song performed by John Doe with backing by the Sadies & harmony vocals by Tift Merritt last Saturday in NC.Buy it!

9:32am

Holly Golightly “Walk A Mile” from Truly She Is None Other (Damaged Goods 2003) —Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs will be at Firebird tonight (Thursday 10/18).Buy it!

9:37am

The Blues Magoos “Tobacco Road” from Basic Blues Magoos (Repertoire 2004) N  —Written by J.D. Loudermilk.Buy it!

9:44am

Mark Cutler “Salvation Cruise” from Sweet Pain (75orLess 2012) N  —From the Providence, RI singer-songwriter's (and former Raindogs founder) latest release. Great lead-off track.Buy it!

9:50am

Ron Sexsmith “Where's My Everything?” from Lowe Country: The Songs of Nick Lowe (Fiesta Red www.fiestaredrecords.com 2012) N  —Tribute releases can be sketchy affairs but this new compilation of Nick Lowe songs has plenty of strong tracks.Buy it!