Frank Sinatra with Quincy Jones: After You’ve Gone

It’s not a great song, but it just oozes “cool”. George Benson is great on the guitar. And check out the big names in the band: Bob James, Steve Gadd, Benson, The Brecker Brothers, Lionel Hampton. And, at moments, Frank can still blow here. Hot stuff!
Saxes: George Young, Frank Wess, Mike Brecker, Frank Foster, Ronnie Cuber.
Trumpets: Jon Faddis, Lew Soloff, Alan Rubin, Randy Brecker, Joe Wilder.
Trombones: Urbie Green, Wayne Andre, Benny Powell, Dave Taylor.
Horns: Jerry Peel, John Clark, Sidney Muldrow, Peter Gordon.
Rhythm: Steve Gadd, Ray Brown, Bob James, George Benson, Lionel Hampton

Steve Lukather: While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Extremely tasty guitar solo work. From Toto’s 25th Anniversary.

John Morgan: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Marcel Tiemensma: Crown Him With Many Crowns

Elton John: Your Song

A little reminder of the greatness that was early Elton John! Music by Elton. Lyrics by Bernie Taupin.

It’s a little bit funny this feeling inside
I’m not one of those who can easily hide
I don’t have much money but boy if I did
I’d buy a big house where we both could live
If I was a sculptor, but then again, no
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
I know it’s not much but it’s the best I can do
My gift is my song and this one’s for you
And you can tell everybody this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it’s done
I hope you don’t mind
I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you’re in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Well a few of the verses well they’ve got me quite cross
But the sun’s been quite kind while I wrote this song
It’s for people like you that keep it turned on
So excuse me forgetting but these things I do
You see I’ve forgotten if they’re green or they’re blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I’ve ever seen
© 1969 Dick James Music, Inc

Charlie Rich: Behind Closed Doors

Charlie Rich in the early Seventies with a song that crossed over to the Top 20 on the pop charts. This song was obviously written long before the advent of webcams…but has a really beautiful sentiment about love.

Charlie Rich: The Most Beautiful Girl In The World

A cheesy video to accompany a great song. Charlie Rich, known as The Silver Fox (he was only about 39 at the time of this recording) topped the pop charts with this one in 1973.

Phil Keaggy & Glass Harp: Never Is A Long Time

Think back to 1971. Who were the most amazing rock guitarists in the world at the time? Hendrix…obviously. Clapton, for sure. But what about Phil Keaggy, who played with a little power trio called Glass Harp? They hailed from Northeastern Ohio and were signed to Decca Records. Here, he puts on a small clinic in guitar solo for a small live TV audience.

Stars Go Dim: Come Around

JJ Soul Band: At The Mall

Silky smooth vocal jazz from Iceland.

Adam Lambert: Time For Miracles

While the trailer makes the movie seem JUST A BIT over the top, one can’t help but be impressed by Adam’s voice. Songwriters will have a heyday writing for this kid for many years to come. Immense power and a stunning vocal range!

Darrell Mansfield: People Get Ready

Tasty rendition by Darrell Mansfield of a great tune. Written by Curtis (Super Fly) Mayfield, Rolling Stone magazine named “People Get Ready” the 24th greatest song of all time. And it was chosen as one of the Top 10 Best Songs Of All Time by a panel of 20 top industry songwriters and producers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Hal David, and others as reported to Britain’s Mojo music magazine. The song has been covered over the last 45 years by Bob Marley, Dionne Warwick, Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart, The Doors, Alicia Keys and by Bob Dylan (3 times).

Dave Brubeck: Take Five

Recorded in 1966 – Berlin, Germany. Dave Brubeck – piano, Paul Desmond – alto sax, Eugene Wright – bass, and Joe Morello – drums

My Walking Stick

Owl City: Fireflies

Benjamin Zander: On Music And Passion

Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it — and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections. Since 1979, Benjamin Zander has been the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic. He is known around the world as both a guest conductor and a speaker on leadership — and he’s been known to do both in a single performance. He uses music to help people open their minds and create joyful harmonies that bring out the best in themselves and their colleagues.

Chuck Brown: Remind Me To Breathe

A hauntingly beautiful melody by Chuck Brown, from his album, Breathe. This song is available as a free MP3 download from HealingPiano.com

Weird Al Yankovic: Ringtone

Weird Al’s new single from the Internet Leaks collection. Video directed by Josh Faure-Brac and Dustin McLean from Current TV’s SuperNews.

Michael W. Smith: I Will Be Here For You

Recorded live at George Mason University (1993).

Michael W. Smith: Place In This World

Live at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA (1993).