Linda Martell, “Color Him Father” (1969)
Shame on me for not knowing this song earlier. Linda Martell was one of the few successful black women in country music, but if there was any justice (there is not), we would all know that already.
Biche & En Attendant Ana, “Americanism” (2025)
I really love En Attendant Ana, but love them even more when they sing in French.
Teenage Fanclub, “It’s All In My Mind” (2005)
Another one for the “Always liked them, but sometimes they suddenly blow me away” files. I really need better names for my files.
The Mighty Lemon Drops, “Beautiful Shame” (1989)
These guys were a name that always went by, but I’ve been loving them a lot more lately, and this track…how was this not an enduring alternative hit? HOW?!! I AM ASKING YOU SPECIFICALLY!!
10,000 Maniacs, “Scorpio Rising” (1985)
I don’t even want to think about how long I’ve slept on this song, but I’m fully obsessed now. There is no number of plays that can make up for lost time. What an absolute burner.