1. All the things you are - Jerome Kern
Probably my favorite chord changes, harmonic movement. Fantastic tune for Jazz beginners to sink their teeth into.
2. So What - Miles Davis
What is this music? It's only 2 chords innit? Incredible performance and recording
3. Love and Affection - Joan Armatrading
10/10 lyrics. Amazing vocal and a warm recording. You can get lost in this song
4. Demon in Profile - Afghan Whigs
Greg Dulli in full effect. Yes there might be meaner Whigs stuff but I think this captures his band perfectly.
5. Slave to the Rhythm - Grace Jones
Trevor Horn apparently had this ready for Frankie's Goes to Hollywood, thank fuck that didn't happen. The session percussionist plays Bass on this track, crikey it's good
6. Lazarus - David Bowie
It's not sentimental but it is a man who knows death is near. Poise. Composure.
7. Soon - The Blue Nile
I think I like everything about this track. Fucking great vocals. And the hi-hat change is both the simplest and dramatic effect
8. If I Were You - Straightjacket Fits
NZ's best songwriter IMO, big Shayne Carter fan here... Top lyrics and vocal delivery
9. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
We all laugh at Drummers and rightfully so. But last laugh is with Steve Gadd with a whale of a hook here. Top notch recording and band gives Simon license to sing some mean shit on a #1 US single. Popular subversive
10. The Ballad of Dorothy Parker - Prince
Lean, stripped back funk with odd chords and production. Cool story bro. There is a live version floating on the web of it as a Jazz/Samba thing almost. Prince really was a clever clogs in heels
Honourable mentions:
Weller
Bush
Townsend
Wonder
Morrissey/Marr
Matt Johnson
Lennon/McCartney
Robinson
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