Valentine’s Day Special — Songs to Set the Mood
Jim and Greg celebrate Valentine’s Day by playing their favorite songs to set the mood. They also hear romantic picks from listeners across the country.
Music News
Just when you thought there couldn't be any more posthumous Jimi Hendrix releases, there's news that a new album will see the light of day in March. And, we have a preview song called "Valleys of Neptune." During his short life, Hendrix only released 3 records. But since his death over 30 albums have been released. Jim and Greg explain that "Neptune" is reflective of the guitarist's post-Electric Ladyland period. He was focusing less on guitar work and more on experimental lyrics. And, of equal interest to the music is the business of Hendrix.
Valentine’s Day
It's Valentine’s Day, and one of the most important elements to "Set the Mood" is, of course, music. Jim and Greg play their favorite mood setters:
Jim
- Los Lobos, "Kiko and the Lavender Moon"
- Luscious Jackson, "Naked Eye"
- The Album Leaf, "There Is A Wind"
- Romeo Void, "Never Say Never"
Greg
- Ben E. King, "Stand By Me"
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Hysteric"
- Otis Redding, "I’ve Been Loving You"
- John Legend, "Show Me"
Listeners
This week’s guest listener critics recommend these romantic songs:
- David from Oklahoma City: George Harrison, "I’d Have You Anytime"
- Paal from Milwaukee: Explosions in the Sky, "Your Hand in Mine"
- Cheryl from New York City: Nick Lowe, "I Trained Her To Love Me"
- Brad from Ann Arbor: New Order, "Temptation ‘87"
Featured Songs
- Jimi Hendrix, "All Along The Watchtower," Electric Ladyland, 1968
- Jimi Hendrix, "Valleys of Neptune," Valleys of Neptune, 2010
- Dusty Springfield, "The Look of Love," Casino Royale, 1966
- Los Lobos, "Kiko and the Lavender Moon," Kiko, 1992
- Ben E. King, "Stand By Me," Don't Play That Song, 1962
- Luscious Jackson, "Naked Eye," Fever In Fever Out, 1996
- Love's Unlimited Orchestra, "Love's Theme," In Heat, 1974
- Peggy Lee, "Fever," All Aglow Again, 1960
- Los Lobos, "Kiko and the Lavender Moon" Kiko, 1992
- Luscious Jackson, "Naked Eye" Fever In Fever Out, 1996
- George Harrison, "I'd Have You Anytime," All Things Must Pass, 1970
- Explosions in the Sky, "Your Hand in Mine," The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place, 2003
- The Isley Brothers," "Between the Sheets," Between the Sheets, 1983
- Nick Lowe, "I Trained Her To Love Me," At My Age, 2007
- New Order, "Temptation" Substance, 1987
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Hysteric," It's Blitz!, 2009
- The Album Leaf, "There Is A Wind," A Chorus of Storytellers, 2010
- Otis Redding, "I've Been Loving You," Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul, 1968
- Romeo Void, "Never Say Never" Benefactor, 1982
- John Legend, "Show Me" Once Again, 2006
- Phoenix, "Long Distance Call," It's Never Been Like That, 2006
- Midlake, "Core of Nature," The Courage of Others, 2010
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