LA Playlist
This is a selection of what we at LosAngelesZone are listening to this month.
Each month we select 40 tunes that are in our ipods or CD players.
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Girls In Their Summer Clothes
Bruce Springsteen
One of The Boss’s brightest and breeziest. Summer sounds for the colder weather.
Paper Planes
MIA
Huge hit and used to great effect in Danny Boyles brilliant “Slumdog Millionaire”.
YouTube “Paper Planes” MIA / Slumdog Millionaire video
You Are Not Alone
Michael Jackson
What can we say about MJ’s talent that hasn’t been said before? Gorgeous vocal on an R. Kelly song.
Human
The Killers
The boys from Vegas in fine form. Reminiscent of the 80’s in full swing.
Rockferry
Duffy
From the hit album by the retro soul Welsh singer.
Love’s Divine
Seal
A voice for the ages.
I still Feel
Mary Topley-Bird
Smooth & sutlry.
Yellow
Coldplay
It’s a great song and this might be the best available recorded version. Unbelievable energy!
No One
Alicia Keys
Masterful, as always.
Angels
Robbie Williams
A beaufiful ballad, brilliantly sung. One of the most requested songs at weddings and special occasions.
Society
Eddie Vedder
Written by the Pearl Jam frontman for Sean Penn’s excellent movie.
Chura Liya
Nomadix
Feel the vibe. From Buddha Bar Vol 8.
Over the Rainbow
Israel Kamakawio’ole
Gorgeous take on this timeless classic by the great Hawaiian singer.
If I could turn Back the Hands of Time
R Kelly
He has few equals as a writer and performer. One of his greatest tracks.
Summer Winds
Frank Sinatra
The Chairman of the Board at his sassy best.
Bitter Sweet Symphony
The Verve
In our humble opinion, one of the best pieces of popular music ever recorded.
Wild Horses
The Sundays
This beautiful version of the Stones song was also used in a long running Budweiser commercial.
Umbrella
Rihanna
The song that put her on the map.
Baby Mine
Alison Krauss
Tender and touching.
Waiting in Vain
Annie Lennox
Fabulous cover of the Bob Marley song.
When the Levee Breaks
Led Zeppelin
The biggest drum sound ever recorded. Sampled countless times, including by the Beastie Boys.
Bellissimo
Ilya
Sexy and sophisticated.
Tumbling Dice
The Rolling Stones
The Stones at their swaggering best. We can’t tell much what Jagger is singing, but who cares…it’s still great.
Welcome to Jamrock
Damien Marley
If this doesn’t get you you into reggae, nothing will.
Walking Away
Craig David
The English crooner sings one of his biggest hits.
Champagne Supernova
Oasis
Right up there with “Waterfall” as the best Oasis song.
Fields of Gold
Eva Cassidy
Eva has many beautiful takes on classic songs, including this Sting tune.
Magnificent
U2
The latest soaring anthem from Irelands rock Gods.
Love Story
Taylor Swift
Country’s reigning princess.
Hello Brooklyn
Jay Z
From his stellar “American Gangster” album, inspired by, but not the soundtrack to the film.
Crying
Roy Orbison & KD Lang
Roy’s classic given a makeover, with soaring vocals from KD. Two fabulous voices, one fabulous track.
Three Little Birds
Bob Marley
One of the most infectious of Marley’s tunes.
One of These Mornings
Moby with Patti LaBelle
Smoldering.
Everybody’s Changing
Keane
So much sound from 3 guys!
Praying For Time
George Michael
So many great tracks it’s hard to pick just one.
Waterfront
Simple Minds
BIG sound! Stunning piece of music.
10,000 Miles
Mary Chapin-Carpenter
Melancholy magic.
Never Let Me Down Again
Depeche Mode
One of our favorites. The band, and the track.
Downtown Train
Rod Stewart
Classy interpretation of the Tom Waits song.
Sweet Jane (Live)
Lou Reed
Worth the price of admission for the guitar solo intro alone.
Sima Galanti
Our favorite Up and Coming artist! Powerful vocals and dynamic arrangements.
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or click to purchase at iTunes. For more on Sima…MySpace.com/simagalanti
