Feel The Spin Playlist, March 21st...

Hour 1
(Brand-new/current releases. So many cool tracks this week. Goldfrapp's new album, "Head First," is gorgeous. It's ABBA-redux in the middle of "Xanadu"! Then, there's the new Shayne Ward track, which is the first song he's recorded that could break in America. And then there's Todd Alsup and Matt Morris... and finally, Judy Ztuke's "If"... another masterful composition/production from the brilliant Steve Anderson.)

Alive - Goldfrapp
Dreaming - Goldfrapp
Voodoo - Adam Lambert
I'm Not Mad - Alex Gardner
I Feel Better - Hot Chip
Moving Parts - Mr. Fogg
Situation (2010) - Alison Moyet
Love - Matt Morris
Crash - Shayne Ward
How I'm Made - Todd Alsup
The Way It Goes - Todd Alsup
Who We Are - Jessica Simpson
If (When You Go) - Judy Ztuke

Hour 2
(The passing of pioneering American radio DJ Ron Lundy last week was a huge emotional blow to me. During his heyday as part of the line-up of the legendary WABC Musicradio 77 during the '70s, he was a constant companion to me as a shy, often isolated little boy. So many years later, he's proven to be a huge influence on the way I approach my daily show, "The Morning Jolt." To pay tribute to Mr. Lundy, I dug up WABC's playlist from March 18, 1975. I was 12 then years old and glued to my little transistor radio... and these songs. In so many ways, I still am.)

Doctor's Orders - Carol Douglas
Lady - Styx
Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John
No No Song - Ringo Starr
Black Water - The Doobie Brothers
Loving You - Minnie Riperton
My Eyes Adored You - Frankie Valli
Mandy - Barry Manilow
Once You Get Started - Rufus with Chaka Khan
Lady Marmalade - LaBelle
What Am I Gonna Do With You - Barry White
Never Can Say Goodbye - Gloria Gaynor

Hour 3
(One of my favorite new artists the moment is Dan Black. He makes music that is anashamedly pure pop. He also underlines his songs with words of hope and reasons to believe that tomorrow is going to be awesome. We sat down this week and had a most wonderful, intimate conversation. Then, he picked up his guitar and played a few songs for me.)

Symphonies - Dan Black
A conversation with Dan Black
Symphonies (Live at Sirius XM) - Dan Black
Wonder (Live at Sirius XM) - Dan Black
Mercy (Live at Sirius XM) - Duffy
Song To Self (Live at Sirius XM) - Fran Healy
Field-Trip Buddy (Live at Sirius XM) - Matt Alber

Hour 4
(Trippin' the disco fantastic)

Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) - GQ
Runaway Love - Linda Clifford
Disco Circus - Martin Circus
After Dark - Pattie Brooks
Love Sensation - Loleatta Holloway
Keep On Dancin' - Gary's Gang
Keep On Jumpin' - Musique
Do Or Die - Grace Jones
Forbidden Love - Madleen Kane
Hollywood - Freddie James

Feel The Spin Playlist, March 14th...

Hour 1
(Brand-new/current releases. This is a slightly more gentle hour than usual. I can't stop listening to the Elouise... or the Beautiful People tunes... or Todd Alsup. It's a good time for pop music.)

One Night In My Life - Cast of Beautiful People
When The World Will See Me - Cast of Beautiful People
Pretender - Elouise
Naked - Leona Lewis
Undercover Martyn - Two Door Cinema Club
I Can Talk - Two Door Cinema Club
Animal Master - Neon Trees
Because Of You - Rongedal
Sink Or Swim - Bad Lieutenant
Freak - Estelle
Superfast Jellyfish - Gorillaz
The Way It Goes - Todd Alsup
Never Gonna Give In - Michaela Wright
Alive - Goldfrapp

Hour 2
(I'm sad about the number of people checking out of life these days. This hour, while not morose or dark, is catharsis for me.)

Right Where We Belong - Corey Tut
Sick Of Goodbyes - Sparklehorse
To Sir, With Love - Natalie Merchant with Michael Stipe
San Andreas Fault - Natalie Merchant
Afraid - Nelly Furtado
Whataya Want From Me - Adam Lambert
Switch It Up - Will Young
Father Figure - George Michael
To Be Reborn - Boy George
Human - The Killers
Sleepwalking - Maria Lawson
Army Of Lovers - Lee Ryan

Hour 3
(Deep soul. Nuff said.)

Music - Joss Stone
One More Heartache - Marvin Gaye
Whole Lotta Love - Ike & Tina Turner
Honky Tonk Women - Tina Turner
Runaway - Bonnie Raitt
Hell Or High Water - Billy Porter
Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
I Wish It Would Rain - Mayer Hawthorne
Gloria - Enchantment
The House That Jack Built - Aretha Franklin
I Don't Love You Anymore - Teddy Pendergrass
Check Out Your Mind - Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions
Love And Happiness - Al Green

Hour 4
(Trippin' the disco fantatic)

Stayin' Alive - The Bee Gees
You Should Be Dancing - The Bee Gees
That's The Way (I Like It) - K.C. & the Sunshine Band
Shoot Me (With Your Love) - Tasha Thomas
Work That Body - Taana Gardner
Sinner Man - Sarah Dash
No One Gets The Prize - Diana Ross
Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You - Teri DeSario
Remote Control - The Reddings

Feel The Spin Playlist, March 7th...

Hour 1
(Brand-new/current releases. So much great stuff this week. Loving the Estelle and Wynter tracks. Hot Chip and Mr. Fogg remind me of smart '80s music. And what can you say about Miss Polly Rae and Elouise? Extraordinary women.)

Let's Have A Party - Todd Alsup
Freak - Estelle
Dirty Talk - Wynter
I Feel Better - Hot Chip
No Hassle - Robyn
Moving Parts - Mr. Fogg
The Sunshine Song - The Candle Thieves
Hallelujah (2010 Version) - k.d. lang
I Must Have That Man - Miss Polly Rae
The Fireman of My Dreams - Elouise
Another Day - Elouise
When The World Will See Me - Cast of Beautiful People

Hour 2
(Deep soul. Nuff said.)

Music - Joss Stone
One More Heartache - Marvin Gaye
Whole Lotta Love - Ike & Tina Turner
Honky Tonk Women - Tina Turner
Runaway - Bonnie Raitt
Hell Or High Water - Billy Porter
Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
I Wish It Would Rain - Mayer Hawthorne
Gloria - Enchantment
The House That Jack Built - Aretha Franklin
I Don't Love You Anymore - Teddy Pendergrass
Check Out Your Mind - Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions
Love And Happiness - Al Green

Hour 3
(I started out wanting to play the new Robbie Williams single, which I think is easily one of his best. Then, I found myself experimenting with other songs. When I got to "Rockferry," I zeroed in on my favorite lyric from that song: "A bag of songs and a heavy heart" From there, I played with the kind of songs we carry in our minds and reach for when we have a heavy heart. The hour evolved from there. I love the full-circle/get-over-yourself moment at the end. I have to also note that there are some moments that I'm especially proud of this hour, particularly between "Hometown Glory" and "Cruz." I am so grateful that I get to do the radio of my dreams every week without interference.)

Morning Sun - Robbie Williams
Rockferry - Duffy
Hometown Glory - Adele
Cruz - Christina Aguilera
Mississippi Valentine - Kara DioGuardi
Human Touch - Bruce Springsteen
Don't Let Me Get Me - Pink
Field-Trip Buddy - Matt Alber
Live Forever - Matt Morris
Want To - Sugarland
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
The Remedy (I Won't Worry) - Jason Mraz

Hour 4
(Trippin' the disco fantatic)

Stayin' Alive - The Bee Gees
You Should Be Dancing - The Bee Gees
That's The Way (I Like It) - K.C. & the Sunshine Band
Shoot Me (With Your Love) - Tasha Thomas
Work That Body - Taana Gardner
Sinner Man - Sarah Dash
No One Gets The Prize - Diana Ross
Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You - Teri DeSario
Remote Control - The Reddings