WEEKEND SOUNDTRACK: mavis staples - i like the things about me

mavis staples - i like the things about me
written by her late father 'pop' when she was a member of the stapes singers, the 73 year old soul icon mavis staples revisits this personal song with the help of jeff tweedy (wilco) who also produced the album 'one true vine'. there's nothing like listening to these lived-in vocals on the weekend i tell you!

WONGIE AWWWW SONG OF THE WEEK: toy horses - interrupt

toy horses - interrupt
[this welsh duo found early support through kcrw's nic harcourt who not only hooked them up with a showcase at sxsw, but also introduced the band to wilco's ken coomer (who went on to produce their debut album). the end result is a collection of heartfelt tracks with has a classic sunny retro pop feel that i like so much. just press play and you'll know what i mean.]

wilco - what light (world premiere)

wilco - what light
[yes, i know wilco might be a tad AAA format for me, but i've always had a soft spot for these guys ever since i saw their 2002 documentary i am trying to break your heart in which they were unceremoniously dropped from their label during the recording of the album yankee hotel foxtrot. ironically, they are now signed on to a label that is distributed by the same parent company that dropped them in the first place. the world works in wacky ways!]