John Mayall with Coco Montoya - "I Could Cry"

It always makes me happy to see a left-handed guitarist, although Coco Montoya plays "upside-down right-handed." But the results speak for themselves.

Jenny and Johnny - "Scissor Runner"

Marvin Gaye - 'What's Happening Brother"

I was listening to What's Going On the other night - it's still one of my all-time favorite albums. As the Wiki entry explains, "The album is told from the point of view of a Vietnam War veteran returning to the country he had been fighting for, and seeing nothing but injustice, suffering and hatred." (Marvin's brother served in Vietnam.) The YouTube description for this video says, "A visual montage taken from photos in the SOUL SOLDIERS exhibit and the film directed by Chris Ivey at the Heinz History Center."

Gotan Project - "Peligro"

The Righteous Brothers - "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'"

In memory of MD, who took my suggestion to sing this song (with slightly altered lyrics) for a fund-raiser. He had a fine, powerful baritone and a great sense of humor, and sang it with shameless gusto, infectious glee and his characteristic wide grin.

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - "I Learned the Hard Way"

Here's their third live session at KCRW.

Broken Bells - "The High Road"

Karen Elson - "The Ghost Who Walks"

The Living Sisters - "Starman"

For more, check out "How Are You Doing?" - just an audio track, since it doesn't yet have a live or official video with good audio, alas.

Nikki & Rich - "Next Best Thing"