Sheldon Scott kept things smooth with bossa nova beats from Stan Getz. (Photo by Sam Vasfi)After about 32 weeks of talking with Washingtonians about what songs are in their ear, I have been energized, surprised (who knew Tommy Wells liked Eddie Rabbitt?) and most importantly, thankful for the opportunity to interact with the people that make our city tick. Below is a roundup of the best songs that I’ve been introduced to while writing our Play favorites column this year, from Steely Dan to Stan Getz. My iPod and I are forever grateful.
- Jen Corey, April 11: Frankie Smith, “Double Dutch Bus”
- Sheldon Scott, April 18: - Stan Getz, Luiz Bonfa, Maria Helena Toledo, “Saudade Vem Commendo Correndo”
- Christylez Bacon, April 25: Steely Dan, “Glamour Profession”
- Katherine Kennedy, June 6: The Black Keys, “Tighten Up”
- Rachel Cothran, June 13: James Brown, “Mashed Potato Popcorn”
- Angie Ange, July 11: Erykah Badu, “20 Feet Tall”
- Derek Brown, Aug. 1: Darondo, “Didn’t I”
- Tommy Wells, Aug. 15: Eddie Rabbitt, “Suspicions”
- Joe Englert, Sept. 12: Raphael Saadiq, “Radio” and Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi, “Two Against One,” (with Jack White)
- Samuel Whitfield III and Kristi Cunningham Whitfield, Oct. 24: Nina Simone “Tell Me More and More and Then Some”
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