“Heaven,” written by David Byrne and Jerry Harrison, recorded by Talking Heads, 1979.
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“God Said He Would Heal The Land,” written by Milton Biggham, recorded by Rev. Clay Evans, Milton Biggham, and the Fellowship Choir, 1984.
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“Without Your Love,” written by Johnny Lange and Fred Stryker, recorded by Billie Holiday, 1937. Billie Holiday (vocal), Buck Clayton (trumpet), Edmond Hall (clarinet), Lester Young (tenor sax), James Sherman (piano), Freddie Green (guitar), Walter Page (bass), Jo Jones (drums).
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“Bad Guy,” written by Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, arranged by Scott Bradlee, sung by Ariana Savalas, accompanied by Nora Germain (violin), Ara Dabandjian (accordian), Scott Bradlee (piano), Cooper Appelt (bass), Aaron McLendon (drums). A 2019 Postmodern Jukebox performance.
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“West Side Baby,” written by Dallas Bartley and John Cameron, recorded by T-Bone Walker, 1948. T-Bone Walker (vocal, guitar), Willard McDaniel (piano), Hubert Myers (tenor sax), Jack Trainor (trumpet), Bill Hadnott (bass), Oscar Bradley (drums).
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“Wayfaring Stranger,” a traditional song in an unconventional setting, recorded by Eva Cassidy. Released in 1997, a year after her death. Keith Grimes on guitar.
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“Too Much Heaven,” written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb, performed by The Idea of North, 2016. Kaichiro Kitamura, guest vocal percussionist. Wonderful arrangement by Naomi Crellin.
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“What’s Going On,” written by Marvin Gaye, Al Cleveland, and Renaldo Benson, recorded by Alex Boyé, Alisha Popat, and Maia von Lekow, 2015.
More:
“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ still relevant and revealing, 50 years on,” Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press
“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ is still asking hard questions at 50,” Russell Contreras, Axios
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“Ain’t Got Time for Hate,” written by John Hahn and Will Kimbrough, recorded by Shemeka Copeland, 2018. Shemekia Copeland (vocals), Will Kimbrough (lead guitar, backing vocals), Lex Price (bass), Al Perkins (pedal steel guitar), Pete Abbott (drums). Background vocals by Emmylou Harris, Gretchen Peters, John Prine, Katie Pruitt, Kristi Stassinopoulou, Mary Gauthier, and Tommy Womack.
Shemekia Copeland website
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“Better Than We Found It,” written and recorded by Maren Morris, 2020. Video directed by Gabrielle Woodland. A portion of proceeds donated to the Black Women’s Health Imperative.
Maren Morris website
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