Mozart’s 250th Birthday

Mozart’s 250th Birthday:
Few have written their genius on the public consciousness like Mozart, whose music is as alive today as when first written.
1. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - Molto allegro - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2. Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 - Allegro - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3. Minuet in G, K.1 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
4. Mozart- Rondo alla turca - Vladimir Horowitz
5. Scene 1 - Act I - Overture - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
6. Piano Concerto No. 21, K467 in C major - Andante - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
7. Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 - Aria ‘Der Hölle Rache’ (Queen of the Night) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
8. Symphony No. 25 in G minor - Allegro - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
9. Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 ‘Jupiter’ - Allegro vivace - Mozart
10. Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major, K. 495 (arr. C. Lindberg): I. Allegro moderato - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
11. Flute Concerto no. 1 in G major, K.313 - Rondo - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12. Clarinet Concerto in A major - Adagio - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
13. String Quintet in G Minor, K. 516 - Adagio ma non troppo - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
14. Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216 - Adagio - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
15. Kyrie - Giampaolo Muntoni

Dig This (Jan 2006)

Dig This (Jan 2006):
In this recurring feature, we present you with tracks by some of our favorite rising acts.
1. Rise and Shine - Robert Glasper
2. This Scene Is Dead - We Are Scientists
3. Last Day of Winter (Album Version) - Pelican
4. Harmed - Film School
5. Ashamed of Myself - Kelley Polar
6. Enoch’s Meditation - Robert Glasper
7. Lousy Reputation - We Are Scientists
8. Red Ran Amber (Album Version) - Pelican
9. Like You Know - Film School
10. Here in the Night - Kelley Polar

Rod Stewart: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

Rod Stewart: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years:
Fifteen tracks from Rod’s early years, when he was the gold standard against which other rock singers were judged.
1. An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down - Rod Stewart
2. Man Of Constant Sorrow - Rod Stewart
3. Street Fighting Man - Rod Stewart
4. Drinking Again - Rod Stewart with Jeff Beck
5. Three Button Hand Me Down - Small Faces
6. My Way Of Giving - Rod Stewart
7. Lady Day - Rod Stewart
8. Flying - Small Faces
9. Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart
10. Maggie May - Rod Stewart
11. (I Know) I’m Losing You - Rod Stewart
12. Italian Girls - Rod Stewart
13. I’d Rather Go Blind - Rod Stewart
14. You Wear It Well - Rod Stewart
15. Girl From The North Country - Rod Stewart

Wilson Pickett RIP (1941-2006)

Wilson Pickett RIP (1941-2006):
We honor the legend’s memory with a few soul-stirring nuggets.
1. Soul Survivor - Wilson Pickett
2. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
3. In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
4. 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) - Wilson Pickett
5. I’m A Midnight Mover - Wilson Pickett
6. Soul Dance Number Three - Wilson Pickett
7. Land Of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
8. Don’t Fight It (LP Version) - Wilson Pickett
9. If You Need Me - Wilson Pickett
10. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - Wilson Pickett
11. You Left The Water Running - Wilson Pickett
12. Hey Jude - (With Duane Allman) - Wilson Pickett
13. Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You - Wilson Pickett
14. I Found A Love (With The Falcons) - Wilson Pickett
15. Mama Told Me Not To Come - Wilson Pickett

Best of Rolling Stone Originals: 2005

Best of Rolling Stone Originals: 2005:
Live sets from Kelly Clarkson, Nickelback and Keane were among the highlights from our exclusive concert series.
1. Deeper - Hanson
2. Thinking Of You - Paul Weller
3. My Apartment - Ben Kweller
4. Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
5. No Big Deal (Real/Rhapsody Version) - Steadman
6. Over My Head (Better Off Dead) - Sum 41
7. Everything To Everyone - Everclear
8. U Don’t Know Me (Rolling Stone Original Version) - T.I.
9. Wish I - Jem
10. Save Me - Unwritten Law
11. Times Like These - Jack Johnson
12. Every Time You Go Away - Brian Mcknight
13. So Much More (Rolling Stone Original Version) - Fat Joe
14. Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
15. A Lifetime - Better Than Ezra
16. Ugly (Live - Rolling Stone Original) - The Exies
17. Santa Cruz (You’re Not That Far) - The Thrills
18. Hey Girl (Rolling Stones Original) - O.A.R.
19. Fallen - Sarah Mclachlan
20. Finding Out True Love Is Blind (Rolling Stone Original Version) - Louis XIV
21. State Of Mind - Raul Midon
22. All That I’ve Got (Acoustic Version) - The Used
23. White Houses - Vanessa Carlton
24. Jet Lag - Joss Stone
25. Tess Don’t Tell - Ivy
26. I Don’t Want To Be - Gavin DeGraw
27. So Much More (Rolling Stone Original Version) - Fat Joe
28. Devil (Rolling Stone Original Version) - Staind
29. Sailor and Widow - Keren Ann
30. Photograph (Acoustic RS. com) - Nickelback
31. I Was So Young (You Were So Beautiful) - Bill Charlap
32. We Used To Be Friends (Live) (Single) - The Dandy Warhols
33. Bang Theory (Live Version) - World Leader Pretend
34. Do What You Want (Live) - Ok Go
35. At Home He’s A Tourist - Gang Of Four
36. May Queen (Live) (Single) - Liz Phair
37. Complicated Situation - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
38. Steam Engine - My Morning Jacket
39. Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy) (Live) - Big & Rich
40. I Play Chicken With The Train (Live Version) - Cowboy Troy
41. You’re The Ocean - Teitur
42. First Album purchased with own money? - Black Eyed Peas
43. Conflict, jealousy and Jar Rule - 50 Cent

Celebrating Martin Luther King

Celebrating Martin Luther King:
Classic songs directly inspired by the man, his message and his legacy.
1. Martin Luther King Jr: ‘I Have A Dream’ - Walter Kronkite
2. A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
3. All God’s Children Ain’t Free - Johnny Cash
4. Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
5. Motherless Child - The Five Blind Boys of Alabama
6. I Shall Be Released - The Band
7. Happy Birthday - Stevie Wonder
8. He Was My Brother - Simon and Garfunkel
9. Black Wonders Of The World - Billy Paul
10. Southern Man - Neil Young
11. Wonderful World, Beautiful People - Jimmy Cliff
12. Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday
13. Pride - U2
14. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) - Marvin Gaye
15. People Get Ready - The Impressions
16. President - Wyclef Jean
17. I Told Jesus - Roberta Flack
18. The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll - Bob Dylan
19. Mississippi Goddamn - Nina Simone
20. Chimes Of Freedom - The Byrds
21. Like A King - Ben Harper
22. Get Up My Brother - Shirley Caesar
23. If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley
24. We Shall Overcome - Charlie Haden/Hank Jones
25. The House I Live In - Dianne Reeves

2005: The Year In Rock

2005: The Year In Rock:
It was a year of releases from the heavyweights of yesterday, as well as the second coming of Green Day.
1. B.Y.O.B. - System Of A Down
2. Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
3. Rock Star - Nickelback
4. Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues (Alternate Take) - Bob Dylan
5. How To Be Invisible - Kate Bush
6. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Single/Album Version) - Green Day
7. Tumbling Dice (Live) - The Rolling Stones
8. Jesus Was An Only Son - Bruce Springsteen
9. 4ever - The Veronicas
10. I’m Feeling You - Santana Featuring Michelle Branch & The Wreckers
11. Have A Nice Day - Bon Jovi
12. Faith in the Heartland - Journey
13. Who Did You Think I Was (Live In Concert) - John Mayer Trio
14. The Painter - Neil Young
15. All About Us - T.a.t.u.

Lou Rawls R.I.P. (1935-2006)

Lou Rawls R.I.P. (1935-2006):
One of the founders of soul music, Lou Rawls excelled at everything from jazz and blues to disco smashes.
1. You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Lou Rawls
2. Your Good Thing (Is About To End) - Lou Rawls
3. Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing - Lou Rawls
4. Lady Love - Lou Rawls
5. You’Ve Made Me So Very Happy - Lou Rawls
6. God Bless The Child - Lou Rawls
7. Southside Blues,Tobacco Road - Lou Rawls
8. I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water - Lou Rawls
9. Pure Imagination - Lou Rawls
10. I’m Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town - Lou Rawls
11. Street Of Dreams - Lou Rawls
12. Scotch & Soda - Lou Rawls
13. Natural Man - Lou Rawls
14. St. James Infirmary - Lou Rawls
15. Hang Ups - Lou Rawls
16. Summertime - Lou Rawls
17. A Street Corner Hustler’s Blues,World of Trouble - Lou Rawls
18. What Makes The Ending So Sad - Lou Rawls
19. Evil - Lou Rawls
20. Any Day Now - Lou Rawls
21. I Ain’t Got Nothin’ But The Blues - Lou Rawls
22. Dont’ Let Me Be Misunderstood - Lou Rawls
23. Down Here On the Ground - Lou Rawls
24. This Bitter Earth - Lou Rawls
25. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Lou Rawls

All American Rejects’ Mix

All American Rejects’ Mix:
The punk-poppers deliver a cohesive playlist that hints that they grew up on dad’s record collection.
1. Promises - Def Leppard
2. Born To Be My Baby - Bon Jovi
3. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy
4. Fallen Angel - Poison
5. Stuck With You - Huey Lewis and the News
6. 66 - Afghan Whigs
7. Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart
8. Caught In A Dream - Tesla
9. No Son Of Mine - Genesis
10. Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey
11. Happy Song - The Nixons
12. My Way - Butch Walker
13. Your Love - The Outfield
14. Somebody To Love - Queen
15. Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears

2005: The Year In Hip-Hop (Explicit)

2005: The Year In Hip-Hop (Explicit):
Houston blew up, Fiddy and Kanye continued to reign, and the underground surged forward. Here’s the Best Hip-Hop of 2005.
1. Lovin’ It (feat. Joe Scudda) (Explicit Versiont) - Little Brother
2. Sittin’ Sidewayz (Featuring Big Pokey) (Explicit Album Version) - Paul Wall
3. Real People (Album Version (Explicit)) - Common
4. Ni**a Gotta Hustle It Up - Daz Dillinger
5. Still Tippin’ - Mike Jones feat. Slim Thug and Paul Wall
6. We Major (Album Version (Explicit)) - Kanye West
7. Position Of Power - 50 Cent
8. Advance Pawns (Album Version (Explicit)) - DJ Muggs Vs. GZA
9. The Game - Tragedy Khadafi
10. Closer - Quasimoto feat. Madvillain
11. Between The Lines - Big Pooh
12. Real Nillaz - Mathematics
13. City of Gods - Az
14. Have A Good Life - Sadat X
15. Kumbuka Watu Penda Pesa (Part 1) - Count Bass D
16. Poppin’ My Collar - Three 6 Mafia
17. Toolz of the Trade - Smif-N-Wessun
18. Night Lights (DJ Real Remix) - Time Machine
19. Dredio - Mac Dre and Mac Mall featuring E-40
20. We Not Hiring - Infinito
21. Can’t Hold On - Med
22. First Heat - Fat Lip