🎧Episode 127: Level 42 Groove, Norah Jones Cool & Sippy Cup Yacht Rock
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Episode 127 explores a range of music from jazz-funk to children's yacht rock and soundtrack classics.
Episode 127 moves from tight British jazz-funk into smoky modern songwriting before taking a sharp turn into kid-sized smoothness and soundtrack-country glory. Curtis opens with a groove-heavy selection from Level 42 , bringing slap-bass energy, sharp musicianship, and that unmistakable blend of funk, pop, and precision. Jonathan follows with a beautifully restrained track from Norah Jones , leaning into mood, melody, and the kind of understated cool that rewards close listening. In the category songs , Curtis introduces Sippy Cup Yacht Rock , featuring a smooth, soft-rock-adjacent selection from Stephen Spencer that proves even the smallest sailors deserve polished production. Jonathan closes with Soundtrack Singles , pulling a legendary Jerry Reed track from Smokey and the Bandit —pure southern charm, highway momentum, and cinematic personality. Jazz-funk flash, late-night subtlety, children’s yacht-rock absurdity, and one all-time soundtrack ride—Episode 127 has range. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You. Type Why Is This So Hard For…
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