What’s a remix or cover you like more than the original?

I have lots of them. Today I will go with Bettye Swann's version of "This Old Heart of Mine". Being a ballad lover, I really love how Bettye slowed this song down a lot from The Isley Brothers version. She turned it into a beautiful, soulful ballad.

Describe the perfect song for a road trip and why it works.

I thought of this one because it has road (roadie) in the title and I think it's just a fun song.

Describe music that reminds you of a specific place you've traveled.

I've been to Connecticut. I love this singer's smooth voice!

Today is the 20th anniversary of the day I joined Last.FM. In my 20 years on Last.FM, this is my most listened to song, sung by my most listened to artist.

I'm not out to please this whole world around me. I've got my mind on eternity.

What song makes you feel like you're in a different country?

I really love this one. Jobim was a brilliant composer.

What was your favorite song in high school? Why did it resonate?

I had a few different favorites at different points in high school. This was one of my most played songs in high school at one point. Someone bought me a single of this song, and I played it a lot. It wasn't really so much the song though. It was Barbra's vocal. It was the first time I'd actually paid attention to Barbra's singing, and I couldn't believe how great she could sing. Her vocal on this song just blew me away. After I got this single, Barbra became my favorite singer for a while, until Whitney Houston came along.

What song makes you feel like you're in a dream?

Arthur Prysock's version of "Blue Velvet" is dreamy. So smooth! By far my favorite version of the song.

What’s a lyric that resonates deeply with you and why?

I Was Tucking Her In Bed And It Caught Me By Surprise When My Little Girl Asked Me, What Does God Look Like Well I Smiled And Laughed A Little, Leaned Over For A Kiss I Said Baby I Don't Know, But I Can Tell You This

I've Been To The Ocean, I've Stood On A Mountain I've Seen A Sunset Burn Away A Sky Of Blue Stared Up At The Star Light, Got Lost In The Midnight I've Never Seen The Face Of God, But I've Seen What He Can Do

Well I've Thought About The Wonders Around Us Every Day The Stuff That If You'd Let It, Would Take Your Breath Away But I've Also Found His Glory Shine From Within The Heart Of A Sinner Who's Just Been Born Again

I've Been To The River, Watched Souls Going Under Forgiveness Washed Them Clean And Mercy Made Them New Gone Is The Old Man, I Can Tell You First Hand I've Never Seen The Face Of God, But I've Seen What He Can Do

Oh, For Now I Don't Need A Picture, Somehow This Old World Helps Me See Him Clearer

Cause I've Walked In The Valleys, Cried Out From Sorrow I Can Tell You Every Fire He's Brought Me Through And I Know Him Better, Love Him Forever, I've Never Seen The Face Of God, No, I've Never Seen The Face Of God, But I've Seen What He Can Do

Post a cover that's done in a different style than the original version.

Lisa Ono's bossa nova version of Glenn Miller's standard "Moonlight Serenade".

What is the oldest song you like?

"Amazing Grace" was written in 1772 and published in 1779, so it is probably the oldest song I like.