I tend to go a little darker this time of year, and this playlist is no exception. But there is some fun and texture here. I’ve really enjoyed curating this list, which spans a range of eras, genres and moods. As usual, it’s best enjoyed on shuffle. Have fun.
To make up for the fact that I haven’t posted a playlist in months, I packed this one with more songs than usual. Along with a few of my favorites from Aretha, I included songs by artists introduced to me by my friend Steve Lippman, who passed away in August.
My taste in music is a mess. All over the place. Back in the days of my perfectly alphabetized CD collection, I used to say that Barry Manilow was on the shelf between Madonna and Marilyn Manson.