S1E12 – Capitol City Lets Lulu Back In Town

The music you’ll hear in episode 12 is near and dear to my musical heart. Answering last week’s challenge, we’ll stop by California’s capital, Sacramento, my hometown.  Several name artists and familiar songs originated in Sacramento, and I even took the opportunity to throw in an Exotica artist, see episode 11 for more on the genre.   The spotlight album is Lulu’s Back in Town by Mel Tormé and Marty Paich Dek-Tette, one of my favorite all-time Jazz singers with a sweet supporting band.  Tormé is super versatile, rooted in Jazz, putting his own spin on Pop Standards, genius improvisation skills, drummer extraordinaire, and a well-respected entertainer.  The challenge songs this week are No Milk Today by Herman’s Hermits, Harry Nilsson singing Without You, and Brian Hyland’s Sealed with a kiss. So, button up your drawers, tune the piano, clean behind the fridge, and settle in for Episode 12