We’ll look back to 2023 with the indelible sounds of those we lost this past year. There were some losses that cut deep and we intend to pay tribute to each and every one who contributed their artistry to the past century of America’s music. There is hardly room in the two hours we have to touch on all of those, no matter their contribution but we have a couple from across the pond that deserve mentioning among the musicians, songwriters and producers who made their mark. The past century of America’s music has brought talent, wit and wisdom, and the artists’ take on arrangement, delivery, and rhythm. This was another year of profound loss including the likes of the prolific Tony Bennett and Harry Belafonte, the boomer favorites like David Crosby, Jimmy Buffett and Jeff Beck, and the musical geniuses like Burt Bacharach, David Lindley, and Ahmad Jamal. Join us.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	The Pogues	If I Should Fall from Grace With God	Essential Pogues
3	The Yardbirds	The Nazz Are Blue	Ultimate! Disc 2
4	BTO	Takin' Care Of Business (Randy Bachman)	Songs For The Open Road [Platinum Legends]
5	David Crosby	Music Is Love	If I Could Only Remember My Name
6	The Association	Cherish	Pop Memories of the '60s – Vol. 6, My Special Angel
7	Gary Wright	Dream Weaver	Sounds Of The Seventies: 1976
8	Jackson Browne & David Lindley	Mercury Blues (Intro)	Love Is Strange [Disc 1]
9	David Lindley	El Rayo X	El Rayo-X
10	Jimmy Buffett	Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes	Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection Disc 1
11	It's a Beautiful Day	White Bird	Walk on the Moon
12	Ian & Sylvia	Four Strong Winds	The Time Life Treasury Of Folk Music [Disc 2]
13	Gordon Lightfoot	Early Morning Rain	Troubadours: Folk And The Roots Of American Music 4: 12 The Heartland And Canada
14	Harry Belafonte	Jump in the Line	All Time Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
15	The Serendipity Singers	Beans In My Ears (LEN CHANDLER)	Time Life – The Folk Years – Reason To Believe [Disc 2]
16	Dixie Chicks	The Thrill Is in the Chase	Shouldn't a Told You That
17	The Ames Brothers	The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane	Magic Moments
18	April Stevens	I Want A Lip	Destination Lust – The World Of Love, Sex And Violence
19	The Righteous Brothers	(You're My) Soul and Inspiration	The Very Best of the Righteous Brothers: Unchained Melody
20	Tony Bennett	Rags to Riches	Your Hit Parade – 1953
21	Aretha Franklin	I Say A Little Prayer	Queen Of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings [Disc 2]
22	Paul & Paula	Hey Paula	Teen Ballads Disc 2
23	George Maharis	(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66	The Epic Story 1960
24	The Earls	Remember Then	Doo Wop Love Songs
25	Huey "Piano" Smith & His Clowns	Don't You Just Know It	Having A Good Time with Huey 'Piano' Smith & His Clowns – The Very Best Of, Volume 1
26	Barrett Strong	Money (That's What I Want)	Motown: The Classic Years Disc 1
27	The Drifters	Sweets For My Sweet (CHARLIE THOMAS)	The Definitive Soul Collection [Disc 2]
28	Tina Turner	The Best	Simply The Best
29	Parliament	Up For The Down Stroke	In Yo' Face!: The History Of Funk, Vol. 1
30	Jean Knight	Mr. Big Stuff	Pure Funk
31	The Pointer Sisters	KSAN Pointer Sisters Intro	KSAN's Live Jive
32	The Pointer Sisters	Fire	70s Music Explosion – Miracles Disc 2
33	Dwight Twilley Band	I'm on Fire	Poptopia! 70's Power Pop Classics
34	Kool & The Gang	Ladies' Night	Disco Fever [Disc 1]
35	Walter "Wolfman" Washington	Tailspin	Doctors Professors Kings & Queens: Box New Orleans
36	Ahmad Jamal	The Surrey With The Fringe On Top	Okeh Jazz
37	Wayne Shorter	Tenderfoot	Jazz Essentials Volume 3
38	Eagles	Take It to the Limit	The Very Best of the Eagles [2003] Disc 1
39	Jim & Jesse	Hard Hearted	Hand-Picked: 25 Years Of Bluegrass On Rounder Records [Disc 2]
40	Mac Wiseman, Bobby Osborne & Jesse McReynolds	Bluebirds Are Singing For Me	Bluegrass Legands – Live At The Ryman
41	Lord Creator	Don't Stay Out Late	The Real Jamaica Ska
42	Robbie Robertson	Somewhere Down The Crazy River	Robbie Robertson [UK]