Imagine you are hosting a party, and are selecting some music for the playlist. You need to pick:

• A song for early on that is laid back and cruisy
• A song for later on in the night when you want to crank things up
• A song for when you’ve had enough and want people to leave

Theme: A song for early on that is laid back and cruisy

• Mazzy Star - “Halah” (Bruce) Youtube
• Billy Paul - “Me and Mrs. Jones” (Richard) Youtube
• Lemon Jelly - “Ramblin’ Man” (David) Youtube
• Rose City Band - “Wildflowers” (Nathan) Youtube

Theme: A song for later on in the night when you want to crank things up

• Alejandro Escovedo - “With These Hands” (Bruce) Youtube
• The Foundations - “Build Me Up Buttercup” (Richard) Youtube
• Jamie xx - “Dafodil (feat. Kelsey Lu, John Glacier & Panda Bear)” (David) Youtube
• Fela Kuti and Ginger Baker - “Let’s Start” (Nathan) Youtube

Theme: Bonus Round

• Edie Brickell - “Came a Long Way” (Bruce) Youtube
• Paul Weller - “Come On / Let’s Go” (Richard) Youtube
• Peter Paul and Mary - “Early in the Morning” (David) Youtube
• Tall Dwarfs - “Bodies” (Nathan) Youtube

Theme: A song for when you’ve had enough and want people to leave

• Frijid Pink - “Crying Shame” (Bruce) Youtube
• Nana Mouskouri - “Turn on the Sun” (Richard) Youtube
• Jandek - “Naked in the Afternoon” (David) Youtube
• Einstürzende Neubauten - “Prolog” (Nathan) Youtube