Want Yearn Long – First Wants

What/Who/Why

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VOLUME 22.1.1

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“Really Wanted You” by Emitt Rhodes
Submitted by Ed

Another one of those artists that I came to know waaay after his initial “heyday.” Did a keyword search (want, yearn, long, desire) on my Pandora seed spreadsheets and when I hit on this one, there was no question that it would be a selection of mine for this round.

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“All I Want” by Herbie Hancock
Submitted by Dave

I love everything about this song. Such a great performance from everywhere all at once. The vocals…great (Joni Letters). The rhythms that play against each other to a magical point where they arrive together perfectly. Love the tasty keys sprinkling pixie dust and the round bass sound pulsing along

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VOLUME 22.1.2

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“Three Cool Cats[/Chicks]” by 5,6,7,8’s
Submitted by Ian

I’m not really sure if this works. Found this group From listening to Quinten Tarintino. A bunch of chicks who are cool and have power over the men they see.

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“I Want You Back Again” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Submitted by Bill

I could have picked a number of TP originals for this round, but decided on this cover from his live anthology of a Zombies tune. Great rhythm, jazzy feel, tight ensemble playing — just a highly engaging track.

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VOLUME 22.1.3

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“All I Need Is Everything” by Aztec Camera
Submitted by Alan

There is a yearning in the lyric here (literally) which is juxtaposed a bit with the breezy chords and the silky smooth texture of Roddy Frame’s voice. The video is unapologetically 80’s.