Mel’s Diner Jukebox

Welcome to Mel’s Diner. My name is Matthew and I am so glad you are here. You found a very special place that welcomes all who enter while serving up only the best vibes to build a community of amazing people who love discovering great music. The jukebox at Mel’s curates a weekly playlist of new, vintage, and deep-cut music that can soundtrack any adventure that awaits you. Just sit anywhere, my friend, I will get us some pie and a cup of coffee.

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SONG | ARTIST | ALBUM

* Lobbo | Vieux Farka Toure, Khruangbin | Ali

Beautiful song with amazing choral singers.

* Live/ Die | Nellie Pearl | Lonesome No More!

Appalachian Alt-Country.

* Alabama Highway | Steve Young | Heartworn Highways (Original Motion Pictuire Soundtrack)

Do not overlook or forget about Steve Young. Amazing influence on outlaw country music. This track is from the 1976 film Heartworn Highways. Fantastic film by the way.

* You Got To Lose | The Black Keys | You Got To Lose

The Black Keys doing what The Black Keys do best - taking hill country blues and turning every knob up!

* Let’s Work Together | Wilbert Harrison | Let’s Work Together

A message to remember.

* So Long Chicago | Pokey LaFarge | Rhumba Country

Neo-soul, neo-vintage pool-side music. Seems like a nice place to be right about now.

* 54-46 Was My Number | Toots & The Maytals | In The Dark

Reggae classic keeping the poolside vibes going.

* 1 Mile From Heaven | Calvin Love | 1 Mile From Heaven

New single. Dark indie.

* Firebird | Common Saints | Firebird

Synth-pop perfect for any drive during or after sunset.

* Stranded in Your Love | Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Lee Fields | Naturally

For all you love birds out there. Happy Valentines Day.

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Welcome to Mel’s Diner. My name is Matthew and I am so glad you are here. You found a very special place that welcomes all who enter while serving up only the best vibes to build a community of amazing people who love discovering great music. The jukebox at Mel’s curates a weekly playlist of new, vintage, and deep-cut music that can soundtrack any adventure awaiting you. Just sit anywhere, my friend, I will get us some pie and a cup of coffee.

SONG | ARTIST | ALBUM

* Penwick | Harlem Pop Trotters | Harlem Pop Trotters

Music to stroll to.

* Woke Up This Morning | Paul Pena | Paul Pena

Amazing track by an amazing artist. Be sure to check out the entire album. Also Genghis Blues is a 1998 documentary about Paul Pena and part of his life journey. Highly recommend.

* Most Things Haven’t Worked Out | Junior Kimbrough | Most Things Haven’t Worked Out

Junior Kimbrough is the standard when it comes to hill country blues, and this track is an example of why.

* La Malanga Brava | Joe Cuba Sextet |Wanted Dead Or Alive (Bang Bang Push Push Push)

The sound of salsa can move mountains.

* Didn’t I | Darondo | Let My People Go

Funk and soul never sounded so sweet.

* What’s on Your Mind | Greyhounds | Accumulator

Slow Texas R&B that I can not get enough of.

* Ohio | John Batiste, Leon Bridges, Gary Clark Jr. | Ohio

A powerful take on a powerful protest song.

* Way Back in the Way Back | Hiss Golden Messenger | Quietly Blowing It

“Up with the mountains. Down with the system.” - Always

* Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You into Heaven Anymore | John Prine | John Prine

No one can say it like John Prine.

* A Change Is Going To Come | Baby Huey | The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend

A mind-blowing trip through a classic song of longing through pain.

Thanks for visiting Mel’s Diner. Subscribe for free to receive new playlists each week from your favorite jukebox in the corner of your favorite diner.

Know someone who would love the vibes at Mel’s Diner? Share the love.

Got a request for the jukebox or just want to say “hello”. [email protected]

Welcome to Mel’s Diner. My name is Matthew and I am so glad you are here. You found a very special place that welcomes all who enter while serving up only the best vibes in order to build a community of amazing people who love discovering great music. Whether these songs are old, new, funky, sad, or hidden gems that blow your mind, I hope you find each one to be just what you need to soundtrack whatever adventures await you. Saddle up anywhere, my friend. I will get us some coffee and pie.

Song | Artist | Album

* Big Boss Man | Jimmy Reed | Found Love

* Big Boss Man | Charlie Rich | Boss Man

Charlie Rich blends classic country and soul better than no one else.

* Take Me Home, Country Roads | John Denver | Poems, Prayers and Promises

* Country Road | Toots & The Maytals | Funky Kingston

Taking this track to new heights.

* Give Me One Reason | Tracy Chapman | New Beginning

* Give Me One Reason | JD Clayton | Bule Sky Sundays

A classic done with the Blues cranked up. Listen for the Hammond solos!

* Steal Away | Jimmy Hughes | From The Halls Of Fame: The Jimmy Hughes Masters Volume 1

* Steal Away | Etta James | Tell Mama

Very few can do what Miss James can do. Even fewer have ever done it better.

* You Gotta Move | Mississippi Fred McDowell | You Gotta Move

* You Got to Move | The Blind Boys of Alabama | The Original Blind Boys

Slide guitars and gospel go hand-in-hand.

* Come On Up To The House | Tom Waits | Mule Variations

* Come On Up To The House | JOSEPH | Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits

There can only be one Tome Waits, and his songs will always belong him, but JOSEPH takes this track and transforms it into something entirely different. Something soft and with wings.

* Hey Joe | The Leaves | Hey Joe (Expanded)

* Hey Joe | Lee Moses | Time and Place

You will always remember the first time you hear Moses’ version of “Hey Joe”

* Cold, Cold Heart | Hank Williams | Memorial Album

* Cold, Cold Heart | Aretha Franklin | Unforgettable: A Tribute To Dinah Washington

Aretha can do no wrong.

* I Shall Be Released - Studio Outtake - 1971 | Bob Dylan | Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits Volume III

* I Shall Be Released - The Brothers and Sisters, Gloria Jones | Dylan’s Gospel

The hope and longing buried in this song come through on the voices of a choir.

* I Pity The Fool | Bobby “Blue” Bland | I Pity The Fool: The Duke Recordings, Vol. One

* I Pity the Fool | Ann Peebles | Straight from the Heart

Both tracks are solid gold. Each different enough to allow the artists to shine in spectacular ways.

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