Today on Play Something Sweet we take a trip to Coolsville and play some self-possessed singer-songwriters of the 1970s. Music by Rickie Lee Jones, Tom Waits, Lowell George with Little Feat, and Bob Dylan.

Today on Play Something Sweet - we explore the influence of swing jazz and rhythm & blues on early rock and roll and follow the history, music, and style of the hepcats. Music by Cab Calloway, Wynonie Harris, Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, Bill Haley, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley.

Today on Play Something Sweet, we listen to the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock. Music by Rupert Holmes, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Hall and Oates, and Jay Ferguson.

Today on Play Something Sweet we take a trip to the Sunset Strip of the 1980s and listen to some Hair Metal. Music by Ratt, Poison, Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Guns N Roses.

Play Something Sweet: Today we play some Southern Soul and discuss its impact on rock music. Music by Barbara Lynn, Laura Lee, Doris Duke, Margie Joseph, Bette Williams, Jean Wells, Don Covey, Irma Thomas, Sandra Phillips, King Floyd, Solomon Burke, and The Rolling Stones.

Today on Play Something Sweet we explore the indelible power of one song: Trouble In Mind. Music by Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Jerry Garcia, Lightnin Hopkins, Mose Allison, Freddie King, Mance Lipscomb, A.J. Croce, and The Wood Brothers.

Today on Play Something Sweet we listen to Old Time Music from yesterday and today. Music by Bill Monroe, Del McCoury, Greensky Bluegrass, Billy Strings, and Moonsville Collective.

Today on Play Something Sweet we explore the late 1970s pop rock. Music by Supertramp, Gerry Rafferty, the Electric Light Orchestra, and more!

Today on Play Something Sweet we look at the history of the women's movement in the U.S. Music by Helen Reddy, Loretta Lynn, Aretha Franklin, Joan Jett, Etta James, and Nina Simone.

Today on Play Something Sweet, we look at the soothing music that healed a nation in 1970 after a decade of riots - in the hope that it helps us today. Music by Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, and Elton John.