This week on Why Is This So Hard For You, Curtis digs deep into the catalog with a smooth Steely Dan B-side, while Jonathan shines a light on a classic jazz standard performed by the phenomenal Kinga Glyk. Then in our category songs, we reach for the tissues with a Billy Crockett Tearjerker, and wrap things up with a surprisingly heartfelt Def Leppard cover from Matt Nathanson.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.

On this episode of Why Is This So Hard For You, Jonathan brings the soulful energy of Lake Street Dive, while Curtis reaches back for a heartfelt deep cut from Orleans—offered as a long-distance dedication. Then in our category songs, Jonathan revives the glory (and absurdity) of Rock and Wrestling Revisited, and Curtis closes with a wonderfully weird cover only Devo could deliver.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You, Curtis opens with a lush, heartfelt track from Rumer’s newest album, while Jonathan showcases the melodic piano-pop charm of Jon McLaughlin. Then, in our category songs, we experience a full-blown Sonic Holocaust courtesy of Taco, before redeeming it all with a #1 In Our Hearts pick from the legends of Genesis.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.

On this episode of Why Is This So Hard For You, Jonathan kicks things off with a slick, jazz-infused tune from Monkey House, while Curtis brings the smooth, studio-polished sound of William Sikström. In our category songs, we get a stunning Jacob Collier cover of a James Taylor classic, followed by a true Worst of the ’70s offender from none other than Silver Convention.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.

On this episode of WITSHFY Curtis takes us into the deep cut weed with a song by Tomi Malm and Jonathan plays a song by the band Ripe. Then in the category songs Curtis plays a song that is #1 In Our Hearts by Robbie Dupree and Jonathan has a bizarre cover by Those Darn Accordions.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You, Jonathan opens with a deep-cut ballad from Richard Marx, and Curtis follows with an intimate acoustic tune from Colin Hay. Then, in the category songs, Jonathan brings something that’s Completely Unnecessary in the best (or worst) way possible, while Curtis closes things out with a song so awkwardly Inappropriate you’ll wish you could unhear it...or maybe call the cops.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You, Curtis kicks things off with a smooth 2011 track from Christopher Cross, and Jonathan follows with a groove-laden tune from Jeff Lorber. Then, in our category songs, we get hit right in the feels with a Harry Chapin Tear Jerker before turning up the funk for a Hot or Not 100 pick from Parliament.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.

This week we’re leaning into a country crossover vibe. Jonathan sets the tone with a heartfelt Kenny Rogers ballad, and Curtis follows it up with a moving ballad from Keith Urban. Then, in our category songs, Jonathan digs into a Record Breaker from The Police, while Curtis shares a soulful Allen Stone cover of a massive 2012 hit that gets a whole new life.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You, Curtis and Jonathan bring a mix of hits from different corners of the pop spectrum—Curtis spotlights a smooth cut from Kenny Loggins, while Jonathan brings the powerhouse voice of Faith Hill. Then, in our category songs, Curtis surprises with a unique cover of a Broadway classic, and Jonathan dives headfirst into a nostalgia trip with a perfectly awkward entry for 80’s Gone Wrong.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.

This episode, it’s back to just Jonathan and Curtis behind the mics. Jonathan kicks things off with a powerhouse collaboration from Champlin Williams Friestedt, while Curtis spotlights the soulful vocals of Claudia Campagnol. For our category songs, Jonathan digs into an Original Artist cut from the legendary Jimmy Webb, and Curtis crowns a true #1 In Our Hearts moment with a timeless track by Cheryl Lynn.

Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor.

Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS.

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The intro music is the first 30 seconds of the Ornette Coleman tune "Song X" fed into AI software that attempts to output the song to a solo piano transcription. The outro music is the first 30 seconds of Sonny Rollins' version of the tune "St. Thomas" fed into the same software.