The Softer Side with Carl Rossi — Episode 330: “Spellbound by Sound”

This afternoon at 5pm, Carl Rossi invites you to slow down, lean in, and let the music do the talking. On Episode 330 of The Softer Side, we’re celebrating artists whose names may trip up your keyboard, but whose melodies never miss a beat.

Gary Emmert
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This afternoon at 5pm, Carl Rossi invites you to slow down, lean in, and let the music do the talking. On Episode 330 of The Softer Side, we’re celebrating artists whose names may trip up your keyboard, but whose melodies never miss a beat.

From the folksy soul of Caamp (yes, that’s two A’s) to the poetic depth of Eliza Gilkyson (with a “y” and a story in every syllable), Carl’s curating a set that’s as rich in emotion as it is in spelling quirks. You’ll hear the unmistakable warmth of Lionel Richie, the coastal ache of Jimmy Buffett and George Strait on “Sea of Heartbreak,” and the sisterly harmonies of The Chapin Sisters, digging deep with “Digging a Hole.”

But that’s just the beginning. This week’s playlist is a tapestry of timeless voices and unexpected gems:

  1. 🎺 “Call On Me” – Chicago, with brass that beckons
  2. 🌊 “Sea of Heartbreak” – Jimmy Buffett & George Strait, a duet that drifts and soars
  3. 💌 “Treat Me Right (I’m Yours For Life)” – Joss Stone, sultry and sincere
  4. 🍃 “Penny, Heads Up” – Caamp, a gentle nudge toward hope
  5. 🌾 “Solitary Singer” – Eliza Gilkyson, a ballad for the quiet hearts
  6. ☁️ “(See the Sky) About to Rain” – The Byrds, Neil Young’s forecast of longing
  7. 🕯️ “Long As I Can See the Light” – Creedence Clearwater Revival, a lantern in the dark
  8. 🥁 “Different Drum” – The Stone Poneys, where Linda Ronstadt marches to her own beat
  9. 💘 “And I Love Her” – The Beatles, tender and timeless
  10. 🎭 “Stuck In the Middle” – Stealers Wheel, a wry smile in stereo
  11. 🚉 “Last Train to Clarksville” – The Monkees, pop with a punch
  12. 💞 “Penny Lover” – Lionel Richie, smooth as silk
  13. 🌱 “Digging a Hole” – The Chapin Sisters, haunting and heartfelt
  14. 🌙 “Yesterday’s Gone” – Chad and Jeremy, wistful and windswept
  15. 🌤️ “Sweet Surrender” – Bread, soft rock’s gentle embrace
  16. 🍀 “Lucky” – Kat Edmonson, jazz-kissed and whimsical
  17. 🛏️ “In My Room” – Jakob Dylan & Fiona Apple, a cover that feels like a confession

Carl’s got stories behind the songs, trivia that’ll make you smile, and a few soulful surprises tucked between the tracks. So whether you’re winding down the workweek or just craving a little musical magic, tune in to The Softer Side—where every note is spelled with feeling.

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