Nine Million Bicycles/Katie Melua

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHQG6-DojVw

Sweet, bluesy tune. Love the flute.

Midnight City/M83

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac08rCzDUB0

Chanced upon this masterpiece while watching VH1 at a friend's house. James King (Fitz & The Tantrums) plays an exquisite saxophone solo at the end.

Son Of A Preacher Man/Dusty Springfield

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjydOI4MEIw

60s night here at the blog! This one's for all you Pulp Fiction fans.

Feeling Good/Nina Simone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Y11hwjMNs

Written in 1964, the song was covered by the High Priestess of Soul a year later, appearing on her album I Put A Spell On You.

I Can't Let Maggie Go/Honeybus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih4zwp-0GeQ

Catchy, feelgood song from 1968.

Champagne From A Paper Cup/Death Cab For Cutie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C7IVsFyYuw

From their brilliant debut album Something About Airplanes. The title of the song has always struck me as the perfect metaphor for the band's indie origins.