Oh man, pretty hard to top Slaughter in the "Songs that Soar" sweepstakes, but I'll try...



The Originals' "Suspicion." Gets a lot of play in the music room.

This will go on my next soul mixtape as soon as the cassette deck situation is sorted.

Umsakazo Records recently reissued this uplifting and sprightly mbaqanga gem from Mahotella Queens.

Most of my contributions here are from thinking of "soaring" as an anthemic feel, but there are of course other ways.

Here is a soft, cold, brooding piece, like a winter night sky.

The name of this singer/band is Slowgold, and unfortunately none of their other stuff even approaches this one.

16D covering Big Star