Mellow Mellow FM The Rhythm Of Southern California

Laguna Beach

Enjoy the rhythm of southern California on Mellow Mellow FM!

Let It Happen is a tribute to Greek synthesizer wizard and film score composer Vangelis (Blade Runner) who died last week. In the 1960s he was a member of prog rock band Aphrodite’s Child. Former singer of that band, Demis Roussos, recorded Let It Happen as well. He did it with more self-confidence and power, which gave the song a totally different context. The original, vulnerable version by Vangelis was sung by F.R. David, known for his hit Words. In the 1970s Vangelis was still searching for a style of his own. In 1981 he found his own trademark when he composed the soundtrack to the movie Chariots Of Fire. He was rewarded with an Oscar a year later.

When You Smile by State Cows is from their new album High And Dry. Zachary Crawford's track is brand new too.

Next up is a fresh episode of Smooth Sailing!

Tracklist:

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Private Eyes (1981)
Steve Winwood – Higher Love (1986)
Lionel Richie – Dancing On The Ceiling (1985)
Brenda Russell – It’s Something (1983)
Ronnie Dyson – When You Get Right Down To It (1971)
Chicago – Another Rainy Day In New York City (1976)
Al Nobriga & Island Company – Break Away (I’d Rather Be Sailing) (1981)
Vangelis – Let It Happen (1973)
George Benson – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You (1985)
Zachary Crawford – Sunlight (2022)
Dooley Silverspoon – Bump Me Baby (1975)
Randy Brown – I’m Here (1979)
Donna Summer ‎– Unconditional Love (1983)
David Ruffin – Discover Me (1976)
Billy Idol – Sweet Sixteen (1987)
State Cows – When You Smile (2022)
Cheese – City Life (1977)
LeBlanc & Carr – Stronger Love (1977)
David Roberts – Wrong Side Of The Tracks (1982)
E.L.O. – Livin’ Thing (1976)
The Babys – Isn’t It Time (1977)