We cover from 1955 to 2018 in Friday’s favorite songs, with jazz, Celtic punk, and some classic singles.

Today’s favorite songs have a melancholy symmetry, bookended by Joy Division and New Order.

Wednesday’s favorite songs sees Frankie Valli return with another song about eyes, Third Eye Blind with their breakthrough hit, and Sam Cooke brings it all home.

Tuesday’s favorite songs include an early hit from The Beatles, live Ella Fitzgerald, and a Connecticut act formed during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Monday’s favorite songs include a 1956 single, an R&B/Hip-Hop fusion found on a budget compilation, and the late Steve Marriott howling to a live audience.