Woodrow Buddy Johnson and Count Basie, "Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball?"

Today would be Jackie's 94th birthday. The upcoming biopic 42 hits theaters in a few months. In the meantime, enjoy a little big band tribute to the legend.

And that ain't all... he stole home!

Maniacal 4 Trombone Quartet, "Carry On Wayward Son" (Kansas cover)

An unprecedented back-to-back Kansas two-fer--and the same song, to boot! Courtesy of Peoria Pete, this marks another first: an Open Request WEDNESDAY. Now that's epic.

Kansas, "Carry on Wayward Son" (Live)

152 years ago today, Kansas was born a free state. To celebrate, why not sit back and enjoy this epic classic from Topeka's favorite sons?

Kasabian, "Butcher Blues"

OPEN REQUEST SUNDAY: Johnny Cash, "Ring of Fire"

Today's request is dedicated to the memory of Wilhelmina, and her beautiful, deep alto voice. Thank you, Darla, for sharing your grandmother's favorite song with us.

Roy Orbison, "Oh, Pretty Woman" (Live)

An indelible performance of Orbison's signature song, from the "Black and White Night" in 1988. The all-star ensemble that night included Elvis Presley's backing band, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, k.d. lang, Tom Waits, Jennifer Warnes, J.D. Souther, Steven Soles and Jackson Browne. The highlight of this one, however, might be the guitar duel between James Burton (from the TCB Band) and Bruce Springsteen. Enjoy!

MGMT, "Electric Feel"

Solomon Burke, "Fast Train"

Brewer & Shipley, "One Toke over the Line"

Alabama Shakes, "Hold On"

Karen Elson, "Pretty Babies"

Aretha Franklin, "Rock Steady"

What it is.

The White Stripes, "Fell in Love with a Girl"

John Denver, Peter, Paul & Mary, "Leaving on a Jet Plane"

Franz Ferdinand, "No You Girls"

Poco, "Rose of Cimarron"

Feist, "Anti-Pioneer"

Electric Light Orchestra, "Jungle"

If you're feeling down, you've come to the right place. Prepare to cheer up, and maybe even dance a little...

The Strokes, "Life Is Simple in the Moonlight"

Crystal Castles, "Untrust Us"

Kimbra, "Two Way Street"

Patti Page, "Tennessee Waltz"

Rest in Peace, Patti Page.

HTRMOS: America, "Sister Golden Hair"

and this?

The xx, "VCR"

Easing you into the week with a little synth pop...

Cake, "Jolene"

Cansei de Ser Sexy, "Hits Me Like a Rock"

CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy) - Hits Me Like a Rock by BlastroNetworks

George Harrison, "What Is Life"

Happy New Year!