One of the side benefits of Quentin Tarentino’s movies is that his soundtracks are also almost invariably awesome. He’s got a decided soul / funk / hip-hop bent, and it works. I credit him for introducing me to The Firm, Joe Tex, and Bloodstone, among others. But I’m probably most grateful for getting turned on to “Cat People” – a true Bowie gem. Here are my favorites:

Foxy Brown – Letter To The Firm

Joe Tex – The Love You Save

The Coasters – Down In Mexico

Nancy Sinatra – Bang Bang

Leonard Cohen – Waiting For The Miracle

Kool & The Gang – Jungle Boogie

Randy Crawford – Street Life

Stealers Wheel – Stuck In The Middle With You

Bloodstone – Natural High

David Bowie – Cat People (Putting Out The Fire)

Listen to the playlist on our widget or here on Grooveshark.

As for what’s hot right now, check out James Vincent Mc Morrow’s cover of Stevie Winwood’s “Higher Love”:

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