Song: Engines

Artist: Gary Go, England

Album: Gary Go, 2009

Notes: One of a good half-dozen really strong lost gems are hidden away on his debut album. Clever chap, writes some of his sturdy pop-rock using his iPhone and performed gigs at flagship Apple stores in London and New York.

Song: When You’re Older

Artist: Kate Earl, Alaska

Album: Fate Is The Hunter, 2005

Notes: Part Filipino, part Welsh and Dutch, beautiful and talented, left-handed singer-songwriter, managed by Mariah Carey's ex-husband and former Sony Music chief, Tommy Mottola.

Song: A Little Opera Goes A Long Way

Artist: Sky Sailing, Owatonna, MN

Album: An Airplane Carried Me to Bed, 2010

Notes: Splendid dexterous acoustic guitar work, simple, melodic, easy-flowing gem from Adam Young's (Owl City) first incarnation, Sky Sailing.

Song: Sense of Purpose

Artist: Pretenders with the Duke String Quartet, England

Album: The Bridge School Concerts, 2000

Notes: Terrific strings-accompanied live version update of a top Chrissie song originally released and universally ignored as a single in 1990.

Song: The Border

Artist: Sebastien Schuller, France

Album: Evenfall (import), 2009

Notes: Fabulous melodic singer-songwriter music from little-known French musician who also composes film soundtracks.

Song: A Song for You

Artist: Ray Charles, Albany, GA

Album: My World, 1993

Notes: If you don't like this recording song, you may be listening to the wrong show. The best, most soulful version of one of the greatest songs ever written (by Leon Russell).

Song: Save My Heart

Artist: Jason Reeves, Iowa City, IA

Album: The Lovesick, 2011

Notes: Brand spanking new infectious pop-rock bubbler from top singer-songwriter who works with Colbie Caillat. Should (but won't) be a huge hit.

Song: Madly

Artist: Tristan Prettyman, San Diego, CA

Album: Hello, 2008

Notes: Engaging cut from former model and top surfer out of San Diego, she's dated Ray LaMontagne and Jason Mraz.

Song: Use Somebody

Artist: Laura Jansen, Denmark

Album: Bells, 2011

Notes: Ultra cool acoustic cover of the anthemic rock hit by Kings of Leon. Based in LA since 2006, wonderful debut album.

Song: Season of Love

Artist: Shiny Toy Guns, Los Angeles

Album: Season of Poison, 2008

Notes: Strong vocal harmonies, great percussion and string arrangements, unusual for an alternative indie-rock combo.

Song: Chai Tea Latte

Artist: Angel Taylor, Los Angeles

Album: Love Travels, 2009

Notes: Uber-talented California-based songstress, one of the finest debut offerings by any artiste from the past ten years.

Song: You and I

Artist: Wilco, Chicago

Album: Wilco The Album, 2009

Notes: Band formed from the ashes of underrated combo Uncle Tupelo, a delightful restrained folk rocker, prominently featuring guest vocalist Leslie Feist (aka, Feist).

Song: Almaz

Artist: Randy Crawford, Macon, GA

Album: Abstract Emotions, 1986

Notes: Extraordinary, soul-soprano of jazz/R&B soulstress with exceptional ballad tale of 'Almaz'. Recorded 16 albums over an amazing career.

Song: This Is The Last Time

Artist: Keane, England

Album: Hopes and Fears, 2004

Notes: Pop-rock glory from a flawless debut album. They recently played a couple of gigs in China - including one for ultra-stylist fashion line, Burberry - and an acoustic set on the Great Wall of China.

Song: Hurricane Glass

Artist: Catherine Feeny, Portland, OR

Album: Hurricane Glass, 2006

Notes: Mild shades of Sheryl Crow, the much under-appreciated singer-songwriter. Toured with lots of top artists including Dr. John, Suzanne Vega and John Prine - more at www.catherinefeeny.com.

Song: Nothing Else Matters

Artist: Lucie Silvas, England

Album: Breathe In, 2004

Notes: Heavily orchestrated, bit melodramatic but a cracking song, terrific vocal performance by its writer. Just completed her third outing called 'Letters To Ghosts'.

Song: Why Does It Always Rain On Me?

Artist: Travis, Scotland

Album: The Man Who, 1999

Notes: Self-pitying rock at its finest, the melancholic musings of top band from Glasgow. The video for song features frontman, Fran Healy wearing a kilt (if you're into that sort of thing).

Song: Simple

Artist: k.d. lang, Canada

Album: Hymns of the 49th Parallel, 2004

Notes: A self-penned gem from one of finest vocal interpreters of other songwriters' material. Album is stuffed with cover version diamonds.

Song: Pink and Black

Artist: Tyler Hilton, Palm Springs, CA

Album: The Tracks of Tyler Hilton, 2004

Notes: Yet another A+ cracker from an album just packed with one terrific folk-pop-rock nugget after another, few of which have seen the greater light of day.

Song: I Will Not Take My Love Away

Artist: Matt Wertz, Nashville

Album: Everything In Between, 2006

Notes: Less is so often more, simple, plaintive, worthwhile. So many promising and talented non-country tunesmiths knocking around Nashville these days, hard to get heard above the noise.

Song: Precious Angel

Artist: Bob Dylan, Duluth, MN

Album: Slow Train Coming, 1979

Notes: From his excellent 19th studio album, his first after becoming a born-again Christian (which he's subsequently eschewed). Ably assisted by guitarist and producer, Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits.

Song: Canaan

Artist: Black Dub, Canada

Album: Black Dub, 2010

Notes: Black Dub is new project group formed by top producer, Daniel Lanois (U2, Dylan, Dashboard Confessional etc.) - who's released several sterling solo efforts since 1989.

Song: Stay

Artist: Alison Krauss, Decatur, IL

Album: Forget About It, 1999

Notes: Sings like a bird, the queen of bluegrass with an overlooked single. Reportedly working on much-anticipated follow-up with Robert Plant to their seminal 'Raising Sand'.

Song: The Roller

Artist: Beady Eye, England

Album: Different Gear, Still Speeding, 2011

Notes: Sounding more like John Lennon than ever, Liam Gallagher - former lead singer of Oasis - with first outing of his new band. May not reunite with brother Noel until the money runs out.

Song: Mmalo-We

Artist: Bayete, South Africa

Album: Mmalo-We, 1993

Notes: Fabulous world music beats, instruments, vocals and overall grooves from venerable combo from township of Soweto, led by exceptional performer and songwriter/singer, Jabu Khanyile - sadly died in 2006.

Song: Sigmund Freud’s Impersonation Of Albert Einstein In America

Artist: Randy Newman, Los Angeles

Album: Little Criminals, 1977

Notes: His own peculiar and ever-questioning take on the American Dream, the unmistakable and unimpeachable genius of Newman with his best-titled song.

Song: Break Off The Bough

Artist: Cary Brothers, Los Angeles

Album: Under Control, 2010

Notes: Brilliant indie-rock from artist who first came to attention with the track 'Blue Eyes' on the terrific 'Garden State' film soundtrack.

Song: Heartache Avenue

Artist: Maisonettes, England

Album: Maisonettes for Sale, 1984

Notes: Infectious three minutes of fun retro-pop. British band were around for about three minutes, had one hit single and album, then called it quits.

Song: These Streets

Artist: Paolo Nutini, Scotland

Album: These Streets, 2006

Notes: Strong title cut from his debut album. Of Italian descent, but born in Glasgow, not as consistently good as some of the other lesser-known tunesmiths featured on L&F.

Song: We’re All In The Dance

Artist: Feist, Canada

Album: Paris Je T'Aime (soundtrack, import), 2006

Notes: Leslie Feist - or just Feist - who had big hit with Apple iPod Nano tv commercial's '1234'. Charming, easy-swaying cut only available on French film soundtrack.

Song: Conversation 16

Artist: National, Cincinnati, OH

Album: High Violet, 2009

Notes: Extremely dark lyrics but fresh, original sound. Parent long player was named Album of the Year at the 'Q' magazine music awards in London.

Song: Angel From Montgomery (live)

Artist: Bonnie Raitt with Bruce Hornsby, Burbank, CA

Album: Road Tested, 1995

Notes: Saddest song of all time (and thanks to all for suggesting it at facebook.com/lostandfoundradio). Sad, forlorn musing of a bored middle-aged housewife, written by John Prince and much covered.

Song: Feeling A Moment

Artist: Feeder, Wales

Album: Pushing The Senses, 2005

Notes: Top-drawer indie rock from Newport in Wales. Very little Stateside success but remain a big draw in the UK - they opened for U2 on their 'Vertigo' tour some years ago.

Song: For You

Artist: Peter Bradley Adams, Birmingham, AL

Album: Traces, 2009

Notes: Another exceptional lost nugget from Adams who was one-half of Eastmountainsouth who Robbie Robertson signed to the Dreamworks label - if you have a spare $10, check out self-titled album 'Eastmountainsouth' - every track is a winner.

Song: Love Is Strange

Artist: Everything But The Girl, England

Album: The Best of EBTG, 1996

Notes: So simple, so good - originally written way back in 1956 by its first hitmakers, Mickey and Sylvia. EBTG is the duo of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt who met nearly 30 years ago while both were attending Hull University.

Song: Falling In Love (With My Best Friend)

Artist: Matt White, New York

Album: It's The Good Crazy, 2010

Notes: Standout track on his sophomore album who was dropped by a major label during the major culling that went on during the recession. Took the indie root and recorded his second album entirely on analog tape - very rare these days.

Song: Que Sera Sera (live)

Artist: Jennifer Terran, Los Angeles

Album: Live From Painted Cave, 2006

Notes: Gorgeous live treatment of the ballad standard, originally written for the Alfred Hitchcock movie, 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'. Terran runs her own record label, and is also a dance instructor.

Song: All Work and No Play

Artist: Frankel, Los Angeles

Album: Not available (soon)

Notes: Understated, easy-swaying pearl from constantly upcoming singer-songwriter, Michael Orendy, aka, Frankel. More at www.peanutdungeon.com.

Song: Frozen

Artist: Madonna, Bay City, MI

Album: Ray of Light, 1998

Notes: Not an obvious L&F artiste - and of course a big hit - but one of her better outings, due to collaboration with brilliant electronica whizz, William Orbit - and the eastern-inspired strings arrangement by another top backroom chap - Craig Armstrong.

Song: Stitched Up

Artist: Herbie Hancock feat. John Meyer, Chicago

Album: Possibilities, 2005

Notes: Two top musicians getting their groove on for Hancock's fascinating 2005long-player - which featured lots of other creative duets with the likes of Sting, Annie Lennox, Carlos Santana and Paul Simon.

Song: Nothing and Everything

Artist: Liz Williams, Austin, TX

Album: Senseless, 2008

Notes: Sterling track from unsigned singer-songwriter who's creating a stir around Texas with really promising material. Download song here from iTunes or check out myspace.com/lizwilliams.

Song: Old Man

Artist: Neil Young/Redlight King, Canada/Canada

Album: Harvest, 1972

Notes: A few minutes of the iconic Neil Young original segued into new, sensational urban update by free-spirited newcomer, Redlight King (aka, Kaz).