Song: Keep On Walking

Artist: Jem, Wales

Album: Down To Earth, 2008

Notes: Featuring the Welsh Choir of Southern California, another winner from Jemma Griffiths' ace sophomore set. Signed to Dave Matthews' cool label, ATO Records.

Song: Midnight In Chelsea

Artist: Jon Bon Jovi, Perth Amboy, NJ

Album: Destination Anywhere, 1997

Notes: Bizarrely overlooked nugget from hard-rocker written about Chelsea in London, though its video was filmed at the famous Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan. Produced and co-penned by Dave Stewart.

Song: Mad About You

Artist: Hooverphonic, Belgium

Album: The Magnificent Tree, 2000

Notes: Lovely cinematic feel, a sensational piece of electronica pop-rock from Belgian trio, played once on 'Cold Case'.

Song: Better Together

Artist: Jack Johnson, Hawaii

Album: In Between Dreams, 2005

Notes: Unmistakable sound of top surfer, big hit in the UK where he remains huge. May have recorded the same song over one hundred times. Time for some variety?

Song: Almost Lover

Artist: A Fine Frenzy, Seattle, WA

Album: One Cell In The Sea, 2007

Notes: Much under-appreciated performing name chosen by stunning and talented singer-songwriter/pianist, Alison Sudol. Ethereal fragile number was first single from her ridiculously strong maiden album.

Song: Postales

Artist: Federico Aubele, Argentina

Album: Gran Hotel Buenos Aires, 2003

Notes: Flamenco, accordion, reggae beats, cool female vocals, the magical stew of Federico Aubele. Top World Music artist now based in Spain. This cut produced by American electronica whiz-kids, Thievery Corporation.

Song: See How I Run

Artist: Jessie Baylin, Gillette, NJ

Album: Firesight, 2008

Notes: Lovely rolling gem from underrated talent who has opened for James Morrison and Marc Broussard among others. Jessie is married to the drummer in Kings of Leon.

Song: Aretha

Artist: Rumer, Pakistan

Album: Seasons of My Soul, 2010

Notes: Sarah Joyce aka Rumer, latest in a long recent line of top British female soulstresses (though born in Pakistan). Sparkling debut album, this lovely cut is a tribute of course to the music of Ms. Franklin.

Song: Walking In The Rain

Artist: Flash & The Pan, Australia

Album: Flash & The Pan, 1979

Notes: The always peculiar but rewarding Flash & the Pan, quirky new wavers from down under. Duo of Harry Vanda and George Young - who is older brother of Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC.

Song: Forever and Always (Piano Version)

Artist: Taylor Swift, Wyomissing, PA

Album: Fearless Platinum Edition, 2009

Notes: Not an obvious L&F artiste, but a superb, stripped down piano version of her popular country number. No rules.

Song: Epiphany

Artist: Angel Taylor, Los Angeles

Album: Love Travels, 2009

Notes: Our weekly slice of the sensational Angel Taylor, America's Next Top Singer-Songwriter. Her sister, Ebony, was featured in tv series 'America's Next Top Model'.

Song: The Great Estates

Artist: Freelance Whales, Queens, NY

Album: Weathervanes, 2010

Notes: Top-notch Americana. Band cut its musical teeth busking around the subway stations of the Big Apple before signing up with the terrific Mom and Pop Records label.

Song: Sweet About Me

Artist: Gabriella Cilmi, Australia

Album: Lessons To Be Learned, 2008

Notes: Completely overlooked self-deprecating, shuffling nugget which was big hit in Europe and in her home country. Super talented, just 19 years old, but a mature sound, signed a record deal at the age of 13.

Song: Summer Breeze

Artist: Isley Brothers, Cincinnati, OH

Album: 3 + 3, 1973

Notes: Originally a hit for its writers, folk-popsters Seals and Crofts in 1972, reworked to glorious effect by iconic R&B combo. The sound of summer.

Song: Sunshine

Artist: Steve Azar, Greenville, MS

Album: Slide Over Here, 2009

Notes: A little bit country but none the worse off. Azar started playing music and writing songs as a ten-year old, was already recording in Nashville at 14, recorded four albums since 1996.

Song: Colours

Artist: Graffiti 6, England

Album: Colours, 2010

Notes: Title cut from one of the last year's best electronica outings by promising UK duo - Tommy D and Jamie Scott. More at www.graffiti6.com.

Song: Stephanie

Artist: Buckingham Nicks, Los Angeles

Album: Buckingham Nicks, 1973

Notes: Credited to both Lindsey and Stevie but really just him, showcasing his dexterous guitar playing on vintage acoustic instrumental.

Song: Slide

Artist: Tyler Hilton, Palm Springs, CA

Album: The Tracks of Tyler Hilton, 2004

Notes: No relation to Paris, one of the best tunesmiths of past ten years. Every cut on his debut album is A+, unusual feat these days.

Song: Wicked World

Artist: Laura Jansen, Denmark

Album: Bells, 2011

Notes: Great fun, rather clever lyrics from Danish-American star-in-waiting. Tremendous debut album. Jansen featured in video for Sara Bareilles hit 'Uncharted'.

Song: Anyway The Wind Blows

Artist: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton, US/England

Album: The Road To Escondido, 2006

Notes: Fabulous shuffling rock-blues cut from 66-year old Clapton combining with one of his musical heroes, 72-year Cale (who wrote Clapton hits 'Cocaine' and 'After Midnight').

Song: Salvation Dear

Artist: Greg Laswell, San Diego

Album: How The Day Sounds EP, 2008

Notes: An L&F preferred vendor, the still underrated Laswell, though much of his music is featured on television. Also composed a couple of short film soundtracks.

Song: All Good Things Come To An End

Artist: Nelly Furtado, Canada

Album: Loose, 2006

Notes: Co-written by Coldplay's Chris Martin after Nelly met up with him at an MTV Awards bash in Miami. The pair then teamed with producer, Timbaland to create this bit of stardust.

Song: Pretty Eyes

Artist: Jason Reeves, Iowa City, IA

Album: The Magnificent Adventures of Heartache and Other Frightening Tales, 2007

Notes: Highly melodic song from one of the top male folk-pop singer-songwriters around. Co-wrote tracks for Colbie Caillat's first two albums.

Song: Alone Again (Naturally)

Artist: Gilbert O'Sullivan, Ireland

Album: The Berry Vest of Gilbert O'Sullivan, 2004

Notes: Big hit way back in 1972, but rarely heard these days. A solitary, introspective reflection pianist tunesmith who has recorded more than 20 studio albums, each of them filled with eccentric but worthwhile gems.

Song: I Will (live)

Artist: Brandi Carlile, Ravensdale, WA

Album: Live at Benaroya Hall, 2011

Notes: Splendid ballad recorded live with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra last November. Strong album unfortunately includes yet another version of over-covered Leonard Cohen chestnut, 'Hallelujah'.

Song: Sparrow and the Wolf

Artist: James Vincent McMorrow, Ireland

Album: Early In The Morning, 2009

Notes: Promising new Irish folk-rock which McMorrow wrote in virtual seclusion in a remote Irish seaside cottage. Signed to the excellent Vagrant Records label.

Song: Here Is A Heart

Artist: Jenny Owen Youngs, Montclair, NJ

Album: Transmitter Failure, 2009

Notes: Too good for prime-time though her music has been featured on the Showtime series 'Weeds'. Sophomore album is choc-full of lost goodies.

Song: For The Summer (live)

Artist: Ray Lamontagne, Nashua, NH

Album: Live Fall, 2010

Notes: Endearing concert version of recent hit from the shy, thoughtful musician - who always blissfully sounds like the natural progeny of Joni Mitchell and Neil Young.

Song: Song of Bernadette

Artist: Jennifer Warnes, Anaheim, CA

Album: Famous Blue Raincoat, 1997

Notes: One of the finest interpreters of anyone's work, this essential ballad from an album she recorded solely of Leonard Cohen compositions (also featuring the maestro himself).

Song: Getting Away With It

Artist: Electronic, England

Album: Electronic, 1991

Notes: Very first single by British mini-supergroup boasting ex-Smith's guitarist, Johnny Marr, Pet Shopper, Neil Tennant and New Order's Bernard Sumner. Classic modern rock from its best era.

Song: A Night Like This

Artist: Tomi Swick, Canada

Album: Stalled Out In The Doorway, 2006

Notes: Great singer, strong melodies - well-known in Canada, can't buy a gallon of petrol in the States. Multi-instrumentalist who plays, guitar, drums, piano - even the bagpipes.

Song: The Letter That Never Came

Artist: Thomas Newman, Los Angeles

Album: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Soundtrack, 2004

Notes: Extraordinary tender and rewarding instrumental by one of the best film scorists around, the saddest instrumental of all-time?

Song: The Moon’s A Harsh Mistress

Artist: Glen Campbell, Delight, AR

Album: Reunion: The Songs of Jimmy Webb, 1974

Notes: Too sad for words, sweeping strings arrangement by the great Jimmy Webb who also wrote the song - sung by the extremely unfashionable Campbell. Webb is currently president of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Song: Turnaround

Artist: Joy Williams, Santa Cruz, CA

Album: Songs From This, Songs From That EP, 2009

Notes: Lovely, perky and optimistic freewheeling sound. Williams is one-half of a interesting folkish duo called The Civil Wars with John Paul White.

Song: Captain Kirk

Artist: Bob Schneider, Austin, TX

Album: I'm Good Now, 2004

Notes: Although this Austin favorite has a great new single just releases, he still has so much splendid overlooked music in his rear view mirror.

Song: Symphony in 16 Bars

Artist: Kenny White, New York

Album: Symphony in 16 Bars, 2004

Notes: Simple, uncomplicated, earnest, different from NY-based tunesmith who's release three albums to date. He also produced a strong set by J. Geils Band frontman, Peter Wolf, called 'Sleepless' some years ago.

Song: Drive My Soul

Artist: Lights, Canada

Album: The Listening, 2009

Notes: Catchy electro-pop nugget from Lights, the performing name of promising 24-year old artiste, Valerie Anne Poxleitner. If you like this cut, the whole album is similarly strong.

Song: Speechless

Artist: Waxwing Museum, Nashville

Album: Not available

Notes: Unsigned combo based in Nashville, flying so far under the radar none of their music appears to be available. If you know more, please let us know at facebook.com/lostandfoundradio.

Song: Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken?

Artist: Lloyd Cole & The Commotions, England

Album: Rattlesnakes, 1984

Notes: The final track on Cole's fine modern rock debut album from the mid'80s. These days, he stands at number 14 on Golf Digest's ranking of the Top 100 golfing musicians list - one place ahead of Justin Timberlake - and three behind his regular golfing chum, Alice Cooper.

Song: Love Me Like A Song

Artist: Kimmie Rhodes feat. Willie Nelson, Austin, TX

Album: Love Me Like A Song, 2004

Notes: Divine, simple slice of Americana, Kimmie harmonizing with Willie and a guitar. Rhodes is a hugely underrated singer-songwriter described by Emmylou Harris as having 'the voice of a beautiful child coming from an old soul'.

Song: Best Laid Plans

Artist: We The Living, Baraboo, WI

Album: Depths of the Earth, 2008

Notes: Strong alternative rock track which was used in a Levi's tv commercial, but otherwise not spun enough. Group split up last year having lost their early passion.

Song: Can’t Get It Out of My Head

Artist: Telekinesis/ELO, Seattle/UK

Album: Sing Me To Sleep - Indie Lullabies, 2010

Notes: Fascinating, modern update of Electric Light Orchestra corker by Michael Benjamin Lerner (aka, Telekinesis), segued into the original version.