You Got What I Need

Freddie Scott “(You) Got What I Need”

This song is the basis of the Biz Markie song of the same name.

Funky

Chamber Brothers “Funky”

This is the source track for the sample used by A Tribe Called Quest in “I Left My Wallet In El Segundo”.

I Keep Forgettin

Michael McDonald “I Keep Forgettin”

I keep expectin… to hear Warren G start rapping.

Funny Little Frog

God Help The Girl “Funny Little Frog

I actually like this Belle & Sebastian cover better than the original.

Hung Up On My Baby

Isaac Hayes “Hung Up On My Baby” [instrumental]

This was sampled by the Geto Boys in their classic “Mind’s Playing Tricks On Me”. Love that Memphis Stax sound!

Woman To Woman

Joe Cocker “Woman To Woman”

You’ll immediately recognize this as the primary beat used by 2Pac and Dr. Dre’s hit “California Love”

Kush

Dr. Dre “Kush” [feat Snoop Dogg and Akon]

That’s one fancy video.

Melancholy Hill

Gorillaz “Melancholy Hill” [Live Lounge Radio]

This acoustic version suits the melody much better than the album version.

Rootless Tree

Damien Rice “Rootless Tree” [Live from Abbey Road]

Another stripped-down Abbey Road recording, this time with Damien Rice and backup vocals from Lisa Hannigan. This performance, moreso than the album version, perfectly combines tenderness with frustration and rage.