Photos: Chris Emeott
“My fall playlist reminds me of a crisp Saturday afternoon: the windows open, leaves changing and the turntable spinning,” says WCCO-TV anchor A.J. Hilton. “Or maybe it’s taking a drive west on 94 over the bluffs to see the amazing color. It’s a mix of jazz, soul, funk and R&B that reminds me to slow down and really listen. Some songs are nostalgic, some are comforting and a few simply sound like autumn to me.”
- Linus and Lucy, Vince Guaraldi Trio
- September, Earth, Wind & Fire
- Valdez in the Country, George Benson
- I’ll Be Around, Joan Osborne
- Mister Magic, Grover Washington, Jr.
- Winter Lane (remix), Nujabes
- Summer Soft, Stevie Wonder
- Lazy, Yellow Hammer
- Killing Me Softly With His Song, The Fugees
- In the Garden, Potatohead People
- Hot Dawgit, Ramsey Lewis
- Dreams, Fleetwood Mac
- Flower Moon, Durand Jones & The Indications
- Autumn Leaves, Seal
- Seasons, Thundercat
- Sunny Monday, Booker T and the M.G.’s
I’ve learned the best playlists don’t just match a season— they become part of it.
