Jessie Baylin with the Watson Twins Live on KCRW

There are always musical styles that are hip at any given moment, be it Amy Winehouse-style soul or African guitar in pop music ala Vampire Weekend.

One of my favorites at the forefront right now is a return to ‘60’s-era pop songwriting. I grew up listening to “Brill Building” era music because my parents loved it. But I love those songs too. You can hear, feel and sing along with every single word. It’s simple yet can prompt a range of emotions.

Nashville-based singer Jessie Baylin has captured that sound on her new album “Little Spark” and brought the fabulous Watson Twins along to play it live for us in a studio session.

She said she aimed for the traditional pop melodies to feel big and epic but also seem intimate. I think she accomplished that goal and the gorgeous background vocals from the Watson Twins (KCRW favorites in their own right) really make this session special.

Enjoy it in the archives.

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Jessie Baylin Live on KCRW

Little Spark

Hurry Hurry

Love is Wasted

The Winds

Holiday

I Feel That Too

Yuma

Greatest Thing

Troubled Little Girl

Jessie Baylin and Jason Bentley