The Infinite Dial

Speaking of "La Radio Country Rock" (see below), it's a proposition that continues to bedevil U.S. broadcasters who have been trying for years to make the format work without ever fully tackling some of the inherent problems (not enough Southern Rock hits, not enough male/uptempo Country that tests). But I enjoyed hearing New Northwest's KXLW (96.3 the Wolf) Anchorage, Alaska on its second day, Friday (28). As with the format in general, there was at least one song where I couldn't quite figure out the Country angle (Joe Cocker?), but it was more focused and listenable than other similar attempts. It's worth noting that there's no "rock'n' country"-type attempt to explain the music here beyond "the Soundtrack of Alaska" and other similar liners.

Here's the Wolf on Friday at 3:20 a.m. local time:

Hank Williams, Jr., "Family Tradition"
Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Travelin' Band"
Brad Paisley, "He Didn't Have To Be"
Eric Clapton, "Lay Down Sally"
Eagles, "On The Border"
Johnny Lee, "Looking For Love"
Dwight Yoakam, "Little Ways"
Joe Cocker, "With A Little Help From My Friends"
Stevie Ray Vaughan, "Little Wing"
ZZ Top, "La Grange"
Charlie Daniels Band, "Uneasy Rider"
Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Tuesday's Gone"