The music blaring from the speakers of a small pub on a recent Friday night seemed like typical oldies fare: Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” the 1970s tune “Disco Lady” and the 1950s surf instrumental ...

I have been browsing MSN Music for some oldies recently and I sometimes come upon an instrumental remix/cover that I end up liking more than the original since lyrics can be grating esp. when whiney.