Playlist: 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters
Walter Martin’s Radio Hour released a special episode featuring a playlist of the 30 greatest living American songwriters, currently showcasing 25 tracks spanning multiple decades, states, and styles. The host promises a follow‑up mid‑week to add the remaining five songs and complete the countdown. The curated mix serves both as a celebration of songwriting talent and as a discovery tool for listeners. Martin discusses each selection in the episode, providing context and personal insight.
10 New Songs to Love (4/26/26)
The author released a new "Sunday Surprises #12" playlist featuring ten freshly curated songs that diverge from mainstream radio fare. The collection is presented as a subscriber‑only offering on the Substack platform, with links to the tracks provided exclusively to...
The Beatles Paul Playlist
Walt Martin released a new "Beatles Paul" playlist featuring 44 Paul McCartney‑written songs arranged chronologically, mirroring his solo‑McCartney 44‑track list from the previous week. The collection spans the Beatles era and highlights McCartney’s evolution as a songwriter and performer. Martin...
Cherry-Picked Solo Paul Playlist
Walt Martin released a curated 2‑hour‑40‑minute playlist of Paul McCartney’s solo work, positioning it as the definitive glimpse of the artist beyond his Beatles legacy. The post frames the collection as a conversion tool for skeptics, noting that even the...
10 New Songs to Love (3/15/26)
On March 15, 2026, Walt released the ninth edition of his "Sunday Surprises" playlist, a curated collection of ten themeless songs that differ from typical radio fare. The playlist is delivered exclusively to newsletter subscribers, with private links for each...