On this episode, there’s no single theme, no carefully engineered concept, and no hidden puzzle connecting all the songs. This one is simply a potpourri — a hand-picked mix of songs that sounded good together, even if they don’t necessarily belong in the same musical neighborhood.

That is part of the fun of doing a show called The Eclectic Edge. Sometimes the connection is obvious. Sometimes it is historical, lyrical, geographical, or just a matter of mood. And sometimes the best approach is to set the map aside and let the records lead the way.