With all the fires in California there’s comfort in hearing music from one of the local favorites. Colbie Caillat is from Malibu. (Think lovechild of Jack Johnson and Sheryl Crow.) This version of “Droplets” was recorded (not by me) at the beach with her friend and frequent musical partner, Jason Reeves.

I am so impressed with this gal. She’s down to Earth, can write catchy tunes, and was born in 1985. Chances are Shem will say she’s too mellow, or too poppy, or she isn’t “eighties” enough. Hello? 1985! Spring, Junior year. Can’t get more “eighties” than that.