Archive for November, 2009

I can’t choose which version of this song I like best. I heard it first by John Doe & The Sadies on CBC Radio 2 89.9 FM, and loved it. Then the DJ said that the song was originally done by Patsy Cline, and I got excited. She’s a classic! Turns out, her version... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (Bad Reputation, Boardwalk Records, 1981). Written by Joan Jett, Ritchie Cordell, Kenny Laguna and Marty Joe Kupersmith. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - In 2009 it was named the 29th best hard rock song of all time by VH1. - It was... »

SONG OF THE DAY “You Are Forgiven” from the medley “A Quick One, While He’s Away” by The Who (A Quick One, Decca Records, 1966). Written by Pete Townshend. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “A Quick One, While He’s Away” is a 1966 medley written by Pete Townshend and recorded by The Who... »

SONG OF THE DAY “A Well-Respected Man” by The Kinks (Kywet Kinks, Reprise Records, 1965). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - It was released as a single in the US in October and reached #13. - Musically, it marked the beginning of an expansion in the Kinks’ inspirations, drawing much from British music hall... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Nancy” by The Deep Dark Woods (Winter Hours, Black Hen Records, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The Deep Dark Woods are a Canadian alt-country band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. - They have released 3 albums; a self-titled debut in 2006, Hang Me, Oh Hang Me in 2007, and Winter Hours... »

SONG OF THE DAY “The Candy Man” by Ray Conniff & The Singers (Alone Again, Naturally, Columbia Records, 2008). Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This is a song from the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. It was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony... »

SONG OF THE DAY “But Not For Me” by Joey De Francesco featuring Joe Doggs (Falling In Love Again, Concord Records, 2003). Written by George and Ira Gershwin. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Joe Doggs = Joe Pesci - The Gershwins wrote this song for their musical Girl Crazy (1930) and introduced in... »

SONG OF THE DAY “21 Guns” by Greenday (21st Century Breakdown, Reprise Records, 2009). Written by Billie Joe Armstrong. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - It is the 2nd single from their eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown. The single was released through Reprise Records on May 25, 2009 as a digital download and... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Enjoy The Silence” by Depeche Mode (Violator, Mute Records, 1990). Written by Martin Gore. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Enjoy the Silence” is Depeche Mode’s 24th UK single, released on January 16, 1990, and the 2nd single from the album Violator. - “Enjoy the Silence” was re-released as a single... »

SONG OF THE DAY “People Got A Lotta Nerve” by Neko Case (Middle Cyclone, ANTI-, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The first single from Middle Cyclone is “People Got a Lotta Nerve”, which initially was released as a free download on January 13, 2009 on the ANTI- blog and the day after on... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Until I Stay” by Jully Black (Revival, Universal Music Canada, 2007). Written by Jully Black, Keith Harris and Ian Thornley. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Jully Black (pronounced “Julie”) is a Canadian R&B singer of Jamaican heritage, and was brought up in the Jane and Finch area of Toronto. -... »

SONG OF THE DAY -”Sold” by Dan Mangan (Roboteering EP & Nice, Nice, Very Nice, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Born the day before me in the year of me!! (aka the year of Thriller) - Mangan is a Canadian indie folk-rock singer-songwriter. Based out of Vancouver, he has released two full-length albums... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Your Beauty Must Be Rubbing Off” by Hawksley Workman ( (Last Night We Were) Delicious Wolves, Universal Music Canada, 2001). VIDEO OF THE DAY »

SONG OF THE DAY “Call Me” by Aretha Franklin (This Girl’s In Love With You, Atlantic Records, 1970). Written by Aretha Franklin. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Call Me” is a song recorded and written by American Soul singer Aretha Franklin. - The song was co-produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin.... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Gimme Sympathy” by Metric (Fantasies, Metric Music International, 2009). Written by Emily Haines & Jimmy Shaw. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Gimme Sympathy” is the 3rd single from Canadian rock group Metric’s 4th studio album Fantasies. - It was one of the first songs written for Fantasies, and was written... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Black Day In July” by Gordon Lightfoot (Did She Mention My Name?, United Artists, 1968). LYRICS Black Day in July Motor City madness has touched the countryside And through the smoke and cinders you can hear it far and wide The door are quickly bolted and the children locked inside... »

Well, folks, this is an album, not a song of the day. But I was just so excited that one of my favorite artists did an entire live orchestral project at my favorite former employer (B.A.M.) about the landmark roadway I lived under for a year (the Brooklyn Queens Expressway). So, basically, this album... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Bluff” by Pilot Speed (Wooden Bones, MapleMusic Recordings, 2009). FAVORITE LYRIC ” Still you would say you’re not afraid, to lay down your bones on the bed you’ve made…” VIDEO OF THE DAY »

SONG OF THE DAY “Everything Else” by Howie Day (Australia, Daze Records, 2000) LYRICS Pictures blurred in her head Won’t let them win She’ll make you come Right back and let her in For the one that you love Is more than them fuck them Think about her now She’s yours anyway And everything... »

SONG OF THE DAY “The Winner” by Coolio (Space Jam Soundtrack, 1996, Atlantic Records). »

SONG OF THE DAY “Brown-Eyed Girl (alternate take)” by Van Morrison (Gang Masters, Legacy Records/ Columbia, 1991. Originally recorded in 1967 at Bang Records.) Written by Van Morrison. WHY IT’S IN MY HEAD Dear old dad has been having Van Morrison days lately on Grooveshark, and he came across this incredible version of a... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Taller Children” by Elizabeth & The Catapult (Taller Children, Verve Forecast, 2009). Written by Elizabeth Ziman. INTERESTING DETAILS (from wikipedia) - Elizabeth & The Catapult is a Brooklyn-based pop/rock trio consisting of musicians Elizabeth Ziman, Dan Molad, and Pete Lalish formed in 2004. - Having been popular for years on... »

SONG OF THE DAY “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys (Pet Sounds, Capitol Records, 1966). Written by Brian Wilson, Tony Asher. WHERE I HEARD IT It’s the theme song for my new obsession, HBO’s Big Love. I’ve heard it 23 times this week, which as you might be able to guess means I’m... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Bibi” by Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoko (Africa to Appalachia, self-released, 2008). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Jayme Stone is a Canadian banjoist and composer who was formerly in the jazz and roots group Tricycle. - His solo album The Utmost won the 2008 Juno Award for Instrumental Album of... »

SONG OF THE DAY “The Great Defector” by Bell X1 (Blue Lights On The Runway, BellyUp Records, 2009). INTERESTING DETAILS (from wikipedia) - “The Great Defector” is the lead single by Bell X1, taken from their 4th studio album Blue Lights on the Runway. - The single was released in Ireland on 30 January... »

SONG OF THE DAY “The Dirty Ol’ Tractor Song” by Little Miss Higgins (Junction City, Little Miss Higgins Music, 2007). Written by Little Miss Higgins. INTERESTING FACTS (from Amazon) - A country blues pianist, guitarist, and singer, Little Miss Higgins (known to perform with her partner in music, Foy Taylor) was born in Alberta,... »

SONG OF THE DAY “The Ghost of Bill Haley” by Chinese Food (When The Future Caught Fire, 2008). »

SONG OF THE DAY “It’s Only A Paper Moon” by Oscar Peterson Trio (With Respect To Nat, Verve Records, 1998). Written in 1933 by E. Y. Harburg and Billy Rose. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - It was written originally for an unsuccessful Broadway play called The Great Magoo, set in Coney Island. - It... »

SONG OF THE DAY “Blue Monday” by New Order ( , Factory Records, 1983). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Blue Monday” is a dance song recorded in 1982 and originally released as a single in 1983 by British band New Order, and later remixed for further releases in 1988 and 1995. - The song... »

Disc one – Inspired By The Noise one. Allie Moss – Corner (from ‘Brothers & Sisters’) two. Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over (from ‘Mercy’) three. The Features – Lions (‘Mercy’) four. The Church – Under The Milky Way Tonight (from a car commercial) five. Dave Thomas, Jr. – Sink or... »