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 is …
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 the theme song …
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 for their …
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 traditions, as …
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 in 2009. — …
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 Newley specifically …
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 the original production …
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 July 14, …
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 in 2004 for …
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 their website. …