SONG OF THE DAY “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz (Are You Gonna Go My Way, Virgin Records, 1993). Written by Lenny Kravitz and Craig Ross. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The single has been covered by numerous artists, such as Metallica, in a medley for “MTV Hits” at the... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Worries” by Langhorne Slim (Langhorne Slim, Kemado, 2008). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Langhorne Slim is a folk singer, born Sean Scolnick on August 20, 1980. Originally hailing from Langhorne, Pennsylvania, he attended High School at The Solebury School in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the Conservatory of... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Devils” by Amelia Curran (War Brides, Six Shooter Records, 2006). Written by Amelia Curran. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Amelia Curran is a Canadian singer-songwriter. - The National Post describes her music as, “A bit like Leonard Cohen being channeled in a dusty saloon by Patsy Cline.” - Her... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Backstreet Affair” by Webb Pierce (Back Street Affair single, 1952). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Webb Pierce was one of the most popular American honky tonk vocalists of the 1950s, charting more #1 hits than any other country artist during the decade. - For many, Pierce, with his flamboyant... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam (Backspacer, Monkeywrench Records, 2009). Written by Eddie Vedder. CHART POSITIONS Canadian Hot 100 39 U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 6 U.S. Rock Songs 14 U.S. Alternative Rock Tracks 10 VIDEO OF THE DAY »
SONG OF THE DAY “Hold My Heart” by Tenth Avenue North (Over & Underneath, Reunion Records, 2008). Written by Michael Donehey, Jason David Ingram, Phillip Larue. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
SONG OF THE DAY “Little Drummer Girl” by Alicia Keyes (Jermaine Dupri’s 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas, Columbia Records/ So So Def Records, 1996). Arranged by Alicia Keyes. TRACK LISTINGS FOR Jermaine Dupri’s 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas 1. “The Time of Year” (featuring Kenny Lattimore) 3.24 2. “Christmas Without You” (featuring Xscape) 3.56... »
“Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)” – John Lennon “Wonderful Christmastime” – Paul McCartney “Children Go Where I Send Thee” – Peter, Paul, & Mary “A’ Soalin” – Peter, Paul, & Mary “Breathe Of Heaven” – Amy Grant “Little Town” – Amy Grant “The Night Before Christmas” – Amy Grant “Christmas All Over Again” –... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty (Southern Accents, MCA Records, 1985). Written by Tom Petty & David A. Stewart. INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) - The song was a collaboration with David A. Stewart of Eurythmics. - The original inspiration was a romantic encounter that Stewart... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Still” by Volcano Choir (Unmap, Jagjaguwar Records, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) - Volcano Choir are a progressive post rock and indie band and collaboration by Justin Vernon (who is otherwise known as Bon Iver) and Collections of Colonies of Bees. - Their debut album is Unmap and... »
SONG OF THE DAY “All I Want” by Toad The Wet Sprocket (Fear, Columbia, 1992). INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) - “All I Want” was Toad the Wet Sprocket’s first successful song. - It became one of their most well-known songs and reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. - On November 6,... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Accidents Will Happen” by Elvis Costello & The Attractions (Armed Forces, Columbia Records, 1979). Written by Elvis Costello. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The accompanying music video, by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton, was one of the 35 videos selected for the Museum of Modern Art’s prestigious “Golden Oldies... »
SONG OF THE DAY “And If Venice Is Sinking” by Spirit Of The West (Faithlift, Warner Music Canada, 1993). Written by John Mann & Geoffrey Kelly. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The song is about Mann’s honeymoon in Venice with his wife, Jill Daum. Infatuated with the city, Mann expresses his desire never... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Little Green Bag” by George Baker Selection (Little Green Bag single, Negram Records, 1969). Written by Jan Visser & Hans Bouwens. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The song reached the #9 position in the Dutch Top 40, and the #3 position in Belgium. In the summer of 1970, it... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Lana Lang” by Mata Hari (Mata Hari, 1997). INTERESTING FACTS (from last.fm) - Mata Hari is a band from Brasilia, Brazil. - The music is a mix of blues, rock and brazilian rhythms. - The musicians are Veronica Carrico (singer), Jimi Figueiredo (lyrics and guitar), Nelson Neto (bass), Nelson Guimaraes... »
It’s like every artist I’ve ever loved has covered this song…seriously. Alicia Keys ft. Adam Levine Beth Hart and Danish singer Jesper Binzer recorded a cover version together Bush Charlotte Martin Chantal Kreviazuk The Cranberries Dave Matthews Band Elvis Costello The Flying Burrito Brothers Garbage Guns N’ Roses Iron & Wine Jewel Melanie Safka... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Les Gens de Mon Pays” by Gilles Vigneault (Mets Donc Tes Plus Belles Chansons ensembles, GSI Musique, 1986). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Gilles Vigneault is a Québécois poet, publisher and singer-songwriter, and well-known Quebec nationalist and sovereigntist. - He was one of the principal figures of the generation of... »
SONG OF THE DAY “I Know” by Zeus (Sounds Like Zeus, Arts & Crafts Productions Inc., 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Zeus is a Toronto-based Canadian indie rock band, signed to the record label Arts & Crafts, whose members include Mike O’Brien, Carlin Nicholson, Rob Drake and Neil Quin. - Their debut EP... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Get Down On It” by Kool & The Gang (Something Special, Mercury Records, 1981). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The song reached #10 on the Billboard charts in early 1982, displaying some of the characteristics of a blend of disco and funk, with the title of the song repeating continuously.... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Burn Down The Mission” by Elton John (Tumbleweed Connection, Uni Records USA/ DJM Records UK, 1970). Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Burn Down the Mission” is the tenth and final song on Elton John’s album Tumbleweed Connection, released in 1970. - The... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Dandelion Wine” by Ron Sexsmith (Retriever, Nettwerk Records, 2004). VIDEO OF THE DAY cover, not original: »
SONG OF THE DAY “Unchain My Heart” by Ray Charles (Unchain My Heart single, ABC- Paramount, 1961). Written by Robert Sharp, Jr. (& Teddy Powell, see below). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Sharp, a drug addict at the time, sold the song to Teddy Powell for $50. Powell demanded half the songwriting credit.... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Bottom” by Zap Mama (Adventures in Afropea 1, Luaka Bop, 1993). INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) - Zap Mama is a Belgian musical group founded and led by Marie Daulne. - Daulne says her mission is to be a bridge between the European and the African and bring the... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Calling To Say” by Serena Ryder (Calling To Say single, EMI Canada, 2007). INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) - Serena Ryder is a Juno Award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter and guitarist. - She attended the Integrated Arts Program at Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Peterborough. - As a teenager, she... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Fragile Heart” by Yolanda Adams (Mountain High, Valley Low, Elektra Records, 1999). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The album stands as Adams’ best-selling to date, having moved 1.3 million units and being certified Platinum by the RIAA. - “Fragile Heart” was also serviced to radio and fared well on... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Nothing From Nothing” by Billy Preston (The Kids & Me, A&M Records, 1974). Written by Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SONG (a la wikipedia) - The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in October of 1974, becoming Preston’s 2nd solo... »
SONG OF THE DAY “That Holiday Feelin’ ” by Steve & Eydie (That Holiday Feelin‘, Gl Music Co., 1964). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Steve and Eydie is the name of an American pop vocal duet, consisting of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé. They have been a husband and wife team since the... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Mr. Blue Sky” by E.L.O. (Out Of The Blue, Jet Records, 1978). Written by Jeff Lynne. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The song forms the fourth and last track on the “Concerto for a Rainy Day” suite on side three of the original two-LP set. - The song was the... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Instant Karma” single by John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (Apple Records, 1970). Written by John Lennon. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Instant Karma!” was John Lennon’s third solo single on Apple Records, along with “Imagine” and “Give Peace a Chance”. - It ranks as one of the... »
November 2009 – Almost One Year, Over And Out 1. Won’t Stop – OneRepublic* 2. Trouble Is A Friend – Lenka* 3. Blue Monday – New Order 4. Lonely Teardrops – Jackie Wilson 5. Taller Children – Elizabeth & The Catapult* 6. Into Your Sun – No Second Troy* 7. Fool – Marie Digby*... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Keep the Car Running” by Arcade Fire (Neon Bible, Rough Trade Records/ Merge Records, 2007). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This song was #22 on Rolling Stone’s list, The 100 Best Songs of 2007. It peaked on the UK Singles Chart at #56. It peaked at #32 on the Billboard... »
