SONG OF THE DAY “The Great Speckled Bird” written by Roy Acuff, lyrics by Guy Smith, 1937. Sheet music first printed by M.M. Cole Publishing Company, Chicago, IL. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “The Great Speckled Bird” is a Southern hymn whose lyrics were written by the Reverend Guy Smith. - The song... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Incredibly Drunk On Whiskey” by Memphis (A Little Place Called Wilderness, Good Fences/ EMI, 2006). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Memphis is a musical duo consisting of long-time friends Torquil Campbell and Chris Dumont. - Dumont, originally from North Carolina, first met Campbell in New York City in the... »
SONG OF THE DAY “This Woman’s Work” by Maxwell (Now, Columbia Records, 2001). Written by Kate Bush. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “This Woman’s Work” is a song written and performed by the British singer Kate Bush. The song was released as the second single from her album The Sensual World in 1989... »
SONG OF THE DAY “So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright” by Simon & Garfunkel (Bridge Over Troubled Water, Columbia Records, 1970). Written by Paul Simon. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Bridge Over Troubled Water is the fifth and final studio album by Simon & Garfunkel. - Released on January 26, 1970, it reached #1... »
SONG OF THE DAY “This Happy Madness (Estrada Branca)” by Antonio Carlos (Tom) Jobim (Terra Brasilis, Warner Brothers Records, 1980). Music by Tom Jobim with lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes & Gene Lees. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim a.k.a. Tom Jobim was a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian songwriter,... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Mean To Me” by Carmen McRae (Any Old Time, Denon Records, 1986). Music by Fred E. Ahlert and lyrics by Roy Turk. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Mean To Me” is a popular song, originally published in 1929 and since recorded by many artists. - Doris Day recorded a... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Beds Are Burning” by Midnight Oil (Diesel & Dust, Sprint Music/ Columbia, 1987). Written by Rob Hirst, James Moginie, & Peter Garrett. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Midnight Oil won eleven Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards during its career, including induction into the Hall of Fame in 2006.... »
SONG OF THE DAY “A Girl Can Dream” by Melissa McClelland (Victoria Day, Six Shooter Records, 2009). Written by Luke Doucet & Melissa McClelland. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This is McClelland’s fourth album. - Melissa McClelland is an American-born Canadian singer-songwriter who lived in Burlington, Ontario, in her youth and now bases... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Life Is Unbelievable” by John Southworth (The Pillowmaker, digital release, Grimsey Records, 2007). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - John Southworth (not to be confused with the 16th English martyr) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. - His style encompasses the full spectrum of popular song genres, from oldies-radio to folk, 80’s... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by Rhythms Del Mundo (Rhythms Del Mundo Cuba, HIP-O Records/ Universal Music, 2006). Written by Bono. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Rhythms Del Mundo Cuba is a nonprofit collaborative album, which fuses Cuban rhythms and melodies with popular tracks from US, UK... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Maybe” by Ingrid Michaelson (Everybody, Cabin 24 Records, 2009). Written by Ingrid Michaelson. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This is the first single off of Ingrid Michaelson’s fourth studio album, Everybody. There are more instruments incorporated into “Maybe”. - Billboard stated that: The last track to make it onto... »
SONG OF THE DAY “The Lamp Is Low” with music by Peter de Rose and Bert Shefter, and lyrics by Mitchell Parish. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The music was adapted from “Pavane pour une infante défunte”, a piece by Maurice Ravel. - Mildred Bailey made the first notable recording of the “The... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Horchata” by Vampire Weekend (Contra, XL Records, 2010). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This is the second album by American indie rock band Vampire Weekend. - “Horchata” was released as a free download on October 5, 2009 on the band’s website. - The album was available for streaming on... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Fuel-Injected” by The Swollen Members (Bad Dreams, Battleaxe Records, 2001). Produced by DJ Kemo and Concise. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Take It Back” was the album’s first single though the record didn’t take off until the second single, “Fuel Injected” was released. “Fuel Injected” turned the underground rap... »
SONG OF THE DAY “I My Me Mine” by The Polysics (Now Is The Time!, Tofu Records: U.S.; Tired & Lonesome Records: U.K.; Ki-oon Records: Japan, 2005). WHY TODAY? My new cousin, Sarah, got me onto this amazing Japanese New Wave/ Synth-Pop band! I’m super bummed that they are coming to the Magic Stick... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Popcorn” by Hot Butter (Hot Butter, Musicor, 1972). Written by Gershon Kingsley. MY TAKE/ WHY THIS SONG? I move files around all the time on my hard drive, so Itunes can never find my files, and I periodically have to delete the library and start fresh. I’ve done just that... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Smile” by Lily Allen (Alright, Still, Regal Records, 2006). Written by Allen, Iyiola Babalola, Darren Lewis, Jackie Mittoo, & Clement Dodd. HOW DID I FIND IT? An episode of Glee, of course! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This song samples “Free Soul” by The Soul Brothers. - In 2006,... »
SONG OF THE DAY “The Lady In My Life” by Michael Jackson (Thriller, Epic Records, 1982). Written by Rod Temperton. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
SONG OF THE DAY “My Life” by Billy Joel (52nd Street, Columbia Records, 1978). Written by Billy Joel. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The song reached #2 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart. Early the next year it peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. - The verse about an old friend... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Candy” by Will Smith, featuring Larry Blackmon and Cameo (Big Willie Style, Columbia Records, 1997). Written by Will Smith, Ryan Toby, L. Blackmon, T. Jenkins. WHY TODAY? It’s my mom’s 55th birthday, and she loves very few things more than she loves Will Smith, this album, and this song. Happy... »
1. Stevie Wonder – Another Star 2. Shirock – Man Inside 3. Al Green – Still In Love With You 4. Tegan & Sara – Walking With A Ghost (Live) 5. Blues Traveler – Hook 6. Better Than Ezra – At The Stars 7. The All-American Rejects – Back To Me 8. Gob –... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Love The One You’re With” by Stephen Stills (Stephen Stills, Atlantic Records, 1970). Written by Stephen Stills. WHY TODAY? Because Caiti and I are watching the Degrassi Marathon on the Nick Teen channel, and this song was just referenced. A guy can’t decide between his ex-gf in Kenya and his... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Share The Land” by The Guess Who (Share The Land, RCA, 1970). Written by Burton Cummings & Kurt Winter. LYRICS Have you been around? Have you done your share a-coming down Of different things that people do Have you been aware? You got brothers and sisters who care About what’s... »
SONG OF THE DAY “If You Could Only See” by Tonic (Lemon Parade, Polydor/ A&M, 1996). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Lemon Parade is Tonic’s first album, released in 1996. - “If You Could Only See” was a hit single on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks charts reaching #1, and also reached #11... »
SONG OF THE DAY “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit (A Place In The Sun, RCA Records, 1999). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) One of the most enduring rock songs that season, it spent 11 weeks at #1 on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart and went on to become a staple in the... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Undun” by The Guess Who (Canned Wheat, Nimbus 9/ RCA, 1969). Written by Randy Bachman. WHY TODAY? Well, this is one of my favorite songs of all-time, and one of my favorite bands, so I don’t need an excuse to praise and commemorate their incredible sound, but I’ll humor you.... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Fire Of Birds” by D.M. Stith (Heavy Ghost, Asthmatic Kitty Records, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from his website and wikipedia) - Born in Buffalo, NY in 1980. Holla back, B-Lo! - Heavy Ghost is characterized by densely layered music features strings and horns on top of Stith’s guitar and piano tracks.... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Only Time Will Tell” by Asia (Asia, Geffen Records, 1982). Written by Geoff Downes & John Wetton. CHART PLACEMENT Chart (1982) Peak Position U.S. Billboard Hot 100 17 U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks 8 VIDEO OF THE DAY »
SONG OF THE DAY “Suddenly I See” by K.T. Tunstall (Eye To The Telescope, Relentless Records, 2005). Written by K.T. Tunstall. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This single peaked at #12 in the UK Singles Chart, and was a hit in Australia where it charted at #6 on the ARIA Singles Chart. It... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Travelin’ Man” by Bob Seger (Beautiful Loser, Capitol Records, 1975). Written by Bob Seger. »
SONG OF THE DAY “Young At Heart” by Frank Sinatra (1953). Music by Johnny Richards and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Frank Sinatra was the first performer to record the song, which became a million-selling hit in 1953 (and spilling over with popularity into 1954). The song was such... »
