Archive for January, 2010

The Great Speckled Bird

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
The Great Speckled Bird

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... »

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Incredibly Drunk On Whiskey – Memphis

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Incredibly Drunk On Whiskey – Memphis

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... »

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This Woman’s Work – Maxwell

Friday, January 29th, 2010
This Woman’s Work – Maxwell

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... »

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So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright – Simon & Garfunkel

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright – Simon & Garfunkel

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... »

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This Happy Madness (Estrada Branca) – Tom Jobim

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
This Happy Madness (Estrada Branca) – Tom Jobim

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,... »

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Mean To Me – Carmen McRae

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Mean To Me – Carmen McRae

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... »

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Beds Are Burning – Midnight Oil

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Beds Are Burning – Midnight Oil

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.... »

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A Girl Can Dream – Melissa McClelland

Sunday, January 24th, 2010
A Girl Can Dream – Melissa McClelland

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... »

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Life Is Unbelievable – John Southworth

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Life Is Unbelievable – John Southworth

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... »

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Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – Rhythms Del Mundo

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – Rhythms Del Mundo

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... »

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Maybe – Ingrid Michaelson

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Maybe – Ingrid Michaelson

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... »

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The Lamp Is Low

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
The Lamp Is Low

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... »

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Horchata – Vampire Weekend

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Horchata – Vampire Weekend

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... »

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Fuel-Injected – Swollen Members (Feat. Moka Only)

Monday, January 18th, 2010
Fuel-Injected – Swollen Members (Feat. Moka Only)

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... »

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I My Me Mine – The Polysics

Sunday, January 17th, 2010
I My Me Mine – The Polysics

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... »

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Popcorn – Hot Butter

Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Popcorn – Hot Butter

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... »

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Smile – Lily Allen

Friday, January 15th, 2010
Smile – Lily Allen

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,... »

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The Lady In My Life – Michael Jackson

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
The Lady In My Life – Michael Jackson

SONG OF THE DAY “The Lady In My Life” by Michael Jackson (Thriller, Epic Records, 1982). Written by Rod Temperton. VIDEO OF THE DAY »

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My Life – Billy Joel

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
My Life – Billy Joel

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... »

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Candy – Will Smith (Feat. Larry Blackmon and Cameo)

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Candy – Will Smith (Feat. Larry Blackmon and Cameo)

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... »

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December 2009 Playlist

Monday, January 11th, 2010
December 2009 Playlist

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 –... »

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Love The One You’re With – Stephen Stills

Sunday, January 10th, 2010
Love The One You’re With – Stephen Stills

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... »

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Share The Land – The Guess Who

Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Share The Land – The Guess Who

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... »

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If You Could Only See – Tonic

Friday, January 8th, 2010
If You Could Only See – Tonic

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... »

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My Own Worst Enemy – Lit

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
My Own Worst Enemy – Lit

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... »

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Undun – The Guess Who

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Undun – The Guess Who

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.... »

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Fire Of Birds – D.M. Stith

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Fire Of Birds – D.M. Stith

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.... »

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Only Time Will Tell – Asia

Monday, January 4th, 2010
Only Time Will Tell – Asia

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 »

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Suddenly I See – K.T. Tunstall

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
Suddenly I See – K.T. Tunstall

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... »

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Travelin’ Man – Bob Seger

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
Travelin’ Man – Bob Seger

SONG OF THE DAY “Travelin’ Man” by Bob Seger (Beautiful Loser, Capitol Records, 1975). Written by Bob Seger. »

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Young At Heart – Frank Sinatra

Friday, January 1st, 2010
Young At Heart – Frank Sinatra

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... »

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