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 Ingrid Michaelson’s …
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 Lamp is Low” …
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 MySpace starting …
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 group into …
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 in Detroit …
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 today, and now …
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, she began to …
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 who “closed the …
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 Birthday, Mom! INTERESTING FACTS …