SONG OF THE DAY “Some Other Time” – Barbra Streisand (Love Is The Answer, Columbia Records, 2009). Music by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. WHY TODAY? I heard it performed by the Los Angeles Gay Men’s Chorus in an episode of “Six Feet Under,” and had never heard it... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Child Of Mine” by Carole King (Writer, CBS/ Ode/ Sony Music, 1970). Written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. WHY TODAY? Because it’s my birthday, and my mom emailed me this morning and said “think of me singing it to you”. What a completely beautiful thing to say; I love... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Burning Down The House” by Bonnie Raitt (Road Tested, Capitol Records, 1995). Written by David Byrne. WHY TODAY? This incredible version of this song was featured in a dance party scene in Six Feet Under, and was consequently brought back into my consciousness. I had mentioned it earlier in this... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Girl With One Eye” by Florence + The Machine (Lungs, Island Records, 2009). Written by Matt Alchin, David Ashby, & James McCool. WHY TODAY Basically, because I’m really bad. My dad bought this for me for my birthday, but it came today and I got excited and opened the present... »
SONG OF THE DAY “I Wished On The Moon” by Billie Holiday (Songs for Distingué Lovers, Verve Records, 1957). Composed by Ralph Rainger with lyrics by Dorothy Parker. WHY TODAY? While listening to NPR last night, I heard a recording of Stephanie Nakasian doing a cover of this song. She was able to really capture Billie’s voice, and,... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Our Love Is Gonna Live Forever” by Spain (She Haunts My Dreams, Restless Records, 1999). WHY TODAY? The song was featured in the soundtrack for an episode of Six Feet Under. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Spain are an American rock band, led by Josh Haden. - Their song “Spiritual” was... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Iko Iko” as performed by The Dixie Cups (“Iko Iko” / “I’m Gonna Get You Yet” , Red Bird Records, 1965). Written by James “Sugar Boy” Crawford. WHY TODAY? I had this song stuck in my head and was singing it around the house. Any normal day. But Todd thought I... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Good Man” by King Straggler (King Straggler, Authentica Records, 2005). WHERE DID I HEAR IT? From the soundtrack of the Jeff Bridge’s film The Amateurs. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This is a musical group consisting of actors John Hawkes, Rodney Eastman and Brent Gore. - Here’s the MP3 on amazon.com.... »
SONG OF THE DAY “King Of Spain” by The Tallest Man On Earth (The Wild Hunt, Dead Oceans Records, 2010). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The Tallest Man on Earth is the moniker of the folk musician Kristian Matsson of Dalarna, Sweden. - Matsson also sings in a band called Montezumas. - In 2007 Kristian Mattson released... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Uprising” by Muse (The Resistance, Warner Brothers Records/ Helium 3, 2009). Written by Matthew Bellamy. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Uprising” is a song by British progressive rock band Muse, featured on their fifth studio album The Resistance. - Written by lead vocalist and guitarist Matthew Bellamy, the song was released as the lead single... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Telling The Truth & Going Away” by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. WHERE DID I HEAR IT? The end credits for the John Malkovich/ Colin Hanks film The Great Buck Howard. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (often abbreviated CYHSY) is an American indie rock group based... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Out On Weekend” by Neil Young (Harvest, Reprise Records, 1972). Written by Neil Young. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Harvest is the fourth solo album by Neil Young. - It featured the London Symphony Orchestra on two tracks, while noted guests David Crosby, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Stephen Stills, and James Taylor contributed vocals. - It... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Old Man” by Neil Young (Harvest, Reprise Records, 1972). Written by Neil Young. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The song was written for the caretaker of the northern-California Broken Arrow Ranch, which Young purchased for $350,000 in 1970. - The song compares a young man’s life to an old... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Sugar Mountain” by Neil Young (Sugar Mountain – Live At Canterbury House 1968, Reprise Records, 2008). Written by Neil Young. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Young composed the song on his 19th birthday in 1964, and its lyrics are reminiscences about his youth in Winnipeg, Manitoba. - In her album... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Right Place Wrong Time” by Dr. John (In The Right Place, Atco Records, 1973). Written by Mac Rebennack. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The album became the biggest selling album of Dr. John’s career. - Allen Toussaint played piano, electric piano, acoustic guitar, conga drums and tambourine, background vocals, vocal arrangements,... »
SONG OF THE DAY “10 Mile Stereo” by Beach House (Teen Dream, Sub Pop, 2010). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Teen Dream is the third full-length record by Baltimore dream pop duo Beach House. - The album leaked to the Internet on 19 November 2009, and was officially released on 26 January 2010. - The... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Honest” by Band Of Skulls (Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, Shangri-La Records, 2009). WHERE DID I HEAR IT? As seen on NBC’s Mercy. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Band of Skulls is a British alternative rock band that formed in 2008 in Southampton, England. - Initially, they played at night clubs in... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Chains, Chains, Chains” by Elvis Perkins in Dearland (Elvis Perkins In Dearland, XL Recordings, 2009). Written by Elvis Perkins. WHERE DID I HEAR IT? As seen on ABC’s Flashforward. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Elvis Perkins in Dearland is the second studio album by Elvis Perkins, and his first with backing... »
SONG OF THE DAY “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel (So, Geffen Records, 1986). Written by Peter Gabriel. COVERS OF THE DAY Dianne Reeves – Delicious, delicious, new jazz arrangement. Dianne Reeves is incredible brilliant at combining new, off rhythms with her soulful, “I’ve been through it all” voice to create, really, an entirely new piece.... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Angelo’s” by Dick Siegel (Snap!, 1969). Written by Dick Siegel. WHY TODAY? Because it’s a Sunday song and I’m a Detroiter! Anyone who’s anyone from Detroit knows this song because it is used as the theme to the local classic rock station’s Sunday morning program, which is just about the... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Cover Of The Rolling Stone” by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (Sloppy Seconds, Columbia Records, 1973). Written by Shel Silverstein. WHY TODAY? Todd and I couldn’t stop singing this song this morning while he was making eggs, so, obviously, it was a pretty fun morning. This song brings me... »
SONG OF THE DAY “I’ll Never Find Another You” by The Seekers (, EMI/ Columbia Records, 1964). Written by Tom Springfield. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) “I’ll Never Find Another You” was The Seekers’ first UK-released single, and was the best selling single of 1965 in the UK. - The song was also highly popular in... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + The Machine (Lungs, Universal Island/ Moshi Moshi/ IAMSOUND, 2008). Written by Florence Welch, Isabella Summers. WHY TODAY? Well, I first discovered this song back in October from the television show Mercy, and, true to form, the song appears on my October 2009 Monthly Playlist. Then a few... »
1. Santana (feat. Wyclef Jean) – Maria Maria 2. Bush – Comedown 3. The Animals – It’s My Life 4. Ben Harper – Woman In You 5. Fleet Foxes – Your Protector 6. Lou Reed – Perfect Day 7. The Beach Boys – Sloop John B 8. Rogue Wave – Lake Michigan 9. Joni... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Garden Party” by Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band (Garden Party, Decca, 1972). Written by Rick Nelson. FAVORITE LYRICS But it’s alright now, I’ve learned my lesson well: You can’t please everyone So you’ve got to please yourself. and If memories are all I sing I’d rather drive a... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” by The Temptations (All Directions, Motown, 1972). Written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” is a soul song, written by Motown songwriters Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong as a single for Motown act The Undisputed Truth in 1971. - The Undisputed... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Sympathy For The Devil” by The Rolling Stones (Beggar’s Banquet, Decca Records, 1968). Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. WHY TODAY? First of all, is anyone going to say “Nice Easter Sunday pick, Joanee” and point out the irony of this song on this day? No, because no one... »
SONG OF THE DAY “The Tears Of A Clown” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (Make It Happen, Tamla Records, 1967). Written by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Hank Cosby. WHY TODAY? Because yesterday when I was singing the Smokey Robinson & The Miracles song “Tracks Of My Tears” I kept trying to think... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Tracks Of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (Going To A Go-Go, Tamla, 1965). Written by William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr., Warren “Pete” Moore, and Marvin “Marv” Tarplin of “The Miracles”. WHY TODAY? I couldn’t stop singing this tonight! It was my lullaby to Todd tonight, and then after he fell asleep... »
SONG OF THE DAY “Red Rubber Ball” by The Cyrkle (Red Rubber Ball, Columbia Records, 1966). Written by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley. WHY TODAY? Welcome to 1960′s Week! I actually didn’t do this intentionally, but I just keep having these great old classics get stuck in my head, and it’s become a trend, so I thought... »
