Song Of The Day
Week Hiatus – I AM MOVING!!
I am moving across the country this week, and will be on hiatus from today until next Tuesday. I will probably backblog* those dates in on Tuesday, because god knows on a roadtrip across the country/ an epic unpacking, I will be listening to music THE ENTIRE TIME, and will certainly have a explosion... »
Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
SONG OF THE DAY “Don’t Look Back In Anger” by Oasis ( (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, Creation Records, 1995). Written by Noel Gallagher. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The song was written by the band’s guitarist and main songwriter, Noel Gallagher. Noel was so excited of the potential of the song when he first wrote... »
Soul Meets Body – Death Cab For Cutie
SONG OF THE DAY “Soul Meets Body” by Death Cab For Cutie (Plans, Atlantic Records, 2005). Written by Ben Gibbard. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Death Cab for Cutie, a Washington-based indie rock band, released the 2005 album Plans, as their first collaboration with Atlantic Records. - It is the group’s highest charting single in... »
Strange Love (Don’t Be Lazy) – Brent Randall & His Pinecones
SONG OF THE DAY “Strange Love (Don’t Be Lazy)” by Brent Randall & His Pinecones (We Were Strangers in Paddington Green, 2008). INTERESTING FACTS (a la google) - From Halifax, Novia Scotia - From the blog Obscure Sound: “While their sound certainly shows that Randall and... »
Someday, Someway – Marshall Crenshaw
SONG OF THE DAY “Someday, Someway” by Marshall Crenshaw (Marshall Crenshaw, Warner Brothers Records, 1982). Written by Marshall Crenshaw. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The song reached #36 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the summer of 1982, as well as #31 on the Cash Box Singles chart. The album spent over six months on the chart,... »
Glory Box – Portishead
SONG OF THE DAY “Glory Box” by Portishead (Dummy, Go! Discs, 1995). Written by Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, and Adrian Utley. The song samples “Ike’s Rap II” by Isaac Hayes. MY TAKE This song reminds me of my college days and frequent listenings to the Supreme Beings of Leisure (a.k.a. “the good ol’ days”). I like Portishead,... »
Wonderwall – (Oasis)
SONG OF THE DAY “Wonderwall” by Oasis ((What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, Creation Records, 1995). Written by Noel Gallagher. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Wonderwall” was a ’60s film & soundtrack written by George Harrison, and the title of his first solo album. - Released as the third single from (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, “Wonderwall” peaked... »
Road To Nowhere – Talking Heads
SONG OF THE DAY “Road To Nowhere” by The Talking Heads (Little Creatures, Sire Records, 1985). Written by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The song reached #25 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and #6 in the British and German singles chart. It also made #8 on... »
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 is in the form... »
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 early 1990s. With Campbell’s... »
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 and peaked at... »
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 on Billboard... »
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, composer, arranger, singer,... »
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 version for the 1955... »
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. At the induction,... »
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 her career from Toronto.... »
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 pop to cabaret. - Since... »
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 and Irish artists... »
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 Ingrid Michaelson’s upcoming album, “Maybe”... »
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 Lamp is Low” in... »
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 MySpace starting on January 3,... »
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 group into household... »
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 in Detroit 4... »
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 today, and now... »
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, she began to work on completing... »
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 »
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 who “closed the shop,... »
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 Birthday, Mom! INTERESTING FACTS... »
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 current gf who’s... »
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 gonna happen to you In a year from now Maybe... »
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 on the Billboard Airplay... »
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 band’s live set. VIDEO... »
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. I heard the... »
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. His multi-tracked voice often... »
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 »
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 was also certified... »
Travelin’ Man – Bob Seger
SONG OF THE DAY “Travelin’ Man” by Bob Seger (Beautiful Loser, Capitol Records, 1975). Written by Bob Seger. »
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 a hit that... »
Are You Gonna Go My Way – Lenny Kravitz
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 2003 MTV Music... »
Worries – Langhorne Slim
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 Music at Purchase... »
Devils – Amelia Curran
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 2006 release, War... »
Backstreet Affair – Webb Pierce
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 Nudie suits and twin... »
Just Breathe – Pearl Jam
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 »
Hold My Heart – Tenth Avenue North
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 »
Little Drummer Girl – Alicia Keyes
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 3. “In Love at Christmas”... »
My Top 25 Grown-Up Christmas (Play)list
“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” – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers “(It Must Have... »
Don’t Come Around Here No More – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
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 had with Stevie Nicks... »
Still – Volcano Choir
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 was released on September... »
All I Want – Toad The Wet Sprocket
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, 1992, Fear was certified gold... »
Accidents Will Happen – Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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 Of Music Video”... »
And If Venice Is Sinking – Spirit Of The West
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 to leave by... »
Little Green Bag – George Baker Selection
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 reached the #16... »
Lana Lang – Mata Hari
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 (drums) and Sylvio J. (guitar). VIDEO Here’s... »
The Many Incredible versions of Wild Horses
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 Neil Young Old & In The Way The Rolling Stones Sarah McLachlan Sheryl Crow The Sundays Susan Boyle »
Les Gens de Mon Pays – Gilles Vigneault
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 chansonniers who helped the... »
I Know – Zeus
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 Sounds like Zeus includes... »
Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang
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. - The song was... »
Burn Down The Mission – Elton John
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 lyrics themselves, while telling... »
Dandelion Wine – Ron Sexsmith
SONG OF THE DAY “Dandelion Wine” by Ron Sexsmith (Retriever, Nettwerk Records, 2004). VIDEO OF THE DAY cover, not original: »
Unchain My Heart – Ray Charles
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. Sharp later successfully... »
Bottom – Zap Mama
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 two cultures together... »
Calling To Say – Serena Ryder
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 performed solo as well as... »
Fragile Heart – Yolanda Adams
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 adult contemporary stations. »
Nothing From Nothing – Billy Preston
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 chart-topper in the... »
That Holiday Feelin’ – Steve & Eydie
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 1950s. Both... »
Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra
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 3rd Hot 100 Top... »
Instant Karma – John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band
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 fastest-released songs in pop... »
Keep The Car Running – Arcade Fire
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 Hot Modern... »
Stop The World (And Let Me Off)
I can’t choose which version of this song I like best. I heard it first by John Doe & The Sadies on CBC Radio 2 89.9 FM, and loved it. Then the DJ said that the song was originally done by Patsy Cline, and I got excited. She’s a classic! Turns out, her version... »
Bad Reputation – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
SONG OF THE DAY “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (Bad Reputation, Boardwalk Records, 1981). Written by Joan Jett, Ritchie Cordell, Kenny Laguna and Marty Joe Kupersmith. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - In 2009 it was named the 29th best hard rock song of all time by VH1. - It was the theme song for... »
You Are Forgiven (from the medley A Quick One, While He’s Away) – The Who
SONG OF THE DAY “You Are Forgiven” from the medley “A Quick One, While He’s Away” by The Who (A Quick One, Decca Records, 1966). Written by Pete Townshend. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “A Quick One, While He’s Away” is a 1966 medley written by Pete Townshend and recorded by The Who for their album... »
A Well-Respected Man – The Kinks
SONG OF THE DAY “A Well-Respected Man” by The Kinks (Kywet Kinks, Reprise Records, 1965). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - It was released as a single in the US in October and reached #13. - Musically, it marked the beginning of an expansion in the Kinks’ inspirations, drawing much from British music hall traditions, as well as... »
Nancy – The Deep Dark Woods
SONG OF THE DAY “Nancy” by The Deep Dark Woods (Winter Hours, Black Hen Records, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The Deep Dark Woods are a Canadian alt-country band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. - They have released 3 albums; a self-titled debut in 2006, Hang Me, Oh Hang Me in 2007, and Winter Hours in 2009. - They have... »
The Candy Man – The Ray Conniff Singers
SONG OF THE DAY “The Candy Man” by Ray Conniff & The Singers (Alone Again, Naturally, Columbia Records, 2008). Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This is a song from the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. It was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley specifically... »
But Not For Me – Joey De Francesco feat. Joe Doggs
SONG OF THE DAY “But Not For Me” by Joey De Francesco featuring Joe Doggs (Falling In Love Again, Concord Records, 2003). Written by George and Ira Gershwin. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Joe Doggs = Joe Pesci - The Gershwins wrote this song for their musical Girl Crazy (1930) and introduced in the original production by... »
21 Guns – Green Day
SONG OF THE DAY “21 Guns” by Greenday (21st Century Breakdown, Reprise Records, 2009). Written by Billie Joe Armstrong. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - It is the 2nd single from their eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown. The single was released through Reprise Records on May 25, 2009 as a digital download and July 14, 2009... »
Enjoy The Silence – Depeche Mode
SONG OF THE DAY “Enjoy The Silence” by Depeche Mode (Violator, Mute Records, 1990). Written by Martin Gore. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Enjoy the Silence” is Depeche Mode’s 24th UK single, released on January 16, 1990, and the 2nd single from the album Violator. - “Enjoy the Silence” was re-released as a single in 2004 for the... »
People Got A Lotta Nerve – Neko Case
SONG OF THE DAY “People Got A Lotta Nerve” by Neko Case (Middle Cyclone, ANTI-, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The first single from Middle Cyclone is “People Got a Lotta Nerve”, which initially was released as a free download on January 13, 2009 on the ANTI- blog and the day after on their... »
Until I Stay – Jully Black
SONG OF THE DAY “Until I Stay” by Jully Black (Revival, Universal Music Canada, 2007). Written by Jully Black, Keith Harris and Ian Thornley. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Jully Black (pronounced “Julie”) is a Canadian R&B singer of Jamaican heritage, and was brought up in the Jane and Finch area of Toronto. - She has... »
Sold – Dan Mangan
SONG OF THE DAY -”Sold” by Dan Mangan (Roboteering EP & Nice, Nice, Very Nice, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Born the day before me in the year of me!! (aka the year of Thriller) - Mangan is a Canadian indie folk-rock singer-songwriter. Based out of Vancouver, he has released two full-length albums – Postcards and Daydreaming... »
Your Beauty Must Be Rubbing Off – Hawksley Workman
SONG OF THE DAY “Your Beauty Must Be Rubbing Off” by Hawksley Workman ( (Last Night We Were) Delicious Wolves, Universal Music Canada, 2001). VIDEO OF THE DAY »
Call Me – Aretha Franklin
SONG OF THE DAY “Call Me” by Aretha Franklin (This Girl’s In Love With You, Atlantic Records, 1970). Written by Aretha Franklin. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Call Me” is a song recorded and written by American Soul singer Aretha Franklin. - The song was co-produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin. - Franklin came up with... »
Gimme Sympathy – Metric !UPDATED PHOTO!
SONG OF THE DAY “Gimme Sympathy” by Metric (Fantasies, Metric Music International, 2009). Written by Emily Haines & Jimmy Shaw. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Gimme Sympathy” is the 3rd single from Canadian rock group Metric’s 4th studio album Fantasies. - It was one of the first songs written for Fantasies, and was written at Bear Creek Studios... »
Black Day In July – Gordon Lightfoot
SONG OF THE DAY “Black Day In July” by Gordon Lightfoot (Did She Mention My Name?, United Artists, 1968). LYRICS Black Day in July Motor City madness has touched the countryside And through the smoke and cinders you can hear it far and wide The door are quickly bolted and the children locked inside Black Day in July Black Day in July And... »
The B.Q.E. – Sufjan Stevens
Well, folks, this is an album, not a song of the day. But I was just so excited that one of my favorite artists did an entire live orchestral project at my favorite former employee (B.A.M.) about the landmark roadway I lived under for a year (the Brooklyn Queens Expressway). So, basically, this album... »
Bluff – Pilot Speed
SONG OF THE DAY “Bluff” by Pilot Speed (Wooden Bones, MapleMusic Recordings, 2009). FAVORITE LYRIC ” Still you would say you’re not afraid, to lay down your bones on the bed you’ve made…” VIDEO OF THE DAY »
Everything Else – Howie Day
SONG OF THE DAY “Everything Else” by Howie Day (Australia, Daze Records, 2000) LYRICS Pictures blurred in her head Won’t let them win She’ll make you come Right back and let her in For the one that you love Is more than them fuck them Think about her now She’s yours anyway And everything else doesn’t matter Really ’cause that girl that you want She’s never going... »
The Winner – Coolio
SONG OF THE DAY “The Winner” by Coolio (Space Jam Soundtrack, 1996, Atlantic Records). »
Brown-Eyed Girl (alternate take) – Van Morrison
SONG OF THE DAY “Brown-Eyed Girl (alternate take)” by Van Morrison (Gang Masters, Legacy Records/ Columbia, 1991. Originally recorded in 1967 at Bang Records.) Written by Van Morrison. WHY IT’S IN MY HEAD Dear old dad has been having Van Morrison days lately on Grooveshark, and he came across this incredible version of a classic. It’s an... »
Taller Children – Elizabeth & The Catapult
SONG OF THE DAY “Taller Children” by Elizabeth & The Catapult (Taller Children, Verve Forecast, 2009). Written by Elizabeth Ziman. INTERESTING DETAILS (from wikipedia) - Elizabeth & The Catapult is a Brooklyn-based pop/rock trio consisting of musicians Elizabeth Ziman, Dan Molad, and Pete Lalish formed in 2004. - Having been popular for years on New York’s Lower East... »
God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
SONG OF THE DAY “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys (Pet Sounds, Capitol Records, 1966). Written by Brian Wilson, Tony Asher. WHERE I HEARD IT It’s the theme song for my new obsession, HBO’s Big Love. I’ve heard it 23 times this week, which as you might be able to guess means I’m finished with the... »
Bibi – Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoko
SONG OF THE DAY “Bibi” by Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoko (Africa to Appalachia, self-released, 2008). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Jayme Stone is a Canadian banjoist and composer who was formerly in the jazz and roots group Tricycle. - His solo album The Utmost won the 2008 Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year. - With... »
The Great Defector – Bell X1
SONG OF THE DAY “The Great Defector” by Bell X1 (Blue Lights On The Runway, BellyUp Records, 2009). INTERESTING DETAILS (from wikipedia) - “The Great Defector” is the lead single by Bell X1, taken from their 4th studio album Blue Lights on the Runway. - The single was released in Ireland on 30 January 2009 and internationally on... »
The Dirty Ol’ Tractor Song – Little Miss Higgins
SONG OF THE DAY “The Dirty Ol’ Tractor Song” by Little Miss Higgins (Junction City, Little Miss Higgins Music, 2007). Written by Little Miss Higgins. INTERESTING FACTS (from Amazon) - A country blues pianist, guitarist, and singer, Little Miss Higgins (known to perform with her partner in music, Foy Taylor) was born in Alberta, Canada, and raised... »
The Ghost of Bill Haley – Chinese Food
SONG OF THE DAY “The Ghost of Bill Haley” by Chinese Food (When The Future Caught Fire, 2008). »
It’s Only A Paper Moon – The Oscar Peterson Trio
SONG OF THE DAY “It’s Only A Paper Moon” by Oscar Peterson Trio (With Respect To Nat, Verve Records, 1998). Written in 1933 by E. Y. Harburg and Billy Rose. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - It was written originally for an unsuccessful Broadway play called The Great Magoo, set in Coney Island. - It was subsequently used in... »
Blue Monday – New Order
SONG OF THE DAY “Blue Monday” by New Order ( , Factory Records, 1983). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Blue Monday” is a dance song recorded in 1982 and originally released as a single in 1983 by British band New Order, and later remixed for further releases in 1988 and 1995. - The song has been widely remixed... »
Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
SONG OF THE DAY - “Black Hole Sun” by (Superunknown, A & M Records, 1994). Written by Chris Cornell. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Written by frontman Chris Cornell, “Black Hole Sun” was released in 1994 as the third single from the band’s fourth studio album, Superunknown (1994). It is arguably the band’s most recognizable and most... »
Light You Up – Pilot Speed
SONG OF THE DAY “Light You Up” by Pilot Speed (Wooden Bones, MapleMusic Recordings, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Pilot Speed (formerly known as Pilate) is a Canadian rock band that formed in 1999 in Toronto, Ontario. - The quartet’s debut EP, For All That’s Given,Wasted, was released in 2001 MapleMusic Recordings who later signed them. - Their... »
Woo Hoo – The 5678’s
SONG OF THE DAY “Woo Hoo” by The 5678’s (Bomb The Twist, Time Bomb Records, 1996). Cover of the 1959 single by The Rock-A-Teens. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Woo Hoo” is a rockabilly song, originally released by The Rock-A-Teens in 1959. - The song is distinctive for its lack of lyrics apart from its title words, which... »
