70′s
Miss You – The Rolling Stones
SONG OF THE DAY “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones (Some Girls, Rolling Stones Records, 1978). Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Produced by The Glimmer Twins. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Although guitarist Keith Richards is credited for co-writing, Jagger is generally regarded as the principal composer. “Miss You” was written... »
On Saturday Afternoons In 1963 – Rickie Lee Jones
SONG OF THE DAY “On Saturday Afternoons in 1963″ by Rickie Lee Jones (Rickie Lee Jones, Warner Brothers Records, 1979). Written by Rickie Lee Jones. LYRICS The most as you’ll ever go Is back where you used to know If grown-ups could laugh this slow Where as you watch the hour snow Years may... »
Silver Springs – Fleetwood Mac
SONG OF THE DAY “Silver Springs” by Fleetwood Mac (The Dance, Warner Bros./ Reprise Records, 1997). Written by Stevie Nicks. MY TAKE This song seems to seriously want me to blog about it this week! First, I’m singing along to it as I’m creating a birthday playlist for my Aunt Di (find the playlist... »
If You Want Me To Stay – Sly & The Family Stone
SONG OF THE DAY “If You Want Me To Say” by Sly & The Family Stone (Fresh, Epic Records, 1973). Written and produced by Sly Stone. MY TAKE Well, it’s hard to say anything profound about as critically-acclaimed a song and album as this, but I’ll tell you how it fits into my world... »
Caravan – Van Morrison
SONG OF THE DAY “Caravan” by Van Morrison (Moondance, Warner Bros. Records, 1970). Written by Van Morrison. MY TAKE This was one of the albums I was raised on. Well, to be frank, I was only raised on the A side, though I am familiar with the songs on the B side of the... »
Songbird – Christine McVie
SONG OF THE DAY “Songbird” by Christine McVie. Written by Christine McVie. MY TAKE I heard an acoustic (possibly live) version of this song on 105.9 The River’s Acoustic After Dark program two nights ago. This program is seriously the bane of my existence because they play amazing versions of songs ALL THE TIME,... »
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant – Billy Joel
SONG OF THE DAY “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” by Billy Joel (The Stranger, Columbia Records, 1977). Written by Billy Joel. MY TAKE First, I love how Billy Joel looks like a hoodrat in that photo I chose. Ridiculous. Now for serious… This song was probably milling around my world for a decade or... »
Jar of Hearts – Christina Perri
SONG OF THE DAY “Jar of Hearts” by Christina Perri (single, iTunes release, 2010).Written by Christina Perri, Barrett Yeretsian, & Drew Lawrence. WHERE I HEARD IT This season of So You Think You Can Dance, which I’ve now totally quit watching because Alex “Freaking” Wong was permanently injured and, honestly, there’s no point to... »
Night Moves – Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
SONG OF THE DAY “Night Moves” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (single, Capitol Records, 1976). Written by Bob Seger. FROM WIKIPEDIA - Released as a single, it charted in late 1976 and eventually reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. In doing so, it almost singlehandedly changed Seger from... »
Dig A Pony – The Beatles
SONG OF THE DAY “Dig A Pony” by The Beatles (Let It Be, Apple Records, 1970). Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
All I Want – Herbie Hancock feat. Sonya Kitchell
SONG OF THE DAY “All I Want” by Herbie Hancock featuring vocals by Sonya Kitchell (River: The Joni Letters, Verve Records, 2007). Written by Joni Mitchell, and originally appearing on her 1971 album Blue. »
Twenty-Five Miles – Edwin Starr
SONG OF THE DAY “Twenty-Five Miles” by Edwin Starr (25 Miles (album), Motown Records, 1970). Written by Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua, & Edwin Starr. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
So Into You – Atlanta Rhythm Section
SONG OF THE DAY “So Into You” by Atlanta Rhythm Section (A Rock and Roll Alternative, Polydor, 1976). Written by Buddy Buie, Dean Daughtry & Robert Nix. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - A Rock and Roll Alternative is an album by southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section, which features the band’s biggest hit, “So into You”, which... »
Oo-De-Lally – Roger Miller
SONG OF THE DAY “Oo-de-lally” by Roger Miller (Classic Disney: 60 Years of Musical Magic, Walt Disney Records, 2003). Written by Roger Miller. WHY TODAY? Because I watched Disney’s Robin Hood today! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Although a full soundtrack to Robin Hood has never been released on Compact Disc in the US,... »
This Ol’ Cowboy (45 Version) – Marshall Tucker Band
SONG OF THE DAY “This Ol’ Cowboy” by The Marshall Tucker Band (12 Great Hits, Shout! Factory Records, 2009). Written by Toy Caldwell. WHY TODAY? This song was recommended to me a few week’s back by “my lovin’ pa (who isn’t quite within the law)”. That’s a lyric, not the truth. VIDEO OF THE... »
Time Will Tell – Bob Marley
SONG OF THE DAY “Time Will Tell” by Bob Marley (Kaya, Tuff Gong/Island Records, 1978). Written by Bob Marley. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Kaya is a roots reggae album that consists of tracks recorded alongside those present on the Exodus album from 1977. - The album has a very relaxed, laid back sound, lacking much... »
Child Of Mine – Carole King
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... »
Out On Weekend – Neil Young
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... »
Old Man – Neil Young
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... »
Right Place Wrong Time – Dr. John
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,... »
The Cover Of The Rolling Stone – Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
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... »
Garden Party – Rick Nelson
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... »
Papa Was A Rolling Stone – The Temptations
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... »
Love the One You’re With – Jen Stills
SONG OF THE DAY “Love The One You’re With” by Jen Stills (AO Recordings, 2009). Written by Stephen Stills. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Jen Stills is a singer/ songwriter who was raised in Arizona, and is presently working and writing in Nashville. - Stills has appeared on Ray LaMontagne’s album Trouble on the track... »
Perfect Day – Lou Reed
SONG OF THE DAY “Perfect Day” by Lou Reed (Transformer, RCA Records, 1972). Written by Lou Reed. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Perfect Day” is a song written by Lou Reed in 1972, and originally featured on Transformer, Reed’s second post-Velvet Underground solo album. - Unlike its predecessor, Lou Reed, eight songs of which were leftovers... »
Tin Man – America
SONG OF THE DAY “Tin Man” by America (Holiday, Warner Bros., 1974). Written by Dewey Bunnell. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The track, along with the rest of the band’s fourth album, Holiday, was produced in London by famed Beatle’s producer George Martin. - Bandmember Dewey Bunnell was thrilled at the prospect of... »
The Circle Game – Joni Mitchell
SONG OF THE DAY “The Circle Game” by Joni Mitchell (Ladies Of The Canyon, Reprise Records, 1970). Written by Joni Mitchell. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Ladies Of The Canyon is Joni Mitchell’s third album, its title referring to Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, a center of popular music culture in Los Angeles during... »
Fire & Rain – James Taylor
SONG OF THE DAY “Fire & Rain” by James Taylor (Sweet Baby James, Warner Brothers Records, 1970). Written by James Taylor. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Fire and Rain” quickly rose to #3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts. - It was soon after covered by Anne Murray, on her album Honey, Wheat and... »
Do Ya – Neil Nathan
SONG OF THE DAY “Do Ya” by Neil Nathan (Songsmiths, , 2008. Written by Jeff Lynne. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This song was originally written and recorded by Electric Light Orchestra, and released in 1976 on their album Message From The Country. - Neil Nathan’s cover garnered national attention when it was... »
You’re The One That I Want – Danielle Duval
SONG OF THE DAY “You’re The One That I Want” by Danielle Duval (Californication: Season 3: Music From The Showtime Series, Lakeshore Records, 2009). Written by John Farrar. WHY TODAY? Yet again, Showtime’s Californication has presented the world with a brilliant artist straight outta the myspace world. And yet again, we the audience are... »
I Want You To Want Me – Damhnait Doyle
SONG OF THE DAY “I Want You To Want Me” by Damhnait Doyle (Lights Down Low, Turtlemusik, 2008.) Written by Rick Nielsen. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “I Want You To Want Me” is (obviously) a song by Cheap Trick, which first appeared on their second album In Color in 1977. - It... »
Lay Down (Candles In The Rain) – Melanie Safka
SONG OF THE DAY “Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)” by Melanie Safka (Candles In The Rain, Buddah Records, 1970). Written by Melanie Safka. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)” was the second single from Melanie’s 1970 album Candles in the Rain. The song proved to her breakthrough... »
James Bond Title Themes
From Wikipedia… “The James Bond film franchise is notable for its distinctive theme songs, often performed by the top singers of the day. Paul McCartney’s performance of “Live and Let Die” was the first James Bond theme song to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song; it reached #2 as a... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
Travelin’ Man – Bob Seger
SONG OF THE DAY “Travelin’ Man” by Bob Seger (Beautiful Loser, Capitol Records, 1975). Written by Bob Seger. »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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.... »
Only The Good Die Young – Billy Joel
SONG OF THE DAY “Only The Good Die Young” by Billy Joel (The Stranger, Columbia Records, 1977). Written by Billy Joel. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The girl’s name, “Virginia,” is a play on “virgin.” The boy/narrator believes that the girl is refusing him because she comes from a religious Catholic family and that... »
Marry Me, A Little – Raul Esparza
SONG OF THE DAY “Marry Me, A Little” as performed by Raul Esparza (Company, 2006 Broadway Revival Cast, Nonesuch Records, 2007). INTERESTING FACTS - From Amazon.com: “There may be no original Broadway cast recording more iconic than 1970′s Company, with its funky organ sound and Elaine Stritch’s not-quite-there high notes, but the December 2006... »
Too Much Heaven On Their Minds – from Jesus Christ, Superstar
SONG OF THE DAY “Too Much Heaven On Their Minds” by Murray Head (Jesus Christ Superstar, Decca/ MCA, 1970). Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The rock opera was first heard as an album before being staged on Broadway. - The album reached #1 on the Billboard... »
Can’t Stand Losing You – The Police
SONG OF THE DAY “Can’t Stand Losing You” – The Police (Outlandos d’Amour, A & M, 1978). Written by Sting. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Two music videos exist for the song. One features the group playing the song on a stage with Sting wearing huge glasses. Slow motion shots of the group live... »
Barracuda – Heart
SONG OF THE DAY “Barracuda” – Heart (Little Queen, Portrait Records, 1977). Written by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Michael DeRosier, Sue Ennis & Roger Fisher. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) -CONTROVERSY!: “Barracuda” was the result of a major controversial episode in the Wilson sisters’ careers and lives. In 1977 Heart’s record label, Mushroom Records, fueled... »
Psycho Killer – Talking Heads
SONG OF THE DAY “Psycho Killer” – Talking Heads (Talking Heads: 77, Sire Records, 1977). Written by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth. WHERE YOU MAY HAVE HEARD IT The song was used (quite appropriately and in good fun) in the soundtrack of the film Julie & Julia during the hilarious lobster scene. INTERESTING... »
Daniel – Elton John
SONG OF THE DAY “Daniel” – Elton John (Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player, MCA Records, 1973). Written by Elton John, Bernie Taupin. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - In the United States the song reached #2 on the pop charts and #1 on the adult contemporary charts for two weeks straight. -... »