80′s
Once You Got Me Going – Debby Blackwell
SONG OF THE DAY “Once You Got Me Going” by Debby Blackwell (The Blank Generation – Blank Tapes NYC 1971 – 1985, Strut Records, 2010). LINKS Amazon link to the album Village Voice article on album release, March 9th, 2010 PRESS RELEASE FROM STRUT RECORDS The first ever album retrospective of one of New... »
I’m Your Man – Leonard Cohen
SONG OF THE DAY “I’m Your Man” by Leonard Cohen (I’m Your Man , Columbia Records, 1988). Written by Leonard Cohen. WHERE I HEARD IT Another great song from Season 5 of CBS’ Criminal Minds. BRIEF INFO FROM WIKIPEDIA - I’m Your Man is a 1988 album by Leonard Cohen. The album marked Cohen’s further move... »
Since You Asked – Judy Collins
SONG OF THE DAY “Since You Asked” by Judy Collins (Wildflowers, Rhino/ Elektra, 1987). Written by Judy Collins. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
In Your Eyes covers
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.... »
Boadicea – Enya
SONG OF THE DAY “Boadicea” by Enya (Enya , BBC/ Atlantic Records, 1987). Written by Eithne Patricia Ní Bhraonáin (a.k.a. Enya). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Enya’s first full-album recording, Enya / The Celts features music written and recorded for the soundtrack of the 1986 documentary television series, The... »
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... »
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
SONG OF THE DAY “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper (She’s So Unusual, Epic Records, 1984). Written by Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - It reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart on June 9, 1984, and remained there for two weeks. Worldwide, the song is her... »
Hallelujah – k.d. Lang
SONG OF THE DAY “Hallelujah” by k.d. Lang (Hymns of the 49th Parallel, Nonesuch Records, 2004.) Written by Leonard Cohen. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - k.d. lang recorded a version of “Hallelujah” in 2004 on her album Hymns of the 49th Parallel. - It is an album of songs by Lang’s favourite Canadian... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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,... »
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... »
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.... »
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 »
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 »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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.... »
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... »
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... »
Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel
SONG OF THE DAY “Sledgehammer” by Peter Gabriel (So, Geffen Records, 1986). Written by Peter Gabriel. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - It peaked at #1 in Canada for 4 weeks on 21 July 1986, #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States on 26 July 1986, and #4 in the UK... »
Close To Me – The Cure
SONG OF THE DAY “Close To Me” by The Cure (The Head On The Door, Fiction Records, 1985). Written by Robert Smith. INTERESTING DETAILS (from wikipedia) - There are two versions of “Close to Me”, one with a brass section and one without. The version without the brass section is the original album version... »
Buffalo Soldier – Bob Marley
SONG OF THE DAY “Buffalo Soldier” by Bob Marley (Confrontation, Tuff Gong/ Island Records, 1983). Written by Bob Marley & Noel G. “King Sporty” Williams. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Buffalo Soldier” is from Marley’s final recording sessions in 1980. - It did not appear on record until the 1983 posthumous release of Confrontation,... »
One Love/ People Get Ready – Bob Marley
SONG OF THE DAY “One Love/ People Get Ready” by Bob Marley & The Wailers (Exodus, Tuff Gong Records, 1980). Recorded in 1977. Written by Bob Marley and Curtis Mayfield. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - It was first recorded in a ska style by Marley’s original group, The Wailers, on their 1965 debut album... »
Alone – Heart
SONG OF THE DAY “Alone” – Heart (Bad Animals, Capitol Records, 1987). Written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The song is not an original by Heart; it is a cover. It first appeared on a pet project by composers Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly’s called I-Ten, Taking a... »
Watching The Wheels – John Lennon/ Matisyahu
SONG OF THE DAY “Watching The Wheels” – John Lennon (Double Fantasy, Geffen Records, 1981). Written by John Lennon. “Watching The Wheels” – Matisyahu (Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur, Warner Bros./Amnesty International/Art for Amnesty, 2007). Written by John Lennon. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The single was released posthumously after... »