90′s
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... »
I Had Something – Lucy Kaplansky
SONG OF THE DAY “I Had Something” by Lucy Kaplansky (The Red Thread, Red House Records, 2004). Written by Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Litvin. MY TAKE I first heard this song on Putumayo’s American Folk album, and have since bought Kaplansky’s album The Red Thread because this track peaked serious interest in me—which is saying... »
Adiemus – Karl Jenkins
SONG OF THE DAY “Adiemus” by Karl Jenkins (Adiemus: Songs Of Sanctuary, Jenkins Ratledge Records, 1995). Written by Karl Jenkins. MY TAKE For a week, I have been desperately trying to think of a great childhood music memory to blog about today in honor of my sister Lili’s birthday, but kept thinking of Disney songs... »
Wild Night – John Mellencamp & Me’shell Ndegeocello
SONG OF THE DAY “Wild Nights” by John Mellencamp & Me’shell Ndegeocello (Dance Naked, Mercury Records, 1994). Written by Van Morrison. MY TAKE Eek! I love John/ny Cougar Mellencamp! He was my first concert as a music-conscious teen. It was summer at the beautiful Pine Knob (now DTE Music whatever, I still call it... »
Push – Matchbox 20
SONG OF THE DAY “Push” by Matchbox 20 (Yourself or Someone Like You, Atlantic Records, 1997). VIDEO OF THE DAY »
Buy American – The Refreshments
SONG OF THE DAY “Buy American” by The Refreshments (The Bottle & Fresh Horses, Island/ Def Jam, 1997). FAVORITE LYRICS This I know, I’ve got a lot to learn, / But could you spare me a match/ I’ve got a bridge to burn. »
Great Lakes Song – Pat Dailey
SONG OF THE DAY “Great Lakes Song” by Pat Dailey (Looking Back, Olympia Records, 1994). ALLMUSIC.COM People who attend shows put on by singer/songwriter Pat Dailey know what they’re going to get. They like the trigger phrases he sends out that signal it’s time for audience participation. They like the way he teases them.... »
Burning Down The House – Bonnie Raitt
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... »
Our Love Is Gonna Live Forever – Spain
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... »
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.... »
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... »
Kelly Watch The Stars! – Air
SONG OF THE DAY “Kelly Watch The Stars!” by Air (Moon Safari, Virgin Records, Astralwerks, 1998). Written by Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Moon Safari is the first full-length studio album by the French band Air, released. - The album is considered a classic of the chill genre. - It is featured in... »
Woman In You – Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
SONG OF THE DAY “Woman In You” by Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals (Burn To Shine, Virgin, 1999). Written by Ben Harper. LYRICS (with my favorite phrases in italics) Could’ve sworn I heard you say amen this morning, showing some kind of sign that you believe Did it fall from your tongue without... »
Wake Up Time – Tom Petty
SONG OF THE DAY “Wake Up Time” by Tom Petty (Wildflowers, Warner Brothers Records, 1994). Written by Tom Petty. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
Comedown – Bush
SONG OF THE DAY “Comedown” by Bush (Sixteen Stone, Trauma/Interscope/Atlantic, 1995). Written by Gavin Rossdale. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Comedown” is a single by British post-grunge band Bush from their first album Sixteen Stone. - It was released as the third single from the album. The song still enjoys regular airplay on... »
The Icicle Melts – The Cranberries
SONG OF THE DAY “The Icicle Melts” by The Cranberries (No Need To Argue, Island Records, 1994). Written by Dolores O’Riordan. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This album was the band’s most successful album, and has sold about 16.7 million copies worldwide. - It contains the band’s most successful single to date, “Zombie”.... »
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... »
Forgiven – Ben Harper
SONG OF THE DAY “Forgiven” by Ben Harper (Burn To Shine, Virgin Records, 1999). Written by Ben Harper. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - This 1999 album featured many of Harper’s strong suits: blues, rock, soul, and folk, as well as included several college radio fan favorites with songs like Steal My Kisses and... »
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... »
One – Aimee Mann
SONG OF THE DAY “One” by Aimee Mann (For the Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson, MusicMasters Records, 1995). Written by Harry Nilsson. Also released on Warner Brother’s 1999 soundtrack to Magnolia. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The Magnolia soundtrack is largely culled from the work of Aimee Mann, enough so that she... »
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... »
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”).... »
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)... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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,... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
Walking In Memphis – Marc Cohn
SONG OF THE DAY “Walking In Memphis” by Marc Cohn (Marc Cohn, Atlantic, 1991). Written by Marc Cohn. INTERESTING FACTS - “Walking in Memphis” is the signature song of American singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, from his self-titled 1991 album. - The song became Cohn’s biggest hit, peaking at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and,... »
Everything You’ve Done Wrong – Sloan
SONG OF THE DAY “Everything You’ve Done Wrong” by Sloan (One Chord To Another, Murderecords, Canada, 1996) (The Enclave, U.S., 1997). Written by Chris Murphy, Patrick Pentland, Jay Ferguson, and Andrew Scott. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - One Chord to Another was the third album by Canadian rock band Sloan. - In 1994 Geffen... »
The Origin Of Love – John Cameron Mitchell & Miriam Shor
SONG OF THE DAY “The Origin Of Love” as performed by John Cameron Mitchell and Miriam Shor (Hedwig & The Angry Inch Motion Picture Soundtrack, Hybrid Recordings, 2001). Written by Stephen Trask. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - Stephen Trask wrote the song, which is based on a story from Plato’s Symposium. In the Symposium,... »
All Apologies – Nirvana
SONG OF THE DAY “All Apologies” by Nirvana (In Utero, DGC Records, 1993). Written by Kurt Cobain. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - It is the 2nd single from the band’s 3rd album. - It was the band’s third number one Modern Rock hit and reached number thirty-two on the UK Singles Chart. - “All... »
New Age Girl – Deadeye Dick
SONG OF THE DAY “New Age Girl” by Deadeye Dick (A Different Story, Ichiban Records, 1994). Written by Caleb Guillotte. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The song most notably appears on the soundtrack to the 1994 film Dumb and Dumber. - The song peaked at #27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and remains... »
I Know – Dionne Farris
SONG OF THE DAY “I Know” by Dionne Farris (Wild Seed, Wild Flower, Columbia Records, 1995). Written by Milton Davis and William Duvall. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - It was the first single from her debut album Wild Seed, Wild Flower, which reached #57 on the Billboard 200 chart. - It achieved a moderate... »
Changes – 2Pac
SONG OF THE DAY “Changes” by 2Pac (Greatest Hits, Interscope/ Amaru/ Death Row, 1998). Written by 2Pac/ Bruce Hornsby. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - “Changes” was originally recorded during 2Pac’s tenure at Interscope records, and was re-recorded and remixed between 1995-96, and wasn’t released until after his death. - The song addresses issues close... »
Roll To Me – Del Amitri
SONG OF THE DAY “Roll To Me” – Del Amitri (Twisted, A & M Records, 1995). Written by Justin Curry. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - This song reached the Top 10 in the Billboard’s Hot 100. - The track was less successful in their native UK, reaching No. 22. - The band does not... »
Shine – Collective Soul / Dolly Parton
SONG OF THE DAY “Shine” by Collective Soul (Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid, Atlantic, 1994). Written by Ed Roland. “Shine” by Dolly Parton with Nickel Creek (Little Sparrow, Sugar Hill Records, 2001). Written by Ed Roland. INTERESTING DETAILS (from wikipedia) - The song served as the lead single from their 1993 debut album,... »
Remedy – Black Crowes
SONG OF THE DAY “Remedy” by The Black Crowes (The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, American Recordings, 1992). Written by Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The song reached #1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in May 1992 and stayed at #1 for 11 weeks. - On the... »
Southern California Wants To Be Western New York – Dar Williams
SONG OF THE DAY “Southern California Wants To Be Western New York” by Dar Williams (Mortal City, Razor & Tie Records, 1996). Written by Dar Williams. Featuring Larry Campbell on guitar and mandolin. MY TAKE I’m traveling to Buffalo today for the weekend, so I thought it only fitting that this be the song... »
Black – Pearl Jam
SONG OF THE DAY “Black” by Pearl Jam (Ten, Epic Records, 1991). Lyrics by Eddie Vedder, and music by Stone Gossard. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - After the album’s commercial success, Epic Records urged the group to release the song as a single. The band refused, citing the song’s personal nature. Vedder stated that... »
What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? – R.E.M.
SONG OF THE DAY “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?” – R.E.M. (Monster, Warner Bros. Records, 1994). Written by Bill Berry; Peter Buck; Mike Mills; Michael Stipe. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - It peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 - Notable for being the first song in history to debut at number one... »