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Good As Gold – Melissa McClelland
SONG OF THE DAY “Good As Gold” by Melissa McClelland (Stranded In Suburbia, Orange Records Label, 2004). Written by Melissa McClelland. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Stranded in Suburbia is the title of Melissa McClelland’s second album. - Melissa McClelland (born c. 1979) is an American-born Canadian singer-songwriter who lived in Burlington, Ontario in her youth and now... »
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’ll Be Here When You Wake – The Reindeer Section
SONG OF THE DAY “I’ll Be Here When You Wake” by The Reindeer Section (Son Of Evil Reindeer, Bright Star Recordings, 2002). Written by Iain Archer, Paul Fox, Bob Kildea, Gary Lightbody, Colin Macpherson, Jonny Quinn, Jenny Reeve, and Gareth Russell. MY TAKE This band is the most profound example of musical catch-22: these... »
Rain – Patty Griffin
SONG OF THE DAY “Rain” by Patty Griffin (1000 Kisses, ATO Records, 2002). Composed by Patty Griffin. MY TAKE I first heard this artist on Putumayo’s American Folk album, performing her beautiful composition “Rowing Song”. This Putumayo collection has definitely been one of my favorite albums since 2007, when I started getting into Putumayo, because it essential... »
Kite – Patty Griffin
SONG OF THE DAY “Kite” by Patty Griffin (Impossible Dream, ATO Records, 2004). Written by Patty Griffin. MY TAKE The piano that opens this song is just so sad. I can’t find any more poignant or dramatic words to describe it beyond that, so I have to just leave it to you to hear... »
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... »
Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie – Joanna Newsom
SONG OF THE DAY “Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie” by Joanna Newsom (The Milk-Eyed Mender, Drag City Records, 2004). WHERE I HEARD IT + My O.P.INION This weird harp-plus-Kate-Bush-like vocals song was featured during the credits of the 2007 PBS documentary Following Sean. The vocals can get really grating when she strains her voice to... »
Shine A Light – Wolf Parade
SONG OF THE DAY “Shine A Light” by Wolf Parade (Apologies To The Queen Mary, Subpop Records, 2006). WHERE I HEARD IT This is my third post in a row of a song that I discovered on CBS’ Criminal Minds during this season, Season 5. BRIEF BIO (a la wikipedia) - Wolf Parade is... »
I Made A Lover’s Prayer – Gillian Welch
SONG OF THE DAY “I Made A Lover’s Prayer” by Gillian Welch (Soul Journey, Acony Records, 2003). Written by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. WHERE I HEARD IT On CBS’ detective drama Criminal Minds, season 5. BRIEF BIO (a la wikipedia) - Soul Journey is the fourth studio album by Gillian Welch. - As with... »
Easy Tonight – Five For Fighting
SONG OF THE DAY “Easy Tonight” by Five For Fighting (America Town, Aware/ Columbia Records, 2000). Written by John Ondrasik. MY TAKE This song was featured earlier on this blog in the playlist titled “What Didn’t Make the Cut #5: Driving Songs CD”. I have loved this song for a decade, though the whole... »
Cake Parade – Georgie James
SONG OF THE DAY “Cake Parade” by Georgie James (Places, Saddle Creek Records, 2007). MY TAKE This song was featured on my July 2010 playlist. I bought this album, Places, two years ago for the song “Long Week,” which I had heard late at night on a Connecticut college radio station while visiting my... »
40 Day Dream – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
SONG OF THE DAY “40 Day Dream” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (Up From Below, Community Records/ Vagrant Records/ Rough Trade Records, 2009). Written by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. WHERE I HEARD IT This awesome track was talked over during a scene from Season 1 of NBC’s Mercy (episode: “That... »
28 Butts – Little Jackie
SONG OF THE DAY “28 Butts” by Little Jackie (The Stoop, S-Curve Records, 2008). Written by Imani Coppola, Mike Mangini and Adam Pallin. MY TAKE I’m not sure why this song (and album, really) doesn’t get more airplay, especially in the summer months when sittin’ out on the stoop and talking about the good... »
Addicted To Love – Florence + The Machine
SONG OF THE DAY “Addicted To Love” by Florence + The Machine (, Universal Island Records, 2009). Written by Robert Palmer. HOW I FOUND IT This incredible version was featured on this season’s So You Think You Can Dance (season 4). Isn’t this version sick? The quiet a cappella at the beginning, the... »
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine – Bonnie Raitt & Jackson Browne
SONG OF THE DAY “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine” by Jackson Browne & Bonnie Raitt (Where Have All The Flowers Gone: The Songs Of Pete Seeger, Appleseed Records, 1998). Written by . HOW I FOUND IT This cover was the greatest (and maybe only?) fourth of July present I’ve ever received in my life!... »
Fireflies – Owl City
SONG OF THE DAY “Fireflies” (Ocean Eyes, Universal Republic Records, 2009). Written by Adam Young. WHERE I HEARD IT It was featured on this season of So You Think You Can Dance (see the video of the performance below). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Owl City is a Second Wave synthpop musical project by American Adam... »
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... »
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. »
The Funeral – Band Of Horses
SONG OF THE DAY “The Funeral” by Band Of Horses (Everything All The Time, Sub Pop Records, 2006). allmusic.com Emerging in 2004 with a woodsy blend of midtempo rock and reverb-laden vocals, Band of Horses quickly gained an audience in their native Northwest before Everything All the Time made them indie rock darlings. Multi-instrumentalists... »
Jesus, Etc. – Wilco
SONG OF THE DAY “Jesus, Etc.” by Wilco (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Nonesuch Records, 2002). Written by Jeff Tweedy. WHERE I HEARD IT NBC’s Mercy VIDEO OF THE DAY »
Live Forever – Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
SONG OF THE DAY “Live Forever” by Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors AS HEARD ON NBC’s Parenthood VIDEO OF THE DAY »
People In The Hole – Catherine Feeny
SONG OF THE DAY “People In The Hole” by Catherine Feeny (People In The Hole (album), 2009). AS HEARD ON NBC’s Mercy VIDEO OF THE DAY »
No Children – The Mountain Goats
SONG OF THE DAY “No Children” by The Mountain Goats (Tallahassee, 4AD Ltd., 2004). VIDEO OF THE DAY »
Ain’t No Sunshine – Matt Andersen
SONG OF THE DAY “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Matt Andersen, as performed at the 2009 Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Written by Bill Withers. From hubpages.com There isn’t much information about Matt Andersen on the internet; most likely because he is a local artist. He’s also one of the most engaging personalities that I have... »
Sunny Day Song – Chloe Albert
SONG OF THE DAY “Sunny Day Song” by Chloe Albert (Dedicated State, cdbaby.com, 2008). WHERE I HEARD IT This track is brought to you (and me) by dear ol’ Dad, who is graciously listening to CBC Radio 2 for me since I don’t live near a Canadian border anymore. FROM CDBABY.COM In Chloe Alberts... »
When I Was A Young Girl – Rasputina
SONG OF THE DAY “When I Was A Young Girl” by Rasputina (Frustration Plantation, Instinct Records, 2004). allmusic.com The New York City-based trio Rasputina was led by singer/songwriterMelora Creager, a classically-trained cellist who backed Nirvana on the group’s final tour. In 1992, Creager placed a want ad seeking other cellists to form a rock band; among... »
Beware My Ethnic Heart – Garaj Mahal
SONG OF THE DAY “Beware My Ethnic Heart” by Garaj Mahal (Mondo Garaj, Harmonized Records, 2003). Amazon.com Link »
If A Song Could Get To You – Marit Larsen
SONG OF THE DAY “If A Song Could Get To You” by Marit Larsen (The Chase, EMI Records, 2008). Written by Marit Larsen & Kåre Vestrheim (the album’s producer). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “If A Song Could Get Me You” is Norwegian singer-songwriter Marit Larsen’s first international single. - In Norway the single entered... »
Erie Canal – Dan Zanes & Friends (Feat. Suzanne Vega)
SONG OF THE DAY “Erie Canal” by Dan Zanes & Friends (Feat. Suzanne Vega) (Rocket Ship Beach, Festival Five Records, 2000). WHY TODAY? My dad sent me an article a week or so ago about Suzanne Vega, whose got a new album coming out, and since I don’t know much about her oeuvre, I... »
Hometime – One EskimO
SONG OF THE DAY “Hometime” by One EskimO (One EskimO, Shangrila Music Inc., 2009). WHY TODAY? Recommended by Daddy Dearest! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - One eskimO are a four piece indie rock group from London, England consisting of Kristian Leontiou (vocals), Adam Falkner (drums), Pete Rinaldi (guitar), Jamie Sefton (bass and horns). - In an interview... »
In These Arms – The Swell Season
SONG OF THE DAY “In These Arms” by The Swell Season (Strict Joy, ANTI- Records, 2009). WHY TODAY? Another great find from NBC’s new family comedy-drama Parenthood. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “In These Arms”, the first single from the album was released on iTunes on August 18, 2009 and began streaming on spinner.com during the same... »
Tambourine – The Happy Hollows
SONG OF THE DAY “Tambourine” by The Happy Hollows (Spells, Autumn Tone Records, 2010). WHERE DID I HEAR IT? NBC show Parenthood actually featured the band recording this song live during a scene where one of the character’s goes to work at a recording studio. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
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,... »
Felicia – The Constellations
SONG OF THE DAY “Felicia” by The Constellations (single, Virgin Records, 2010). VIDEO OF THE DAY »
As It Must Be – Joey Ryan
SONG OF THE DAY “As It Must Be” by Joey Ryan (…with its roots above and its branches below, Mophonics Records, 2008). Written by Joey Ryan. WHY TODAY? Watching Hulu, and heard this incredible song featured in a commercial for Haiti fundraising. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
Some Other Time – Barbra Streisand
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... »
Girl With One Eye – Florence + The Machine
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... »
Good Man – King Straggler
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.... »
King Of Spain – The Tallest Man On Earth
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... »
Uprising – Muse
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... »
Telling The Truth & Going Away – Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
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... »
10 Mile Stereo – Beach House
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... »
Honest – Band Of Skulls
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... »
Chains, Chains, Chains – Elvis Perkins In Dearland
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... »
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.... »
Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machine
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... »
Beloved Son – Shanti Shanti
SONG OF THE DAY “Beloved Son” by Shanti Shanti (Dreaming In Real Time, Blue Halo Productions, 2003). WHERE I HEARD IT & LINK ABC’S FlashForward, Season 1 Here’s a link to the mp3 on amazon.com »
Sweet Beliefs – Cyann & Ben
SONG OF THE DAY “Sweet Beliefs” by Cyann & Ben (Sweet Beliefs, Ever Records, 2006). INTERESTING FACTS & LINKS - Cyann & Ben is a Parisian Post-rock and dream pop band. - The band has released three albums, with both Gooom Disques and now Ever Records. - From Pitchfork Media: ”An unusual atmosphere: It’s pensive, sad, pretty... »
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... »
Your Protector – Fleet Foxes
SONG OF THE DAY “Your Protector” by Fleet Foxes (Fleet Foxes , Bella Union/ Sub Pop, 2008). Written by Robin Pecknold. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Fleet Foxes is a Seattle-based indie folk band. - The band came to prominence in 2008 with the release of their second EP, Sun Giant, and their debut full... »
Monsters – Band of Horses
SONG OF THE DAY “Monsters” by Band Of Horses (Everything All The Time, Sub Pop Records, 2006). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Band of Horses, previously known as Horses, is an American indie rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle by Ben Bridwell and Mat Brooke. - The band often draws comparisons to My Morning Jacket, largely... »
The Hop – Radio City (feat. Bajka)
SONG OF THE DAY “The Hop” by Radio City feat. Bajka (Music Is My Art , Ubiquity Records, 2008). WHERE I FOUND THIS TRACK NBC’s “Mercy”, Season 1 WHERE YOU CAN FIND THIS TRACK Here’s a link to the mp3 on amazon.com. »
Field Below – Regina Spektor
SONG OF THE DAY “Field Below” by Regina Spektor (Begin To Hope, Sire Records, 2006). Written by Regina Spektor. WHERE I HEARD IT CBS’ Criminal Minds VIDEO OF THE DAY »
Blue Light Of The Flame – Dar Williams
SONG OF THE DAY “Blue Light Of The Flame” by Dar Williams (My Better Self, Razor & Tie, 2005). Written by Dar Williams & Rob Hyman. WHERE DID I HEAR IT? CBS’ Criminal Minds VIDEO OF THE DAY This particular video has footage from the BBC’s Torchwood accompanying the song….it’s weird, but enjoy the... »
Hello – Black Bunny
SONG OF THE DAY “Hello” by Black Bunny (Black Bunny, , 2008). WHERE DID I FIND THIS SONG? NBC’s Mercy soundtrack, of course! Here’s the link to the amazon track. »
God’s Highway – Theresa Andersson & Tobias Froberg
SONG OF THE DAY “God’s Highway” by Theresa Andersson & Tobias Froberg (Hummingbird, Go!, Basin Street Records, 2008). Written by Theresa Andersson. INTERESTING FACTS - Theresa Andersson is a Swedish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She came to New Orleans in 1990 to play violin with fellow singer-songwriter and Swede, Anders Osborne. Nine years later, she... »
Can’t Find My Way Home – Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
SONG OF THE DAY “Can’t Find My Way Home” by Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood (Live From Madison Square Garden, Reprise Records, 2009). Written by Steve Winwood. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Live From Madison Square Garden is a 2 CD/2 DVD live album by Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood which was released... »
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... »
Keep Me In Your Heart – Warren Zevon
SONG OF THE DAY “Keep Me In Your Heart” by Warren Zevon (The Wind, Artemis Records, 2003). Written by Jorge Calderón and Warren Zevon. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The Wind is the last studio album by American singer/songwriter Warren Zevon. - Zevon began recording the album shortly after he was diagnosed with... »
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... »
Rollercoaster – M. Ward
SONG OF THE DAY “Rollercoaster” by M. Ward (Post-War, Merge Records, 2006). Written by Matthew Steven Ward. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Matthew Steven Ward (stage name M. Ward) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to prominence in the Portland, Oregon music scene. - He has guested on recordings by Cat Power,... »
Hard To Be In Love – Ryan Levine
SONG OF THE DAY “Hard To Be In Love” by Ryan Levine feat. Kristine Elizabeth (Hard To Be In Love, Quango Records, 2009). Written by Ryan Levine. WHERE DID I HEAR IT? This is yet another song and artist I’ve been exposed to through the sheer genius of the soundtrack geniuses of NBC’s hit... »
You Make Me Happy – Lindsey Ray
SONG OF THE DAY “You Make Me Happy” by Lindsey Ray (Picture Perfect, , 2009). Written by Lindsey Ray. WHERE DID I HEAR IT? NBC’s hit show, “Mercy”, which features an incredible soundtrack of new and unknown musicians every week and is highly recommended by one Joanee Balonee. Lindsey Ray’s myspace page The EP... »
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... »
I Felt Your Shape – The Microphones
SONG OF THE DAY “I Felt Your Shape” by The Microphones (The Glow Pt. 2, K Records, 2001). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) -This song appeared on their seventh studio album, which is considered by many to be The Microphones’ definitive work. - Pitchfork media named The Glow Pt. 2 as the top album... »
Spring Street – Dar Williams
SONG OF THE DAY “Spring Street” by Dar Williams (The Green World, Razor & Tie Records, 2000). Written by Dar Williams INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The Green World is the fourth studio album by American folk music singer-songwriter Dar Williams. - While writing songs for the album, Williams incorporated her ongoing interest... »
Ding Dong – Nellie McKay
SONG OF THE DAY “Ding Dong” by Nellie McKay (Get Away From Me, Columbia Records, 2004). Written by Nellie McKay. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) -Nellie McKay is an English-born American singer-songwriter, actress, and former stand-up comedienne, noted for her critically acclaimed debut album Get Away from Me and for her Broadway debut in... »
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... »
See U In The Dark – Honor Society
SONG OF THE DAY “See U In The Dark” by Honor Society (Fashionably Late, Jonas/ Hollywood Records, 2009). WHY THIS SONG? I know this seems a bit tasteless pimping a Jonas Brothers-produced album on what should be a reputable music blog by someone who claims to have discerning taste, but when I heard this... »
Captain – Jason LeVasseur
SONG OF THE DAY “Captain” by Jason LeVasseur (Watching The Girls Go By, Authentic Records, 2001). Written by Jason LeVasseur. LYRICS Captain oh, captain I, fear that where sinking and none of us know how to swim. Captain oh, captain I, fear that where sinking and we don’t know where to begin. When you... »
I’M BACK—New Soul – Yael Naïm
SONG OF THE DAY “New Soul” by Yael Naïm (Yael Naïm, Tôt ou tard Records, France, and Atlantic Records, USA, 2007). Written by Yael Naïm. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - She is a Franco-Israeli singer-songwriter of Tunisian Jewish parents. - She rose to fame in 2008 in the US after her hit single... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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,... »
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.... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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 »
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... »
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... »
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... »
Dandelion Wine – Ron Sexsmith
SONG OF THE DAY “Dandelion Wine” by Ron Sexsmith (Retriever, Nettwerk Records, 2004). VIDEO OF THE DAY cover, not original: »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »