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For Love and Your Mother’s Sake – The United Steel Workers Of Montreal
SONG OF THE DAY “For Love & Your Mother’s Sake” by The United Steel Workers Of Montreal (Three On The Tree, Weewerk Records, 2009). LINKS MySpace Page CBC Radio 3 United Steel Workers Of Montreal page Official Website Toronto-based indie label Weewerk Records INTERESTING FACTS (a la Wikipedia) - United Steel Workers of Montreal (or... »
Bluebirds, Flowers and Other Things – Brent Randall and His Pinecones
SONG OF THE DAY “Bluebirds, Flowers & Other Things” by Brent Randall & His Pinecones (We Were Strangers in Paddington Green, 2008). LINKS NOW Magazine Review, Toronto, January 7-14, 2009 | VOL 28 NO 19 Obscure Sound Blog, February 24th, 2009 My blog entry from February 6th, 2010 about “Strange Love (Don’t Be Lazy)”,... »
If You Asked Me – Meaghan Smith
SONG OF THE DAY “If You Asked Me” by Meaghan Smith (The Cricket’s Orchestra, Sire Records, 2009). LINKS iLike.com – Listen to the full song: Here ya go! Meaghan Smith’s official website All Things Considered article, March 14th, 2010 INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Meaghan Smith is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. - Smith grew... »
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 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... »
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’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... »
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. »
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... »
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... »
Sugar Mountain – Neil Young
SONG OF THE DAY “Sugar Mountain” by Neil Young (Sugar Mountain – Live At Canterbury House 1968, Reprise Records, 2008). Written by Neil Young. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Young composed the song on his 19th birthday in 1964, and its lyrics are reminiscences about his youth in Winnipeg, Manitoba. - In her album... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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.... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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. -... »
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... »
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 »
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... »
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... »
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 »
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... »
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,... »
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... »
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... »
Detroit ’67 – Sam Roberts
SONG OF THE DAY “Detroit ’67″ by Sam Roberts (Love At The End Of The World, Secret Brain Records/ Universal Music Canada, 2008). Written by Sam Roberts. INTERESTING FACTS - Love at the End of the World is the third full length album from Canadian rock musician Sam Roberts. - The album cover is... »
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 Stoop – Little Jackie
SONG OF THE DAY “The Stoop” – Little Jackie (The Stoop, S-Curve Records, 2008). Written by Imani Coppola, Mike Mangini and Adam Pallin. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - The song appears in the 2009 movie The Final Destination, an episode of 90210 and in New York Goes To Hollywood when Little Jackie asked for... »
Pourquoi – Marie-Pierre Arthur
SONG OF THE DAY “Pourquoi” by Marie-Pierre Arthur (Marie-Pierre Arthur, Bonsound Records, 2009). Written by Marie-Pierre Arthur. INTERESTING FACTS (from Wikipedia) - This is her first solo album. - This song and its artist have both been nominated for Quebec Indie Music Awards for 2009. MY TAKE First, a big thanks to Meg for... »