All Covers
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... »
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!... »
You’ve Made Me So Very Happy – Blood, Sweat & Tears
SONG OF THE DAY “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” by Blood, Sweat & Tears (Blood, Sweat & Tears, 1969). Written by Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Frank Wilson and Berry Gordy. MY TAKE This is a song I’ve loved since childhood. It’s really emotional, especially the lead vocals (though I do get weepy from the amazing brass... »
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... »
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. »
Something In The Air – Thunderclap Newman
SONG OF THE DAY “Something In The Air” by Thunderclap Newman (single, Track Records, 1969). Written by John “Speedy” Keen. WHERE I HEARD IT HBO’s Six Feet Under INTERESTING FACTS A LA WIKIPEDIA - “Something in the Air” is a song recorded by Thunderclap Newman, a band created by Pete Townshend for The Who’s former roadie John ‘Speedy’... »
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... »
The Ballad of High Noon (or Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin’) – Tex Ritter
SONG OF THE DAY “The Ballad of High Noon Theme (or Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin’)” by Tex Ritter (from the High Noon original soundtrack, 1952). Written by Dimitri Tiomkin, lyrics by Ned Washington. WHY TODAY? Todd sang it to me, and it was cute. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - It... »
Beautiful Dreamer – Marty Robbins
SONG OF THE DAY “Beautiful Dreamer” by Marty Robbins (The Essential Marty Robbins: 1951 to 1982, Legacy/ Columbia Records, 1991). Written by Stephen Foster. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - “Beautiful Dreamer” is a popular American song, the last known song written by Stephen Foster. It was published posthumously in 1864, the year Foster died. -... »
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... »
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... »
I Wished On The Moon – Billie Holiday
SONG OF THE DAY “I Wished On The Moon” by Billie Holiday (Songs for Distingué Lovers, Verve Records, 1957). Composed by Ralph Rainger with lyrics by Dorothy Parker. WHY TODAY? While listening to NPR last night, I heard a recording of Stephanie Nakasian doing a cover of this song. She was able to really capture Billie’s voice, and,... »
Iko Iko – The Dixie Cups
SONG OF THE DAY “Iko Iko” as performed by The Dixie Cups (“Iko Iko” / “I’m Gonna Get You Yet” , Red Bird Records, 1965). Written by James “Sugar Boy” Crawford. WHY TODAY? I had this song stuck in my head and was singing it around the house. Any normal day. But Todd thought I... »
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... »
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.... »
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... »
Sympathy For The Devil – The Rolling Stones
SONG OF THE DAY “Sympathy For The Devil” by The Rolling Stones (Beggar’s Banquet, Decca Records, 1968). Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. WHY TODAY? First of all, is anyone going to say “Nice Easter Sunday pick, Joanee” and point out the irony of this song on this day? No, because no one... »
Tracks Of My Tears – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
SONG OF THE DAY “Tracks Of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (Going To A Go-Go, Tamla, 1965). Written by William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr., Warren “Pete” Moore, and Marvin “Marv” Tarplin of “The Miracles”. WHY TODAY? I couldn’t stop singing this tonight! It was my lullaby to Todd tonight, and then after he fell asleep... »
Red Rubber Ball – The Cyrkle
SONG OF THE DAY “Red Rubber Ball” by The Cyrkle (Red Rubber Ball, Columbia Records, 1966). Written by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley. WHY TODAY? Welcome to 1960′s Week! I actually didn’t do this intentionally, but I just keep having these great old classics get stuck in my head, and it’s become a trend, so I thought... »
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... »
Sloop John B – The Beach Boys
SONG OF THE DAY “Sloop John B” by The Beach Boys (Pet Sounds, Capitol Records, 1966). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The song was originally a traditional West Indies folk song, “The John B. Sails”, taken from a collection by Carl Sandburg (1927). Alan Lomax made a field recording of the song in Nassau, 1935, under the title... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
The Lamp Is Low
SONG OF THE DAY “The Lamp Is Low” with music by Peter de Rose and Bert Shefter, and lyrics by Mitchell Parish. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The music was adapted from “Pavane pour une infante défunte”, a piece by Maurice Ravel. - Mildred Bailey made the first notable recording of the “The... »
Young At Heart – Frank Sinatra
SONG OF THE DAY “Young At Heart” by Frank Sinatra (1953). Music by Johnny Richards and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Frank Sinatra was the first performer to record the song, which became a million-selling hit in 1953 (and spilling over with popularity into 1954). The song was such... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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,... »
Prelude To A Kiss – Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
SONG OF THE DAY “Prelude To A Kiss” by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (This Is Jazz #7, Columbia/Legacy, 1996). Written by Duke Ellington in 1938. MY TAKE I heard this song today during the credits of the most recent Mad Men episode, and what a thrill…the lyrics and melody came flooding back, and... »
Farther On Up The Road – Mick Hucknall
SONG OF THE DAY “Farther On Up The Road” – Mick Hucknall (Tribute To Bobby, 2008, simplyred.com Ltd.). Written by Bobby Bland. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) - This is the first solo album from Mick Hucknall, the fiery red-headed lead singer of the band Simply Red. - The album is a entirely a collection... »
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... »