SONG OF THE DAY “Trouble Me” by The Diplomats of Solid Sound & The Diplomettes (The Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes, Record Kicks/ Pravda Records, 2008). WHERE I HEARD IT Showtime’s Weeds, Season 7 VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)” by Junior Walker & The All Stars (single, Motown Records, 1969). Written by Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua and Vernon Bullock. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Rock With You” by James Tormé (Love For Sale, E1 Records, 2011). Written by Michael Jackson. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story” by Shirley Bassey (Something Else, United Artists, 1971). Music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Carl Sigman. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men ([single], self-released, 2010). RECOMMENDED BY One of my oldest music friends, Greg, recommended this song to me on facebook today, and I am so grateful. It is AMAZING, and everything I love in a song: catchy chorus, horns, great lead vocals. LOVE LOVE LOVE. VIDEO OF …
SONG OF THE DAY “What’s Going On/ Mercy Mercy Me (Live)” by Jessie Colin Young (On the Road (Live Album), 1976). Written by Renaldo “Obie” Benson, Al Cleveland, and Marvin Gaye. WHERE I HEARD IT I don’t know what led me to this artist, but I just started listening to everything he had on youtube.com, since he was …
SONG OF THE DAY “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by Was (Not Was) (Are You Okay?, Phonogram/ Chrysalis-USA, 1990). Written by Barrett Strong & Norman Whitfield. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Dad, straight outta Motown! Great find, Pops! VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc (Good Things, Stones Throw Records/ Epic Records, 2010). WHERE I HEARD IT This is another recommendation from my hubby bubby, and definitely proves that he knows me well. A catchy Motown blues song with a killer chorus! I’m in! VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)” by Joe Jackson (Body & Soul, A&M Records, 1984). Written by Joe Jackson. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Did I Remember?” by Billie Holiday (Complete on Columbia, Vol. 1, Columbia Records, 1936). Lyrics by Harold Adamson, music by Walter Donaldson. VIDEO OF THE DAY