All Songs
New Monthly Visualization! August 2010
Here’s the collage I made using all of the artist photos from August 2010 Blog Entries! And….here’s the link for all of the monthly visualizations thus far! »
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... »
On Saturday Afternoons In 1963 – Rickie Lee Jones
SONG OF THE DAY “On Saturday Afternoons in 1963″ by Rickie Lee Jones (Rickie Lee Jones, Warner Brothers Records, 1979). Written by Rickie Lee Jones. LYRICS The most as you’ll ever go Is back where you used to know If grown-ups could laugh this slow Where as you watch the hour snow Years may... »
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... »
If You Want Me To Stay – Sly & The Family Stone
SONG OF THE DAY “If You Want Me To Say” by Sly & The Family Stone (Fresh, Epic Records, 1973). Written and produced by Sly Stone. MY TAKE Well, it’s hard to say anything profound about as critically-acclaimed a song and album as this, but I’ll tell you how it fits into my world... »
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... »
Caravan – Van Morrison
SONG OF THE DAY “Caravan” by Van Morrison (Moondance, Warner Bros. Records, 1970). Written by Van Morrison. MY TAKE This was one of the albums I was raised on. Well, to be frank, I was only raised on the A side, though I am familiar with the songs on the B side of the... »
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... »
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... »
This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) – The Isley Brothers
SONG OF THE DAY “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You)” by The Isley Brothers (This Old Heart Of Mine , Tamla/ Motown Records, 1966). Written by Holland–Dozier–Holland, and Sylvia Moy. MY TAKE This song was featured on my July 2010 playlist! This song was playing in the background of an episode of season... »
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... »
Rumba Azul – Lecuona Cuban Boys
SONG OF THE DAY “Rumba Azul” by The Lecuona Cuban Boys (Lecuona Cuban Boys, Vol. 4 (1932-1936), Harlequin Records, 1994, originally released on Victor Records sometime in the mid-30s). Composed by Armando Oréfiche. WHERE I HEARD IT Well, this song really took me for a ride! I heard it during the “New-Year’s-Eve-party-in-Germany-1943″ scene of... »
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!... »
Blog Updates Day!
No song of the day today because I’ve been busy readying some new pages for the blog, some new playlists for the end of summer, and sorting through the list of ideas and aspirations I had for this here blog. I’ve been working on increasing functionality and web presence for the blog by connecting... »
Non, je ne regrette rien – Edith Piaf
SONG OF THE DAY “Non, je ne regrette rien” by Edith Piaf (single, 1960). Written by Charles Dumont and Michel Vaucaire. MY TAKE WARNING: This song can get stuck in your head, for reals, so play that video with caution. It has got to be the “da-DA-da-DA” (see below, the “Interesting Facts” section). I... »
Songbird – Christine McVie
SONG OF THE DAY “Songbird” by Christine McVie. Written by Christine McVie. MY TAKE I heard an acoustic (possibly live) version of this song on 105.9 The River’s Acoustic After Dark program two nights ago. This program is seriously the bane of my existence because they play amazing versions of songs ALL THE TIME,... »
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant – Billy Joel
SONG OF THE DAY “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” by Billy Joel (The Stranger, Columbia Records, 1977). Written by Billy Joel. MY TAKE First, I love how Billy Joel looks like a hoodrat in that photo I chose. Ridiculous. Now for serious… This song was probably milling around my world for a decade or... »
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... »
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... »
Murder, He Says – Betty Hutton
SONG OF THE DAY “Murder, He Says” by Betty Hutton (1943). WHERE I HEARD IT There’s a chain of events that took me to this song, and it goes like this: (1) In 2003, I bought a DVD of Spike Jonz’s music video work, which included his video work for Bjork’s song “Oh So... »
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... »
Hymne à l’amour (Hymn to Love) – Edith Piaf
Joanee’s back, woot woot!! After a month-long wedding preparation hiatus, I am very pleased to announce the return of this daily blog to my routine and your computers! I missed this thing, and have a ****load of music queued up and ready to talk about, so grab a drink, sit down, and buckle in!... »
Leave Of Absence — Wedding Time!
Sorry to say I’m taking a 5 week hiatus from the blog to get ready for my impending, out-of-state nuptials! Planning a wedding in another state has left me too busy for the blog right now, but I have so many songs and artists to talk about that I just can’t wait to get... »
Night Moves – Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
SONG OF THE DAY “Night Moves” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (single, Capitol Records, 1976). Written by Bob Seger. FROM WIKIPEDIA - Released as a single, it charted in late 1976 and eventually reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. In doing so, it almost singlehandedly changed Seger from... »
Push – Matchbox 20
SONG OF THE DAY “Push” by Matchbox 20 (Yourself or Someone Like You, Atlantic Records, 1997). VIDEO OF THE DAY »
Dig A Pony – The Beatles
SONG OF THE DAY “Dig A Pony” by The Beatles (Let It Be, Apple Records, 1970). Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
She’s A Rainbow – The Rolling Stones
SONG OF THE DAY “She’s A Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones (Their Satanic Majesties Request, London Records, 1967). Written by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
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... »
Jambalaya (On The Bayou) – Hank Williams
SONG OF THE DAY “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Hank Williams (Honky Tonkin’, MGM, 1954). Written by Hank Williams (and Moon Mullican). WHERE I HEARD IT HBO’s Six Feet Under VIDEO OF THE DAY »
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’... »
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 »
Since You Asked – Judy Collins
SONG OF THE DAY “Since You Asked” by Judy Collins (Wildflowers, Rhino/ Elektra, 1987). Written by Judy Collins. 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. »
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 »
True Love Ways – Buddy Holly
SONG OF THE DAY “True Love Ways” by Buddy Holly (The Buddy Holly Story, Vol. 2, Coral Records, 1960). Co-written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty. Recorded with the Ray Ellis orchestra in October 1958, four months before the singer’s death, and released posthumously. VIDEO OF THE DAY »
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... »
Waiting – The Devlins
SONG OF THE DAY “Waiting” by The Devlins (Waiting, Universal Records, 1997). allmusic.com With their brogue-tinged harmonies set to acoustic-based melodies,Colin and Peter Devlin continue to build on the success of their alt-rock duo, the Devlins. Their 1993 debut album, Drift, produced byDaniel Lanois and recorded in Lanois’ New Orleans studio, showed hints of their ability to... »
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 »
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.... »
So Into You – Atlanta Rhythm Section
SONG OF THE DAY “So Into You” by Atlanta Rhythm Section (A Rock and Roll Alternative, Polydor, 1976). Written by Buddy Buie, Dean Daughtry & Robert Nix. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - A Rock and Roll Alternative is an album by southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section, which features the band’s biggest hit, “So into You”, which... »
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... »
April 2010 Playlist
APRIL 2010 Playlist 1. Carole King – “Child of Mine” 2. Guster – “So Long” 3. Bonnie Raitt – “Burning Down The House” 4. Glen Campbell – “Gentle On My Mind” 5. Florence + The Machine – “Girl With One Eye” 6. The Dixie Cups – “Iko Iko” 7. King Straggler – “Good Man”... »
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,... »
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... »
This Ol’ Cowboy (45 Version) – Marshall Tucker Band
SONG OF THE DAY “This Ol’ Cowboy” by The Marshall Tucker Band (12 Great Hits, Shout! Factory Records, 2009). Written by Toy Caldwell. WHY TODAY? This song was recommended to me a few week’s back by “my lovin’ pa (who isn’t quite within the law)”. That’s a lyric, not the truth. VIDEO OF THE... »
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 »
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. -... »
Time Will Tell – Bob Marley
SONG OF THE DAY “Time Will Tell” by Bob Marley (Kaya, Tuff Gong/Island Records, 1978). Written by Bob Marley. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - Kaya is a roots reggae album that consists of tracks recorded alongside those present on the Exodus album from 1977. - The album has a very relaxed, laid back sound, lacking much... »
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... »
Child Of Mine – Carole King
SONG OF THE DAY “Child Of Mine” by Carole King (Writer, CBS/ Ode/ Sony Music, 1970). Written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. WHY TODAY? Because it’s my birthday, and my mom emailed me this morning and said “think of me singing it to you”. What a completely beautiful thing to say; I love... »
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... »
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... »
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,... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
Right Place Wrong Time – Dr. John
SONG OF THE DAY “Right Place Wrong Time” by Dr. John (In The Right Place, Atco Records, 1973). Written by Mac Rebennack. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) - The album became the biggest selling album of Dr. John’s career. - Allen Toussaint played piano, electric piano, acoustic guitar, conga drums and tambourine, background vocals, vocal arrangements,... »
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.... »
Angelo’s – Dick Siegel
SONG OF THE DAY “Angelo’s” by Dick Siegel (Snap!, 1969). Written by Dick Siegel. WHY TODAY? Because it’s a Sunday song and I’m a Detroiter! Anyone who’s anyone from Detroit knows this song because it is used as the theme to the local classic rock station’s Sunday morning program, which is just about the... »
The Cover Of The Rolling Stone – Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
SONG OF THE DAY “Cover Of The Rolling Stone” by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (Sloppy Seconds, Columbia Records, 1973). Written by Shel Silverstein. WHY TODAY? Todd and I couldn’t stop singing this song this morning while he was making eggs, so, obviously, it was a pretty fun morning. This song brings me... »
I’ll Never Find Another You – The Seekers
SONG OF THE DAY “I’ll Never Find Another You” by The Seekers (, EMI/ Columbia Records, 1964). Written by Tom Springfield. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) “I’ll Never Find Another You” was The Seekers’ first UK-released single, and was the best selling single of 1965 in the UK. - The song was also highly popular in... »
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... »
March 2010 Playlist
1. Santana (feat. Wyclef Jean) – Maria Maria 2. Bush – Comedown 3. The Animals – It’s My Life 4. Ben Harper – Woman In You 5. Fleet Foxes – Your Protector 6. Lou Reed – Perfect Day 7. The Beach Boys – Sloop John B 8. Rogue Wave – Lake Michigan 9. Joni... »
Garden Party – Rick Nelson
SONG OF THE DAY “Garden Party” by Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band (Garden Party, Decca, 1972). Written by Rick Nelson. FAVORITE LYRICS But it’s alright now, I’ve learned my lesson well: You can’t please everyone So you’ve got to please yourself. and If memories are all I sing I’d rather drive a... »
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... »
The Tears Of A Clown – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
SONG OF THE DAY “The Tears Of A Clown” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (Make It Happen, Tamla Records, 1967). Written by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Hank Cosby. WHY TODAY? Because yesterday when I was singing the Smokey Robinson & The Miracles song “Tracks Of My Tears” I kept trying to think... »
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... »
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... »