SONG OF THE DAY

“Joy” by Bettye Lavette (I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise, ANTI- Records, 2005). Written by Lucinda Williams.

WHERE I HEARD IT

Episode 111: “Ice Man; Malibu” of the now-cancelled awesomeness Detroit 1-8-7. First aired: January 4, 2011.

Oh the humanity! Give Detroit a chance! Bring back Michael Imperioli and son!

INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia)

– The album comprises covers of songs written by other female artists.

– Fiona Apple’s song “Sleep to Dream” contains the album’s title within its lyrics.

– I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise was chosen as one of Amazon.com’s Top 100 Editor’s Picks of 2005.

– Track listing:

1. “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” (Sinéad O’Connor) – 2:11
2. “Joy” (Lucinda Williams) – 3:55
3. “Down To Zero” (Joan Armatrading) – 3:10
4. “The High Road” (Sharon Robinson) – 4:29
5. “On the Surface” (Rosanne Cash) – 3:26
6. “Just Say So” (Cathy Majeski/John Scott Sherrill) – 4:29
7. “Little Sparrow” (Dolly Parton) – 4:41
8. “How Am I Different” (Aimee Mann) – 4:28
9. “Only Time Will Tell” (Toni Brown) – 4:33
10. “Sleep to Dream” by (Fiona Apple) – 3:46

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Why is this the only video featuring the album version of this song, and all of the other videos are crappy live handheld videos?! Enjoy racing, Bettye Lavette fans! (RIDIC):