SONG OF THE DAY

“To Sir With Love” by Natalie Merchant Feat. Michael Stipe (performed live in January 1993 at one of President Clinton’s Inauguration Balls). Written by Don Black and Mark London. 10,000 Maniacs was the backing band for the performance.

INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia)

– “To Sir, with Love” is the theme from the 1967 film To Sir, With Love.

– “To Sir, with Love” was initially recorded by Lulu (with The Mindbenders, who also acted in the film) for the film of the same name. The song was released as a single in 1967 and reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining in the top position for five weeks and earning the number one position for the entire year. “To Sir, with Love” also peaked at number nine on the R&B charts.

– Will Friedle sings this in Boy Meets World in episode 113 entitled “Graduation” to Mr. Feeny.

– In 2010, the cast of Glee did a cover version of the song, featured in the season one finale episode “Journey to Regionals”. Also featured in Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals.

– The song was also covered by Al Green

– Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles recorded a version in 1997 and included it as an uncredited bonus track on her self-titled CD.

– Soul Asylum recorded a live version in 1997 and included it on the album After the Flood: Live from the Grand Forks Prom, June 28, 1997.

– The Divinyls featured a cover on their 1994 The Collections album.

– Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden included a cover of “To Sir With Love” as a hidden track on her 1997 album Happy?

– Chaka Khan recorded her version with the London Symphony Orchestra and included it on her 2004 album of Jazz Standards and Movie song covers called Classikhan

– The Jackson 5 did their own take in 1967 prior to the boys debut with Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5.

– In 1968 Martha and the Vandellas released their version on the Ridin’ High album.

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