• The Planets: Op. 32: IV Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity – Gustav Holst

    SONG OF THE DAY “The Planets: Op. 43: IV Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity (Main Theme: I Vow To Thee, My Country)” conducted by the composer himself, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Recorded 22nd June, 1926. Composed by Gustav Holst between 1914 and 1916. WHERE I HEARD IT First, it was recommended as processional …

  • No Surprises – Radiohead

    SONG OF THE DAY “No Surprises” by Radiohead (OK Computer, Parlophone, 1998). WHERE I HEARD IT Brought to you by NPR, the 90’s, and my Dad, who sent me this NPR article about 90’s music. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “No Surprises” was released as the third and final single from the group’s 1997 …

  • Grace – Jeff Buckley

    SONG OF THE DAY “Grace” by Jeff Buckley (Grace, Columbia Records, 1994). WHERE I HEARD IT Brought to you by NPR, the 90’s, and my Dad, who sent me this NPR article about 90’s music. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Grace” is the title track from Jeff Buckley’s first album Grace (1994). – It …

  • 1979 – Smashing Pumpkins

    SONG OF THE DAY “1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins (Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Virgin Records, 1996). Written by Billy Corgan. WHERE I HEARD IT Brought to you by NPR, the 90’s, and my Dad, who sent me this NPR article about 90’s music. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “1979” is a song …