• Winter Song – Sara Bareilles (with Ingrid Michaelson)

    SONG OF THE DAY “Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles (with Ingrid Michaelson) (2008). WHERE I HEARD IT Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance, of course. Thanks again, Aunt Chris, Laura, and Clairesy for introducing me to that show. The talent of the contestants continually amazes me, and that’s not even why I watch! I …

  • Bandits – Midlake

    SONG OF THE DAY “Bandits” by Midlake (The Trials of Van Occupanther, Bella Union Records, 2006). Music and lyrics by Tim Smith. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Midlake are an American rock band from Denton, Texas. – The band first gained popularity in Europe, signing to Bella Union Records and playing at festivals such …

  • The Bridge Song – Dishwalla

    SONG OF THE DAY “The Bridge Song” by Dishwalla (And You Think You Know What Life’s About, A & M Records, 1998). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – And You Think You Know What Life’s About is the second album by Dishwalla. – Dishwalla was an American alternative rock band. The band’s name comes from …

  • Make It Go Away – Holly Cole

    SONG OF THE DAY “Make It Go Away” by Holly Cole (Dark Dear Heart, Alert Records, 1997). Written by David, Harding. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Holly Cole (born November 25, 1963 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian jazz singer, particularly popular in Canada and Japan for both her versatile and distinctive voice, …