• True Love Will Find You In The End – Daniel Johnston

    SONG OF THE DAY “True Love Will Find You In The End” by Daniel Johnston (Retired Boxer, Stress Records, 1984). Written by Daniel Johnston. AS HEARD ON This song was ironically featured in the recent Weeds episode “Fran Tarkenton”. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Retired Boxer is the seventh self-released music cassette album by …

  • The Big Rock Candy Mountain by Burl Ives

    SONG OF THE DAY “The Big Rock Candy Mountain” by Burl Ives (Sing Out, Sweet Land: A Salute to American Folk and Popular Music, 1945 Original Cast Recording). Book by Walter Kerr; Music arranged by Elie Siegmaster. Original writer unknown. The recording can be found today on the album Front Row Center , a four-disc …

  • If I Had A Boat – Lyle Lovett

    SONG OF THE DAY “If I Had A Boat” by Lyle Lovett (Pontiac, Curb Records, 1987). Written by Lyle Lovett. AS HEARD ON As seen on NBC’s Parenthood. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Lyle Pearce Lovett (born November 1, 1957) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. – Active since 1980, he has recorded thirteen …

  • Strange Fruit – Nina Simone

    SONG OF THE DAY “Strange Fruit” by Nina Simone (Pastel Blues, Philips Records, 1965). Written by Abel Meeropol. WHERE I HEARD IT As seen in an episode of CBS’ Cold Case that involved a lynching case. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Strange Fruit” is a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday. – It …