• Chains, Chains, Chains – Elvis Perkins In Dearland

    SONG OF THE DAY “Chains, Chains, Chains” by Elvis Perkins in Dearland (Elvis Perkins In Dearland, XL Recordings, 2009). Written by Elvis Perkins. WHERE DID I HEAR IT? As seen on ABC’s Flashforward. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Elvis Perkins in Dearland is the second studio album by Elvis Perkins, and his first with backing band Elvis …

  • In Your Eyes covers

    SONG OF THE DAY “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel (So, Geffen Records, 1986). Written by Peter Gabriel. COVERS OF THE DAY Dianne Reeves – Delicious, delicious, new jazz arrangement. Dianne Reeves is incredible brilliant at combining new, off rhythms with her soulful, “I’ve been through it all” voice to create, really, an entirely new piece. Lydia …

  • Angelo’s – Dick Siegel

    SONG OF THE DAY “Angelo’s” by Dick Siegel (Snap!, 1969). Written by Dick Siegel. WHY TODAY? Because it’s a Sunday song and I’m a Detroiter! Anyone who’s anyone from Detroit knows this song because it is used as the theme to the local classic rock station’s Sunday morning program, which is just about the best …

  • The Cover Of The Rolling Stone – Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show

    SONG OF THE DAY “Cover Of The Rolling Stone” by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (Sloppy Seconds, Columbia Records, 1973). Written by Shel Silverstein. WHY TODAY? Todd and I couldn’t stop singing this song this morning while he was making eggs, so, obviously, it was a pretty fun morning. This song brings me right …