I can’t choose which version of this song I like best. I heard it first by John Doe & The Sadies on CBC Radio 2 89.9 FM, and loved it. Then the DJ said that the song was originally done by Patsy Cline, and I got excited. She’s a classic! Turns out, her version is …
SONG OF THE DAY “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (Bad Reputation, Boardwalk Records, 1981). Written by Joan Jett, Ritchie Cordell, Kenny Laguna and Marty Joe Kupersmith. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – In 2009 it was named the 29th best hard rock song of all time by VH1. – It was the …
SONG OF THE DAY “You Are Forgiven” from the medley “A Quick One, While He’s Away” by The Who (A Quick One, Decca Records, 1966). Written by Pete Townshend. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “A Quick One, While He’s Away” is a 1966 medley written by Pete Townshend and recorded by The Who for …
SONG OF THE DAY “A Well-Respected Man” by The Kinks (Kywet Kinks, Reprise Records, 1965). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – It was released as a single in the US in October and reached #13. – Musically, it marked the beginning of an expansion in the Kinks’ inspirations, drawing much from British music hall traditions, …