SONG OF THE DAY “Brown-Eyed Girl (alternate take)” by Van Morrison (Gang Masters, Legacy Records/ Columbia, 1991. Originally recorded in 1967 at Bang Records.) Written by Van Morrison. WHY IT’S IN MY HEAD Dear old dad has been having Van Morrison days lately on Grooveshark, and he came across this incredible version of a classic. …
SONG OF THE DAY “Taller Children” by Elizabeth & The Catapult (Taller Children, Verve Forecast, 2009). Written by Elizabeth Ziman. INTERESTING DETAILS (from wikipedia) – Elizabeth & The Catapult is a Brooklyn-based pop/rock trio consisting of musicians Elizabeth Ziman, Dan Molad, and Pete Lalish formed in 2004. – Having been popular for years on New …
SONG OF THE DAY “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys (Pet Sounds, Capitol Records, 1966). Written by Brian Wilson, Tony Asher. WHERE I HEARD IT It’s the theme song for my new obsession, HBO’s Big Love. I’ve heard it 23 times this week, which as you might be able to guess means I’m finished …
SONG OF THE DAY “Bibi” by Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoko (Africa to Appalachia, self-released, 2008). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – Jayme Stone is a Canadian banjoist and composer who was formerly in the jazz and roots group Tricycle. – His solo album The Utmost won the 2008 Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the …