SONG OF THE DAY “Pourquoi” by Marie-Pierre Arthur (Marie-Pierre Arthur, Bonsound Records, 2009). Written by Marie-Pierre Arthur. INTERESTING FACTS (from Wikipedia) – This is her first solo album. – This song and its artist have both been nominated for Quebec Indie Music Awards for 2009. MY TAKE First, a big thanks to Meg for introducing …
SONG OF THE DAY “Can’t Stand Losing You” – The Police (Outlandos d’Amour, A & M, 1978). Written by Sting. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – Two music videos exist for the song. One features the group playing the song on a stage with Sting wearing huge glasses. Slow motion shots of the group live appear …
SONG OF THE DAY “Black” by Pearl Jam (Ten, Epic Records, 1991). Lyrics by Eddie Vedder, and music by Stone Gossard. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – After the album’s commercial success, Epic Records urged the group to release the song as a single. The band refused, citing the song’s personal nature. Vedder stated that “fragile …
SONG OF THE DAY “Foux du FaFa” – Flight of the Conchords (Flight of the Conchords, Sub Pop, 2008). Written by Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – This is FOTC’s debut full-length studio, and also serves as the soundtrack for the 1st season of their show on HBO. – The visuals …