I Got The Sun In The Morning by Doris Day

SONG OF THE DAY “I Got The Sun In The Morning” by Doris Day (Show Time, Columbia, 1960). Written by Irving Berlin. WHY? Well, this is one of my favorite songs, and from one of my favorite musicals. And although the original cast recording—with Ethel Merman as Annie—is obviously tops, I thought I’d introduce you …

Ode To Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry

SONG OF THE DAY “Ode To Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry (Ode To Billie Joe, Capitol Records, 1967). Written by Bobbie Gentry. WHERE I HEARD IT During the new indie film The Guard, there is a critical and hilarious scene where the characters discuss what was being thrown off the Tallahatchie Bridge in this song. …

Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks

SONG OF THE DAY “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks (Face to Face, Pye-UK/ Reprise Records-US, 1966). Written by Ray Davies. WHERE I HEARD IT This song played during the film Pirate Radio, which is an incredible film for classic rock/ 1960’s music lovers or really for any music lovers! WARNING: CRY FEST AT THE END! …