You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) by Joe Jackson
SONG OF THE DAY “You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)” by Joe Jackson (Body & Soul, A&M Records, 1984). Written by Joe Jackson. VIDEO OF THE DAY
AMAZING VIDEO – Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler
SONG OF THE DAY “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler (Faster Than The Speed Of Night, Columbia Records, 1983). VIDEO OF THE DAY Here’s the link (embedding was disabled on youtube.com). YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE VIDEO. IT’S THE WHOLE REASON FOR THE POST!
Don’t Give Up by Peter Gabriel Feat. Kate Bush
SONG OF THE DAY “Don’t Give Up” by Peter Gabriel Feat. Kate Bush (So, Geffen-U.S./ Charisma-U.K./ Virgin-South and North America, 1986). Written by Peter Gabriel. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – So is the fifth studio album (and seventh album overall) by British rock musician Peter Gabriel. – It ranked at number #14 on Rolling …
In The Shape Of A Heart by Jackson Browne
SONG OF THE DAY “In The Shape Of A Heart” by Jackson Browne (Lives In The Balance, Asylum Records, 1986). Written by Jackson Browne. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Lives in the Balance is the eighth album by American singer/songwriter Jackson Browne. – It reached #23 on The Billboard 200 chart. – The title …
She Makes My Day by Robert Palmer
SONG OF THE DAY “She Makes My Day” by Robert Palmer (Heavy Nova, EMI Records, 1988). Written by Robert Palmer. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Heavy Nova is the tenth solo album by Robert Palmer. – His first album for EMI Records after a 15-year association with Island Records (both with Vinegar Joe and …
Don’t Tell Me You Love Me by Night Ranger
SONG OF THE DAY “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” by Night Ranger (Dawn Patrol, Boardwalk Records, 1982). Written by Jack Blades. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” was released as a single in January 1983 and peaked at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100. – It was ranked …
Don’t Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
SONG OF THE DAY “Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty (Southern Accents, MCA Records, 1985). Written by Tom Petty & David A. Stewart. INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) – The song was a collaboration with David A. Stewart of Eurythmics. – The original inspiration was a romantic encounter that Stewart had …
Lana Lang – Mata Hari
SONG OF THE DAY “Lana Lang” by Mata Hari (Mata Hari, 1997). INTERESTING FACTS (from last.fm) – Mata Hari is a band from Brasilia, Brazil. – The music is a mix of blues, rock and brazilian rhythms. – The musicians are Veronica Carrico (singer), Jimi Figueiredo (lyrics and guitar), Nelson Neto (bass), Nelson Guimaraes (drums) …
Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang
SONG OF THE DAY “Get Down On It” by Kool & The Gang (Something Special, Mercury Records, 1981). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The song reached #10 on the Billboard charts in early 1982, displaying some of the characteristics of a blend of disco and funk, with the title of the song repeating continuously. – …
Bad Reputation – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
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 …