I thought it would be interesting to make a playlist so that I can listen to one of my favorite artists chronologically through the four decades he had as a recording artist. I learned so much from listening to John Denver in order for the first time ever: he stayed so true to his voice …
SONG OF THE DAY “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson (Thriller, Epic Records, 1982). Written by Steve Porcaro & John Bettis. VIDEO OF THE DAY
“Why Does It Hurt So Bad” (Arista): Released on July 7, 1996, by Arista Records as the seventh and final single from the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack. The song was written and produced solely by Babyface. It peaked on Billboard Hot 100 at #26, on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop at #22, and on Adult Contemporary chart at …
SONG OF THE DAY “Like The Weather” by 10,000 Maniacs (In My Tribe, Elektra, 1987). Written by Natalie Merchant. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Eminence Front” by The Who (It’s Hard, Polydor Records/ Warner Bros., 1982). Written by Pete Townshend. WHERE I HEARD IT 100.1, the independently owned and single-handedly awesomest Woodstock Radio VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “I Can’t Stand It” by The Velvet Underground (VU, Verve Records, 1985). Written by Lou Reed. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Voices Carry” by ‘Til Tuesday (Voices Carry, Epic Records, 1985). Lyrics written by Aimee Mann, music composed by ‘Til Tuesday. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears (Songs from the Big Chair, Phonogram Records / Mercury Records, 1985). Written by Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, and Chris Hughes. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Sacrifice” by Sinéad O’Connor (Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin, Polydor Records, 1991). Lyrics by Bernie Taupin, music by Elton John. WHERE I HEARD IT Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 (Summer 2011). VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “All Those Years Ago” by George Harrison (Somewhere In England, Dark Horse/Warner Bros. Records, 1981). Written by George Harrison. VIDEO OF THE DAY