Little Drummer Girl – Alicia Keyes

SONG OF THE DAY “Little Drummer Girl” by Alicia Keyes (Jermaine Dupri’s 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas, Columbia Records/ So So Def Records, 1996). Arranged by Alicia Keyes. TRACK LISTINGS FOR Jermaine Dupri’s 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas 1. “The Time of Year” (featuring Kenny Lattimore) 3.24 2. “Christmas Without You” (featuring Xscape) 3.56 3. …

Still – Volcano Choir

SONG OF THE DAY “Still” by Volcano Choir (Unmap, Jagjaguwar Records, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) – Volcano Choir are a progressive post rock and indie band and collaboration by Justin Vernon (who is otherwise known as Bon Iver) and Collections of Colonies of Bees. – Their debut album is Unmap and was …

I Know – Zeus

SONG OF THE DAY “I Know” by Zeus (Sounds Like Zeus, Arts & Crafts Productions Inc., 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – Zeus is a Toronto-based Canadian indie rock band, signed to the record label Arts & Crafts, whose members include Mike O’Brien, Carlin Nicholson, Rob Drake and Neil Quin. – Their debut EP Sounds …

Calling To Say – Serena Ryder

SONG OF THE DAY “Calling To Say” by Serena Ryder (Calling To Say single, EMI Canada, 2007). INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) – Serena Ryder is a Juno Award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter and guitarist. – She attended the Integrated Arts Program at Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Peterborough. – As a teenager, she performed …

Fragile Heart – Yolanda Adams

SONG OF THE DAY “Fragile Heart” by Yolanda Adams (Mountain High, Valley Low, Elektra Records, 1999). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The album stands as Adams’ best-selling to date, having moved 1.3 million units and being certified Platinum by the RIAA. – “Fragile Heart” was also serviced to radio and fared well on adult …

Keep The Car Running – Arcade Fire

SONG OF THE DAY “Keep the Car Running” by Arcade Fire (Neon Bible, Rough Trade Records/ Merge Records, 2007). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – This song was #22 on Rolling Stone’s list, The 100 Best Songs of 2007. It peaked on the UK Singles Chart at #56. It peaked at #32 on the Billboard Hot …

Nancy – The Deep Dark Woods

SONG OF THE DAY “Nancy” by The Deep Dark Woods (Winter Hours, Black Hen Records, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The Deep Dark Woods are a Canadian alt-country band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. – They have released 3 albums; a self-titled debut in 2006, Hang Me, Oh Hang Me in 2007, and Winter Hours in …

21 Guns – Green Day

SONG OF THE DAY “21 Guns” by Greenday (21st Century Breakdown, Reprise Records, 2009). Written by Billie Joe Armstrong. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – It is the 2nd single from their eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown. The single was released through Reprise Records on May 25, 2009 as a digital download and July …