How I Feel by Wax Taylor
SONG OF THE DAY “How I Feel” by Wax Taylor (Tales of the Forgotten Melodies, Lab’oratoire/Undercover Records, 2005). VIDEO OF THE DAY
Do To Me by Trombone Shorty
SONG OF THE DAY “Do To Me” by Trombone Shorty (For True, Verve Records, 2011) VIDEO OF THE DAY
Trouble Me by The Diplomats of Solid Sound & The Diplomettes
SONG OF THE DAY “Trouble Me” by The Diplomats of Solid Sound & The Diplomettes (The Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes, Record Kicks/ Pravda Records, 2008). WHERE I HEARD IT Showtime’s Weeds, Season 7 VIDEO OF THE DAY
What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) by Junior Walker & The All Stars
SONG OF THE DAY “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)” by Junior Walker & The All Stars (single, Motown Records, 1969). Written by Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua and Vernon Bullock. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Rock With You by James Tormé
SONG OF THE DAY “Rock With You” by James Tormé (Love For Sale, E1 Records, 2011). Written by Michael Jackson. VIDEO OF THE DAY
(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story by Shirley Bassey
SONG OF THE DAY “(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story” by Shirley Bassey (Something Else, United Artists, 1971). Music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Carl Sigman. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men
SONG OF THE DAY “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men ([single], self-released, 2010). RECOMMENDED BY One of my oldest music friends, Greg, recommended this song to me on facebook today, and I am so grateful. It is AMAZING, and everything I love in a song: catchy chorus, horns, great lead vocals. LOVE LOVE LOVE. …
What’s Going On/ Mercy Mercy Me The Ecology (Live) by Jessie Colin Young
SONG OF THE DAY “What’s Going On/ Mercy Mercy Me (Live)” by Jessie Colin Young (On the Road (Live Album), 1976). Written by Renaldo “Obie” Benson, Al Cleveland, and Marvin Gaye. WHERE I HEARD IT I don’t know what led me to this artist, but I just started listening to everything he had on youtube.com, …
Papa Was a Rolling Stone by Was (Not Was)
SONG OF THE DAY “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by Was (Not Was) (Are You Okay?, Phonogram/ Chrysalis-USA, 1990). Written by Barrett Strong & Norman Whitfield. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Dad, straight outta Motown! Great find, Pops! VIDEO OF THE DAY
I Need A Dollar by Aloe Blacc
SONG OF THE DAY “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc (Good Things, Stones Throw Records/ Epic Records, 2010). WHERE I HEARD IT This is another recommendation from my hubby bubby, and definitely proves that he knows me well. A catchy Motown blues song with a killer chorus! I’m in! VIDEO OF THE DAY