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. …

America (Live) by David Bowie

SONG OF THE DAY “America (Live)” by David Bowie (The Concert For New York City, Sony, 2001). Written by Paul Simon. WHERE I HEARD IT During The Concert For New York City DVD, recorded live on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. 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

Let Me Tell You About My Boat by Mark Mothersbaugh

SONG OF THE DAY “Let Me Tell You About My Boat” by Mark Mothersbaugh (The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, Hollywood Records, 2004). Written by Mark Mothersbaugh. WHERE I HEARD IT This song and soundtrack were recommended to me by my husband, as I have yet to see the movie. I’m still stuck on Rushmore, …