SONG OF THE DAY “Falling Slowly” by Swell Season (Once, Overcoat Recordings, 2006). Written by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s now-defunct “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 117: “Motor City Blues”, first aired: March 8, 2011. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Falling Slowly” is a song written and performed by Glen Hansard …
SONG OF THE DAY “In Time” by Sly and The Family Stone (Fresh, Epic Records, 1973). Written by Sylvester Stewart. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s now-defunct “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 112: “Key to the City”, first aired: January 11, 2011. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “I’m Broke” by Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears (Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is!, Lost Highway Records/Universal Motown, 2009). WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 112: “Key to the City”, first aired: January 11, 2011 INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears is …
SONG OF THE DAY “Hustle and Cuss” by The Dead Weather (Sea Of Cowards, Warner Bros./Third Man, 2010). Written by Alison Mosshart and Jack Lawrence. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 113: “Road to Nowhere”, first aired: January 18, 2011. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The Dead Weather is an American alternative …
SONG OF THE DAY “Soul Serenade” by Aretha Franklin (I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Atlantic/ Rhino, 1967). Written by Curtis Ousley and Luther Dixon. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 114: “Beaten; Cover Letter”, first aired: February 8, 2011. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – I Never Loved …
SONG OF THE DAY “Bright Lights Bigger City” by Cee Lo Green (The Lady Killer, Elektra Records, 2011). Written by Cee Lo Green, Ben H. Allen III and Tony Reyes. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s now-defunct “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 115: “Legacy; Drag City”, first aired: February 15, 2011. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Bright …
SONG OF THE DAY “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul (Demo Version)” by Gnarls Barkley (The Odd Couple, Atlantic-Downtown Records, 2008). Written by Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo Green. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7” Episode 117: “Motor City Blues”, first aired: March 8, 2011 INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul” …
SONG OF THE DAY “Reckoner” by Radiohead (In Rainbows, XL Recordings, 2008). WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 118: “Blackout”, first aired: March 20, 2011 INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The song was released as the third and final single from In Rainbows on 23 September 2008. – The track was also …
SONG OF THE DAY “Rejoicing” by Ornette Coleman (Tomorrow Is The Question!, Contemporary Records, 1959). Written by Ornette Coleman. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7” Episode 111: “Ice Man; Malibu”, first aired: January 4, 2011 INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The album is Coleman’s last album for the label before beginning his successful …
SONG OF THE DAY “Joy” by Bettye Lavette (I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise, ANTI- Records, 2005). Written by Lucinda Williams. WHERE I HEARD IT Episode 111: “Ice Man; Malibu” of the now-cancelled awesomeness Detroit 1-8-7. First aired: January 4, 2011. Oh the humanity! Give Detroit a chance! Bring back Michael Imperioli and son! …