Love Is A Game For Two To Play- Francis Macdonald

SONG OF THE DAY “Love Is A Game For Two To Play” by Francis Macdonald (Wedding Daze, Nettwerk Productions, 2007). WHERE I HEARD IT Why NBC cancelled Mercy, I’ll never know. The soundtrack alone was enough to keep the show on the air, but I loved the characters (except Sonya) and the plots too, to …

Don’t Let Your Feet Touch Ground – Ash Koley

SONG OF THE DAY “Don’t Let Your Feet Touch Ground” by Ash Koley (Inventions, Nettwerk Records/ Sony Music Entertainment Canada, 2010). Written by Ash Koley and Phil Deschambault. WHERE I HEARD IT So You Think You Can Dance, duh….noticing a trend lately? If not, then you need to add my blog to your RSS feeder …

Home – Engineers

SONG OF THE DAY “Home” by Engineers (Engineers, Echo Records, 2005). Written by Engineers. WHERE I HEARD IT This song was used as the musical score over the most incredible opening credits I’ve ever seen (HBO’s 2010 fourth season of Big Love). I included a youtube.com video of those credits below. It’s sick, right? Sicki. …

Letters From The Sky – Civil Twilight

SONG OF THE DAY “Letters From The Sky” by Civil Twilight” (Civil Twilight, Wind-Up Records, 2009.) Digital release only. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Civil Twilight is a three-piece rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. – Civil Twilight is a power trio that draws parallels with Pilot Speed and is especially known for …

Toxic – Yael Naim

SONG OF THE DAY “Toxic” by Yael Naim (Yael Naim, Tôt ou tard – France, Atlantic Records – USA, 2007). Written by Cathy Dennis, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson, and Pontus Winnberg. WHERE I HEARD IT On So You Think You Can Dance, of course! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Toxic” is a song by …

Bandits – Midlake

SONG OF THE DAY “Bandits” by Midlake (The Trials of Van Occupanther, Bella Union Records, 2006). Music and lyrics by Tim Smith. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Midlake are an American rock band from Denton, Texas. – The band first gained popularity in Europe, signing to Bella Union Records and playing at festivals such …

Sisters of Mercy by Leonard Cohen

SONG OF THE DAY “Sisters Of Mercy” by Leonard Cohen (Songs Of Leonard Cohen, Columbia Records, 1967). Written by Leonard Cohen. WHERE I HEARD IT During an episode in season 6 of Criminal Minds. Also, notice that this is becoming a Leonard Cohen week? Also, notice that a lot of my Leonard Cohen songs come from …

Dance Me to the End of Love – Leonard Cohen

SONG OF THE DAY “Dance Me To The End Of Love” by Leonard Cohen (Various Positions, Columbia/ Passport Records, 1984). Written by Leonard Cohen. WHERE I HEARD IT During an episode in season 6 of Criminal Minds. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Since 1984, the song has since been recorded by various artists, and …

Who By Fire – Leonard Cohen

SONG OF THE DAY “Who By Fire” by Leonard Cohen (New Skin For The Old Ceremony, Columbia Records, 1974). Written by Leonard Cohen. WHERE I HEARD IT http://heardontv.com/tvshow/Criminal+Minds/Season+6/The+Longest+Night INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Leonard Norman Cohen, CC, GOQ (born 21 September 1934) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. – Cohen published his …