Jesus, Etc. – Wilco
SONG OF THE DAY “Jesus, Etc.” by Wilco (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Nonesuch Records, 2002). Written by Jeff Tweedy. WHERE I HEARD IT NBC’s Mercy VIDEO OF THE DAY
Live Forever by Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
SONG OF THE DAY “Live Forever” by Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors AS HEARD ON NBC’s Parenthood VIDEO OF THE DAY
People In The Hole – Catherine Feeny
SONG OF THE DAY “People In The Hole” by Catherine Feeny (People In The Hole (album), 2009). AS HEARD ON NBC’s Mercy VIDEO OF THE DAY
Waiting – The Devlins
SONG OF THE DAY “Waiting” by The Devlins (Waiting, Universal Records, 1997). allmusic.com With their brogue-tinged harmonies set to acoustic-based melodies,Colin and Peter Devlin continue to build on the success of their alt-rock duo, the Devlins. Their 1993 debut album, Drift, produced byDaniel Lanois and recorded in Lanois’ New Orleans studio, showed hints of their ability to craft …
Hometime – One EskimO
SONG OF THE DAY “Hometime” by One EskimO (One EskimO, Shangrila Music Inc., 2009). WHY TODAY? Recommended by Daddy Dearest! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – One eskimO are a four piece indie rock group from London, England consisting of Kristian Leontiou (vocals), Adam Falkner (drums), Pete Rinaldi (guitar), Jamie Sefton (bass and horns). – In an interview with …
In These Arms – The Swell Season
SONG OF THE DAY “In These Arms” by The Swell Season (Strict Joy, ANTI- Records, 2009). WHY TODAY? Another great find from NBC’s new family comedy-drama Parenthood. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “In These Arms”, the first single from the album was released on iTunes on August 18, 2009 and began streaming on spinner.com during the same week. …
Tambourine by The Happy Hollows
SONG OF THE DAY “Tambourine” by The Happy Hollows (Spells, Autumn Tone Records, 2010). WHERE DID I HEAR IT? NBC show Parenthood actually featured the band recording this song live during a scene where one of the character’s goes to work at a recording studio. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Oo-De-Lally – Roger Miller
SONG OF THE DAY “Oo-de-lally” by Roger Miller (Classic Disney: 60 Years of Musical Magic, Walt Disney Records, 2003). Written by Roger Miller. WHY TODAY? Because I watched Disney’s Robin Hood today! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Although a full soundtrack to Robin Hood has never been released on Compact Disc in the US, a …
The Ballad of High Noon (or Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin’) – Tex Ritter
SONG OF THE DAY “The Ballad of High Noon Theme (or Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin’)” by Tex Ritter (from the High Noon original soundtrack, 1952). Written by Dimitri Tiomkin, lyrics by Ned Washington. WHY TODAY? Todd sang it to me, and it was cute. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – It was …
Some Other Time by Barbra Streisand
SONG OF THE DAY “Some Other Time” – Barbra Streisand (Love Is The Answer, Columbia Records, 2009). Music by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. WHY TODAY? I heard it performed by the Los Angeles Gay Men’s Chorus in an episode of “Six Feet Under,” and had never heard it before. …