SONG OF THE DAY “Burning Down The House” by Bonnie Raitt (Road Tested, Capitol Records, 1995). Written by David Byrne. WHY TODAY? This incredible version of this song was featured in a dance party scene in Six Feet Under, and was consequently brought back into my consciousness. I had mentioned it earlier in this blog …
SONG OF THE DAY “Our Love Is Gonna Live Forever” by Spain (She Haunts My Dreams, Restless Records, 1999). WHY TODAY? The song was featured in the soundtrack for an episode of Six Feet Under. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Spain are an American rock band, led by Josh Haden. – Their song “Spiritual” was covered …
SONG OF THE DAY “Good Man” by King Straggler (King Straggler, Authentica Records, 2005). WHERE DID I HEAR IT? From the soundtrack of the Jeff Bridge’s film The Amateurs. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – This is a musical group consisting of actors John Hawkes, Rodney Eastman and Brent Gore. - Here’s the MP3 on amazon.com. VIDEO …
SONG OF THE DAY “Uprising” by Muse (The Resistance, Warner Brothers Records/ Helium 3, 2009). Written by Matthew Bellamy. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Uprising” is a song by British progressive rock band Muse, featured on their fifth studio album The Resistance. – Written by lead vocalist and guitarist Matthew Bellamy, the song was released as the lead single from …
SONG OF THE DAY “Telling The Truth & Going Away” by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. WHERE DID I HEAR IT? The end credits for the John Malkovich/ Colin Hanks film The Great Buck Howard. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (often abbreviated CYHSY) is an American indie rock group based in Brooklyn, …
SONG OF THE DAY “Honest” by Band Of Skulls (Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, Shangri-La Records, 2009). WHERE DID I HEAR IT? As seen on NBC’s Mercy. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Band of Skulls is a British alternative rock band that formed in 2008 in Southampton, England. – Initially, they played at night clubs in the greater …
SONG OF THE DAY “Chains, Chains, Chains” by Elvis Perkins in Dearland (Elvis Perkins In Dearland, XL Recordings, 2009). Written by Elvis Perkins. WHERE DID I HEAR IT? As seen on ABC’s Flashforward. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Elvis Perkins in Dearland is the second studio album by Elvis Perkins, and his first with backing band Elvis …
SONG OF THE DAY “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel (So, Geffen Records, 1986). Written by Peter Gabriel. COVERS OF THE DAY Dianne Reeves – Delicious, delicious, new jazz arrangement. Dianne Reeves is incredible brilliant at combining new, off rhythms with her soulful, “I’ve been through it all” voice to create, really, an entirely new piece. Lydia …
SONG OF THE DAY “Cover Of The Rolling Stone” by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (Sloppy Seconds, Columbia Records, 1973). Written by Shel Silverstein. WHY TODAY? Todd and I couldn’t stop singing this song this morning while he was making eggs, so, obviously, it was a pretty fun morning. This song brings me right …
SONG OF THE DAY “Sympathy For The Devil” by The Rolling Stones (Beggar’s Banquet, Decca Records, 1968). Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. WHY TODAY? First of all, is anyone going to say “Nice Easter Sunday pick, Joanee” and point out the irony of this song on this day? No, because no one reads …