The Winner – Coolio
SONG OF THE DAY “The Winner” by Coolio (Space Jam Soundtrack, 1996, Atlantic Records).
Woo Hoo – The 5678’s
SONG OF THE DAY “Woo Hoo” by The 5678’s (Bomb The Twist, Time Bomb Records, 1996). Cover of the 1959 single by The Rock-A-Teens. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – “Woo Hoo” is a rockabilly song, originally released by The Rock-A-Teens in 1959. – The song is distinctive for its lack of lyrics apart from its …
The Origin Of Love by John Cameron Mitchell & Miriam Shor
SONG OF THE DAY “The Origin Of Love” as performed by John Cameron Mitchell and Miriam Shor (Hedwig & The Angry Inch Motion Picture Soundtrack, Hybrid Recordings, 2001). Written by Stephen Trask. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – Stephen Trask wrote the song, which is based on a story from Plato’s Symposium. In the Symposium, a …
New Age Girl – Deadeye Dick
SONG OF THE DAY “New Age Girl” by Deadeye Dick (A Different Story, Ichiban Records, 1994). Written by Caleb Guillotte. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The song most notably appears on the soundtrack to the 1994 film Dumb and Dumber. – The song peaked at #27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and remains the …
Roll To Me – Del Amitri
SONG OF THE DAY “Roll To Me” – Del Amitri (Twisted, A & M Records, 1995). Written by Justin Curry. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – This song reached the Top 10 in the Billboard’s Hot 100. – The track was less successful in their native UK, reaching No. 22. – The band does not consider …
Too Much Heaven On Their Minds – from Jesus Christ, Superstar
SONG OF THE DAY “Too Much Heaven On Their Minds” by Murray Head (Jesus Christ Superstar, Decca/ MCA, 1970). Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The rock opera was first heard as an album before being staged on Broadway. – The album reached #1 on the Billboard chart …
Foux du FaFa – Flight of the Conchords
SONG OF THE DAY “Foux du FaFa” – Flight of the Conchords (Flight of the Conchords, Sub Pop, 2008). Written by Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – This is FOTC’s debut full-length studio, and also serves as the soundtrack for the 1st season of their show on HBO. – The visuals …
Me Voy a Morir de Amor – Alberto Iglesias
SONG OF THE DAY “Me Voy a Morir de Amor” composed by Alberto Iglesias for the soundtrack to Sex and Lucia (LucÃa y el sexo) (2001, Palm Pictures) INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – Iglesias has composed the scores for many films, including Che (2008), The Kite Runner (2007, upon which he received his first Golden …
Psycho Killer – Talking Heads
SONG OF THE DAY “Psycho Killer” – Talking Heads (Talking Heads: 77, Sire Records, 1977). Written by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth. WHERE YOU MAY HAVE HEARD IT The song was used (quite appropriately and in good fun) in the soundtrack of the film Julie & Julia during the hilarious lobster scene. INTERESTING FACTS …