SONG OF THE DAY “Knocks Me Off My Feet” by Stevie Wonder (Songs In The Keys Of Life, Tamla, 1976). Written by Stevie Wonder. MY TAKE Though I don’t generally celebrate the commercial holiday known as Valentine’s Day, I do celebrate and honor the loves in my life. My husband and I share this song …
SONG OF THE DAY “Criminal” by Fiona Apple (Tidal, Epic Records, 1996). Written by Fiona Apple. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Criminal” is a 1997 piano rock song by Fiona Apple. – Apple described the song as a description of “feeling bad for getting something so easily by using your sexuality.” – It was …
SONG OF THE DAY “Marrakesh Express” by Crosby, Stills & Nash (Crosby, Stills & Nash, Atlantic Records, 1969). Written by Graham Nash. WHERE I HEARD IT As heard on Radio Woodstock, of course. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Marrakesh Express” was a song released on their 1969 self-titled debut album. – The author of …
SONG OF THE DAY “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience (Electric Ladyland, Track/ Polydor Records, 1968). WHERE I HEARD IT Radio Woodstock, baby!! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” is the last track on the third and final album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland. – The …
SONG OF THE DAY “Tango ‘Til They’re Sore” by Tom Waits (Rain Dogs, Island Records, 1985). Written by Tom Waits. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Rain Dogs is the 9th album by American singer-songwriter Tom Waits. – A loose concept album about “the urban dispossessed” of New York City, Rain Dogs is generally considered …
SONG OF THE DAY “Peace Like A River” by Paul Simon (Paul Simon, Columbia/ Warner Bros., 1972). Written by Paul Simon. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Paul Simon is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon as a solo artist. – It was released in January 1972, nearly two years after he …
SONG OF THE DAY “Land Of The Navajo” by Old & In The Way (Old & In The Way, Round Records, 1975). Written by Peter Rowan. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Old & in the Way was a bluegrass supergroup in the 1970s. – The group performed traditional tunes such as “Pig in a …
SONG OF THE DAY “Red Balloon” by Bobby Darin (If I Were A Carpenter, Atlantic Records, 1966). Written by Tim Hardin. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – If I Were a Carpenter is an album by American singer Bobby Darin, released in 1966. – It was a significant change in direction for Darin considering his …
SONG OF THE DAY “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young & Crazy Horse (Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Reprise Records, 1970). Written by Neil Young. RECOMMENDED BY…. This song was brought to you by my dear friend Meg, the woman who inspired me to start this blog! She and I were also talking about what we …
SONG OF THE DAY “Whipping Post” by The Allman Brothers Band (The Allman Brothers Band [self-titled album], Atco/ Capricorn Records, 1969). Written by Gregg Allman. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Written by Gregg Allman, the five-minute studio version first appeared on their 1969 debut album The Allman Brothers Band. [included in video form below] – But …