Everybody Hurts by Tina Arena
SONG OF THE DAY “Everybody Hurts” by Tina Arena (Songs of Love & Loss, EMI Records, 2007). Written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Bitter Heart by Zee Avi
SONG OF THE DAY “Bitter Heart” by Zee Avi (Zee Avi, Brushfire Records, Inc & Monotone, 2009). WHERE I HEARD IT It was featured on the second season of the 2010 NBC series Parenthood. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Skin & Bones by David J. Roch
SONG OF THE DAY “Skin & Bones” by David J. Roch (Skin & Bones single, 2011). WHERE I HEARD IT This season of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance”. VIDEO OF THE DAY
You’re The One That I Want by Angus & Julia Stone
SONG OF THE DAY “You’re The One That I Want” by Angus & Julia Stone (Big Jet Plane EP, 2010). Written by John Farrar. VIDEO OF THE DAY Angus & Julia Stone – You're The One That I Want… by goldrausch
Ode To Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry
SONG OF THE DAY “Ode To Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry (Ode To Billie Joe, Capitol Records, 1967). Written by Bobbie Gentry. WHERE I HEARD IT During the new indie film The Guard, there is a critical and hilarious scene where the characters discuss what was being thrown off the Tallahatchie Bridge in this song. …
My Discarded Men by Eartha Kitt
SONG OF THE DAY “My Discarded Men” by Eartha Kitt (Best Of: Where Is My Man, Hot Productions, 1995). WHERE I HEARD IT On this season (2011) of So You Think You Can Dance, on Fox. VIDEO OF THE DAY
What’s Going On/ Mercy Mercy Me The Ecology (Live) by Jessie Colin Young
SONG OF THE DAY “What’s Going On/ Mercy Mercy Me (Live)” by Jessie Colin Young (On the Road (Live Album), 1976). Written by Renaldo “Obie” Benson, Al Cleveland, and Marvin Gaye. WHERE I HEARD IT I don’t know what led me to this artist, but I just started listening to everything he had on youtube.com, …
America (Live) by David Bowie
SONG OF THE DAY “America (Live)” by David Bowie (The Concert For New York City, Sony, 2001). Written by Paul Simon. WHERE I HEARD IT During The Concert For New York City DVD, recorded live on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Shaky by The Duke & The King
SONG OF THE DAY “Shaky” by The Duke & The King (Nothing Gold Can Stay, Ramseur Records, 2009). WHERE I HEARD IT I was messin’ around on Grooveshark and was recommended this song and this band. Good call. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Let Me Tell You About My Boat by Mark Mothersbaugh
SONG OF THE DAY “Let Me Tell You About My Boat” by Mark Mothersbaugh (The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, Hollywood Records, 2004). Written by Mark Mothersbaugh. WHERE I HEARD IT This song and soundtrack were recommended to me by my husband, as I have yet to see the movie. I’m still stuck on Rushmore, …