In This Shirt by The Irrepressibles

SONG OF THE DAY “In This Shirt” by The Irrepressibles (Mirror Mirror, 2010). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “In this Shirt” was used on the reality dance competition show So You Think You Can Dance during the summer of 2011. – The Irrepressibles is a ten-member orchestral ensemble led by composer and musician Jamie …

Don’t Give Up by Peter Gabriel Feat. Kate Bush

SONG OF THE DAY “Don’t Give Up” by Peter Gabriel Feat. Kate Bush (So, Geffen-U.S./ Charisma-U.K./ Virgin-South and North America, 1986). Written by Peter Gabriel. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – So is the fifth studio album (and seventh album overall) by British rock musician Peter Gabriel. – It ranked at number #14 on Rolling …

Ice Cream by Sarah McLachlan

SONG OF THE DAY “Ice Cream” by Sarah McLachlan (Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, Nettwerk (Canada)/ Arista, 1993). Written by Sarah McLachlan. WHERE I HEARD IT The 1999 Natalie Portman/ Susan Sarandon film Anywhere But Here. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The album was an immediate hit in Canada, where McLachlan was already an established star. …

Cathedrals by Jump, Little Children

SONG OF THE DAY “Cathedrals” by Jump, Little Children (Magazine, Breaking Records/Atlantic Records, 1998). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Jump, Little Children (JLC or Jump) was a band that formed in 1991 in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. – Known for their unique sound, energetic live performances, and willingness to interact with fans, …

In The Shape Of A Heart by Jackson Browne

SONG OF THE DAY “In The Shape Of A Heart” by Jackson Browne (Lives In The Balance, Asylum Records, 1986). Written by Jackson Browne. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Lives in the Balance is the eighth album by American singer/songwriter Jackson Browne. – It reached #23 on The Billboard 200 chart. – The title …

Just Breathe – Pearl Jam

SONG OF THE DAY “Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam (Backspacer, Monkeywrench Records, 2009). Written by Eddie Vedder. CHART POSITIONS Canadian Hot 100 39 U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 6 U.S. Rock Songs 14 U.S. Alternative Rock Tracks 10 VIDEO OF THE DAY

But Not For Me by Joey De Francesco feat. Joe Doggs

SONG OF THE DAY “But Not For Me” by Joey De Francesco featuring Joe Doggs (Falling In Love Again, Concord Records, 2003). Written by George and Ira Gershwin. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Joe Doggs = Joe Pesci – The Gershwins wrote this song for their musical Girl Crazy (1930) and introduced in the …

Black Day In July – Gordon Lightfoot

SONG OF THE DAY “Black Day In July” by Gordon Lightfoot (Did She Mention My Name?, United Artists, 1968). LYRICS Black Day in July Motor City madness has touched the countryside And through the smoke and cinders you can hear it far and wide The door are quickly bolted and the children locked inside Black …