SONG OF THE DAY “I Got The Sun In The Morning” by Doris Day (Show Time, Columbia, 1960). Written by Irving Berlin. WHY? Well, this is one of my favorite songs, and from one of my favorite musicals. And although the original cast recording—with Ethel Merman as Annie—is obviously tops, I thought I’d introduce you …
SONG OF THE DAY “Have I Been A Fool” by Jack Peñate (Matinée, XL Recordings, 2007). RECOMMENDED BY This song was recommended by my brother Ben-o. VIDEO OF THE DAY
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
SONG OF THE DAY “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men ([single], self-released, 2010). RECOMMENDED BY One of my oldest music friends, Greg, recommended this song to me on facebook today, and I am so grateful. It is AMAZING, and everything I love in a song: catchy chorus, horns, great lead vocals. LOVE LOVE LOVE. …
SONG OF THE DAY “Indiana Wants Me” by R. Dean Taylor (I Think, Therefore I Am, Rare Earth, 1970). Written by R. Dean Taylor and Joe Simon. WHERE I HEARD IT Dad just laid this recommendation on me, and I am totally digging it! And it’s a new artist to me! Yee haw!! VIDEO OF …
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. …
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, …
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
SONG OF THE DAY “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by Was (Not Was) (Are You Okay?, Phonogram/ Chrysalis-USA, 1990). Written by Barrett Strong & Norman Whitfield. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Dad, straight outta Motown! Great find, Pops! VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Top Hat, White Tie & Tails” by Ella Fitzgerald (Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook, Verve Records, 1958). Written by Irving Berlin. WHERE I HEARD IT Season 8 (2011 Summer) of the U.S. version of So You Think you Can Dance. VIDEO OF THE DAY