Moth’s Wings by Passion Pit
SONG OF THE DAY “Moth’s Wings” by Passion Pit (Manners, Frenchkiss Records, 2009). Written and composed by Michael Angelakos. VIDEO OF THE DAY
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 …
Sugar, Sugar by The Archies
SONG OF THE DAY “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies (Everything’s Archie, 1969). Written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Sugar, Sugar” was a four-week 1969 number-one hit single by fictional characters The Archies. – The album is the product of a group of studio musicians managed by Don Kirshner. …
Did I Remember? by Billie Holiday
SONG OF THE DAY “Did I Remember?” by Billie Holiday (Complete on Columbia, Vol. 1, Columbia Records, 1936). Lyrics by Harold Adamson, music by Walter Donaldson. VIDEO OF THE DAY
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. …
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps by Doris Day
SONG OF THE DAY “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps” by Doris Day (Latin for Lovers, Columbia Records, 1965). Written by Osvaldo Farrés, English lyrics written by Joe Davis (not a translation of the Spanish lyrics). WHERE I HEARD IT I watched the 1992 Australian dance classic Strictly Ballroom, now a new favorite. I am almost more recommending …
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, …
Representing Memphis by Booker T. Jones (Feat. Matt Berninger & Sharon Jones)
SONG OF THE DAY “Representing Memphis” by Booker T. Jones (Feat. Matt Berninger & Sharon Jones) (The Road From Memphis, Anti/Epitaph, 2011). WHERE I HEARD IT This has been getting repeated airtime on Radio Woodstock, thank god, because I can’t get enough of it. Not only is it catchy, but that classic, soulful sound sends …
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 …