Aeroplane by Red Hot Chili Peppers

SONG OF THE DAY “Aeroplane” by Red Hot Chili Peppers (One Hot Minute, Warner Brothers Records, 1995). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Aeroplane” was the third single released from the album and a music video accompanied its release. – Although the song was left off the band’s Greatest Hits CD, the music video was …

My Friends – Red Hot Chili Peppers

SONG OF THE DAY “My Friends” by Red Hot Chili Peppers (One Hot Minute, Warner Brothers Records, 1995). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “My Friends” is a melodic ballad and was released as the second single from the album. – It is the only song from One Hot Minute to be included on their …

California Soul – The 5th Dimension

SONG OF THE DAY “California Soul” by The 5th Dimension (1968 single). Written by Ashford & Simpson. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “California Soul” is a pop-soul tune written by Ashford & Simpson, issued originally as a single by American pop quintet The 5th Dimension in late 1968. – It was also covered by …

We Throw Parties You Throw Knives – Los Campesinos!

SONG OF THE DAY “We Throw Parties You Throw Knives” by Los Campesinos! (Sticking Fingers into Sockets, Wichita Recordings/ Arts & Crafts, 2007). Written by Gareth Campesinos! and Tom Campesinos!. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “We Throw Parties, You Throw Knives” is a song by UK Indie pop band Los Campesinos!. – It was …

Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs

SONG OF THE DAY “Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (It’s Blitz!, Interscope Records, 2009). Written by Brian Chase, Karen Orzolek, and Nick Zinner. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Heads Will Roll” is the second single released by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs from their third album, It’s Blitz!. – The song was remixed …

Gravity – Sara Bareilles

SONG OF THE DAY “Gravity” by Sara Bareilles (Little Voice, Epic Records, 2007). Written by Sara Bareilles. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Little Voice is the debut major-label album by singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. – Six of the tracks are re-recorded studio versions of songs from her previous album, Careful Confessions. – The album debuted …

Walk It Off – Angus & Julia Stone

SONG OF THE DAY “Walk It Off” by Angus & Julia Stone (Down The Way, EMI Music Australia, 2010). Written by Angus & Julia Stone. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Down the Way is the second full-length album by Australian singer-songwriter duo Angus & Julia Stone. – The album debuted at #1 on the …

Kiss With A Fist – Florence + The Machine

SONG OF THE DAY “Kiss With A Fist” by Florence + The Machine (Lungs, Universal Island, 2009). Written by Florence Welch, Isabella Summers, & Matt Alchin. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Kiss with a Fist” is the debut single by indie pop band Florence and the Machine. It is featured on their debut 2009 …

Could You Be Loved – Bob Marley & The Wailers

SONG OF THE DAY “Could You Be Loved” by Bob Marley & The Wailers (Uprising, Island Records, 1980). Written by Bob Marley. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The song was released in 1980 on their last album and is included on Bob Marley & The Wailers greatest hits album Legend. – Even today the …