Hustle and Cuss by The Dead Weather

SONG OF THE DAY “Hustle and Cuss” by The Dead Weather (Sea Of Cowards, Warner Bros./Third Man, 2010). Written by Alison Mosshart and Jack Lawrence. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 113: “Road to Nowhere”, first aired: January 18, 2011. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The Dead Weather is an American alternative …

Soul Serenade by Aretha Franklin

SONG OF THE DAY “Soul Serenade” by Aretha Franklin (I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Atlantic/ Rhino, 1967). Written by Curtis Ousley and Luther Dixon. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 114: “Beaten; Cover Letter”, first aired: February 8, 2011. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – I Never Loved …

Bright Lights Bigger City by Cee Lo Green

SONG OF THE DAY “Bright Lights Bigger City” by Cee Lo Green (The Lady Killer, Elektra Records, 2011). Written by Cee Lo Green, Ben H. Allen III and Tony Reyes. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s now-defunct “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 115: “Legacy; Drag City”, first aired: February 15, 2011. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Bright …

Who’s Gonna Save My Soul (Demo Version) by Gnarls Barkley

SONG OF THE DAY “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul (Demo Version)” by Gnarls Barkley (The Odd Couple, Atlantic-Downtown Records, 2008). Written by Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo Green. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7” Episode 117: “Motor City Blues”, first aired: March 8, 2011 INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul” …

Reckoner by Radiohead

SONG OF THE DAY “Reckoner” by Radiohead (In Rainbows, XL Recordings, 2008). WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 118: “Blackout”, first aired: March 20, 2011 INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The song was released as the third and final single from In Rainbows on 23 September 2008. – The track was also …

Rejoicing by Ornette Coleman

SONG OF THE DAY “Rejoicing” by Ornette Coleman (Tomorrow Is The Question!, Contemporary Records, 1959). Written by Ornette Coleman. WHERE I HEARD IT ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7” Episode 111: “Ice Man; Malibu”, first aired: January 4, 2011 INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The album is Coleman’s last album for the label before beginning his successful …

Poor Helpless Dreams by Ron Sexsmith

SONG OF THE DAY “Poor Helpless Dreams” by Rom Sexsmith (Exit Strategy of the Soul, Kensaltown Records, 2008). Written by Ronald Eldon Sexsmith. Recommended By… Daddio and CBC RADIO 2. I found out about Ron Sexsmith in 2008 when I was living in Detroit, able to listen to CBC RADIO 2 (a.k.a. “my beloved”), and …

Joy by Bettye Lavette

SONG OF THE DAY “Joy” by Bettye Lavette (I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise, ANTI- Records, 2005). Written by Lucinda Williams. WHERE I HEARD IT Episode 111: “Ice Man; Malibu” of the now-cancelled awesomeness Detroit 1-8-7. First aired: January 4, 2011. Oh the humanity! Give Detroit a chance! Bring back Michael Imperioli and son! …

Metal and Steel by Bob Schneider

SONG OF THE DAY “Metal and Steel” by Bob Schneider (Lonelyland, Universal Records, 2001). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Lonelyland is the second solo album by Bob Schneider and his first released by a major label, released on March 13, 2001. VIDEO OF THE DAY