WHY NOW, BROWN COW? A Rain Playlist is a must-do/ must-have for a music blogger, music lover, someone who loves playlists, etc. I’m all three, so let’s just say I’m overdue. But you have no idea how overdue. I started working on this concept eight years ago. It’s had many incarnations before today. But I’ve …
SONG OF THE DAY “I’ll Be Doggone” by Marvin Gaye (Moods of Marvin Gaye, Tamla Records, 1965). Written by William “Smokey” Robinson, Warren Moore & Marvin Tarplin. MY MARVIN GAYE PLAYLIST “Funky Space Reincarnation” (Here, My Dear, 1978) “I Want You (Vocal Version)” (I Want You, 1976) “Got To Give It Up, Part 1” (Live …
Kristen Bayusik at WNHU continues to impress me every week with the great new music she’s finding out there, but this week is an especially good week because it includes a track from the new Radiohead album. Ch-ch-ch-check it out!: Colours- Grouplove Will Do- TV on the Radio Gordon Paul- The World is A Beautiful …
SONG OF THE DAY “Way Down in the Hole” by Tom Waits (Franks Wild Years, Island Records, 1987). Written by Tom Waits. WHERE I HEARD IT Various versions of “Way Down in the Hole” were used as the theme music for the HBO series The Wire, including Waits’ original version for the second season. Each …
SONG OF THE DAY “Cold, Cold Ground” by Tom Waits (Franks Wild Years, Island Records, 1987). Written by Tom Waits. WHERE I HEARD IT The song is used during an episode of Homicide: Life On The Street, which I was thinking of because Melissa Leo also reminds me of HLOTS, and she’s been in the …
SONG OF THE DAY “Fire Lake” by Bob Seger (Against The Wind, Capitol Records, 1980). Written by Bob Seger. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Fire Lake” is a song by American musical artist Bob Seger, recorded in 1975. – Seger planned to release “Fire Lake” for his 1975 album Beautiful Loser, but the track …
SONG OF THE DAY “Lake Michigan” by Rogue Wave (Asleep at Heaven’s Gate, Brushfire Records, 2007). WHERE I HEARD IT My sister Cat has the major blessing of friends who actually make her mix cd’s. I only have one friend, Mikey, who does this for me, though I work hard to make mix cd’s for …
SONG OF THE DAY “The Planets: Op. 43: IV Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity (Main Theme: I Vow To Thee, My Country)” conducted by the composer himself, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Recorded 22nd June, 1926. Composed by Gustav Holst between 1914 and 1916. WHERE I HEARD IT First, it was recommended as processional …
SONG OF THE DAY “No Surprises” by Radiohead (OK Computer, Parlophone, 1998). WHERE I HEARD IT Brought to you by NPR, the 90’s, and my Dad, who sent me this NPR article about 90’s music. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “No Surprises” was released as the third and final single from the group’s 1997 …
SONG OF THE DAY “Grace” by Jeff Buckley (Grace, Columbia Records, 1994). WHERE I HEARD IT Brought to you by NPR, the 90’s, and my Dad, who sent me this NPR article about 90’s music. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Grace” is the title track from Jeff Buckley’s first album Grace (1994). – It …