SONG OF THE DAY “Marrakesh Express” by Crosby, Stills & Nash (Crosby, Stills & Nash, Atlantic Records, 1969). Written by Graham Nash. WHERE I HEARD IT As heard on Radio Woodstock, of course. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Marrakesh Express” was a song released on their 1969 self-titled debut album. – The author of …
SONG OF THE DAY “Coming Up Easy” by Paolo Nutini (Sunny Side Up, Atlantic Records, 2009). Co-written by Nutini and Matty Benbrook. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Sunny Side Up is the second studio album by Scottish singer/songwriter Paolo Nutini. – Nutini and his band, The Vipers, toured the United States briefly before a …
Here’s the latest selections from the fine minds at WNHU: Pomegranates – “50’s” Amos Lee – “Windows Are Rolled Down” Linkin Park – “Waiting for the End” (I don’t like this band, but cool graphics in the video!) Gang of Four – “You’ll Never Pay for the Farm” 30 Seconds to Mars – “Closer to …
SONG OF THE DAY “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience (Electric Ladyland, Track/ Polydor Records, 1968). WHERE I HEARD IT Radio Woodstock, baby!! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” is the last track on the third and final album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland. – The …
SONG OF THE DAY “Variazione Di Un Tango” by Dustin O’Halloran (An American Affair: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Filter Recordings, 2009). WHERE I HEARD IT The score to the film An American Affair, which is based on a true story which proves that JFK was killed by the government. Read about Mary Pinchot Meyer and …
SONG OF THE DAY “This Time Tomorrow” by The Kinks (Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, Pye Records, 1970). Written by Ray Davies. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One is a concept album by British rock band The Kinks, recorded and released in 1970. – …
SONG OF THE DAY “Summertime Thing” by Chuck Prophet (Live at the World Café: Vol. 15 – Handcrafted, World Café Records, 2002). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Chuck Prophet is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer. – He has been compared to everyone from Ray Davies, to Leonard Cohen, Tom Petty, Randy Newman and …
The Modern Skirts Well, not only did I lock myself out of the administrator feature’s of my blog for a solid month, but I also packed up ma’ sins and moved to a new state. Hence, I’m doing a bit of back-blogging now, trying to take care of the dates I missed. Mind you, the …
SONG OF THE DAY “All These Things” by Darren Hanlon (I Will Love You At All, Flippin Yeah Industries Records – Australia/ Yep Rock Records – U.S., 2010). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Darren Hanlon is an Australian singer/songwriter who plays urban folk music. – He has released five solo albums, three EPs and …
SONG OF THE DAY “Better Days” by Amos Lee (Last Days At The Lodge, Blue Note Records, 2008). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Last Days at the Lodge is the third studio album by singer-songwriter Amos Lee. – The album debuted at #29 on the Billboard 200 album chart. – Amos Lee (born 1978) …