Peace Like A River – Paul Simon

SONG OF THE DAY “Peace Like A River” by Paul Simon (Paul Simon, Columbia/ Warner Bros., 1972). Written by Paul Simon. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Paul Simon is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon as a solo artist. – It was released in January 1972, nearly two years after he …

Calamity Song – The Decemberists

SONG OF THE DAY “Calamity Song” by The Decemberists (The King Is Dead, Capitol Records, January 18th 2011—TOMORROW!). [Look at me, being all ahead of the curve and whatnot). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The King Is Dead is the sixth studio album by The Decemberists, set to be released under Capitol Records in …

New Beginning – Tracy Chapman

SONG OF THE DAY “New Beginning” by Tracy Chapman (New Beginning, Elektra Records, 1995). Written by Tracy Chapman. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – New Beginning is the fourth album by singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman, released in 1995. – According to Nielsen Soundscan it is her biggest-selling recording with 3.8 million copies sold, and has shipped …

The Cave – Mumford & Sons

SONG OF THE DAY “The Cave” by Mumford & Sons (Sign No More, Island Records/ Glassnote Records, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “The Cave” is the third single by London folk quartet, Mumford & Sons released from their debut album, Sigh No More. – It was released in the UK on 1 March …

Little Lion Man – Mumford & Sons

SONG OF THE DAY “Little Lion Man” by Mumford & Sons (Sigh No More, Island/ Glassnote Records, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Mumford & Sons are an English folk rock band. – The band consists of Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, accordion, drums), “Country” Winston Marshall (vocals, banjo, …

Sex & Candy – Marcy Playground

SONG OF THE DAY “Sex & Candy” by Marcy Playground (Marcy Playground, EMI Records, 1997). Written by John Wozniak. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Sex and Candy” was the band’s breakthrough single. – “Sex and Candy” spent a then-record 15 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart (beating Oasis’ 10-week run …

Now We Can See – The Thermals

SONG OF THE DAY “Now We Can See” by The Thermals (Now We Can See, Kill Rock Stars Records, 2009). Lyrics written by Hutch Harris, music composed by Kathy Foster/Hutch Harris. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The Thermals are an American indie punk band based in Portland, Oregon. – The Thermals were formed in …

Brain Stew/ Jaded by Green Day

SONG OF THE DAY “Brain Stew/ Jaded” by Green Day (Insomniac, Reprise Records, 1995). Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, music by Green Day. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Brain Stew/Jaded” are two songs by the American punk rock band Green Day. – They were released as the third single from their fourth album, Insomniac. …

A-Punk – Vampire Weekend

SONG OF THE DAY “A-Punk” by Vampire Weekend (Vampire Weekend, XL Records, 2007). Written by Rostam Batmanglij, Ezra Koenig, Christopher Tomson and Chris Baio. Recommended by… My iPod, because it’s the first track on it, and I went alphabetical last time I went to the gym. In May. Sorry, iPod. Sorry, gym. Sorry, body. I …

Oxford Comma – Vampire Weekend

SONG OF THE DAY “Oxford Comma” by Vampire Weekend (Vampire Weekend, XL Records, 2007). Written by Rostam Batmanglij, Ezra Koenig, Christopher Tomson and Chris Baio. RECOMMENDED BY…. My sister, Mitten, a million years ago. BTW, Mitten = Kitten = Cat = Caitlin. Sorry it took me so long to blog about this song, Cat, but …