SONG OF THE DAY “Truly, Truly” by Grant Lee Buffalo (Jubilee, Slash Records/ Reprise Records, 1998). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – This album includes performances by Jon Brion on vibraphone, Greg Leisz on pedal steel, Rami Jaffee on B3 organ, Robyn Hitchcock on additional vocals, and Michael Stipe on additional vocals for the song …
SONG OF THE DAY “Nighthawks” by Two Hours Traffic (Little Jabs, Bumstead Records, 2007). Written by Two Hours Traffic. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Little Jabs is the second full-length studio album by Canadian indie rock band Two Hours Traffic, released on Bumstead Records on July 24, 2007. – The album was produced by …
SONG OF THE DAY “Love Song #1” by Meshell Ndegeocello (Comfort Woman, Maverick Records, 2003). Written by Meshell Ndegeocello. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Comfort Woman is the fifth solo album by Me’shell Ndegeocello. – The album peaked at #150 on the Billboard Top 200 list that year. The album also peaked at #43 …
SONG OF THE DAY “Cath…” by Death Cab For Cutie (Narrow Stairs, Barsuk Records/ Atlantic Records, 2008). Written by Ben Gibbard. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Cath…” is the second single from Death Cab for Cutie’s sixth studio album, Narrow Stairs. – While the song did not earn placement on many worldwide charts, or …
SONG OF THE DAY “The Christmas Waltz” by Harry Connick, Jr. (Harry For The Holidays, Sony/ Columbia, 2003). Written by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne. INTERESTING FACTS – Harry for the Holidays is American artist Harry Connick, Jr.’s second Christmas album. – The album features Connick and his 16 piece Big Band and a full …
SONG OF THE DAY “Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles (with Ingrid Michaelson) (2008). WHERE I HEARD IT Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance, of course. Thanks again, Aunt Chris, Laura, and Clairesy for introducing me to that show. The talent of the contestants continually amazes me, and that’s not even why I watch! I …
SONG OF THE DAY “Bandits” by Midlake (The Trials of Van Occupanther, Bella Union Records, 2006). Music and lyrics by Tim Smith. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Midlake are an American rock band from Denton, Texas. – The band first gained popularity in Europe, signing to Bella Union Records and playing at festivals such …
SONG OF THE DAY “The Bridge Song” by Dishwalla (And You Think You Know What Life’s About, A & M Records, 1998). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – And You Think You Know What Life’s About is the second album by Dishwalla. – Dishwalla was an American alternative rock band. The band’s name comes from …
SONG OF THE DAY “Make It Go Away” by Holly Cole (Dark Dear Heart, Alert Records, 1997). Written by David, Harding. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Holly Cole (born November 25, 1963 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian jazz singer, particularly popular in Canada and Japan for both her versatile and distinctive voice, …
SONG OF THE DAY “Running” by Jully Black (The Black Book, Universal Music Canada, 2009). Written by Jully Black, Gauntlette Alexander Jr., and Kellis Parker Jr. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Jully Black (pronounced “Julie”) was born Jullyann Inderia Gordon and is of Jamaican heritage. She is a Canadian R&B singer–songwriter. – She has …