SONG OF THE DAY “Red Balloon” by Bobby Darin (If I Were A Carpenter, Atlantic Records, 1966). Written by Tim Hardin. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – If I Were a Carpenter is an album by American singer Bobby Darin, released in 1966. – It was a significant change in direction for Darin considering his …
SONG OF THE DAY “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead” by Julia Rich (If I Spoke French, Cardinal Records, 2003). Composed by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Rich’s album If I Spoke French also includes great covers of “La Vie En Rose” (made famous by Edith Piaf), The Beatles’ “I …
SONG OF THE DAY “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young & Crazy Horse (Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Reprise Records, 1970). Written by Neil Young. RECOMMENDED BY…. This song was brought to you by my dear friend Meg, the woman who inspired me to start this blog! She and I were also talking about what we …
SONG OF THE DAY “Buzzing Fly” by Tim Buckley (Happy Sad, Elektra Records, 1969). Written by Tim Buckley. WHERE I HEARD IT One of my doctors actually recommended it to me when I told him I was a music blogger! I just love talking to people about the blog because they always want to tell …
SONG OF THE DAY “He Called Me Baby” by Candi Staton (Stand By Your Man, Fame/ Capitol Records, 1971). Written by Harlan Howard. RECOMMENDED BY… Today’s S.O.T.D. was recommended to me by my always cool Aunt Yvette who obviously has great taste in music because (a) she likes my blog, and (b) she likes this …
SONG OF THE DAY “Sisters Of Mercy” by Leonard Cohen (Songs Of Leonard Cohen, Columbia Records, 1967). Written by Leonard Cohen. WHERE I HEARD IT During an episode in season 6 of Criminal Minds. Also, notice that this is becoming a Leonard Cohen week? Also, notice that a lot of my Leonard Cohen songs come from …
SONG OF THE DAY “Dance Me To The End Of Love” by Leonard Cohen (Various Positions, Columbia/ Passport Records, 1984). Written by Leonard Cohen. WHERE I HEARD IT During an episode in season 6 of Criminal Minds. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Since 1984, the song has since been recorded by various artists, and …
SONG OF THE DAY “Who By Fire” by Leonard Cohen (New Skin For The Old Ceremony, Columbia Records, 1974). Written by Leonard Cohen. WHERE I HEARD IT http://heardontv.com/tvshow/Criminal+Minds/Season+6/The+Longest+Night INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Leonard Norman Cohen, CC, GOQ (born 21 September 1934) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. – Cohen published his …
SONG OF THE DAY “I Still Believe” by Frank Turner (Rock & Roll, self-released EP, 2010). The song will also appear on his next album, due out in 2011. WHERE I HEARD IT/ CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE This song was featured on yesterday’s blog entry by WNHU Radio’s Kristen Bayusik in her playlist for …
THE CHRISTMAS SONGS The Mynabirds- This Will be Our Year Here’s the Amazon link for the Christmas 2-track single released this past Tuesday, December 7th, 2010. Sorry I couldn’t find a video. The Futureheads- Christmas Was Better in the 80s The Mighty Mighty Bosstones- 2000 Miles THE REST OF THE PLAYLIST Frank Turner- I Still …