Whipping Post – The Allman Brothers Band

SONG OF THE DAY “Whipping Post” by The Allman Brothers Band (The Allman Brothers Band [self-titled album], Atco/ Capricorn Records, 1969). Written by Gregg Allman. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Written by Gregg Allman, the five-minute studio version first appeared on their 1969 debut album The Allman Brothers Band. [included in video form below] – But …

Up, Up & Away – The 5th Dimension

SONG OF THE DAY “Up, Up & Away” by The 5th Dimension (Up, Up & Away, Soul City Records, 1967). Written by Jimmy Webb. WHY TODAY? I’ve got some simple logic for today’s choice: I woke up singing it. It’s four hours later and I’m still singing it. So, i.e. to wit, this song is …

Start All Over Again – Dave Koz feat. Dana Glover

SONG OF THE DAY “Start All Over Again” by Dave Koz feat. Dana Glover (Hello Tomorrow, Concord Jazz Records, 2010). Written by Dana Glover. WHERE I HEARD IT This song was actually performed live during a scene in last week’s Desperate Housewives, though it was interrupted by a hair-pulling scene between Vanessa Williams and Eva …

18 Hours (Of Love) by K-X-P

SONG OF THE DAY “18 Hours (Of Love)” by K-X-P (K-X-P [self-titled album], Smalltown Supersound Records, 2010). MY TAKE This is a weird one. Not normally my style, and to be honest, I don’t have a clue what the bio is talking about below. Krautrock? Yeah, not a clue. But I heard it on the …

First Year Blues by Hank Williams

SONG OF THE DAY “First Year Blues” by Hank Williams (1947). Written by Ernest Tubb. MY TAKE I heard this today (on WNHU 88.7, obvs) and just fell in love with it! It’s a pretty amusing song to hear during the first six months of my own marriage, and it’s got that classic Hank Williams …

Guest Blogger: Ragamuffin – Michael Hedges

SONG OF THE DAY “Ragamuffin” by Michael Hedges (Aerial Boundaries, Windham Hill Records, 1984). Written by Michael Hedges. INTRODUCTION: OUR NEW GUEST BLOGGER This is a real treat for anyone who appreciates the craft, innovation and true artistry some musicians on this earth are just plain blessed with. My good friend from college, Dave, is …

Close To Heaven – Maino

SONG OF THE DAY “Close To Heaven” by Maino (The Art Of War [mixtape], 2010). WHERE I HEARD IT I have no idea what radio station I was listening to, as I was just flipping around from station to station incessantly (as I am known to do), but I fell onto this song mid-way into …

WNHUs Playlist Adds For This Week + Exclusive Ben Folds Interview! Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, Karen O, Chiddy Bang, Deerhunter, Jack Johnson

Another week, another set of great new releases in the music world! Before the playlist, a word. It’s 2010. Right. That’s a new decade actually. So all of this music that’s been happening ALL FREAKIN’ YEAR I’ve been tagging 00’s….WRONG. That decade is so over and done with. Let the great re-tagging begin! Well, not …