SONG OF THE DAY “This Ol’ Cowboy” by The Marshall Tucker Band (12 Great Hits, Shout! Factory Records, 2009). Written by Toy Caldwell. WHY TODAY? This song was recommended to me a few week’s back by “my lovin’ pa (who isn’t quite within the law)”. That’s a lyric, not the truth. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Felicia” by The Constellations (single, Virgin Records, 2010). VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “As It Must Be” by Joey Ryan (…with its roots above and its branches below, Mophonics Records, 2008). Written by Joey Ryan. WHY TODAY? Watching Hulu, and heard this incredible song featured in a commercial for Haiti fundraising. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Beautiful Dreamer” by Marty Robbins (The Essential Marty Robbins: 1951 to 1982, Legacy/ Columbia Records, 1991). Written by Stephen Foster. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Beautiful Dreamer” is a popular American song, the last known song written by Stephen Foster. It was published posthumously in 1864, the year Foster died. – Notable …
SONG OF THE DAY “Time Will Tell” by Bob Marley (Kaya, Tuff Gong/Island Records, 1978). Written by Bob Marley. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Kaya is a roots reggae album that consists of tracks recorded alongside those present on the Exodus album from 1977. – The album has a very relaxed, laid back sound, lacking much of …
SONG OF THE DAY “Some Other Time” – Barbra Streisand (Love Is The Answer, Columbia Records, 2009). Music by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. WHY TODAY? I heard it performed by the Los Angeles Gay Men’s Chorus in an episode of “Six Feet Under,” and had never heard it before. …
SONG OF THE DAY “Child Of Mine” by Carole King (Writer, CBS/ Ode/ Sony Music, 1970). Written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. WHY TODAY? Because it’s my birthday, and my mom emailed me this morning and said “think of me singing it to you”. What a completely beautiful thing to say; I love you, …
SONG OF THE DAY “Burning Down The House” by Bonnie Raitt (Road Tested, Capitol Records, 1995). Written by David Byrne. WHY TODAY? This incredible version of this song was featured in a dance party scene in Six Feet Under, and was consequently brought back into my consciousness. I had mentioned it earlier in this blog …
SONG OF THE DAY “Girl With One Eye” by Florence + The Machine (Lungs, Island Records, 2009). Written by Matt Alchin, David Ashby, & James McCool. WHY TODAY Basically, because I’m really bad. My dad bought this for me for my birthday, but it came today and I got excited and opened the present and …
SONG OF THE DAY “I Wished On The Moon” by Billie Holiday (Songs for Distingué Lovers, Verve Records, 1957). Composed by Ralph Rainger with lyrics by Dorothy Parker. WHY TODAY? While listening to NPR last night, I heard a recording of Stephanie Nakasian doing a cover of this song. She was able to really capture Billie’s voice, and, after …