SONG OF THE DAY “10 Mile Stereo” by Beach House (Teen Dream, Sub Pop, 2010). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Teen Dream is the third full-length record by Baltimore dream pop duo Beach House. – The album leaked to the Internet on 19 November 2009, and was officially released on 26 January 2010. – The album …
SONG OF THE DAY “Honest” by Band Of Skulls (Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, Shangri-La Records, 2009). WHERE DID I HEAR IT? As seen on NBC’s Mercy. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Band of Skulls is a British alternative rock band that formed in 2008 in Southampton, England. – Initially, they played at night clubs in the greater …
SONG OF THE DAY “Chains, Chains, Chains” by Elvis Perkins in Dearland (Elvis Perkins In Dearland, XL Recordings, 2009). Written by Elvis Perkins. WHERE DID I HEAR IT? As seen on ABC’s Flashforward. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Elvis Perkins in Dearland is the second studio album by Elvis Perkins, and his first with backing band Elvis …
SONG OF THE DAY “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel (So, Geffen Records, 1986). Written by Peter Gabriel. COVERS OF THE DAY Dianne Reeves – Delicious, delicious, new jazz arrangement. Dianne Reeves is incredible brilliant at combining new, off rhythms with her soulful, “I’ve been through it all” voice to create, really, an entirely new piece. Lydia …
SONG OF THE DAY “Angelo’s” by Dick Siegel (Snap!, 1969). Written by Dick Siegel. WHY TODAY? Because it’s a Sunday song and I’m a Detroiter! Anyone who’s anyone from Detroit knows this song because it is used as the theme to the local classic rock station’s Sunday morning program, which is just about the best …
SONG OF THE DAY “Cover Of The Rolling Stone” by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (Sloppy Seconds, Columbia Records, 1973). Written by Shel Silverstein. WHY TODAY? Todd and I couldn’t stop singing this song this morning while he was making eggs, so, obviously, it was a pretty fun morning. This song brings me right …
SONG OF THE DAY “I’ll Never Find Another You” by The Seekers ([single], EMI/ Columbia Records, 1964). Written by Tom Springfield. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) “I’ll Never Find Another You” was The Seekers’ first UK-released single, and was the best selling single of 1965 in the UK. – The song was also highly popular in the …
SONG OF THE DAY “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + The Machine (Lungs, Universal Island/ Moshi Moshi/ IAMSOUND, 2008). Written by Florence Welch, Isabella Summers. WHY TODAY? Well, I first discovered this song back in October from the television show Mercy, and, true to form, the song appears on my October 2009 Monthly Playlist. Then a few days …
1. Santana (feat. Wyclef Jean) – Maria Maria 2. Bush – Comedown 3. The Animals – It’s My Life 4. Ben Harper – Woman In You 5. Fleet Foxes – Your Protector 6. Lou Reed – Perfect Day 7. The Beach Boys – Sloop John B 8. Rogue Wave – Lake Michigan 9. Joni Mitchell …
SONG OF THE DAY “Garden Party” by Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band (Garden Party, Decca, 1972). Written by Rick Nelson. FAVORITE LYRICS But it’s alright now, I’ve learned my lesson well: You can’t please everyone So you’ve got to please yourself. and If memories are all I sing I’d rather drive a truck. …