SONG OF THE DAY “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” by The Temptations (All Directions, Motown, 1972). Written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” is a soul song, written by Motown songwriters Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong as a single for Motown act The Undisputed Truth in 1971. – The Undisputed Truth …
SONG OF THE DAY “Sympathy For The Devil” by The Rolling Stones (Beggar’s Banquet, Decca Records, 1968). Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. WHY TODAY? First of all, is anyone going to say “Nice Easter Sunday pick, Joanee” and point out the irony of this song on this day? No, because no one reads …
SONG OF THE DAY “The Tears Of A Clown” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (Make It Happen, Tamla Records, 1967). Written by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Hank Cosby. WHY TODAY? Because yesterday when I was singing the Smokey Robinson & The Miracles song “Tracks Of My Tears” I kept trying to think of …
SONG OF THE DAY “Tracks Of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (Going To A Go-Go, Tamla, 1965). Written by William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr., Warren “Pete” Moore, and Marvin “Marv” Tarplin of “The Miracles”. WHY TODAY? I couldn’t stop singing this tonight! It was my lullaby to Todd tonight, and then after he fell asleep I …
SONG OF THE DAY “Red Rubber Ball” by The Cyrkle (Red Rubber Ball, Columbia Records, 1966). Written by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley. WHY TODAY? Welcome to 1960’s Week! I actually didn’t do this intentionally, but I just keep having these great old classics get stuck in my head, and it’s become a trend, so I thought “why …
SONG OF THE DAY “Beloved Son” by Shanti Shanti (Dreaming In Real Time, Blue Halo Productions, 2003). WHERE I HEARD IT & LINK ABC’S FlashForward, Season 1 Here’s a link to the mp3 on amazon.com
SONG OF THE DAY “Sweet Beliefs” by Cyann & Ben (Sweet Beliefs, Ever Records, 2006). INTERESTING FACTS & LINKS – Cyann & Ben is a Parisian Post-rock and dream pop band. – The band has released three albums, with both Gooom Disques and now Ever Records. – From Pitchfork Media: “An unusual atmosphere: It’s pensive, sad, pretty music …
SONG OF THE DAY “Love The One You’re With” by Jen Stills (AO Recordings, 2009). Written by Stephen Stills. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Jen Stills is a singer/ songwriter who was raised in Arizona, and is presently working and writing in Nashville. – Stills has appeared on Ray LaMontagne’s album Trouble on the track “Narrow …
SONG OF THE DAY “Your Protector” by Fleet Foxes (Fleet Foxes [self-titled album], Bella Union/ Sub Pop, 2008). Written by Robin Pecknold. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Fleet Foxes is a Seattle-based indie folk band. – The band came to prominence in 2008 with the release of their second EP, Sun Giant, and their debut full length …
SONG OF THE DAY “Perfect Day” by Lou Reed (Transformer, RCA Records, 1972). Written by Lou Reed. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Perfect Day” is a song written by Lou Reed in 1972, and originally featured on Transformer, Reed’s second post-Velvet Underground solo album. – Unlike its predecessor, Lou Reed, eight songs of which were leftovers from …