SONG OF THE DAY “Smile” by Lily Allen (Alright, Still, Regal Records, 2006). Written by Allen, Iyiola Babalola, Darren Lewis, Jackie Mittoo, & Clement Dodd. HOW DID I FIND IT? An episode of Glee, of course! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – This song samples “Free Soul” by The Soul Brothers. – In 2006, she …
SONG OF THE DAY “The Lady In My Life” by Michael Jackson (Thriller, Epic Records, 1982). Written by Rod Temperton. VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “My Life” by Billy Joel (52nd Street, Columbia Records, 1978). Written by Billy Joel. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The song reached #2 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart. Early the next year it peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. – The verse about an old friend who …
SONG OF THE DAY “Candy” by Will Smith, featuring Larry Blackmon and Cameo (Big Willie Style, Columbia Records, 1997). Written by Will Smith, Ryan Toby, L. Blackmon, T. Jenkins. WHY TODAY? It’s my mom’s 55th birthday, and she loves very few things more than she loves Will Smith, this album, and this song. Happy Birthday, …
SONG OF THE DAY “Love The One You’re With” by Stephen Stills (Stephen Stills, Atlantic Records, 1970). Written by Stephen Stills. WHY TODAY? Because Caiti and I are watching the Degrassi Marathon on the Nick Teen channel, and this song was just referenced. A guy can’t decide between his ex-gf in Kenya and his current …
SONG OF THE DAY “Share The Land” by The Guess Who (Share The Land, RCA, 1970). Written by Burton Cummings & Kurt Winter. LYRICS Have you been around? Have you done your share a-coming down Of different things that people do Have you been aware? You got brothers and sisters who care About what’s gonna …
SONG OF THE DAY “If You Could Only See” by Tonic (Lemon Parade, Polydor/ A&M, 1996). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Lemon Parade is Tonic’s first album, released in 1996. – “If You Could Only See” was a hit single on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks charts reaching #1, and also reached #11 on …
SONG OF THE DAY “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit (A Place In The Sun, RCA Records, 1999). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) One of the most enduring rock songs that season, it spent 11 weeks at #1 on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart and went on to become a staple in the band’s …
SONG OF THE DAY “Undun” by The Guess Who (Canned Wheat, Nimbus 9/ RCA, 1969). Written by Randy Bachman. WHY TODAY? Well, this is one of my favorite songs of all-time, and one of my favorite bands, so I don’t need an excuse to praise and commemorate their incredible sound, but I’ll humor you. I …
SONG OF THE DAY “Fire Of Birds” by D.M. Stith (Heavy Ghost, Asthmatic Kitty Records, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from his website and wikipedia) – Born in Buffalo, NY in 1980. Holla back, B-Lo! – Heavy Ghost is characterized by densely layered music features strings and horns on top of Stith’s guitar and piano tracks. His …