SONG OF THE DAY “Les Gens de Mon Pays” by Gilles Vigneault (Mets Donc Tes Plus Belles Chansons ensembles, GSI Musique, 1986). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – Gilles Vigneault is a Québécois poet, publisher and singer-songwriter, and well-known Quebec nationalist and sovereigntist. – He was one of the principal figures of the generation of chansonniers …
SONG OF THE DAY “I Know” by Zeus (Sounds Like Zeus, Arts & Crafts Productions Inc., 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – Zeus is a Toronto-based Canadian indie rock band, signed to the record label Arts & Crafts, whose members include Mike O’Brien, Carlin Nicholson, Rob Drake and Neil Quin. – Their debut EP Sounds …
SONG OF THE DAY “Get Down On It” by Kool & The Gang (Something Special, Mercury Records, 1981). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The song reached #10 on the Billboard charts in early 1982, displaying some of the characteristics of a blend of disco and funk, with the title of the song repeating continuously. – …
SONG OF THE DAY “Burn Down The Mission” by Elton John (Tumbleweed Connection, Uni Records USA/ DJM Records UK, 1970). Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Burn Down the Mission” is the tenth and final song on Elton John’s album Tumbleweed Connection, released in 1970. – The lyrics …
SONG OF THE DAY “Dandelion Wine” by Ron Sexsmith (Retriever, Nettwerk Records, 2004). VIDEO OF THE DAY cover, not original:
SONG OF THE DAY “Unchain My Heart” by Ray Charles (Unchain My Heart single, ABC- Paramount, 1961). Written by Robert Sharp, Jr. (& Teddy Powell, see below). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Sharp, a drug addict at the time, sold the song to Teddy Powell for $50. Powell demanded half the songwriting credit. Sharp …
SONG OF THE DAY “Bottom” by Zap Mama (Adventures in Afropea 1, Luaka Bop, 1993). INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) – Zap Mama is a Belgian musical group founded and led by Marie Daulne. – Daulne says her mission is to be a bridge between the European and the African and bring the two …
SONG OF THE DAY “Calling To Say” by Serena Ryder (Calling To Say single, EMI Canada, 2007). INTERESTING FACTS ( a la wikipedia) – Serena Ryder is a Juno Award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter and guitarist. – She attended the Integrated Arts Program at Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Peterborough. – As a teenager, she performed …
SONG OF THE DAY “Fragile Heart” by Yolanda Adams (Mountain High, Valley Low, Elektra Records, 1999). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The album stands as Adams’ best-selling to date, having moved 1.3 million units and being certified Platinum by the RIAA. – “Fragile Heart” was also serviced to radio and fared well on adult …
SONG OF THE DAY “Nothing From Nothing” by Billy Preston (The Kids & Me, A&M Records, 1974). Written by Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SONG (a la wikipedia) – The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in October of 1974, becoming Preston’s 2nd solo chart-topper …