SONG OF THE DAY “Sarah” by Ray Lamontagne (Gossip In The Grain, RCA, 2008). Written by Ray Lamontagne. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – Gossip in the Grain is singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne’s third full-length release. – The album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200, #1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums, and #1 on the …
SONG OF THE DAY “Prelude To A Kiss” by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (This Is Jazz #7, Columbia/Legacy, 1996). Written by Duke Ellington in 1938. MY TAKE I heard this song today during the credits of the most recent Mad Men episode, and what a thrill…the lyrics and melody came flooding back, and I …
SONG OF THE DAY “Sink Or Swim” by Dave Thomas Junior (Sink or Swim EP, Self-released, 2009). All songs written by Dave Thomas Junior. MY TAKE I’m telling you, commercials and television soundtracks are doing a lot for me and for musicians today. I am constantly discovering not only new songs, but new artists. Many …
SONG OF THE DAY “Buffalo Soldier” by Bob Marley (Confrontation, Tuff Gong/ Island Records, 1983). Written by Bob Marley & Noel G. “King Sporty” Williams. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – “Buffalo Soldier” is from Marley’s final recording sessions in 1980. – It did not appear on record until the 1983 posthumous release of Confrontation, two …
SONG OF THE DAY “Remedy” by The Black Crowes (The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, American Recordings, 1992). Written by Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The song reached #1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in May 1992 and stayed at #1 for 11 weeks. – On the Billboard …
SONG OF THE DAY “At Last” by Neko Case (Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, ANTI- Records, 2006) Written by Neko Case. LYRICS I can say that I’ve lived here in honor and danger But I’m just an animal and cannot explain a life Down this chain of days I wished to stay among my people …
SONG OF THE DAY “Gymnopédie No. 1” – Orchestration by Debussy with original piano setting by Satie (1898) INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The Gymnopédies, published in Paris starting in 1888, are three piano compositions written by French composer and pianist Erik Satie. – These short, atmospheric pieces are written in 3/4 time, with each …
SONG OF THE DAY “One Love/ People Get Ready” by Bob Marley & The Wailers (Exodus, Tuff Gong Records, 1980). Recorded in 1977. Written by Bob Marley and Curtis Mayfield. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – It was first recorded in a ska style by Marley’s original group, The Wailers, on their 1965 debut album The …
SONG OF THE DAY “Too Much Heaven On Their Minds” by Murray Head (Jesus Christ Superstar, Decca/ MCA, 1970). Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The rock opera was first heard as an album before being staged on Broadway. – The album reached #1 on the Billboard chart …
SONG OF THE DAY “Four Women” by Nina Simone (Wild Is The Wind, Philips Records, 1966). Written by Nina Simone. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The song tells the stories of four different African American women. Each of the four characters represents an African American stereotype in society. – The first of the four women …