SONG OF THE DAY “Every Kinda People” by Robert Palmer (Double Fun, Island Records, 1978). Written by Andy Fraser. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Every Kinda People” was Palmer’s first hit song in the U.S., reaching the Top 20. – Robert Palmer sings vocals on the track, as well as playing Bass, Guitar, percussion, …
SONG OF THE DAY “She Makes My Day” by Robert Palmer (Heavy Nova, EMI Records, 1988). Written by Robert Palmer. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Heavy Nova is the tenth solo album by Robert Palmer. – His first album for EMI Records after a 15-year association with Island Records (both with Vinegar Joe and …
SONG OF THE DAY “Accidents Will Happen” by Elvis Costello & The Attractions (Armed Forces, Columbia Records, 1979). Written by Elvis Costello. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – The accompanying music video, by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton, was one of the 35 videos selected for the Museum of Modern Art’s prestigious “Golden Oldies Of …
It’s like every artist I’ve ever loved has covered this song…seriously. Alicia Keys ft. Adam Levine Beth Hart and Danish singer Jesper Binzer recorded a cover version together Bush Charlotte Martin Chantal Kreviazuk The Cranberries Dave Matthews Band Elvis Costello The Flying Burrito Brothers Garbage Guns N’ Roses Iron & Wine Jewel Melanie Safka Neil …
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 “Mr. Blue Sky” by E.L.O. (Out Of The Blue, Jet Records, 1978). Written by Jeff Lynne. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The song forms the fourth and last track on the “Concerto for a Rainy Day” suite on side three of the original two-LP set. – The song was the 3rd …
SONG OF THE DAY “Instant Karma” single by John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (Apple Records, 1970). Written by John Lennon. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Instant Karma!” was John Lennon’s third solo single on Apple Records, along with “Imagine” and “Give Peace a Chance”. – It ranks as one of the fastest-released …
SONG OF THE DAY “You Are Forgiven” from the medley “A Quick One, While He’s Away” by The Who (A Quick One, Decca Records, 1966). Written by Pete Townshend. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “A Quick One, While He’s Away” is a 1966 medley written by Pete Townshend and recorded by The Who for …
SONG OF THE DAY “A Well-Respected Man” by The Kinks (Kywet Kinks, Reprise Records, 1965). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – It was released as a single in the US in October and reached #13. – Musically, it marked the beginning of an expansion in the Kinks’ inspirations, drawing much from British music hall traditions, …
SONG OF THE DAY “Enjoy The Silence” by Depeche Mode (Violator, Mute Records, 1990). Written by Martin Gore. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – “Enjoy the Silence” is Depeche Mode’s 24th UK single, released on January 16, 1990, and the 2nd single from the album Violator. – “Enjoy the Silence” was re-released as a single in …