SONG OF THE DAY “But Not For Me” by Joey De Francesco featuring Joe Doggs (Falling In Love Again, Concord Records, 2003). Written by George and Ira Gershwin. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Joe Doggs = Joe Pesci – The Gershwins wrote this song for their musical Girl Crazy (1930) and introduced in the …
SONG OF THE DAY “21 Guns” by Greenday (21st Century Breakdown, Reprise Records, 2009). Written by Billie Joe Armstrong. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – It is the 2nd single from their eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown. The single was released through Reprise Records on May 25, 2009 as a digital download and July …
SONG OF THE DAY “People Got A Lotta Nerve” by Neko Case (Middle Cyclone, ANTI-, 2009). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The first single from Middle Cyclone is “People Got a Lotta Nerve”, which initially was released as a free download on January 13, 2009 on the ANTI- blog and the day after on their …
SONG OF THE DAY “Call Me” by Aretha Franklin (This Girl’s In Love With You, Atlantic Records, 1970). Written by Aretha Franklin. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – “Call Me” is a song recorded and written by American Soul singer Aretha Franklin. – The song was co-produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin. – …
Well, folks, this is an album, not a song of the day. But I was just so excited that one of my favorite artists did an entire live orchestral project at my favorite former employer (B.A.M.) about the landmark roadway I lived under for a year (the Brooklyn Queens Expressway). So, basically, this album is …
SONG OF THE DAY “Everything Else” by Howie Day (Australia, Daze Records, 2000) LYRICS Pictures blurred in her head Won’t let them win She’ll make you come Right back and let her in For the one that you love Is more than them fuck them Think about her now She’s yours anyway And everything else …
SONG OF THE DAY “The Winner” by Coolio (Space Jam Soundtrack, 1996, Atlantic Records).
SONG OF THE DAY “Taller Children” by Elizabeth & The Catapult (Taller Children, Verve Forecast, 2009). Written by Elizabeth Ziman. INTERESTING DETAILS (from wikipedia) – Elizabeth & The Catapult is a Brooklyn-based pop/rock trio consisting of musicians Elizabeth Ziman, Dan Molad, and Pete Lalish formed in 2004. – Having been popular for years on New …
SONG OF THE DAY “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys (Pet Sounds, Capitol Records, 1966). Written by Brian Wilson, Tony Asher. WHERE I HEARD IT It’s the theme song for my new obsession, HBO’s Big Love. I’ve heard it 23 times this week, which as you might be able to guess means I’m finished …
SONG OF THE DAY “It’s Only A Paper Moon” by Oscar Peterson Trio (With Respect To Nat, Verve Records, 1998). Written in 1933 by E. Y. Harburg and Billy Rose. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – It was written originally for an unsuccessful Broadway play called The Great Magoo, set in Coney Island. – It was …