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 “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 “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 …
SONG OF THE DAY “Synthesizer” by Electric Six (Fire, XL Recordings, 2003). INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – Fire is the debut album of Electric Six, released in 2003. – Electric Six is a six-piece metro Detroit-based band that plays what has been described as a brand of rock music infused with elements of “garage, disco, …
SONG OF THE DAY “Southern California Wants To Be Western New York” by Dar Williams (Mortal City, Razor & Tie Records, 1996). Written by Dar Williams. Featuring Larry Campbell on guitar and mandolin. MY TAKE I’m traveling to Buffalo today for the weekend, so I thought it only fitting that this be the song I …
SONG OF THE DAY “Alone” – Heart (Bad Animals, Capitol Records, 1987). Written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – The song is not an original by Heart; it is a cover. It first appeared on a pet project by composers Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly’s called I-Ten, Taking a Cold …