Song of the Day 5/15: Donovan, “Atlantis”
When we think of the '60s we tend to think of the social movements for civil rights and against the war in Vietnam, which gives the impression that people back…
Song of the Day 5/14: The Greenberry Woods, “Trampoline”
The early to mid-'90s saw an incredible wave of power pop bands that fought a losing battle for attention while the recording industry went gaga for grunge instead. One of…
Song of the Day 5/13: Bruce Springsteen, “Wild Billy’s Circus Story”
Old-timers might remember that when Bruce Springsteen was first signed to Columbia Records, he was promoted as the "new Dylan" -- or, rather, the latest in a long line of…
Song of the Day 5/12: Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton, “Dear Mr. Fantasy”
H/t to Nancy Willing, whose Traffic video posts got me listening to Blind Faith, Steve Winwood's collaboration with Eric Clapton. The supergroup was formed after Clapton left Cream and Winwood…
Song of the Day 5/11: The Traveling Wilburys, “Congratulations”
Bob Dylan writes so many songs he can't use them all. Some he leaves as demos that get out and get finished by others. Some he tosses into side projects…
Song of the Day 5/10: Argent, “Liar”
Three Dog Night had the hit with it, but "Liar" was written by Argent guitarist Russ Ballard and was included on the band's first album. I'm sure it will turn…
Final Call For The Suitcase Junket At Arden Gild Hall Tomorrow!
Only $20 a ticket to see this one-of-a-kind one-man band (cash or check at the door) and you get a free drink if you mention the magic words that you…
Song of the Day 5/9: Hall and Oates, “You Make My Dreams”
MTV changed how music was promoted, but we tend to forget that when music videos were a new medium, record companies weren't inclined to spend much (read "any") money on…
Song of the Day 5/8: Wilbert Harrison, “Let’s Work Together”
This seems like as good a time as any to remind everyone that "united we stand, divided we fall," even if it took Wilbert Harrison years to realize it. The…
Song of the Day 5/7: Spirit, “Nature’s Way”
While the ongoing destruction of the American republic dominates the news, the ongoing destruction of the Earth's ecosystem struggles for attention, as evidenced by last week's UN report that one…
Song of the Day 5/6: Chicago Transit Authority, “I’m a Man”
Chicago Transit Authority, or Chicago as the band became known after the real CTA threatened a lawsuit, is remembered mostly as a soft-rock purveyor of sappy adult-contemporary material, because that's…
Song of the Day 5/5: Trout Fishing in America, “Pico de Gallo”
I chose this song for today because it mentions Cinco de Mayo, but I was just looking for an excuse. I've loved it ever since I heard it on WXPN's…
Song of the Day 5/4: Pete Seeger, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”
H/t to RE Vanella, who pointed out that yesterday would have been Pete Seeger's 100th birthday. In addition to playing a key role in the 20th century folk music revival,…