Song of the Day 4/2: Al Wilson, “Show and Tell”
Guest post by Nathan Arizona Everybody knew Johnny Mathis could sing. His satiny voice sold a lot of records. But he didn’t exactly swing and his voice didn’t have that…
Song of the Day 4/1: Aretha Franklin, “Chain of Fools”
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Written by Don Covay, a singer and songwriter who got his start working for Little Richard – as both his chauffeur and his opening act – when Atlantic Records head…
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: March 2024
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAgsn7la3jg A Creative Roller-Coaster Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6RjzBPKvP8 Song Title Of The Month. Also--Nathan Arizona's favorite for March? Oh, Nathan? I don't always have a fave tune of the month, but I…
Song of the Day 3/31: Ralph McTell, “The Streets of London”
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No song about London has been recorded more often than "The Streets of London" – there reportedly have been more than 200 covers over the years. Ralph McTell wrote it…
Song of the Day 3/30: The Clash, “London Calling”
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In our apocalyptic age it's hard to remember that the media has always peddled stories of impending doom. When Joe Strummer wrote this song in 1979, he recalled later, "I…
Song of the Day 3/29: Paul Melançon, “Jeff Lynne”
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Sometimes a song intended as homage nails it so well it's hard to tell it from the original. That's the case with "Jeff Lynne," indie pop-rocker Paul Melançon's tribute to…
Song of the Day 3/28: World Party, “Sweet Soul Dream”
Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist best known as the leader, and frequently the only member, of World Party, died at his home in England two weeks ago of a stroke. He…
Song of the Day 3/27: John Cougar Mellencamp, “Crumblin’ Down”
Richard Serra, whose massive steel sculptures – the less artistically inclined among us would describe them as walls – were the source of controversy and a federal lawsuit, has died…
Song of the Day 3/26: Counting Crows, “Raining in Baltimore”
From Counting Crows' debut album, "August and Everything After," released in 1993. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bxohwsx14Q
Song of the Day 3/25: Barenaked Ladies, “If I Had $1000000”
Dedicated to Donald Trump, with all the sympathy he deserves. Barenaked Ladies wrote about what they'd do with a million dollars even before the band formed in 1988. Frontmen Steven…
Song of the Day 3/24: Cypress Hill w/the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, “Insane in the Brain”
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Life, as we know, imitates "The Simpsons," which is why we got a Trump presidency. Even minor gags from long-ago episodes have come to pass: The U.S. won the Olympic…
Song of the Day 3/23: Пикник, “Королевство кривых” [Piknik, “Kingdom of Crooks”]
Once again, terrorists have attacked a live music event, this time a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. Gunmen associated with the Islamic State opened fire before the start…
Song of the Day 3/22: Barrett Strong, “Money (That’s What I Want)”
Donald Trump is getting INCREASINGLY FRANTIC! as the clock winds down toward his deadline for posting bond as he appeals his fraud conviction. Before you read any story about it,…