Posted on December 24, 2021
Song of the Day: Danke Schoen
Today’s song is Danke Schoen by Wayne Newton. Pop/Vocal. Yeah, I was introduced to this through Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Still a great song. The tone of this track is just so pleasant. The way it builds as it… Read More
Posted on December 23, 2021
Song of the Day: Can’t Fight the Moonlight
Today’s song is Can’t Fight the Moonlight by Leann Rhymes. Pop. A power-ballad that rivals the work of Britney Spears. I’m sorry for harping on about this song, but it’s pure nostalgia for me, and I think it still… Read More
Posted on December 22, 2021
Song of the Day: Christmas at Ground Zero
Today’s song is Christmas at Ground Zero by “Weird Al” Yankovic. A comedy/Christmas song. Possibly the darkest humor you could ever hold during the holidays, and for that, I love it. Compared to some of the sketchy lyrics of… Read More
Posted on December 21, 2021
Song of the Day: Hazy Shade of Winter
Today’s song is Hazy Shade of Winter by The Bangles. Rock. This is a cover of the original from Simon and Garfunkel. The original is more folk-rock, whereas this is just straight rock (with more 80’s elements). The guitar… Read More
Posted on December 20, 2021
Song of the Day: The Middle
Today’s song is The Middle by Jimmy Eat World. Pop-punk/Alt-rock. A childhood/teenage staple of anyone that grew up in the early 2000’s. The opening hook makes this track instantly recognizable. Add in the drums/lyrics and you get a solid… Read More
Posted on December 19, 2021
Song of the Day: High Beam
Today’s song is High Beam by Sjowgren. Alternative/Indie. I love the message of this one. It’s extremely ‘self-reliant’ and I like the sentiment behind it. Look into the lyrics and you’ll find two things: Repetition and a introspective look… Read More
Posted on December 18, 2021
Song of the Day: Twinkle Lights
Today’s song is Twinkle Lights by The Sonder Bombs. Alternative/Indie. This one has a ton of punches behind it. Ton of angst/frustration behind the lyrics. Music that conveys emotion is always fun to listen to, because it’s relatable to… Read More
Posted on December 17, 2021
Song of the Day: Feel Good Inc
Today’s song is Feel Good Inc by Gorillaz. Alt-Rock, with bits of funk and hip-hop thrown in. Always fun to sing at karaoke. We both know someone has the lyrics memorized. The acoustic is the best part of this… Read More
Posted on December 16, 2021
Song of the Day: Blue (Da Ba Dee)
Today’s song is Blue (Da Ba Dee) by Eiffel 65. Eurodance. This is a classic track from my childhood. It’s also a staple of electronic dance music as well. Is it strange? Yes. Does it make any general sense… Read More
Posted on December 15, 2021
Song of the Day: CONFIG.SYS
Today’s song is CONFIG.SYS by MASTER BOOT RECORD. Synth Metal (with a bit of a classical edge). You may not like this song. Tough. I’ve featured MBR last month, and for good reason. Something about the style really speaks… Read More
