Posted on July 2, 2021
Song of the Day: Thunderstruck
Today’s song is Thunderstruck by AC/DC. Endlessly energized. A hype song for the ages. The theme may be a bit too sexually charged, but you kinda expect that from most hard rock bands. Seriously, looking into the history… Read More
Posted on July 1, 2021
Song of the Day: Hold the Line
Today’s song is Hold the Line by Toto. A solid blend of epic and cheesy. A testament to patience, resilience and knowing that love takes endless work. Maybe I’m reading too much into it. Whatever, just appreciate that… Read More
Posted on June 30, 2021
Song of the Day: You Can Call Me Al
Today’s song is You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon. This song is perfect for driving long, windy roads. It’s soothing, introspective and features a beautiful mix of instruments. Once again, a brilliant use of saxophone, expert… Read More
Posted on June 29, 2021
Song of the Day: Who Can It Be Now?
Today’s song is Who Can It Be Now? by Men at Work. That punchy saxophone just grips you immediately. Then Colin Hay’s lyrics begin (with that charming Australian accent). Then the harmonies/blending begins and it just progresses into… Read More
Posted on June 28, 2021
Song of the Day: Take Me Home, Country Roads
Today’s song is Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver. This is a wonderful driving song. It was also overused for some reason in various media in the mid 2010’s (a-la Fallout 76 and the Kingsman sequel)… Read More
Posted on June 27, 2021
Song of the Day: Send Me on My Way
Today’s song is Send Me on My Way by Rusted Root. A soothing rock classic. Anyone who has seen Matilda (directed by Danny DeVito) associates this track with pancakes. There are worse things to be associated with. This… Read More
Posted on June 26, 2021
Song of the Day: Feeling Good
Today’s song is Feeling Good by Nina Simone. One of my favorite classics. It’s roots are so baked into Simone’s work that few care that this song was originally written for a British musical. I adore this song…. Read More
Posted on June 25, 2021
Song of the Day: California Love
Today’s song is California Love by 2Pac. It’s not just that kick-ass talkbox hook or that beautiful progression. There is just so much to love (and really respect) here. Yeah, this is likely 2Pac’s biggest hit (it’s so… Read More
Posted on June 24, 2021
Song of the Day: Ms. Jackson
Today’s song is Ms. Jackson by Outkast. This one takes me back. That opening hook just transports me directly to my childhood. When this track starts a physical reaction takes place. A ton of head bobbing and goofy… Read More
Posted on June 23, 2021
Song of the Day: No Diggity
Today’s song is No Diggity by Blackstreet. Wanted to showcase something popular. When I say popular, I mean a track that bumped ‘The Macarena” off it’s top-spot. This song was a huge staple of genre (and the late… Read More
