William's Song a Day Blog - est. September 2007

From: The Visitors ; Year: 1981; Genre: Rock/Pop It's just interesting how a song can affect you differently at certian times throughout your life... this is one of such. Ever since becoming a father, especially the older my child gets, this one in particular will have me bawling in tears by the first chorus, which is, I suppose not a good thing when behind the wheel of your car or in mixed company. Whilst not a true sad song, it's just one that hits you hard knowing that your time with your child is very finite.   Hear Slipping Through My Fingers on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Temptations - I Truly, Truly Believe   My song pick 2 years ago today: Neil Diamond - Dry Your Eyes   My song pick 3 years ago today: Jethro Tull - The Zealot Gene   My song pick 4 years ago today: Dick Dale and his Del-Tones - Mr. Eliminator   My song pick 5 years ago today: Jane's Addiction - Just Because   My song pick 6 years ago today: Jou...

From: Good News From the Next World ; Year: 1995; Genre: Alternative Rock Had them on my mind for a good portion of the day; thought I would choose one off of this record, which is not one I've been acquainted with prior.    Hear And the Band Played On on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - Abraham, Martin & John   My song pick 2 years ago today: Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) - Hold Back the Water   My song pick 3 years ago today: Golden Earring - Long Blond Animal   My song pick 4 years ago today: Lakeside - Strung Out   My song pick 5 years ago today: Steeleye Span - Long-a-Growing   My song pick 6 years ago today: Neil Young - Old Man My song pick 7 years ago today: Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - Ma-Ma-Ma Belle My song pick 8 years ago today: Bon Jovi - Hey God My song pick 9 years ago today: Parliament - Let's Play House My song pick 10 years ago today: Rare Earth - Warm...

From: Bedlam Born ; Year: 2000; Genre: Hard Rock/Folk Rock I say, if someone just started to play this song and entire album for that matter, it would take me a bit to guess it was Steeleye Span's. Not entirely far from how they have sounded on some previous and subsequent recordings, at times on this one they sound more garage rock that British folk rock. The backing vocals and fiddle solo are the only main giveaways for me personally. Whilst apparently having a spate of records that core fans did not approve of, I actually like hearing the band expanding and experimenting.   Hear Well Done Liar! on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Marvelettes - The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game   My song pick 2 years ago today: The Cult - Spiritwalker   My song pick 3 years ago today: Boyz II Men - Motownphilly   My song pick 4 years ago today: Yes - Then   My song pick 5 years ago today: Brave Belt - Goodbye, Soul Shy   My song pick 6...

From: 6:66 Satans Child ; Year: 1999; Genre: Hard Rock/Blues Rock/Metal Saw that it is the 13th day of the month and a Monday too, so I had to make another " Monday the 13th " pick! It could be argued that this is not a cover or that it is a cover. Being that it was written by Glenn Danzig, but for Johnny Cash, which he recorded about 6 years prior for his epic American Recordings album back in 1994. Anyway, I'll go ahead and say that this is a cover, which I really like; it almost makes me feel like I'm listening to a song performed by The Doors in their classic lineup, but if they went heavy hard rock or metal.   Hear Thirteen on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: R.E.M. - Losing My Religion   My song pick 2 years ago today: Midnight Express - Danger Zone   My song pick 3 years ago today: The Ronettes - I Can Hear Music   My song pick 4 years ago today: The Allman Brothers Band - Wasted Words   My song pick 5 years ago today: Ru...

From: Sugarloaf ; Year: 1970; Genre: Progressive Rock/Hard Rock Had this one come on the playlist the other day; had Sugarloaf on my mind and thought I would pick one from the band, but was surprised to see that I had not chosen even their seminal hit, definitely need to remedy that.   Hear Green-Eyed Lady on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Brass Construction - Goodnews   My song pick 2 years ago today: Beck, Bogert & Appice - Sweet Sweet Surrender   My song pick 3 years ago today: Alice Cooper - Wish You Were Here   My song pick 4 years ago today: Return to Forever - The Musician   My song pick 5 years ago today: Rush - Superconductor   My song pick 6 years ago today: Eddie Money - Two Tickets to Paradise My song pick 7 years ago today: Wilson Pickett - Soul Dance Number Three My song pick 8 years ago today: Weather Report - Blackthorn Rose My song pick 9 years ago today: Tears for Fears - Shout My song pick 10 ...

From: Soul Study Volume 2 ; Year: 1982 (1971); Genre: Soul Last night I saw a news headline stating that half of the legendary soul duo Sam & Dave, Sam Moore , passed away. He follows his bandmate, Dave Prater, who tragically died in an auto accident back in 1988. To say these two titans of music left a footprint on music and pop culture is a huge understatement. Even to this day you will hear their hits being played everywhere, from radio, television, film, video games and more. Anyway, I have always loved the original by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, but really love Sam & Dave's rendition with it being drenched in the emotional fire that is their brand of soul.   Hear Don't Pull Your Love Out On Me Baby on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Stanley Clarke - Rock 'n Roll Jelly   My song pick 2 years ago today: Santo & Johnny - Sea Shells   My song pick 3 years ago today: The Nightwatchman - It Begins Tonight   My song p...