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

From: War ; Year: 1971; Genre: Soul/Blues Rock/Jazz Fusion When one of their songs came on while driving this morning it just put me in a better mood, which was without a doubt needed. They are one of those bands that seems to almost always have something positive and uplifting about their material; this beautiful bluesy soul instrumental included.   Hear Vibeka on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Spacehog - Only a Few   My song pick 2 years ago today: Duran Duran - New Religion   My song pick 3 years ago today: T. Rex - Dandy in the Underworld   My song pick 4 years ago today: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough   My song pick 5 years ago today: Porcupine Tree - Phase I   My song pick 6 years ago today: Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell My song pick 7 years ago today: Dire Straits - Heavy Fuel My song pick 8 years ago today: The Doobie Brothers - Black Water My song pick 9 years ago today: The...

From: End of the World ; Year: 1968; Genre: Progressive Rock/Psychedelic Rock Here is another song that would've gone good yesterday, so I guess it's an April Fools bonus! Been listening to this storied Greek power trio a bit over the last couple of days; I have to say, when a band's first record is titled End of the World and their final album is titled 666 (The Apocalypse of John) , you have to be ready for some really heavy music in the extreme.  They do not disappoint on this track; I am not entirely sure as to what exactly this song is about, as far as I can tell it about an adult, Benjy, with a child's mind that wanders whose birthday it is and that for a change everybody is being nice to him, especially his best friend Caddy who he seems to be infatuated with. However, this could all be in the person's mind and/or someone losing it. That is probably the best aspect of a song such as this: the listener can find his/her own meaning. All that being said, the mu...

From: Lou Rawls and Strings ; Year: 1965; Genre: Jazz/Soul Every now and then I run across a song title that would seem perfect for an occasion, but I never make a note of it. I am not sure if this was one such song, but I seemed to remember that Lou Rawls had a song with "Fool" in it, which fits today quite well. Am not 100 percent that this was the track I was thinking of, but it will have to do for this April Fools Day pick. Not like I need an excuse to listen to the legendary voice of Lou Rawls.   Hear Now And Then There's A Fool Such As I on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool   My song pick 2 years ago today: Whitesnake - Fool For Your Loving   My song pick 3 years ago today: James Brown - These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)   My song pick 4 years ago today: Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall In Love   My song pick 5 years ago today: Billy Joel - Sometimes a Fantasy  ...

From: Things Are Great ; Year: 2022; Genre: Indie Rock I have to say, this most recent record from Band of Horses still holds up a few years on; I still love to put it on and zone out listening to it. This track in particular reminds me a lot of mid-late 1970s soft rock in all the best ways.   Hear In Need of Repair on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Classics IV - Traces   My song pick 2 years ago today: Dr. John - Snake Eyes   My song pick 3 years ago today: Harry Nilsson - Jump Into the Fire   My song pick 4 years ago today: Bob Dylan - It Ain't Me Babe   My song pick 5 years ago today: Of Monsters and Men - Alligator   My song pick 6 years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - Beat 'Em Up My song pick 7 years ago today: ZZ Top - Cheap Sunglasses My song pick 8 years ago today: Earth, Wind & Fire - Time Is On Your Side My song pick 9 years ago today: Exile - Please Be There My song pick 10 years ago today: Hank Willia...

From: Shinin' On ; Year: 1974; Genre: Rock/Pop Had this catchy tune on the brain whilst working on my car last night; thought it would be a good choice. Originally recorded and became a huge hit by Little Eva , Grand Funk Railroad put it on this record out of a episode of spontaneity whilst messing around in the studio. Their hard-edged rock sound combined by their amazing harmonies made it soar to the top of the charts, which at the time was only the second song to hit #1 twice by two different artists.   Hear The Loco-Motion on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Steve Miller Band - Young Girl's Heart   My song pick 2 years ago today: Toto - 99   My song pick 3 years ago today: Lou Reed - Men of Good Fortune   My song pick 4 years ago today: Victor Wooten - Joe's Journey   My song pick 5 years ago today: Steeleye Span - Fighting for Strangers   My song pick 6 years ago today: Dire Straits - Romeo & Juliet My song pic...

From: Nightcap ; Year: 1993 (1982); Genre: Progressive Rock/Hard Rock Just needed something a bit more familiar today; thought I'd go back this this CD that I purchased way back in the day when I was first getting into 'Tull. I believe The Curse was written and recorded back during about '81 or '82 for the Broadsword and the Beast sessions. I guess this track would be one of the songs left on the floor for being too much like other songs that made it on the record; very similar to Flying Colours I would imagine. For me the music has always been the draw here with a lot of the keyboards blending with traditional rock instruments making a sound that I would describe as hard rock new wave.   Hear The Curse on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Brides of Funkenstein - I'm Holding You Responsible   My song pick 2 years ago today: Elton John - Razor Face   My song pick 3 years ago today: The Duprees - You Belong to Me   My song pick 4 y...