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

From: Fandango! ; Year: 1975; Genre: Southern Rock/Blues Rock Wow, a whole new, fresh, and unused month starts today; let's start it in style. Actually had this short, but sweet tune from the 'Tres Hombres' from Texas on my mind the last couple of days; of course, you know wot that means.... The "X" they are referring to on this track is the now silent " Border Blaster " radio station out of Mexico: XEROK-AM, aka X-Rock 80. From wot I understand, the station was actually quite popular north of the border and on favourable nights could be heard across the Southwest U.S.. A little trivia: here in the U.S., unless the radio/television station is older than the law and thus grandfathered in, all broadcast stations east of the Mississippi River have their call letters start with a "W", and those west of the river have theirs start with a "K." As far as I am aware Mexican broadcast stations' call letters, as with XEROK start with an ...

From: Halloween ; Year: 2003; Genre: Neoclassical/Symphonic Rock Happy Halloween! Strange that I have not added one from the famous and venerable neoclassical outfit Mannheim Steamroller yet. But it is such a perfect occasion for one of their Halloween albums; I believe that this is one of the songs that was completely original, written by Chip Davis. Great atmosphere that would fit any party or just if you want to sit back, and relax in a spooky mood.   Hear All Hallows Eve on YouTube.         My song pick 1 year ago today: Whodini - Haunted House of Rock     My song pick 2 years ago today: Oingo Boingo - Dead Man's Party     My song pick 3 years ago today: Coven - Black Sabbath   My song pick 4 years ago today: Muse - You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween   My song pick 5 years ago today: Black Sabbath - When Death Calls   My song pick 6 years ago today: Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath   My song pick 7 years ago ...

From: A-F-R-O Polo ; Year: 2016; Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap The day before Halloween, or would it be Halloween Eve? Who knows, but I really needed something funky today, and this one really fits the bill perfectly.     Hear Nightmare on Fro Street on YouTube.         My song pick 1 year ago today: Buck Owens and His Buckaroos - Satan's Gotta Get Along Without Me     My song pick 2 years ago today: Sugarcult - Memory     My song pick 3 years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - White Flags   My song pick 4 years ago today: Billie Holiday - If The Moon Turns Green   My song pick 5 years ago today: Rolling Stones - Laugh, I Nearly Died   My song pick 6 years ago today: Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More   My song pick 7 years ago today: Ugly Kid Joe - Under the Bottom   My song pick 8 years ago today: The Moontrekkers - Return of the Vampire (The Bogey Man) My song pick 9 years ago today: Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) -...

From: Iron Maiden ; Year: 1980; Genre: Metal Going back to Iron Maiden's debut record for this pick, which is, again, perfect for the season.    Hear Transylvania on YouTube.         My song pick 1 year ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - The Alchemist     My song pick 2 years ago today: Tears for Fears - Power     My song pick 3 years ago today: Jimi Hendrix - In From the Storm   My song pick 4 years ago today: Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On   My song pick 5 years ago today: Dazz Band - Magnetized   My song pick 6 years ago today: Queensrÿche - Another Rainy Night (Without You)   My song pick 7 years ago today: Porcupine Tree - Every Home is Wired   My song pick 8 years ago today: The Cranberries - Dreams My song pick 9 years ago today: Queensrÿche - Queen of the Reich My song pick 10 years ago today: The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination My song pick 11 years ago today: Emerson, Lake ...

From: Black Sabbath ; Year: 1970; Genre: Metal/Hard Rock Getting closer to Halloween and related Holidays; wot a better time to put on some early 'Sabbath? Behind the Wall of Sleep is a heavy track with lyrics reference the H.P. Lovecraft short story Beyond the Wall of Sleep , which, of course makes it all the more a great supernatural/science fiction, creepy song.   Hear Behind the Wall of Sleep on YouTube.         My song pick 1 year ago today: The Orlons - Don't Hang Up     My song pick 2 years ago today: Marillion - The Crow and the Nightingale     My song pick 3 years ago today: Hawkwind - Master of the Universe   My song pick 4 years ago today: Gap Band - Burn Rubber On Me (Why Do You Wanna Hurt Me)   My song pick 5 years ago today: Steve Vai - Tender Surrender   My song pick 6 years ago today: The Kinks - You Really Got Me My song pick 7 years ago today: Faith No More - Cone of Shame   My song pick 8...

From: Wolf Creek Pass ; Year: 1975; Genre: Country When I was really, really young I used to listen to this song and record. This song in particular has been on my mind a wee bit as of late due to me beginning restoration on my old, classic truck. It is interesting though when you consider the time of its recording, the rough 1957 Chevrolet half-ton truck would've been only an 18 year old vehicle, which was not quite that old and classic. This is somewhat similar with mine, although mine is a bit older, a Dodge, and a full 1 ton. There is something magical about getting a really old vehicle back on the road. This is a typical C.W. McCall song with the fast country music played behind a country and western rap in which he regales you with the relatable and comedic story.   Hear Classified on YouTube.         My song pick 1 year ago today: John Denver - The Wings That Fly Us Home     My song pick 2 years ago today: Phil Lesh & Friends - Celebration ...