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

From: After Eight ; Year: 1982; Genre: New Wave/Synthpop Been really enjoying this record again after putting it into more rotation whilst listening to music; it is very unfortunate that he is relegated to the "one hit wonder" status here in the 'States. He was and still is quite a talent with an incredible voice; I would hazard to say operatic. Anyway, this is the second single from his international hit record After Eight , while it is massively overshadowed by Puttin' on the Ritz , it's definitely of high calibur. It was originally written back in 1929 and has been recorded and used in theatre countless times since, but I really like Taco's re-imagining by melding the core traditional swinging style with the contemporary synthpop of the time/   Hear Singin' in the Rain on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Big Maybelle - Candy   My song pick 2 years ago today: David Bowie - Sweet Thing/Candidate/Sweet Thing (Reprise)   My song pick 3 years

From: Creedence Clearwater Revival ; Year: 1968; Genre: Blues Rock/Blues Been a very busy last couple of days, so I'm just going to get into today's song choice. Whilst being a cover song, it was, (as far as I am aware), the only top 40 single from the band that was not written by a member of CCR, despite being over 8 minutes in length. Very much the definition of blues rock through the first half or so, which actually fades out on side one of the LP and fades back in on the first track of side two, it has that excellent sound that the band would be known for in subsequent albums.    Hear Susie Q on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Lakeside - U Got It Goin' On   My song pick 2 years ago today: Genesis - Counting Out Time   My song pick 3 years ago today: Asia - Never Again   My song pick 4 years ago today: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Go Robot   My song pick 5 years ago today: What Made Milwaukee Famous - Trying to Never Catch Up My song pick 6 years ago today:

From: Reach Out ; Year: 1967; Genre: Soul/Motown I guess it is one of those days where the song, or at least the artist(s), is chosen for me. As many probably know, "Duke" Fakir , who was the last surviving original member of the legendary Motown group The Four Tops passed away yesterday at the very young age of 88; he will be deeply missed along with the three members who already died. At least there's some more amazing music being played in Heaven! Rest in Peace.   Hear 7 Rooms of Gloom on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Spacehog - Zeroes   My song pick 2 years ago today: Carmen - Retirando   My song pick 3 years ago today: George Clinton - Last Dance My song pick 4 years ago today: Marillion - Cover My Eyes (Pain in Heaven)   My song pick 5 years ago today: Don Henley - All She Wants to Do Is Dance My song pick 6 years ago today: Brave Belt - Can You Feel It My song pick 7 years ago today: Soundgarden - Rowing My song pick 8 years ago today: Ca

From: The Winery Dogs ; Year: 2013; Genre: Hard Rock It's weird, but originally when I checked out this "supergroup" it was because I am a big fan of Billy Sheehan, but I can say that Ritchie Kotzen was the one that I did not expect to blow me away like he did. Both his playing and vocals are something to behold throughout the band's entire catalogue, and this song is no different. For being a band of three virtuosos, it is interesting that whilst their talents are first and foremost front and centre, it is not overblown and the music is quite digestible.   Hear Not Hopeless on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: David Bowie - Moonage Daydream   My song pick 2 years ago today: The O'Jays - Love Train   My song pick 3 years ago today: Billy Joel - The Stranger   My song pick 4 years ago today: Ace - How Long   My song pick 5 years ago today: The Fixx - Red Skies My song pick 6 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Raising Steam My song pick 7 years ago to

From: Bachman-Turner Overdrive (1984) ; Year: 1984; Genre: Hard Rock Been trying to get myself back into the swing of things as a musician so to speak; figured going to one of my earliest influences would be a good starting point. Their second self-titled record is by no means their best effort, it is, for me at least, without a doubt an album I enjoy; always love to have more material from some of my favourites. This track in particular has a noted sound that reminds me of the bands Big Country and Slade from the same time; both are also bands I like a lot, so it's a win no matter how you look at it.   Hear Lost in a Fantasy on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Larry Graham & Graham Central Station - People   My song pick 2 years ago today: Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan   My song pick 3 years ago today: Blind Melon - Tones of Home   My song pick 4 years ago today: Temple of the Dog - Hunger Strike   My song pick 5 years ago today: David Bowie - Cygnet Committ

From: Hysteria ; Year: 1987; Genre: Hard Rock/Glam Metal Had this one come on the radio whilst driving around this morning. Normally do not listen to actual over-the-air broadcasts anymore, but was in my older car with a stereo from the 1990s installed, so it was wot I had. Rocket is one of their biggest hits, but admittedly the sound is very much a product of its time, so it instantly takes you back when it comes on.   Hear Rocket on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Jigsaw - Just Another Clown   My song pick 2 years ago today: Living Colour - Sunshine Of Your Love   My song pick 3 years ago today: Kansas - All The World   My song pick 4 years ago today: Stevie Wonder - Part Time Lover   My song pick 5 years ago today: 30 Seconds to Mars - Echelon My song pick 6 years ago today: Blind Melon - Deserted My song pick 7 years ago today: Forest - Graveyard My song pick 8 years ago today: Billy Joel - Laura My song pick 9 years ago today: The Byrds - Mr. Spaceman M