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

For some reason this song has been running through my mind off and on this entire weekend for, since I do like the song and it is late I will add it to my list. This is one of those country/rock/pop crossover songs from the late '70s/early '80s. As with most love songs it is quite sappy, but a very nice song all the same. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Watch a live performance on YouTube. +

A lot of good memories are tied to this song; mostly connected to an old 8-track tape recording from the radio. Good song and good Saturday.... Here is the studio version on YouTube. +

I am in need of some nice, empowering songs to help get me through this busy day. I have always loved the raw sound and energy of the first Rush album. Their sound is a bit different from their other albums mostly because this album does not feature Neil Peart as drummer or lyricist; John Rutsey was the drummer on this album. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a classic live performance of the song on YouTube. +

This is another song that I have been meaning to add to my list for a while now. I love this Flamenco version of The Eagles classic, the musicianship and technicality, as with all Flamenco guitar playing is incredible. Here is a video with the studio version on MySpace.com Video. +

I have loved this song ever since I discovered it on one of my dad's old Superhit 8-Tracks when I was younger. I remember recording it off on to cassette so I could rewind it and listen to it again instead of waiting for the tape to come around again. I dare most anyone to be in a bad mood after listening to this great song. From what I understand, The Spinners are also known as The Detroit Spinners mostly in the UK to avoid confusion with a British band with the same name. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance circa '76 on YouTube. +

I have been in need of upbeat music lately, I could not think of song that is as upbeat as this ELO classic. I just love the sound of ELO, this song has just an amazing quality to it. Here is the studio version on YouTube. +

Happy Memorial Day! The day supposedly for honoring the dead; I am again honoring "The Dead" on Memorial Day by adding one of their songs to my list, maybe the start a tradition here. This is a fun upbeat toe-tapper that feels good for any day. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance circa '81 on YouTube , it takes about 2 minutes before the song starts. +

This song just seemed like a good pick for me this evening. It is about the legendary "faerie folk" playing practical jokes on men and causing, as the song states, mayhem. I love the use of Celtic Folk styling along with the 'Tull sound; quite a fun song to listen to. It was originally unreleased until the 2 0th Anniversary Boxed Set under " flawed gems and other sides of 'Tull; " it can now also be found on the remaster of the Broadsword and the Beast album. Hear the studio version on YouTube. +

We decided for no reason on an impromptu road trip in to the Silver Valley. While on the road this song popped on ye olde iPod and it caught my attention. It is a nice little piece of classical chamber music, kind of odd for a 90s alternative/rock band but quite excellent all the same. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance on YouTube. +

This is the opening song to the Anime' Macross 7 ; for some reason it just seemed perfect for a pick today. This song, along with the other music from this Anime' features monster guitarist/vocalist Yoshiki Fukuyama and his Rock/Metal band at the time: Hummingbird. Here is a fan video with the full studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance of the song on YouTube. +

I was listening to a lot of Steely Dan last night; this is one that received a lot of replay. I came to like this song when I was younger when I would have the radio on almost all day long, it seemed to be played a lot back then. Here is a fan video with the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance circa '96 on YouTube. Here is a live performance circa '03 on YouTube. +

This song contains one of my favorite John Entwistle bass lines; he is mindblowing throughout this entire song. This is the Who at their best! Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is the opening to Quadrophenia on YouTube. Here is a more recent live performance on YouTube. +

This is a cover of the Bob Dylan classic from their Thank You cover album. I have always liked the original quite a bit, but I also like how they covered this one; they did an excellent job. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is part of a live performance on YouTube. +

This one has been running through my mind the last couple of days and seemed like an excellent pick to start my week with. Here is the studio version on YouTube. +

I was listening to a lot of ABBA today while working today. This is one of my favorites from the pen of Andersson/Ulvaeus; the lyrics in this song are some of the best arranged that I have ever heard from the band. The music is a perfect match to the lyrics; of course they use their trademark of launching into major chords in the chorus to gives the song a monster hook. Both bassist Rutger Gunnarsson and drummer Ola Brunkert are incredible in this song; they compose one of the most underrated rhythm sections in music in my opinion. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance on YouTube. +

I had a few songs ready to pick this evening, but with the mood that I am in this song is just perfect; there is a lot that I like about this song. If my memory serves me correctly this was the song that first introduced me to Rammstein, after this song I got hooked on their music. This is one of the main songs to feature Christiane "Bobolina" Herbold on backing vocals. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is the music video on YouTube. Here is the English version of the song on YouTube ; this is not a translation of the original German, but instead re-written in English. +

This song has been running through my mind most of the morning; I have been meaning to choose a song from Rainbow for a while now anyway. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is the music video on YouTube. The song actually starts at about the 1:40 mark. +

It is weird that I am in the 600s of my list and I have not chosen anything from The Scorpions yet; I will remedy that today. Last night while making a late night store run this song came on the radio. There is so much that I like about this song, it was written and arranged very well in my opinion. Here is the music video on YouTube. Here is a live performance circa '91 on YouTube. There are many more live performances can be found on YouTube as well. +

I needed some light Jazz today and Steely Dan just seemed an excellent choice for me; this is one of my favorite Jazz inspired tracks from from Steely Dan. The saxophone solo is one of my favorite aspects, it takes the song to another level in my opinion. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance from a couple of years ago on YouTube. +

I guess that I'm a bit of an odd fan of Ian's music because most of the 'Tull faithful despise the middle '80s synth era of 'Tull. I actually like their Prog-Synth sound, probably because I grew up in the era with that kind of music around me. This album, along with 'Tull's Under Wraps is the last time you were able to hear Ian's voice before he damaged it. Here is the studio version on YouTube. +

Today I am finally graduating with my Masters Degree and I could not really think of a better song to choose for this occasion. Alice is just awesome! Here is a studio recording on YouTube. Here is a Top of the Pops performance circa '72 on YouTube. Here is a live performance on YouTube. +

Oi! I am picking late on Sunday again... Anyway, I was listening to this song today while out and about and I knew that this was my pick. I love the power that is behind this song; Dave Mustaine is such an excellent songwriter and he shows it here in spades. Here is the music video on YouTube. Here is another music video on YouTube featuring Cristina Scabbia. Here is a live performance of the song on YouTube. +

Today while on the road this song popped on my iPod's playlist and I decided to add it tonight to my blog. I have always liked this song in some aspect over time ever since I first heard it; there are a lot of memories tied to this song for me. It is very much linked to the '80s sound, which makes it sound a bit dated, but an excellent song all the same. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a recent live performance on YouTube. +

I needed some Band of Horses today and this one was almost perfect for my mood. What is awesome is that this song features two basses playing, which adds an awesome aspect to their already melodic sound. Here is a video with the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance on YouTube. +

This was a song that was playing on the radio this morning that I like quite a bit, I figured that it would be a good choice for today. Here is the music video on YouTube. Here is a live performance from a couple of years ago on YouTube. There are quite a few more available as well of YouTube. +

I have been wanting to add this song to my list for a while now and today I will. I love how they use a build up in this song to add so much power to it along with the awesome lyrics. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance of the song on YouTube. +

I have been listening to a lot of Pink Floyd lately; I was enjoying listening to this one in particular last night. This is the best music to "zone out" to, it is nice to just put headphones on, clear your mind and listen. I love the way that this song was arranged; it was pure genius. Here is a video with the studio version on YouTube. Here is the song from Live at Pompeii on YouTube. +

I caught this song on the radio this morning while on the road and decided that I should add it to the list. I cannot believe that I am over 600 songs chosen and have not chosen a Doobies' song yet. Here is a studio recording on YouTube. Here is a live performance on YouTube. +

This song popped on my iPod's playlist today and I believe is a perfect choice for winding down my Sunday. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance on YouTube. Here is a live performance with the whole band on YouTube. +

I have been watching some cowboy movies this evening and because of them, this song came to mind for my pick; plus it is a song I like a lot as well. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a newer live performance on YouTube. +

Last night while watching television this song started running through my mind and I knew that I had to add it. It is another "love at first note" song for me; the musicianship and tightness on this track are incredible. The sound is quite a bit different for those who are used to their " Hold on Loosely " sound. There is a bit of a 90's Alternative Rock feel to it, but make no mistake, their Southern Rock sound is there in spades as well. Here is a live performance on YouTube. +