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

From: Norsemen ; Year: 2019; Genre: Power Metal/Viking Metal I have not listened to this band in wot seems like ages; haven't chosen a song from them in a long while either... need to remedy both of those issues. Have not listened to a great deal of "Viking Metal" in a spell, and this has really given me a great sense of, (I cannot believe I'm typing this), "nostalgia." Hard for me to fathom that I had just gotten into this metal sub-genre about 20 years ago and couldn't get enough of it. Dang, has it been two decades....   Hear Freeborn on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Fleetwood Mac - I'm So Afraid   My song pick 2 years ago today: Frank Zappa - He Used to Cut the Grass   My song pick 3 years ago today: England Dan & John Ford Coley - The Prisoner   My song pick 4 years ago today: Firehouse - All She Wrote   My song pick 5 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Motoreyes My song pick 6 years ago today: Ween - The Mollusk My son...

From: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath ; Year: 1973; Genre: Metal This one is simply something to behold, especially if you like heavy, technical music. By this point in their career you can tell the band had really solidified to full mastery of all the aspects of their art. That jazzy rhythm combined with Tony Iommi's blistering guitar playing and, of course, Ozzy's vocals just affirms that the Black Sabbath was at one of their peaks during this time.   Hear Killing Yourself to Live on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Al Di Meola - Atavism of Twilight   My song pick 2 years ago today: Lou Reed - My Red Joystick   My song pick 3 years ago today: Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry About a Thing   My song pick 4 years ago today: Cream - Take it Back   My song pick 5 years ago today: Sweet - Ballroom Blitz My song pick 6 years ago today: Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) - Don't Let the Blues Get You Down My song pick 7 years ago today: Commodore...

From: What We Did on Our Holidays ; Year: 1969; Genre: Folk Rock/Psychedelic Rock I have always had a soft spot for this early Fairport record in particular, mostly due to its transitory nature. It has a more of an American psychedelia influence than the latter, more recognized of their releases, but also a good helping of the sound that was to come. This also marked the debut of the mesmerizing legendary singer/songwriter Sandy Denny on vocals along with a myriad of other instruments. In her far too abbreviated time on Earth she had a successful career both before and after her stint with the band. To say the least she added a great deal to the band on this and the other albums she was featured on as both a full member and the ones she was a guest musician/singer. Also, this was the final Fairport Convention album to feature Iain Matthews as a full member, of course he would go on to great success appearing on over 100 records and having a couple of big hits to his name. In fact, th...

From: Rise ; Year: 1979; Genre: Latin/Jazz Fusion/Classical/Disco Here is one I ran into the other day whilst researching the seemingly endless songs that the late-great Tommy Tedesco lent his musical talents to. It is thought that he actually has over 7000 session recordings to his name, which, of course, this is among them. Evidentially he played the Balalaika and Lute on this one instead of the guitar, which he was a master of to say the very least. Anyway, this is Herb Alpert's disco/Latin/jazz rendition of part of the famous Concerto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo .   Hear Aranjuez (Mon Amour) on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Pointer Sisters - Going Down Slowly   My song pick 2 years ago today: Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me   My song pick 3 years ago today: Steeleye Span - The Lark in the Morning   My song pick 4 years ago today: Black 47 - Red Hugh   My song pick 5 years ago today: Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut ...

From: Dookie ; Year: 1993; Genre: Punk Rock This rather silly juvenile "attitude" song was one I remember hearing a lot back in the day, but even more the hidden little ditty All By Myself that followed if you let the CD play.  Anyway, truthfully, it has always made me shake my head how some individuals can demean themselves by taking the time to write and/or play something like a song in "honour" of an individual that he/she hates that much. It really shows just how much space and energy that person is taking up in the life of the individual taking the time to write and/or play for this person who is the object of his/her hate, not to mention it showing the world how much hate and venom the performer of said song has in their heart. Okay, so that being said and all, this is definitely one of those excellent stress relieving tracks where you just crank it up and caterwaul to at the top of your lungs.   Hear F.O.D. on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago tod...

From: The Year 2000 ; Year: 1980; Genre: Soul/Funk Kind of weird to believe that this forward-thinking song, which was released 20 years before the year 2000 and now the current year is now 24 years since that time; we're now further away from 2000 than they were in 1980.... As they say in Latin: "Tempus Fugit."   Hear The Year 2000 on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Fire   My song pick 2 years ago today: Los Bravos - Going Nowhere   My song pick 3 years ago today: The Kinks - You Can't Stop The Music   My song pick 4 years ago today: Fleetwood Mac - The World Keeps On Turning   My song pick 5 years ago today: Soundgarden - Slaves & Bulldozers My song pick 6 years ago today: Pearl Jam - Daughter My song pick 7 years ago today: Alice in Chains - Don't Follow My song pick 8 years ago today: Bob Dylan - Don't Think Twice, It's Alright My song pick 9 years ago today: Fine Young Cannibals - S...

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 ...

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...

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 pi...

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 ...

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 ...

From: Ugly Ego ; Year: 1978; Genre: Funk/Soul Here is another funky track from the one and only funk legends Cameo to help bring this work week to a close and bring on a, hopefully, fun weekend.   Hear Ugly Ego on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Eddie Rabbitt - Every Which Way but Loose   My song pick 2 years ago today: AC/DC - High Voltage   My song pick 3 years ago today: Three Dog Night - Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer   My song pick 4 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Thinking Round Corners   My song pick 5 years ago today: Iron Maiden - Starblind My song pick 6 years ago today: The Grass Roots - Bella Linda My song pick 7 year ago today: Rage Against the Machine - No Shelter My song pick 8 years ago today: John Cougar Mellencamp - Rain on the Scarecrow My song pick 9 years ago today: Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight My song pick 10 years ago today: Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band - Hollywood Nights My s...

From: Windsong ; Year: 1975; Genre: Folk Rock/Soft Rock/Country Just had some of his music pop into my mind as I started to make my blog post for today. My Mom is a huge fan of his and thus I grew up with his music and it holds a special place for me on a few levels. This one, which features Olivia Newton-John's vocals is among his most known recordings.    Hear Fly Away on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Paice Ashton Lord - Ghost Story   My song pick 2 years ago today: Thompson Twins - Lies   My song pick 3 years ago today: ABBA - Eagle   My song pick 4 years ago today: George Harrison - Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)   My song pick 5 years ago today: Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - The Bouncer My song pick 6 years ago today: Dick Dale - Summer Surf My song pick 7 years ago today: Neil Young - Computer Cowboy (aka Syscrusher) My song pick 8 years ago today: Jethro Tull - The Foot of Our Stairs My song pick...

From: Automat ; Year: 1978; Genre: Electronica/Disco/Progressive Rock It is a shame that this is, as far as I am aware, the only record Automat ever released. I absolutely love their alien/science fiction inspired music, which really makes for an awesome album to have playing whilst working, driving, or otherwise occupied; it's pretty danceable to boot.   Hear The Advance on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Crowded House - Never Been The Same   My song pick 2 years ago today: Elton John - This Song Has No Title   My song pick 3 years ago today: Tin Tin - Toast and Marmalade for Tea   My song pick 4 years ago today: Funkadelic - Stink Finger   My song pick 5 years ago today: April Wine - Crash and Burn My song pick 6 years ago today: Foreigner - Cold As Ice My song pick 7 years ago today: Rush - Everyday Glory My song pick 8 years ago today: Rod Stewart - The Motown Song My song pick 9 years ago today: Zapp - I Can Make You ...

From: The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get. ; Year: 1973; Genre: Hard Rock/Blues Rock It has been a long while since I have chosen one of Joe Walsh's songs, although, I have chosen songs from bands he played with and wrote songs for. Most everyone has to have heard this track at some point, mostly noted for the use of the talk box for his guitar solo on this heavy blues rock track.    Hear Rocky Mountain Way on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Glass Hammer - The Conflict   My song pick 2 years ago today: Van Der Graaf Generator - Scorched Earth   My song pick 3 years ago today: Earth, Wind & Fire - I Can Feel It In My Bones   My song pick 4 years ago today: Return to Forever - Interplay   My song pick 5 years ago today: Hawkwind - Arioch My song pick 6 years ago today: Elvis Presley - All Shook Up My song pick 7 years ago today: Deep Purple - Never Before My song pick 8 years ago today: Ex Deo - Cruor Nostri Abb...

From: World Record ; Year: 2022; Genre: Hard Rock While he and his band have aged, his music never seems to; at least in the way that his youthful self, drive, and artistry are from that same rebellious and concerned youth from all the decades past.   Hear Break the Chain on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Beach Boys - Don't Worry Baby   My song pick 2 years ago today: Primus - American Life   My song pick 3 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Lap of Luxury   My song pick 4 years ago today: Mr. Bungle - Egg   My song pick 5 years ago today: Klaatu - Around the Universe in Eighty Days My song pick 6 years ago today: A-ha - Cry Wolf My song pick 7 years ago today: Bruce Springsteen - Dry Lightning My song pick 8 years ago today: Earth, Wind & Fire - Evolution Orange My song pick 9 years ago today: Rush - Madrigal My song pick 10 years ago today: John Fogerty - A Hundred and Ten in the Shade My song pick 11 years ago ...

From: The Doors ; Year: 1967; Genre: Blues Rock/Psychedelic Rock Had this record from The Doors on my brain most of the day thus far. Whilst, in my personal opinion at least, there are no weak songs on this album, this bright gem can sometimes be overshadowed by the bigger hits, of which there are many. Heck, side one in and of itself might as well be a greatest hits album, and that's before you flip the record to even more hit songs.   Hear  Twentieth Century Fox on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: 1984 - There's a Wrinkle In Our Time   My song pick 2 years ago today: Bay City Rollers - Yesterday's Hero   My song pick 3 years ago today: Supertramp - Breakfast in America   My song pick 4 years ago today: Bobbie Gentry - Ode to Billie Joe   My song pick 5 years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - Eyes On Fire My song pick 6 years ago today: The Beach Boys - All Summer Long My song pick 7 years ago today: Bernard Wright - Who Do Y...

From: Modern Man ; Year: 1979; Genre: Jazz Fusion/Funk Technically, the astounding Mr. Clarke recorded a cover of a song he wrote and previously recorded here. However, it was with Return to Forever on their No Mystery album a few years earlier, of which he was the bassist, on keys, and vocals amongst other contributions.   Hear Dayride on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Curved Air - Piece of Mind   My song pick 2 years ago today: Dire Straits - Hand in Hand   My song pick 3 years ago today: Stone Temple Pilots - Sex Type Thing   My song pick 4 years ago today: Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me   My song pick 5 years ago today: Caramba - Hubba Hubba Zoot Zoot My song pick 6 years ago today: Big Star - In The Street My song pick 7 years ago today: Bowling for Soup - 1985 My song pick 8 years ago today: Neil Young - Computer Age My song pick 9 years ago today: Johnny Cash - Thirteen My song pick 10 years ago to...

From: Why Can't We Be Friends? ; Year: 1975; Genre: Funk/Jazz Fusion/Latin Rock Closing out a very, very busy week with this four piece medley: Leroy's Latin Lament , which consists of the sub-songs: 1. Lonnie Dreams , 2. The Way We Feel , 3. La Fiesta , and 4. Lament . Interesting though, with it being a multi sectioned track, it is only just over six minutes in length and the third longest on the record, but make no mistake, there is a lot of music going on in this one in a few varying styles that fuse together to make a stunning piece.   Hear Leroy's Latin Lament on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Porcupine Tree - Strip the Soul   My song pick 2 years ago today: Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road   My song pick 3 years ago today: Return to Forever - Majestic Dance   My song pick 4 years ago today: Manfred Mann's Earth Band - As Above So Below   My song pick 5 years ago today: Parliament - P Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) My song...

From: Azteca ; Year: 1972; Genre: Latin Rock/Jazz Fusion Here is a great tune from the brothers Escovedo and their post-Santana band of amazing musical talent, Azteca, which does not get the attention it rightly deserves.    Hear Peace Everybody on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Midnight Oil - Too Much Sunshine   My song pick 2 years ago today: The Steve Miller Band - Nothing Lasts   My song pick 3 years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - Box in my Head   My song pick 4 years ago today: King Harvest - A Little Bit Like Magic   My song pick 5 years ago today: The Temptations - My Girl My song pick 6 years ago today: Ozric Tentacles - Mysticum Arabicola My song pick 7 years ago today: Billy Idol - White Wedding My song pick 8 years ago today: Bruce Hornsby and the Range - The Valley Road My song pick 9 years ago today: The Rolling Stones - Get Off of My Cloud My song pick 10 years ago today: Rick James - She Blew My Min...