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

From: Broken Summer ; Year: 2007; Genre: Alternative Rock/Pop Happy New Years Eve!  Kind of a heavy acoustic one to bring the year in for a landing.   Hear Goodbye (I'm Sorry) on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Foo Fighters - Next Year   My song pick 2 years ago today: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Don't Come Around Here No More   My song pick 3 years ago today: Jimmy Jules and the Nuclear Soul System - The New Year   My song pick 4 years ago today: Genesis - Duke's End   My song pick 5 years ago today: Kool & The Gang - Celebration   My song pick 6 years ago today: Scrawl - 11:59 (It's January) My song pick 7 years ago today: Ella Fitzgerald - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? My song pick 8 years ago today: Iron Maiden - When the Wild Wind Blows My song pick 9 years ago today: Primus with The Fungi Ensemble - Farewell Wonkites My song pick 10 years ago today: The Moody Blues - Nights in White Satin/L...

From: Petaluma ; Year: 1972; Genre: Folk Rock/Country Just felt like some whimsical folkish music from Norman Greenbaum today.   Hear Petaluma on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Grace Slick - Fox Face   My song pick 2 years ago today: Funkadelic - Fish, Chips and Sweat   My song pick 3 years ago today: Boston - Someone   My song pick 4 years ago today: Genesis - Duke's Travels   My song pick 5 years ago today: Yazoo - Don't Go   My song pick 6 years ago today: C.W. McCall - Riverside Slide My song pick 7 years ago today: Led Zeppelin - Four Sticks My song pick 8 years ago today: Frankie Miller - Supersnatch My song pick 9 years ago today: Motörhead - Ace of Spades My song pick 10 years ago today: Yes - Looking Around My song pick 11 years ago today: Alestorm - Over the Seas My song pick 12 years ago today: Paul Simon - Mother and Child Reunion My song pick 13 years ago today: Maurice Ravel - M.81 - Boléro...

From: Age of Impact ; Year: 1998; Genre: Progressive Metal Explorers Club just happened to be on my mind yesterday, and after listening to this album again I thought I would pick one from it. This one comes in the middle of the five-song "opera"/concept album and at just over 8 minutes in length it is the briefest of the selections. As with the rest of the album, it features the many of the who's who of technically inclined musicians concerning hard rock and metal. Impact 3 is one of two tracks that features Dream Theater's James LaBrie on vocals; his bandmate John Petrucci also played lead guitar on the entire record.   Hear Impact 3 – No Returning on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Bernard Wright - Mr. Clean   My song pick 2 years ago today: Lita Ford - Kiss Me Deadly   My song pick 3 years ago today: Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Human Race   My song pick 4 years ago today: Boston - My Destination/A New World   My song p...

From: Porgy & Bess ; Year: 1959; Genre: Swing Jazz/Opera Summertime has and will probably always be one of my favourite standards; so far every rendition I have heard I love. This one though, it is without a single doubt the best in my personal opinion; I mean, how could you not with all of the legendary talent of these two? Hearing them duet and Satchmo's horn is the same as wrapping yourself up in your favourite warm blanket on a chilly day.   Hear Summertime on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Herman's Hermits - There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)   My song pick 2 years ago today: Jerry Reed - Eight More Miles To Louisville   My song pick 3 years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - Demon's Kiss   My song pick 4 years ago today: Bee Gees - I Gotta Get a Message to You   My song pick 5 years ago today: Ultravox - Mr. X   My song pick 6 years ago today: Charley Pride - Daydreams About Night Things My song pick 7 years...

From: Monster on a Leash ; Year: 1991; Genre: Funk/Jazz Fusion Lately, for some reason have been gravitating towards late '80s/early '90s funk and related genres. There's just something about the use of the more modern rhythms/beats that were prevalent in R&B/Soul/Pop of the time that I really like as of late; probably due to being in my early teens then, and thus very familiar. Anyway, I've always loved Tower of Power all through their recording career and this one is no different.   Hear Funk the Dumb Stuff on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: America - Hat Trick   My song pick 2 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Big Dipper   My song pick 3 years ago today: Pallas - Northern Star   My song pick 4 years ago today: Queensrÿche - Speed of Light   My song pick 5 years ago today: Lighthouse - Set the Stage   My song pick 6 years ago today: Badfinger - The Dreamer My song pick 7 years ago today: Bad Company - Rock 'n' Roll Fantas...

From: Blood, Sweat & Tears ; Year: 1968; Genre: Blues Rock/Jazz Fusion I remember growing up hearing this one a lot; I really believe that it was my Dad's favourite from the band, which he liked quite well. I guess for me you can call it, as Max, who used to have a blog like mine, referred to a "dad music," i.e. music your dad liked and got you into. This one's actually a cover originally written and recorded by the legend that was Billie Holiday . She wrote this soulful bluesy lament about the inadequacies and how those born to wealth have a much easier time whilst those born, (by accident of birth), into poverty have life the hardest. More or less calling out the " Pie in the Sky " belief system of the time that has more or less continued to the day, at least in this nation.  Anyway, BS&T really play the heck out of this one with all the soul and energy it is due.   Hear God Bless the Child on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Nena - ...

From: A Classic Rock Christmas ; Year: 2002; Genre: Rock/Country/Christmas Music Christmas Day has arrived once more.  Recently I discovered this compilation album and have been giving it a listen. I never heard this one before and I can say that it is not wot I think of when I hear the name of the band, which is actually a good thing in my book; bands that are ever evolving and experiment with their sound are the best in my opinion.   Hear Christmas is Here on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Royal Guardsmen - Snoopy's Christmas   My song pick 2 years ago today: John Denver & The Muppets - We Wish You A Merry Christmas   My song pick 3 years ago today: Bobby (Boris) Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers - Monsters' Holiday   My song pick 4 years ago today: Darlene Love - Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)   My song pick 5 years ago today: Steve Winwood - Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand   My song pick 6 years ago to...

From: Mann Made ; Year: 1965; Genre: Blues Rock Merry Christmas Eve! Felt the unshakeable urge to pick something from Manfred Mann today, but still wanted to keep it as holiday related as possible, however loosely it may be. Anyway, here's a nice instrumental piece of blues rock; a great sound for the occasion.    Hear Abominable Snowmann on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - An Angel Came Down   My song pick 2 years ago today: Bing Crosby - I'll Be Home For Christmas (If Only In My Dreams)   My song pick 3 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Pavane   My song pick 4 years ago today: The Smashing Pumpkins - Christmastime   My song pick 5 years ago today: Duke Ellington & His Orchestra - Jingle Bells   My song pick 6 years ago today: Bob Rivers - Goin' Up To Bethlehem My song pick 7 years ago today: "Weird Al" Yankovic - The Night Santa Went Crazy My song pick 8 years ago today: Trans-Siberian Or...

From: Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule ; Year: 2022 (1957); Genre: Swing Jazz/Christmas Music Had to choose something from Pops this holiday season and Ella joins him on this one, or rather he joins her.   Hear  I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Smash Mouth - Father Christmas   My song pick 2 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Greensleeved   My song pick 3 years ago today: Chick Corea - What Child is This?   My song pick 4 years ago today: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Prince of Peace   My song pick 5 years ago today: Bob Rivers - Flu Ride   My song pick 6 years ago today: The Pretenders - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas My song pick 7 years ago today: Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio - Didn't I Get This Last Year? My song pick 8 years ago today: Electric Jungle - Funky Funky Christmas My song pick 9 years ago today: Louis Armstrong - Winter Wonderland My song pick 10 years ago today...

From: It's Snowing In My Heart (Bad Santa) ; Year: 2022; Genre: Pop/Christmas Music With how much he performed Irving Berlin standards bad in the day I thought for sure Taco would've done the seminal standard that is White Christmas , but apparently not.... However, he did just a couple of years ago release and record this one single. I actually like this one; he definitely has not lost his charisma or showmanship, which in my personal opinion is the overwhelming strength of it.   Hear It's Snowing In My Heart (Bad Santa) on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Soul Saints Orchestra - Santa's Got a Bag of Soul   My song pick 2 years ago today: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Nutrocker   My song pick 3 years ago today: Bobby Helms - Jingle Bell Rock   My song pick 4 years ago today: The Brecker Brothers With Steve Khan - The Christmas Waltz   My song pick 5 years ago today: John McLaughlin - O Come O Come Emanuel   My song pick 6 ye...

From: Dead Winter Dead ; Year: 1995; Genre: Symphonic Metal/Progressive Metal No really Christmas or Holiday-related music, but it is a great track from the album that essentially launched the whole "symphonic metal Christmas music" that has since become a holiday staple. I Am marks the point in the arching story concerning the Bosnian War at which open hostilities break out following the withdrawal of the U.S.S.R., which the record was a concept album/rock opera based on the devastating and bloody conflict. Very hard to believe that it has been nearly 30 years since the album was released and the conflict "officially" ended; a truly horrific chapter in human history.   Hear I Am on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Lemmy Kilmister, Billy F. Gibbons & Dave Grohl - Run Rudolph Run   My song pick 2 years ago today: Booker T. & The MGs - Medley: Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight, The End, Here Comes the Sun, Come Together   My song p...

From: The Temptations' Christmas Card ; Year: 1970; Genre: Funk/Soul/Christmas Music 'Twas the Friday before Christmas....    Hear Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Bob Rivers Comedy Corp - I'm Dressin' Up Like Santa (When I Get Out on Parole)   My song pick 2 years ago today: The Drifters - White Christmas   My song pick 3 years ago today: Steeleye Span - Today in Bethlehem   My song pick 4 years ago today: Van der Graaf Generator - La Rossa   My song pick 5 years ago today: Binky Griptite - Stone Soul Christmas   My song pick 6 years ago today: Bachman & Turner - Find Some Love My song pick 7 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Another Harry's Bar My song pick 8 years ago today: Ronnie James Dio/Tony Iommi/Rudy Sarzo/Simon Wright - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen My song pick 9 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Holly Herald My song pick 10 years ago today: Sting - Gabriel's Message My...

From: In the End ; Year: 2019; Genre: Alternative Rock Heard some of their music yesterday whilst running errands, which got me thinking about the band once more. Even after half a decade since Dolores O'Riordan's passing, thinking about it still affects me quite a lot. Her voice and music were such a big part of my teenage years and on; probably the same for others. Anyway, this was the final song and title-track for the band's final album, which was released posthumously; her vocals were, as with many other bands before and since with a similar fate, pieced together from demos and other recordings on hand.    Hear In the End on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Dr. John - Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant   My song pick 2 years ago today: Louis Armstrong with Velma Middleton - Baby It's Cold Outside   My song pick 3 years ago today: Primus - Hail Santa   My song pick 4 years ago today: Soundgarden - Head Down   My song pick 5 years ...

From: That Christmas Feeling ; Year: 1958; Genre: Christmas Music Just a Christmas tune that popped into my mind today; probably heard it recently. You hear a lot of Bing Crosby year around in the current town in which I reside, being that it is where the man grew up; they're very quick to remind everyone of him. Anyway, this is a more contemporary song that originated as a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the mid 19th century during the Civil War and has a central theme about faith and positive thought overcoming the darkness and despair of the time. Although it had been set to music prior, the version most would be familiar with would most likely be that of Johnny Marks from 1956, which Bing's version is derived. However, other versions might be more prevalent in different parts of the globe.   Hear I Head the Bells on Christmas Day on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: John Denver - Christmas for Cowboys   My song pick 2 years ago today: ...

From: We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year ; Year: 2008; Genre: Metal/Christmas Music Alright, here is another seasonal song pick for the occasion. It's amazing how since Savatage alumni did their Trans-Siberian Orchestra project that metal and related genres have been utilized for the Christmas season; it really makes sense that they would go so well together with the emotion, pageantry, and symphonic nature of many metal sub-genres. Anyway, this is an excellent metal version of one of favourite contemporary carols. As you might expect, it especially focuses on Simon Phillips' drumming, which is great, but it's at its best when they all kick in.   Hear their rendition of Little Drummer Boy on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Claymation Christmas Celebration - Joy to the World   My song pick 2 years ago today: The (Young) Rascals - How Can I Be Sure   My song pick 3 years ago today: Hot & Sassy - Christmas Strutt   My...

From: Free Your Mind... and Your Ass Will Follow ; Year: 1970; Genre: Psychedelic Rock Just wanted to pick another track that features Eddie Hazel's guitar playing, no other reason.    Hear Eulogy and Light on YouTube.         My song pick 1 year ago today: Gene Autry - Joy to the World   My song pick 2 years ago today: Rufus Thomas - I'll Be Your Santa Baby   My song pick 3 years ago today: David Bowie & Bing Crosby - Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy   My song pick 4 years ago today: Uriah Heep - Take Away My Soul   My song pick 5 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Salamander's Rag Time   My song pick 6 years ago today: Gloryhammer - Universe on Fire My song pick 7 years ago today: Bon Jovi - Lay Your Hands on Me My song pick 8 years ago today: James Brown - Santa Claus Gave Me a Brand New Start My song pick 9 years ago today: The United States of America - Stranded in Time My song pick 10 years ago today: Boston - Can't...

From: A Garfield Christmas Special ; Year: 1987; Genre: Jazz Alright, am now making a concerted effort to get in a more "merry" mood this year. This one was kind of a short "showstopper" for the '87 Garfield Christmas Special and in my opinion the best of the soundtrack. Sadly though, they apparently never released an actual soundtrack for it, unlike with other ones. I can say, it does bring back a lot of memories always marking the day of the broadcast and hearing and seeing the sound of the CBS Special announcement. Even after all these years the work of Lou Rawls, Desirée Goyette, and Ed Bogas is as great as ever; simply timeless in their effort/performance.   Hear You Can Never Find An Elf When You Need One on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: James Brown And The Famous Flames - Merry Christmas Baby   My song pick 2 years ago today: Styx - Just Get Through This Night   My song pick 3 years ago today: Stevie Wonder - Someday At Christmas ...

From: Noar 't Café ; Year: 1987; Genre: Blues Rock Had them come on my playlist this morning, which immediately brightened up my mood. They are just one of those bands that has that ability; always find myself cranking the volume and poorly attempt to "sing" along in a language I can only slightly understand. Is not that the definition of having fun? No?   Hear Acht Cilinder Blues on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Thompson Twins - In the Name of Love   My song pick 2 years ago today: David Bowie - Fill Your Heart   My song pick 3 years ago today: Bob Rivers - Sled Zeppelin   My song pick 4 years ago today: Bob Rivers Comedy Corp. - The Restroom Door Said, "Gentlemen"   My song pick 5 years ago today: King Crimson - Starless and Bible Black   My song pick 6 years ago today: Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia's Mother My song pick 7 years ago today: John Denver - Goodbye Again My song pick 8 years ago today: John McCu...

From: 'Nard ; Year: 1981; Genre: Jazz Fusion/Funk A funky instrumental piece from the late Bernard Wright; as you would expect, there is some amazing keyboard playing throughout this piece.   Hear Bread Sandwiches on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Concrete Blonde - Someday?   My song pick 2 years ago today: Mastodon - Cold Dark Place   My song pick 3 years ago today: Jerry Reed - How Many Tomorrows   My song pick 4 years ago today: Charley Pride - When I Stop Leaving (I'll Be Gone)   My song pick 5 years ago today: Béla Fleck & The Flecktones - Jingle Bells   My song pick 6 years ago today: Hawkwind - Brainstorm My song pick 7 years ago today: America - The Border My song pick 8 years ago today: Yes - Machine Messiah My song pick 9 years ago today: The Offspring - The Meaning of Life My song pick 10 years ago today: Savatage - Degrees of Sanity My song pick 11 years ago today: Extreme - Get the Funk Out My ...