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

From: Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye ; Year: 1986; Genre: Funk/Soul/Motown For the last few days I have had some of the 1980s material from the late-great Marvin Gaye on my mind; thought it was time to pick one. This track was actually originally recorded in 1972, but was not released until after his death. There are two versions of it with the one from this album being reworked in an '80s electronic synth/funk sound in line with current sounds of the time. The second "alternate" one was later released on the 2001 deluxe edition of Let's Get it On .   Hear The World is Rated X on YouTube. Hear the second version on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Jim Croce - The Ballad of Gunga Din   My song pick 2 years ago today: Cab Calloway and His Orchestra - Pickin' the Cabbage   My song pick 3 years ago today: The Jimmy Castor Bunch - L.T.D. (Life, Truth, Death)   My song pick 4 years ago today: John Denver - Sweet Surrender   My song pick ...

From: What's Going On ; Year: 1971; Genre: Soul/R&B/Motown Kind of an extension to yesterday's pick for Earth Day, this was one song I really listened to quite a bit and thought I would make it today's choice. I really don't know what to say that has not already been said about this poignant song and album; both are immortal masterpieces through and through with profound messages.   Hear Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - High As Apple Pie (Slice I and II)   My song pick 2 years ago today: Mr. Bungle - Platypus   My song pick 3 years ago today: Steeleye Span - Sir James the Rose My song pick 4 years ago today: Red Hot Chili Peppers - My Friends My song pick 5 years ago today: Hot Butter - Telstar My song pick 6 years ago today: Nazareth - Hair of the Dog My song pick 7 years ago today: The Allman Brothers Band - Pony Boy My song pick 8 years ...

From: What's Going On ; Year: 1971; Genre: Soul/R&B/Motown Certain songs seem to not have an expiration date and continually sound fresh and remain relevant many years after release; this is one such song. With the amazing musicianship and such a forward-thinking subject matter interweve to make an immortal piece of music that is as relevant today as it will be in the future.   Hear What's Going On on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Funkadelic - Some Fresh Delic   My song pick 2 years ago today: Badfinger - Name of the Game   My song pick 3 years ago today: Fleet Foxes - Mykonos My song pick 4 years ago today: Wild Turkey - Butterfly My song pick 5 years ago today: Waylander - Lámh Dearg My song pick 6 years ago today: Bob James - Main Theme From Star Trek: The Motion Picture My song pick 7 years ago today: Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song My song pick 8 years ago today: Buddy Holly & The Crickets- It's So Easy My song pick...

From: United : Year: 1967; Genre: Motown/Soul Had this song on my mind for the last week or so and I'm finally getting around to picking it. It's definitely a true classic track with that great Motown sound and the excellent vocals by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.   Hear Ain't No Mountain High Enough on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Porcupine Tree - Phase I   My song pick 2 years ago today: Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell My song pick 3 years ago today: Dire Straits - Heavy Fuel My song pick 4 years ago today: The Doobie Brothers - Black Water My song pick 5 years ago today: The Moontrekkers - Dance Legless, Russian My song pick 6 years ago today: Larry Graham and Graham Central Station - Groove On My song pick 7 years ago today: Primus - Tommy the Cat My song pick 8 years ago today: Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer My song pick 9 years ago today: Fleetwood Mac - Dragonfly My song pick 10 years ago today: Queen - Good Company M...