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

From: Album 1700 ; Year: 1967; Genre: Folk Rock I had some of Peter, Paul & Mary's music on my mind last night and this morning; as always, I took it as a sign to pick a song from them. I actually forgot that they originally did this song, which in the lyrics both honours and somewhat lampoons some popular bands and the industry at the time as well as bringing their honesty into question. But for me it's that great bass and acoustic guitar that really brings the track to my attention. Hear I Dig Rock And Roll Music on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Ozzy Osbourne - So Tired My song pick two years ago today: Mastodon - Iron Tusk My song pick three years ago today: Rammstein - Rammlied My song pick four years ago today: Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400 My song pick five years ago today: Duke Ellington & His Orchestra - Ko-Ko My song pick six years ago today: Rush - Bastille Day My song pick seven years ago today: The Steve Miller Band - Brav...

From: Peter, Paul, and Mary ; Year: 1962; Genre: Folk After hearing this song the other day it caught my attention and I thought I would go ahead and pick it. Plus, apparently I haven't picked something from Peter, Paul and Mary yet, so it's a great time to do so. This a real bluesy piece with a definite gospel infusion; a very nice song to listen to. Hear This Train on YouTube. My song pick a year ago today: Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla My song pick two years ago today: Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - Do Ya My song pick three years ago today: Mr. Big - Take Cover My song pick four years ago today: Triumph - Magic Power My song pick five years ago today: Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red My song pick six years ago today: The Rolling Stones - Mother's Little Helper My song pick seven years ago today: Billy Joel - Two Thousand Years