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

From: Soul Study Volume 2 ; Year: 1982 (1971); Genre: Soul Last night I saw a news headline stating that half of the legendary soul duo Sam & Dave, Sam Moore , passed away. He follows his bandmate, Dave Prater, who tragically died in an auto accident back in 1988. To say these two titans of music left a footprint on music and pop culture is a huge understatement. Even to this day you will hear their hits being played everywhere, from radio, television, film, video games and more. Anyway, I have always loved the original by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, but really love Sam & Dave's rendition with it being drenched in the emotional fire that is their brand of soul.   Hear Don't Pull Your Love Out On Me Baby on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Stanley Clarke - Rock 'n Roll Jelly   My song pick 2 years ago today: Santo & Johnny - Sea Shells   My song pick 3 years ago today: The Nightwatchman - It Begins Tonight   My song p...

From: Hold On, I'm Comin' ; Year: 1966; Genre: Soul/R&B Was listening to a bit of Sam & Dave yesterday while out for a drive and they've been on my mind ever since. This is one of their hit singles and has that great soul sound and amazing vocal talent they are best known for and were backed by Stax's legendary in-house band Booker T. & the MGs for the recording.   Hear You Don't Know Like I Know on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Black 47 - Livin' in America   My song pick 2 years ago today: Lenny LeBlanc - Dance Around the Campfire   My song pick 3 years ago today: Georges Bizet - Carmen Overture My song pick 4 years ago today: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Helpless My song pick 5 years ago today: Rose Royce - Car Wash My song pick 6 years ago today: Camel - Never Let Go My song pick 7 years ago today: Jerry Reed - The Legend My song pick 8 years ago today: Curved Air - Heaven (Never Seemed So Far Away) My s...

From: Soul Men ; Year: 1967; Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B Whilst looking over some music last night I had this funky piece of soul happen to come to mind; I knew I had my pick for today, especially after realizing I had not chosen it yet. What's not to love about this classic song? Great singing and performance, excellent music from Booker T & the MG's plus Isaac Hayes and the Mar-Keys as well. Basically they had a group of veteran masters backing up the incomparable Sam & Dave.   Hear Soul Man on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Hawkwind - The Phenomenon of Luminosity   My song pick 2 years ago today: The Cure - A Forest   My song pick 3 years ago today: The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain My song pick 4 years ago today: The Eagles - Desperado My song pick 5 years ago today: Megadeth - Poisonous Shadows My song pick 6 years ago today: Miles Davis - Aïda My song pick 7 years ago today: James Blunt - So Long, Jimmy My song pic...

From: Hold On, I'm Coming ; Year: 1966; Genre: Soul I happened to hear this track last night and I immediately I had today's pick. It's another one of those cases where I'm honestly surprised that I had not picked it prior. This is one of those songs that most should instantly recognize and start movin' to. Hear Hold On, I'm Coming on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman My song pick two years ago today: Meat Loaf - Life is a Lemon (and I Want My Money Back) My song pick three years ago today: Martin Barre - I Raise My Glass To You My song pick four years ago today: ABBA - Knowing Me, Knowing You My song pick five years ago today: The Kooks - She Moves In Her Own Way My song pick six years ago today: Hector Berlioz - Op. 14 - Symphonie Fantastique: Épisode de la vie d'un Artiste... en cinq parties My song pick seven years ago today: Jethro Tull - Dun Ringill My song pick eight years ago today: Ia...

From: Jaco Pastorius ; Year: 1976; Genre: Jazz Fusion/Funk I'm continuing my streak of making Funky Friday picks with this being my eighth consecutive. Last week I picked one from a bassist that is among the greatest alive, but this week I decided I should pick one from one of the past greats who was a pioneer that the best today were inspired by: Jaco Pastorius. Anyway, this song is definitely a darn good blending of Jazz and Funk that is excellent by itself if it was an instrumental, but Sam & Dave's vocals push this song to be one of the best on the album. Hear Come Over, Come Over on YouTube. My song pick a year ago today: Chet Atkins - Whispering My song pick two years ago today: Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall, Parts 1-3 My song pick three years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - X-Ray Eyes My song pick four years ago today: Alton Ellis - Sunday Coming My song pick five years ago today: Pat Benatar - Treat Me Right My song pick six years ...