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

From: Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas ; Year: 1960; Genre: Jazz/Swing Jazz My final pick of the year. I can say this: 2017 has been a year of change; not all for the better or for the worst. Anyway, here's hoping and praying for a great 2018; it'll be interesting to say the least what things will be like a year from now.... Whilst I'm not as big on seeing the old year out, this apt song was perfect for today's pick. And how could you not like hearing that magnificent voice of Ella Fitzgerald whilst celebrating the New Year? Hear What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Iron Maiden - When the Wild Wind Blows My song pick two years ago today: Primus with The Fungi Ensemble - Farewell Wonkites My song pick three years ago today: The Moody Blues - Nights in White Satin/Late Lament My song pick four years ago today: Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Old Rugged Cross My song pick five years ago today: Mahavishnu Orches...

From: Led Zeppelin IV (Zoso) ; Year: 1971; Genre: Hard Rock A fun one this song is; one of their more complex musically and very well arranged. Hear Four Sticks on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Frankie Miller - Supersnatch My song pick two years ago today: Motörhead - Ace of Spades My song pick three years ago today: Yes - Looking Around My song pick four years ago today: Alestorm - Over the Seas My song pick five years ago today: Paul Simon - Mother and Child Reunion My song pick six years ago today: Maurice Ravel - M.81 - Boléro My song pick seven years ago today: Megaherz - Schizophren My song pick eight years ago today: Genesis - Turn It On Again My song pick nine years ago today: Miles Davis - Walkin' My song pick ten years ago today: Jethro Tull - Cold Wind To Valhalla

From: Outlandos d'Amour ; Year: 1978; Genre: New Wave/Reggae Rock I heard this song the other day on the television; hadn't heard it in a while and still love that early sound of The Police. It's still amazing to think this was the sound that would take the early 80s by storm; they sure did make their mark. Hear Can't Stand Losing You on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Benny Carter - Pick Yourself Up My song pick two years ago today: Rush - Best I Can My song pick three years ago today: Waylon Jennings - I'm a Ramblin' Man My song pick four years ago today: Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade My song pick five years ago today: Gentle Giant - The House, The Street, The Room My song pick six years ago today: The Steve Miller Band - Something to Believe In My song pick seven years ago today: Dizzy Gillespie - One Note Samba My song pick eight years ago today: Steely Dan - Josie My song pick nine years ago today: Joni Mi...

From: Brother Where You Bound ; Year: 1985; Genre: Rock/Progressive Rock Cannonball is a bit of an odd song in that it doesn't deviate from the key of G-minor through the entire piece. Even with that, it's still a pretty neat track with a lot going on; just pretty different. Hear Cannonball on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Bruce Hornsby & the Range - The Red Plains My song pick two years ago today: Manfred Mann's Earth Band - It's All Over Now, Baby Blue My song pick three years ago today: Brave Belt - Too Far Away My song pick four years ago today: Jethro Tull - Protect and Survive My song pick five years ago today: The Flying Burrito Brothers - Wild Horses My song pick six years ago today: The Steve Miller Band - My Dark Hour My song pick seven years ago today: Fear Factory - Fear Campaign My song pick eight years ago today: Gunnar Madsen - Surprise! My song pick nine years ago today: Charles Mingus - Tonight At Noon My s...

From: Desolation Angels ; Year: 1979; Genre: Rock Had Bad Company on my brain today and I noticed that I had not picked one from them for sometime now, so it seemed like a good match. This is one that I've always kind of liked; good mainstream rocker. Hear Rock 'n' Fantasy on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Badfinger - Without You My song pick two years ago today: Hank Williams - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry My song pick three years ago today: Pat Benatar - Hell is for Children My song pick four years ago today: The Headhunters feat. The Pointer Sisters - God Make Me Funky My song pick five years ago today: Yes - Beyond & Before My song pick six years ago today: Billy Joel - The Downeaster 'Alexa' My song pick seven years ago today: Oasis - Cast No Shadow My song pick eight years ago today: Nightwish - Wanderlust My song pick nine years ago today: Dizzy Gillespie - Salt Peanuts My song pick ten years ago today: Bon Jovi...

From: Four Tops ; Year: 1964; Genre: R&B/Soul/Motown Back to abnormal again I guess... here's one that's been on my mind for the last couple of days. This is a downright legendary song; Levi Stubs and company are perfect as always. Hear Baby I Need Your Loving on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Steeleye Span - The Cruel Mother My song pick two years ago today: The Fifth Dimension - Up, Up and Away My song pick three years ago today: Parliament - Rumpofsteelskin My song pick four years ago today: Mr. Big - Shine My song pick five years ago today: Blue Cheer - Summertime Blues My song pick six years ago today: Genesis - Land of Confusion My song pick seven years ago today: Jethro Tull - Stuck in the August Rain My song pick eight years ago today: Rammstein - Feuer Frei! My song pick nine years ago today: Huey Lewis and the News - Back In Time My song pick ten years ago today: Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)

From: Christmas Eve and Other Stories ; Year: 1996; Genre: Progressive Metal/Christmas Music Well, it's here: Merry Christmas all! I thought I should pick at least one serious song for the Christmas season. This apropos original work from Paul O'Neil and Jon Oliva just seemed absolutely perfect for today's pick. Hear This Christmas Eve on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Bob Rivers - Joy to the World My song pick two years ago today: The Jive Turkeys - Get Down Santa My song pick three years ago today: John Lennon & Yoko Ono and The Plastic Ono Band - Happy X-Mas (War Is Over) My song pick four years ago today: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Midnight Clear My song pick five years ago today: Jethro Tull - A Winter Snowscape My song pick six years ago today: Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas My song pick seven years ago today: Steeleye Span - Gaudete My song pick eight years ago today: Ian Anderson - A Birthday Card At Christmas My song pi...