1,689.) Sun Jul. 18, 2021

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snub Week The Song of the Day is: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – “From Her to Eternity” From the album From Her to Eternity (1984) I read her diary on her sheetsScrutinizin’ every lil’ bit of dirtTore out a page n’ stufft it inside my shirtI fled […]

1,683.) Mon Jul. 12, 2021

Rock Roll Hall of Fame Snub Week The Song of the Day is: Big Mama Thornton – “Hound Dog” Released in 1952, available on many compilations You told me you was high-classBut I could see through thatYes, you told me you was high-classBut I could see through thatAnd daddy, I knowYou ain’t no real cool […]

1,642.) Tues Jun. 1, 2021

Happy Would-Be 100th Birthday Nelson Riddle! The Song of the Day is: Frank Sinatra – “Witchcraft” From the album All The Way (1957) Those fingers in my hairThat sly come hither stareThat strips my conscience bareIt’s Witchcraft And I’ve got no defense for itThe heat is too intense for itWhat good would common sense for […]

1,620.) Mon May 10, 2021

RIP Lloyd Price (1933-2021) The Song of the Day is: Lloyd Price – “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” Released in 1952, available on many compilations Well lawdy, lawdy, lawdy Miss ClawdyGirl You sure look good to meWell please don’t excite me babyI know it can’t be me Because I give you all of my moneyYeah, but you […]

1,581.) Thurs Apr. 1, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Ricky Nelson – “Poor Little Fool” From the album Ricky Nelson (1958) I used to play around with hearts That hastened at my call But when I met that little girl I knew that I would fall Poor little fool, oh yeah I was a fool, uh-huh Sharon Sheely […]

1,545.) Wed Feb. 24, 2021

🤘🏼Headbangers’ Week🤘🏼 The Song of the Day is: The Misfits – “Die, Die My Darling” From the album Earth A.D. (1983) Die, die, die my darling Don’t utter a single word Die, die, die my darling Just shut your pretty mouth I’ll be seeing you again I’ll be seeing you in Hell Don’t try to […]

1,481.) Tues Dec. 22, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Bobby Helms – “Jingle Bell Rock” From the album Jingle Bell Rock (1958) What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around […]

1,471.) Sat Dec. 12, 2020

RIP Charley Pride (1934-2020) The Song of the Day is: Charley Pride – “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” From the album Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs (1971) When ever I chance to meet, some old friends on the street They wonder how does a man get to be this way I’ve always got a smiling […]

1,466.) Mon Dec. 7, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Gabby Pahinui – “Hi’ilawe” Recorded in 1961, available on Pure Gabby, released in 1978 The ocean rages fearfully But my steering is skillfull Hurry, let us go close to the wharf I am your new love to be kissed My flower, my lei, my love for you Is unforgettable […]

1,455.) Thurs Nov. 26, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Buffy Sainte-Marie – “My Country ‘Tis of Thy People You’re Dying” From the album Little Wheel Spin and Spin (1966) And yet where in your history books is the tale Of the genocide basic to this country’s birth? Of the preachers who lied? How the Bill of Rights failed? […]