1,665.) Thurs Jun. 24, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Les Paul – “Lover” From the album The New Sound (1948) Since I’ve been putting focus on guitar heroes lately (Lonnie Mack yesterday and Stevie Ray Vaughan over the weekend), I figure I should at long last feature the granddaddy of all guitar heroes, Les Paul. That name should […]

1,627.) Mon May 17, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Paul & Linda McCartney – “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” From the album Ram (1971) We’re so sorry, uncle AlbertWe’re so sorry if we caused you any painWe’re so sorry, uncle AlbertBut there’s no one left at homeAnd I believe I’m gonna rain We’re so sorry, but we haven’t heard a […]

1,622.) Wed May 12, 2021

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021 The Song of the Day is: Billy Preston – “Nothing from Nothing” From the album The Kids & Me (1974) Nothin’ from nothin’ leaves nothin’And I’m not stuffin’, believe you meDon’t you remember I told yaI’m a soldier in the war on poverty, yeahYes, I am […]

1,495.) Tues Jan. 5, 2021

RIP Gerry Marsden (1942-2021) The Song of the Day is: Gerry & The Pacemakers – “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” From the album Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying (1964) Don’t let the sun catch you cryin’ The night’s the time for all your tears Your heart may be broken tonight But […]

1,124.) Tues Dec. 31, 2019

2010’s in Review – Goodbye, Beloved Artists The Song of the Day is: Amy Winehouse – “A Song For You” From the posthumous album Lioness; Hidden Treasures (2011) I’ve been so many places in my life and time I’ve sung a lot of songs I’ve made some bad rhymes I’ve acted out my life in […]

1,028.) Thurs Sept. 26, 2019

50th Anniversary of Abbey Road The Song of the Day is: The Beatles – “Here Comes The Sun” From the Abbey Road (1969) Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been here Here comes the sun Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right […]

934.) Mon Jun. 24, 2019

Happy 75th Birthday Jeff Beck! The Song of the Day is: Jeff Beck – “Freeway Jam” From the album Blow By Blow (1975) Jeff Beck is a rocker who doesn’t often get his due. Just taking a listen to this song shows the distinct juxtaposition of jazz drumming (of Richard Bailey) and fusion synthesizer (Max […]

854.) Fri Apr. 5, 2019

The Song of the Day is: The Beatles – “I’ve Just Seen A Face” From the album Help! (1965) I’ve just seen a face, I can’t forget the time or place Where we just met. She’s just the girl for me And I want all the world to see We’ve met, mm-mm-mm-m’mm-mm John Lennon – Paul McCartney […]

722.) Sat Nov. 24, 2018

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696.) Mon Oct. 29, 2018

Originally Published on Oct. 29, 2018 The Song of the Day is: