1,719.) Tues Aug. 17, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Nico – “These Days” From the album Chelsea Girl (1967) I’ve been out walkingI don’t do too much talkingThese days, these daysThese days I seem to think a lotAbout the things that I forgot to doAnd all the times I had the chance to. I’ve stopped my ramblingI don’t […]

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 […]

1,455.) 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? […]

1,206.) Sun Mar. 22, 2020

The Song of the Day is: The First Edition – “Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)” From the album The First Edition (1967) I woke up this morning with the sundown shining in I found my mind in a brown paper bag within I tripped on a cloud and fell-a […]

1,133.) Thurs Jan. 9, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Jerry Butler & Betty Everett – “Let It Be Me” From the album Delicious Together (1964) Each time we meet love I find complete love Without your sweet love what would life be So never leave me lonely Tell me you love me only And that you’ll always let […]

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 […]

1,077.) Thurs Nov. 14, 2019

The Song of the Day is: Lee Hazlewood – “The Night Before” From the album Forty (1969) I wake up Sunday morning With my mind all in a haze Tearstains on my pillow And make-up on my face I see those empty whiskey bottles And records scattered on the floor And from the next room, […]

913.) Mon Jun. 3, 2019

The Song of the Day is: Bobbie Gentry – “Ode To Billie Joe” From the album Ode To Billie Joe (1967) It was the third of June, another sleepy, dusty Delta day I was out choppin’ cotton and my brother was balin’ hay And at dinner time we stopped and we walked back to the […]

875.) Fri Apr. 26, 2019

The Song of the Day is: The Highwaymen – “Highwayman” From the album Highwayman (1985) I fly a starship Across the Universe divide And when I reach the other side I’ll find a place to rest my spirit if I can Perhaps I may become a highwayman again Or I may simply be a single […]

721.) Fri Nov. 23, 2018

Originally Published on Nov. 23, 2018 The Song of the Day is: