1,648.) Mon Jun. 7, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Edward Elgar – “Pomp and Circumstance – March No. 1” Composed in 1901 Today Junior “graduates” from kindergarten. Perhaps I could have saved this song for 2033 when he graduates from High School, or 2037 when Babygirl does, but hey, I don’t know if I have it in me […]

1,614.) Tues May 4, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Alexander Courage – “Theme to Star Trek (AKA “Where No Man Has Gone Before)” From the soundtrack to the television series Star Trek (1966) Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life […]

1,450.) Sat Nov 21, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Jerry Goldsmith – “Tryouts” From the soundtrack to the film Rudy (1993) Guys, which movie gives the tear ducts a better workout, Brian’s Song or Rudy? For me, it’s unquestionably Rudy, and a large reason why is Jerry Goldsmith’s wonderful score. I’m not really even watching football this season, […]

1,129.) Sun Jan. 5, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Dmitri Shostakovich – “Piano Concerto No. 2, Allegro, Opus 102” Composed in 1957 I cannot even remember the last time I played classical music for the kids. I’m no expert, and it is the hardest genre for me to write about. Today though, I really didn’t even chose this […]

545.) Thurs May 31, 2018

Originally Published on May 31, 2018 The Song of the Day is: