1,721.) Thurs Aug. 19, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Bad Company – “ Burnin’ Sky” From the album Burnin’ Sky (1977) Ran across the country fields, in all terrain,they had guns and dogs and everything.Swam a river try’n to lose my trail, But they caught me, under the bridge. Oh yeah! The sky is burnin’ I believe my […]

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 […]

1,663.) Tues Jun. 22, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Petula Clark – “Downtown” From the album Downtown (1964) Just listen to the music of the traffic in the cityLinger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are prettyHow can you lose? The lights are much brighter thereYou can forget all your troubles, forget all your caresSo go downtownThings […]

1,645.) Fri Jun. 4, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – “Killing the Blues” From the album Raising Sand (2007) Leaves were falling, just like embersIn colors red and gold they set us on fireBurning just like a moonbeam in our eyes Somebody said they saw meSwinging the world by the tailBouncing over a […]

1,616.) Thurs May 6, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Donovan – “Atlantis” From the album Barabajagal (1969) Knowing her fate, Atlantis sent out ships to all corners of the EarthOn board were the TwelveThe poet, the physician, the farmer, the scientistThe magician and the other so-called gods of our legendsThough gods they wereAnd as the elders of our […]

1,493.) Sun Jan. 3, 2021

Happy 75th Birthday John Paul Jones! The Song of the Day is: Led Zeppelin – “Carouselambra” From the album In Through the Out Door (1979) Sisters of the way-side bide their time in quiet peace Await their place within the ring of calm Still stand to turn in seconds of release Await the call they […]

1,224.) Thurs Apr. 9, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Whitesnake – “Here I Go Again” From the album Whitesnake (1987) And here I go again on my own Goin’ down the only road I’ve ever known Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone And I’ve made up my mind I ain’t wasting no more time But […]

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 […]

868.) Fri Apr. 19, 2019

The Song of the Day is: The Black Crowes – “Good Friday” From the album Three Snakes and One Charm (1996) I will not forgive you Nor will I accept the blame I will see you on Good Friday On Good Friday Chris Robinson – Rich Robinson It only took me three years to think […]

768.) Wed Jan. 9, 2019

Happy 75th Birthday Jimmy Page! The Song of the Day is: Led Zeppelin – “Stairway To Heaven” From the album Led Zeppelin IV (1971) And as we wind on down the road Our shadows taller than our soul. There walks a lady we all know Who shines white light and wants to show How […]