1,751.) Sat Sept. 18, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Roy Buchanan – “Down By the River” From the album You’re Not Alone (1978) Be on my side. I’ll be on your side, baby.There is no reason for you to hide.It’s so hard for me staying here all alone,When you could be taking me for a ride. She could […]

1,635.) Tues May 25, 2021

Happy Would-Be 100th Birthday Hal David! The Song of the Day is: Naked Eyes – “Always Something There to Remind Me” From the album Naked Eyes (1983) I walk along the city streets you used to walk along with meAnd every step I take reminds me of just how we used to be Well, how […]

1,535.) Sun Feb. 14, 2021

Happy Valentine’s Day! The Song of the Day is: Luther Vandross – “Power of Love/Love Power” From the album Power of Love (1991) You’ve got to believe in love It’s a feeling that’s next to none Can’t stop until we are one With the power of love Tell everyone you see How much better the […]

1,439.) Tues Nov. 10, 2020

2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Week The Song of the Day is: Whitney Houston – “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” From the album Whitney (1987) I need a man who’ll take a chance On a love that burns hot enough to last So when the night falls My lonely […]

1,243.) Tues Apr. 28, 2020

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snub Week The Song of the Day is: Dionne Warwick – “Anyone Who Had A Heart” From the album Anyone Who Had A Heart (1963) Anyone who ever loved could look at me And know that I love you Anyone who ever dreamed could look at me And know […]

1,127.) Fri Jan. 3, 2020

Happy 75th Birthday, Stephen Stills! The Song of the Day is: Stephen Stills – “Love the One You’re With” From the album Stephen Stills (1970) If you’re down and confused And you don’t remember who you’re talking to Concentration slip away Because your baby is so far away Well there’s a rose in a fisted […]

780.) Mon Jan. 21, 2019

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Song of the Day is: Sam Cooke – “A Change is Gonna Come” From the album Ain’t That Good News (1964) There been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long But now I think I’m able to carry on It’s been a long, a long time […]

453.) Wed Feb. 28, 2018

Originally Published on Feb. 28, 2018 The Song of the Day is: Faith No More – “Epic” From the album The Real Thing (1989) I’m not sure why I selected these two, but I gave Junior the arbitrary choice between Faith No More and Luther Vandross. Obviously he has no context, but he made his […]