1,691.) Tues Jul. 20, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Bob James – “Take Me to the Mardi Gras” From the album Two (1975) Is it weird that I am having a Bob James moment? I can’t think of another musician who is so funky and yet almost cringe-worry smooth at the same time. Is his music cool or […]

1,552.) Wed Mar. 3, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Fontella Bass – “Rescue Me” From the album The New Look (1965) Rescue me Take me in your arms Rescue me I want your tender charm ‘Cause I’m lonely And I’m blue I need you And your love too Come on and rescue me Raynard Miner – Carl Smith […]

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 […]

1,414.) Fri Oct. 16, 2020

Jazz Week The Song of the Day is: Coleman Hawkins – “Body and Soul” Recorded in 1939, available on many compilations We’ve got a pretty full docket of upcoming theme weeks, with Halloween coming soon and then the long delayed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, so if I’m going to have to opportunity […]

1,368.) Mon Aug. 31, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Chuck Berry – “School Days” From the album After School Special (1957) Up in the mornin’ and out to school The teacher is teachin’ the Golden Rule American history and practical math You study’ em hard and hopin’ to pass Workin’ your fingers right down to the bone And […]

1,367.) Sun Aug. 30, 2020

Happy Would-Be 100th Birthday, Charlie Parker The Song of the Day is: Charlie Parker – “Yardbird Suite” Recorded in 1946, available on many compilations Yesterday, we delayed the centennial celebration of Charlie Parker for the noble reason of paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Today though, we’re giving Charlie Parker his due. Parker, along with Dizzy […]

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 […]

1,194.) Tues Mar. 10, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Sheryl Crow – “A Change Would Do You Good” From the album Sheryl Crow (1996) I think a change (A change would do you good) Would do you good (A change would do you good) Sheryl Crow – Jeff Trott I’ve been dealing with some change in my own […]

1,050.) Fri Oct. 18, 2019

Jazz Week / Happy Would-Be 100th Birthday Anita O’Day! The Song of the Day is: Anita O’Day – “Old Devil Moon” From the album Anita Sings the Most (1957) Full of butterflies inside Want to cry, want to croon, want to laugh like a loon It’s that old devil moon in your eyes Just when […]

1,017.) Sun Sept. 15, 2019

The Song of the Day is: Nelly & Kelly Rowland – “Dilemma”(2002) From the albums Nellyville (Nelly) and Simply Deep (Kelly Rowland) (Both 2002) No matter what I do (woo!) All I think about is you Even when I’m with my boo Boy, you know I’m crazy over you No matter what I do All […]