Song of the Day - Day 77

Today's song is...


Hey, Mr. DJ, I Thought You Said We Had A Deal


Oh, how I love this song. The music is sooo good and I love the tongue in cheek humor of the self-referential lyrics. This is one of my favorite songs to hear live. I get chills when I hear that fake xylophone sound. It has been far too long.

Song of the Day - Day 76

Today's song is...


Santa Cruz


This song is completely bizarre. There is just no other word for it. And I know if I had been there for it's performance I would have laughed my head off. Because it makes me giggle even listening to the recording. My favorite part is the "Ahhh."

Song of the Day - Day 75

Today's song is...


Spiraling Shape


Here is a perfect example of a song that I was completely indifferent to until the day I woke up and realized it is brilliant. It's beautiful musically and lyrically. I was listening to it one day and suddenly realized that the melody is one of the most stunningly beautiful I have encountered. And the lyric "Don't spend the rest of your life wondering" struck me in an incredibly profound way. It's something I have really taken to heart. Don't be afraid to try something because you will always wonder what it would have been like if you don't. I sense that those words will someday become a permanent part of my skin.

Song of the Day - Day 74

Today's song is...


The Devil Went Down to Newport


One of my preferred Mono Puff tunes. It kind of reminds me of this fantastic short film with Clive Owen where he is in a car race with this other dude to try to win back James Brown's soul from the devil (played by Gary Oldman, if I remember correctly). Except this time it's a surfing contest. And the lyrics are so right. It is totally rockin'.

Song of the Day - Day 73

Today's song is...


Kitten Intro


Not really technically a song but it genuinely amuses me so I am going with it. Can you imagine going to a show that opened with this and how completely confused you would be if you didn't know the band? "It's your kind of kitten." Love that. I sort of feel like I went to a show where they played this at the beginning but I might be making that up. I know I've been to one with the Critic Intro.

There's A Picture Opposite Me - 1/26/11

Today's absolutely brilliant picture is from John. Kudos, sir!





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Song of the Day - Day 72

Today's song is...


Leonard Lopate Show Theme


I can't be completely certain but I am reasonably sure this is the first SOTD I have never heard at all. So I can't make any comment on it.