Month: September 2024

Song of the Day: September 24, 2024

Melanie featuring The Edwin Hawkins Singers: Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaiT8gATzxc&list=OLAK5uy_nkoeUHqCbqh_3FqUIOvSkmDRKdSpe8R9s&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/7qBjm1X2zPcCZ3vpSMj7YO?si=c7b5202b4cbf47aa Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by Melanie, a soft rock/folk singer who died on January 23, 2024. Anyone who grew up in … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 24, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: September 23, 2024

Spiderweb A spider made this amazing spidernet across the top of an old flowering plant. I've also included a song from the early days of rock and roll. I Didn't Want To Do It on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXvsLm0sxoQ https://open.spotify.com/track/2A9j77wUbPCBjW6mCAndL6?si=2d6d1ae844634003

Song of the Day: September 23, 2024

The Bell Sisters: Bermuda (Original Demo) Bermuda (Original Demo) on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bapQlv97xWg&list=OLAK5uy_lX3Kma8wmhvXaweHn6aYl3Sq2HW11bDW4 https://open.spotify.com/track/2soJ1O1IwzllASTyBjgIbf?si=6afafd5a7d6d4ec7 Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by The Bell Sisters. Taking their mother's maiden name, they were an American vocal duo formed by sisters Cynthia and Kay Strother. Cynthia Strother died on … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 23, 2024 →

Song of the Day: September 22, 2024

Sergio Mendes: Oba-lá-lá Oba-lá-lá on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVI2WtXIeG4&list=OLAK5uy_l5guhTjrng5aTHxqVinEFj3HhQBZjxGeU&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/1yOIbQLbsqZlpqyZh9kceX?si=231af88dae01423c Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, there is no greater jazz artist to feature than Brazil's Sergio Mendes. Mendes died on September 5. His fusion of bossa nova, Latin percussion, funk, R&B, soul, disco, and pop music created a discography unlike any … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 22, 2024 →

Song of the Day: September 21, 2024

Keith LeBlanc: Major Malfunction Major Malfunction on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57-q9O7pS5c&list=OLAK5uy_mnkCLg7IGMaUSNCg82FMvQRfHzllE9tDY&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/3W3NRmBqbTcOssWzIggWFq?si=5976bcf88cde4814 Saturday is lost classics day. Continuing my focus on artists who have died this year, I've selected the title track from Keith LeBlanc's groundbreaking 1986 album Major Malfunction. LeBlanc died on April 4, 2024. Most people have never heard of Keith LeBlanc, but … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 21, 2024 →

Song of the Day: September 20, 2024

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly: Time Is On My Side Time Is On My Side on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPOJDeZFvm8&list=OLAK5uy_mBoniW8zNxdPjhOUwxuz3Vzyg6TKOiVfA&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/6WoS77zqUrfkWMoFxXTEPH?si=40a11027d82b4b17 It's funky Friday! Believe it or not, we are nearing the end of 2024, so I’ve decided to focus the next several weeks on artists who have died this year. These will be presented in … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 20, 2024 →

Song of the Day: September 19, 2024

We Are Toonz: Drop That #NaeNae Drop That #NaeNae on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_e3G3X-CYA https://open.spotify.com/track/5raJprQNbc6DlAeRygnDFy?si=ba8993e289704308 I can't conclude my focus on the music of 2014 without recognizing the dance craze of the year. Although released in 2013, "Drop That #NaeNae" by We Are Toonz went internationally viral in 2014. Based on the character Sheneneh from … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 19, 2024 →

Song of the Day: September 18, 2024

Swans: Screen Shot Screen Shot on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qDq9eGUmMI&list=OLAK5uy_nqEDfB23AdNQTvOfzLxsPpjPqiT37aRo0&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/23cFxNXbwYcb6gfSOzL55H?si=f3e0c060610047d2 Concluding my focus on the Top 10 albums of 2014, coming in at #1 is To Be Kind by Swans. Counting down my top 10 albums of this year has been an enjoyable excursion into music from a decade ago, but the previous 9 … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 18, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: September 17, 2024

Swallowtail Butterfly This swallowtail was drinking from a small plate of rainwater that I leave out for that purpose. I grabbed a quick pic when it flittered onto our holly bush and opened its wings for a millisecond, before it flew off toward what I can only assume is the end of its season. I've … Continue reading Photo of the Day: September 17, 2024 →

Song of the Day: September 17, 2024

Charli XCX: Break the Rules Break the Rules on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABhDiXbUaBE&list=OLAK5uy_lD11W_BVHPWOEC3DNpsaHgkHzOga7ymww&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/0A5qqtFMG1qrNQEcjvr1A2?si=80fc959aefd64f41 Continuing my focus on the Top 10 albums of 2014, coming in at #2 is Sucker by Charli XCX. Sucker is the second album by 21st century hyperpop superstar Charli XCX and was one of the first massive hits of the … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 17, 2024 →