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Song of the Day: July 19, 2024

The Brothers Johnson: Come Together Come Together on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Utjh09CxXI&list=OLAK5uy_nuzRsE63nhAD42xGoPFh9Q7KynglNrr20&index=6 https://open.spotify.com/track/0zSBYlajZsCFkrDE5skmPb?si=ecb12324af034e88 It's funky Friday! Here's a funk cover of the classic Beatles tune "Come Together" by Brothers Johnson. 1 and 1 and 1 is 3. To learn more about The Brothers Johnson, check out their Wikipedia page. To listen to all of the … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 19, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: July 18, 2024

Simple Daisy The Radio Faux Show is a music blog. I don't talk much about my personal beliefs unless they are apropos to the music being presented. Even then, I try not to delve very far into political, religious, or social issues. However, the world is going to hell and I think everyone needs to … Continue reading Photo of the Day: July 18, 2024 →

Song of the Day: July 18, 2024

Wilco: A Shot In The Arm A Shot In The Arm on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOFRko-WWc4&list=OLAK5uy_n3djIm29MEXLYb1xXmweTIAMFmyOWNZyQ&index=3 https://open.spotify.com/track/7bLiOJtUpzZ1AIBFtCRQYk?si=8b1da69a87434e26 Concluding my list of the Top 10 albums of 1999, coming in at #1 is Summerteeth by Wilco. The third album by my favorite American band of the last 25 years holds many special memories for me. This … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 18, 2024 →

Song of the Day: July 17, 2024

Sigur Ros: Starálfur Starálfur on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfOSCzAJmBI&list=OLAK5uy_mInLu8CYQhCLoL8G27AXw1ZeWVERROYGI&index=3 https://open.spotify.com/track/55gISxV37mffOW2DbSskT3?si=1c1958e2d1484833 Continuing my list of the Top 10 albums of 1999, coming in at #2 is Agaetis Byrjun by Sigur Ros. I didn't become a fan of Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Ros until 2004. I don't remember how I learned of them, but I know that … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 17, 2024 →

Song of the Day: July 16, 2024

Foo Fighters: Next Year Next Year on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPN8JOeZxwQ&list=OLAK5uy_nXW11ek7ewhIPdMu0xD2eA7C6jTRs-pwM&index=8 https://open.spotify.com/track/1WwWjG2FGbBK6IkBBTknao?si=ea57d48bb9594468 Continuing my list of the Top 10 albums of 1999, coming in at #3 is There Is Nothing Left To Lose by Foo Fighters. The first new television show that Ms. Faux and I watched together every week was Ed. Starring Tom Cavanagh … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 16, 2024 →

Song of the Day: July 15, 2024

Porcupine Tree: Piano Lessons Piano Lessons on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQeaHtoeQFA&list=OLAK5uy_kVfc9l91-Ool9Vzyr1AqiQZ15LMZeGFw4&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/7929ObhGR4wADVc2SoDTKX?si=0ec92e510f404277 Continuing my list of the Top 10 albums of 1999, coming in at #4 is Stupid Dream by Porcupine Tree. Progressive rock had faded away from popularity by the early '90s. The genre's heyday was in the late '60s and early '70s due … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 15, 2024 →

Song of the Day: July 14, 2024

Spyro Gyra: Havana Moonlight Havana Moonlight on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u41N1OWn5V4&list=OLAK5uy_nwWsd5WNE46f9tO0l5yD84vVsVEm2NwWc&index=3 https://open.spotify.com/track/5IahogkS4ogfsdmZRyk3Mg?si=f55f17c0fd754aa8 Sunday is jazz day! Continuing my focus on the music of 1999, today's selection is by smooth jazz fusion masters Spyro Gyra. The group's 21st album, Got The Magic, is basic smooth jazz and "Havana Moonlight" is the album's standout track. I'm the … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 14, 2024 →

Song of the Day: July 13, 2024

Beck: Sexx Laws Sexx Laws on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQfwgzoiq4c&list=OLAK5uy_nc6oJD-9dtTtbXhBxm7EJz7KyESTELf9I&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/1ELY3KTgI83N1k0xXqabMe?si=5d2c1341891f4958 Continuing my list of the Top 10 albums of 1999, coming in at #5 is Midnite Vultures by Beck. This was Beck's seventh album and is sandwiched between three other Beck classics. It was not as popular as Odelay (his breakout release, Mutations (which … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 13, 2024 →

Song of the Day: July 12, 2024

Moby: Find My Baby Find My Baby on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my1B2ldiiW8&list=OLAK5uy_llhPqdSst1u4t9bN6euTQeFgt0E2zvLuA&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/3FD3ZGPyd8orzzwrZw2T6x?si=b29ecdafa78a4542 It's funky Friday! Continuing my focus on the music of 1999, today's selection is "Find My Baby" from the album Play by Moby. Moby is one of the most important figures in the EDM movement of the '90s and his influence across … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 12, 2024 →

Song of the Day: July 11, 2024

Blur: Tender Tender on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a19ZdtPgnSc&list=OLAK5uy_lGVp8AWncp9aSJ1peIB-3tnjuEf0UUlWM&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/42cxPm9jgbaxIVN77XA1m6?si=71583b39cd824177 Continuing my focus on the music of 1999, today's selection is from the album 13 by Blur. Whenever you make a top 10 list, there are always albums that don't make the cut even though you love them. This is that kind of album. It is … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 11, 2024 →