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Kool and the Gang: Kool and the Gang Kool and the Gang on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lbgMMRItSk&list=OLAK5uy_kqTkzRxi6d1Vy5K7yguMrz6c0_gu_6DhI&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/3GdvI6fsbGQXkYR2xoMLQ3?si=d94a779834e241e8 It's funky Friday. The first song on the 1969 debut album Kool and the Gang by the band Kool and the Gang is simply titled "Kool and the Gang." That's about all I have to say. To … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 26, 2024
Last Dinner Party: On Your Side On Your Side on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rviP4LEjaZo&list=OLAK5uy_kuUZR3bBWx1OUDdQqpL0AOIKQhsu72DgU&index=5 https://open.spotify.com/track/1HFwvkYsBkmHfjintlYaFZ?si=816f7825eabb45f5 Prelude to Ecstasy, the debut by female quintet The Last Dinner Party, is an early contender for album of the year on a lot of best of lists, including mine. To best start a discussion of this album, I think … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 25, 2024
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Runnin' Out Runnin' Out on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGk2TcR6v8A&list=OLAK5uy_mEqzWbLkC7PbhgA0Pr_eWzRPYpyiy0qsU&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/4iulooRDPdTYkDfl32hIJa?si=d48235e556664705 Gladys Knight & The Pips had enjoyed a ten-plus year career before they were added to the Motown roster in 1966. Once they were provided the songwriting talents of the Motown staff writers, the vocal genius of Knight was unstoppable. … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 24, 2024
The Orchids: Something For The Longing https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wongdglCv7IHzn6PVhfWk?si=X5kidXw-QBe5Ela1TNLVJw The Faux Family were recently having breakfast at a cool little cafe/record store when we saw an album on the wall that we didn't recognize. It was released in 1980 by an all female rock band called The Orchids. It cost $5, so we bought it. A little … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 23, 2024
Freddie McGregor: Big Ship Big Ship on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO5arneLnjw&list=OLAK5uy_knVgR_rUVdsrk7byi48-XvciS_HdTQckc&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/6HpjJaxJki9ubKp4aXow8b?si=c256196982ca49cd Summer is coming so it is time to listen to some reggae to get in the mood for the warmer weather. I am not very familiar with Freddie McGregor so I decided to check out his most popular album. The title track "Big … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 22, 2024
Bill Frisell with the Brussels Philharmonic: Throughout Throughout on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwF6W3JitUw https://open.spotify.com/track/30l0UW1WS1zXnfKJwkX8rZ?si=b2ec2b396bc943dd Sunday is jazz day. Bill Frisell has been a leader in jazz guitar innovation since his start in the '80s, including his influential work with John Zorn, dozens of collaborations with artists such as Paul Motian and Elvis Costello, and a … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 21, 2024
Railroad Jerk: Bang The Drum Bang The Drum on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jy5MNdxPT0 https://open.spotify.com/track/4PnzidBRYFq0Droa87wenm?si=ddd0fdf177824418 There were dozens of indie rock bands worth listening to in the late '80s and early '90s, and one of my favorites was Railroad Jerk. After listening to Pavement's second album, Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain, I went on a nostalgic search … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 20, 2024
Thin Lizzy: Hollywood (Down On Your Luck) Hollywood (Down On Your Luck) on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9PZvrBd6eY&list=OLAK5uy_lrna8606kdCauhh-YiRw53j0yVOVM0c0E&index=5 https://open.spotify.com/track/1TwipVfn9aroY0EzpIPoFL?si=874e96b90029419d Everyone knows the song "The Boys Are Back In Town" even if they don't know it is by Thin Lizzy. Beyond that, most outside of the UK know very little about the band, and my guess is … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 19, 2024
Stetsasonic: Message In Our Music Message In Our Music on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r25VsZIHg2o&list=OLAK5uy_l1fPwDGNXuD0MZ_q8Yk51VG6twbx6QlM8&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/2sHtVUVQ66mZOkrQTtlmrV?si=8c143234ad8e4102 Stetsasonic just released their first album since 1991. It is a great return to the sound they helped invent as well as a move into modern hip hop. The group started in 1981, spearheaded the use of a live band, … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 18, 2024
Louis Armstrong and The Mills Brothers: Boog-It Boog-It on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5mPzqv0Tw https://open.spotify.com/track/1tY0OjN4hL2tpprNS0G5SM?si=b80897ccbecf4675 Sometimes you need to go back and appreciate the musicians who invented 20th century popular music. Louis Armstrong is one of the inventors of jazz. The Mills Brothers are one of the inventors of the vocal group sound. Although they worked … Continue reading Song of the Day: April 17, 2024
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