G-Man America - "Sister Golden Hair Surprise"
I'm channeling my inner Mr. T here, but this song will always be one of my favourites. Feels like it was written a thousand years ago, timeless and worthy of reverence. As a guitar player also, it's one of those that demands an attempt at recreating once in a while. Even if you don't recognize the title, once a few bars go by, i'm sure you'll be able to bob your head along with the song.
As Dave Grohl transitioned from his days with Nirvana to the Foo Fighters many thought it was too soon! Their self titled album(or Dave Grohl's solo album) rocked with high energy and great to sing melodies! Then "The Colour and the Shape" came out in 1997 with a strong list of great tracks, one and only "Everlong" put this group in a different league then the rest. As the group added members the sound filled itself out, with The Foo Fighters writing more high octane tunes now mixed with some ballads they were on there way to something great. As always G-Man and I agree that Everlong is the quintessential rock tune from the 90's. Hope you enjoy!
Incubus - "Glass"
On a 1997 late summer day I can still remember sifting through piles of cd's at cd warehouse. I came across the album "Science" by Incubus. I had heard some of their stuff off of "Fungus Amongus" but really got hooked once I bought Science. "Glass" wasn't a huge commercial hit for the group but is a song which I find blends their sound from then to now. Unlike most groups Incubus started off heavy and melodic and stayed true to their style for over 20 years! This tune really shows their ability to stay true to the Incubus sound. I hope you enjoy!
Mr. T Sheepdogs - "Downtown"
G-Man Flogging Molly - "If I Ever Leave This World Alive"
It's funny how a song means one thing to you before a life changing event and then after a similar event it puts the listening experience in a completely different perspective. This was once a leaving town song...now it's something else.
G-Man Tool - "Hooker With A Penis"
Don't let the name deter you from giving this song a chance. The uncomfortably named "Hooker With A Penis" is a high energy, brutally honest look at the music industry and especially those elitist fans who give of the air that they're better than the rest because they refuse to acknowledge the mainstream. Maynard and co. have always had a "fuck you" attitude and have written songs about whatever the shit they want. I hope they continue to do so
Here at Song Of The Day Friday we're taking a look and lifting our glasses to a time when Hip-Hop music was about breaking out the cardboard and showing off your dancing chops. Before it was all about image and street cred, back when a song was put on that was simply meant to bring people together and get down. We're all picking a great Breakdancing Song. Rob is still on the clock....
Rob Jamiroquai - "Runaway"
Mr. T Run DMC vs Jason Nevins - "It's Like That"
G-Man DJ Format & Jurassic 5 - "We Know Something You Don't Know"
