Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs - "Electric Gypsy"
G-Man
Boysetsfire - "My Life In The Knife Trade"
It was a gorgeous day today and this one came on during my morning commute. It may not seem like a song that would remind someone of the blissful Summer days of years gone by, but it does for me. I first heard it on a mixed CD given to me in the Summer of 2004. Really opened a world of music to me. That Summer I remember it being so long and hot. So much less worry.
Doug
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - "Downtown"
Dano
Primus - "John The Fisherman"
Note From G-Man: "Kirk Hammett at 11 seconds in!"
Jonny HP
Belle & Sebastian - "Piazza, New York Catcher"
Mike D
TBD
J.B.
Eels - "Mr. E's Beautiful Blues"
It's Friday! When you're heading home or heading out on a Road Trip this tune will definitely leave you satisfied!
A close friend to many of the Song Of The Day members was recently lost. Some of the guys have dedicated their picks this week to his memory. RIP Roger Rehel...
Rob
B.B. King - "The Thrill Is Gone"
Very sad to hear a great friend is gone, hope you Rest in Peace my friend. So many great memories, coffee bets on hockey games to just talking life and music! You were instrumental in our local Humane Society and helped me adopt a pup. I Cannot say enough about your character and anyone who had the privilege of knowing you would say the same
Mr. T
Gary Moore - "The Years Go Passing By"
Loved talking to Roger about music and guitar. One of my favourite parts about going to work back then was discussing music with the boys in Tool Repair. Roger introduced me to one of my now favourite Blues musicians Gary Moore
G-Man
Roy Buchannan - "The Messiah Will Come Again"
I do a segment on my Radio show called Living Legends. The idea is instead of singing someone's praises after they die, do it while they are still alive so they can hear them. I feel like I just pissed on that whole philosophy. Roger and I haven't spoke to each other in years due to his diagnosis with Parkinsons, but we texted frequently. He was a constant presence when I would broadcast and always gave me feedback on my shows. His opinions and advice left a mark on me, probably a holdover from when he was my manager. He was a damn good one at that. I thought I had more time to tell him. He was a boss I learned a lot from, but I truly considered him a friend. Rest easy Roger, we'll keep your legend alive
Doug
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - "Like A Rock"
When I heard that Roger had passed I put on some Bruce Cockburn, Joe Cocker and Bob Seger to try and pick a song that reminded me of him and the days that he would treat us to his iPod instead of the repetitive rotation of CHEZ. One of my favourite memories is the day he told G-Man and I that he regretted not giving Dave McGlashan a high five on Dave's last shift. Roger denying Dave that high five every day was one of the best running jokes in Tool Repair. Good times. RIP
G-Man The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - "Twins"
Not exactly sure how this song came into my world. It's one of those tracks that will cycle around at about 4:30am on a drive to work and completely derail your day. A million memories and moments crammed into a 3 minute song
Rush - "Distant Early Warning"
RIP Neil Peart
Doug The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy"
Dano Rush - "Driven"
Rush - "YYZ"
Rush - "The Analog Kid (Live)"
Jonny HP Mark Oliver Everett - "Fresh Blood"
Mike D Finger Eleven - "Paralyzer"
After hearing Doug belt his heart out to it
