Rob
The Postal Service - "Such Great Heights"
Mr. T
Hall & Oates - "I Can't Go For That" & "You Make My Dreams Come True"
G-Man
Sky - "Some Kind Of Wonderful" & "Love Song"
Thursday, 26 February 2015
February 27, 2015
It's another theme week here at Song Of The Day Fridays! Thought we'd double your pleasure for once! We were tasked to pick TWO songs by a famous Duo. Now this could be a band of only two members, a band with two prominent members or a pair of artists who have collaborated together several times. Let's see what Rob went with first...
Rob
The Postal Service - "Such Great Heights"
Mr. T
Hall & Oates - "I Can't Go For That" & "You Make My Dreams Come True"
G-Man
Sky - "Some Kind Of Wonderful" & "Love Song"
Rob
The Postal Service - "Such Great Heights"
Mr. T
Hall & Oates - "I Can't Go For That" & "You Make My Dreams Come True"
G-Man
Sky - "Some Kind Of Wonderful" & "Love Song"
Friday, 20 February 2015
February 20th, 2015
Rob
The Fully Down - "Cost Of Comfort"
Mr. T
Paul McCartney & Wings - "Maybe I'm Amazed"
G-Man
Semisonic - "Singing In My Sleep"
No real reason behind this pick. Just a great song by a band that are often blown off as a "One Hit Wonder". Sure "Closing Time" was their highest charting song, but they had plenty of other good tunes. 'Secret Smile" and "All About Chemistry" come to mind. "Singing In My Sleep" Check it out. 90's gold.
The Fully Down - "Cost Of Comfort"
Mr. T
Paul McCartney & Wings - "Maybe I'm Amazed"
G-Man
Semisonic - "Singing In My Sleep"
No real reason behind this pick. Just a great song by a band that are often blown off as a "One Hit Wonder". Sure "Closing Time" was their highest charting song, but they had plenty of other good tunes. 'Secret Smile" and "All About Chemistry" come to mind. "Singing In My Sleep" Check it out. 90's gold.
Friday, 13 February 2015
Friday 13th, 2015
Rob
"Companion (Lay Me Down)" - Wide Mouth Mason
While most would think this pick is made in relation to Valentine's Day, you are partially right! But I have to admit that Wide Mouth Mason wrote tons of great songs, Companion has always been my favourite. The song opens with an awesome guitar lick and builds nicely with the rhythm section joining in a few measures later. What jumps out at first was a nice laid back tune but with each listen I notice how talented this band really was musically. The drum beat is of the charts original and fits although it seems to work off the timing of the guitar lick. As songwriters Wide Mouth Mason were always solid but couldn't keep the success that made them big. Even after a switch on bass they never were the same again, even though this tune will be on my playlists! Enjoy!!
Mr. T
"Meltdown" - AC/DC
G-Man
"Sad Caper" - Hootie & The Blowfish
"Companion (Lay Me Down)" - Wide Mouth Mason
While most would think this pick is made in relation to Valentine's Day, you are partially right! But I have to admit that Wide Mouth Mason wrote tons of great songs, Companion has always been my favourite. The song opens with an awesome guitar lick and builds nicely with the rhythm section joining in a few measures later. What jumps out at first was a nice laid back tune but with each listen I notice how talented this band really was musically. The drum beat is of the charts original and fits although it seems to work off the timing of the guitar lick. As songwriters Wide Mouth Mason were always solid but couldn't keep the success that made them big. Even after a switch on bass they never were the same again, even though this tune will be on my playlists! Enjoy!!
Mr. T
"Meltdown" - AC/DC
G-Man
"Sad Caper" - Hootie & The Blowfish
Friday, 6 February 2015
February 6, 2015
Rob
"In Bloom" - Nirvana
Mr. T
"So Lonely" - The Police
G-Man
"Radio" - Alkaline Trio
I love how this song begins out so chill, but once the lyrics begin you realize it's an angry "get out of my life" kinda tune. By the time all breaks loose in the chorus it's already got it's teeth sunken into your skull deep. That's pretty much par for the course for most Alkaline Trio stuff. Catchy punk beats with doom and gloom lyrics. Love it! Love that Matt Skiba might be joining Blink 182 as well!
"In Bloom" - Nirvana
Mr. T
"So Lonely" - The Police
G-Man
"Radio" - Alkaline Trio
I love how this song begins out so chill, but once the lyrics begin you realize it's an angry "get out of my life" kinda tune. By the time all breaks loose in the chorus it's already got it's teeth sunken into your skull deep. That's pretty much par for the course for most Alkaline Trio stuff. Catchy punk beats with doom and gloom lyrics. Love it! Love that Matt Skiba might be joining Blink 182 as well!
Thursday, 29 January 2015
January 30, 2015
Rob
"The Warmth" - Incubus
Mr. T
"Bring Me Sunshine" - Willie Nelson
G-Man
"Surprise, Surprise" - Brett Dennan
I don't know much about this chap. This song came on one of those music streaming sites during a chill session and it was that sort of moment that nothing else mattered except getting the name of the song and artist. Love the bouncy cadence of this track and suped-up singer/songwriter acoustic style.
Would love to hear more from Brett Dennan. Wouldn't you?
"The Warmth" - Incubus
Every once in awhile you find a song which sticks with you from the first time you've heard it. The warmth by Incubus is not only a personal favourite but just a down right great tune. It's mix of great rhythm and a cool guitar effect add layers to a composition which seems driven by no one instrument but all together make one sweet track! Brandon Boyd has always had the knack for great lyrics and again doesn't disappoint in this track from the bands album Make Yourself. I hope you enjoy this tune as much as I have!
Mr. T
"Bring Me Sunshine" - Willie Nelson
G-Man
"Surprise, Surprise" - Brett Dennan
I don't know much about this chap. This song came on one of those music streaming sites during a chill session and it was that sort of moment that nothing else mattered except getting the name of the song and artist. Love the bouncy cadence of this track and suped-up singer/songwriter acoustic style.
Would love to hear more from Brett Dennan. Wouldn't you?
Thursday, 22 January 2015
January 23, 2015
This week we tip our hats to musical acts that originate right back where we're from. Rob, Mr. T and the G-Man all currently hail from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The nation's capital. So the songs of the day we've selected today are all by acts who also hail from Ottawa. Enjoy!
Rob
"Lemons" - Amos The Transparent
Mr. T
"Signs" - Five Man Electrical Band
G-Man
"Taste Buds" - The Goodluck Assembly
I've met people and known people from many walks of life. I'm proud to say I don't discriminate when it comes to my group of friends. You never know who you'll meet or who you won't if you keep tight restrictions on those you choose to fraternize with. Through one of my bartender friends I heard of this band from Ottawa called the Goodluck Assembly. I was lucky enough to attend their album release party in 2013 at Cafe Deckuf. "Stay With Me" might have gotten more airplay across Canada, but "Taste Buds" will always be my favourite.
Rob
"Lemons" - Amos The Transparent
With so many great local bands this weeks choice was tough to say the least. Lemons is one of the first tunes which caught my attention from Amos. A smooth melodic tune rich with a catchy chorus this song makes for some great listening. Although I'm not a huge music video fan, I did enjoy the the cartoon idea which seemed to only help compliment an already great song! Check out "Greater than Consequence", "Sure as the Weather", "Convince the Mayor", or "After all that, It's come to this".
Mr. T
"Signs" - Five Man Electrical Band
G-Man
"Taste Buds" - The Goodluck Assembly
I've met people and known people from many walks of life. I'm proud to say I don't discriminate when it comes to my group of friends. You never know who you'll meet or who you won't if you keep tight restrictions on those you choose to fraternize with. Through one of my bartender friends I heard of this band from Ottawa called the Goodluck Assembly. I was lucky enough to attend their album release party in 2013 at Cafe Deckuf. "Stay With Me" might have gotten more airplay across Canada, but "Taste Buds" will always be my favourite.
Friday, 16 January 2015
January 16, 2015
Rob
"RX Coup" - Sparta
http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/Rx+Coup/1wBUO?src=5
Mr. T
"F.M" - Steely Dan
G-Man
"Jane Says" - Jane's Addiction
Although it was released in the early 90's, maybe late 80's "Jane Says" is a classic rock song in my mind. Ahead of their time and their greatness not long for this world, Jane's Addiction were the Rock Star lifestyle personified. A catchy simple guitar riff and localized Californ-IA style lyrics, "Jane Says" will be on my all time playlist as long as I have one.
"RX Coup" - Sparta
http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/Rx+Coup/1wBUO?src=5
Mr. T
"F.M" - Steely Dan
G-Man
"Jane Says" - Jane's Addiction
Although it was released in the early 90's, maybe late 80's "Jane Says" is a classic rock song in my mind. Ahead of their time and their greatness not long for this world, Jane's Addiction were the Rock Star lifestyle personified. A catchy simple guitar riff and localized Californ-IA style lyrics, "Jane Says" will be on my all time playlist as long as I have one.
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