Posted on December 29, 2021
Song of the Day: Jessie’s Girl
Today’s song is Jessie’s Girl by Rick Springfield. Pop Rock. Extremely well-known. The composition/sound of it is a bit timeless, really. You’ll notice how straightforward it is. Also, it’s likely that this will remind you of Hot Tub Time… Read More
Posted on December 28, 2021
Song of the Day: Rare
Today’s song is Rare by Vardann Arora. Pop. Yeah, this is cover for the Selena Gomez song. Nothing against the original (I really dig the tone of it too). The original is more mellow and beat-heavy, whereas this one… Read More
Posted on December 27, 2021
Song of the Day: On Your Mind
Today’s song is On Your Mind by Noah Floersch. Pop. This is a quick little ballad that has some solid progression. I particularly enjoy the backing instrumental that grows alongside the lyrics. So why do you sit there and… Read More
Posted on December 26, 2021
Song of the Day: Wakatemba
Today’s song is Wakatemba by ExQ. Afro-Pop. Another song in a language that I don’t understand but enjoy the procession. Don’t get me wrong, I get the meaning. Translate enough of the lyrics and you get the gist of… Read More
Posted on December 25, 2021
Song of the Day: Mä elän
Today’s song is Mä elän by Laura Närhi. Finnish pop. A beautiful track that I don’t understand. That said, the emotion just seeps through. Those vocals are just excellent. Really soothing, before delving into clearly pop backing. Joo mä,… Read More
Posted on December 24, 2021
Song of the Day: Danke Schoen
Today’s song is Danke Schoen by Wayne Newton. Pop/Vocal. Yeah, I was introduced to this through Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Still a great song. The tone of this track is just so pleasant. The way it builds as it… Read More
Posted on December 23, 2021
Song of the Day: Can’t Fight the Moonlight
Today’s song is Can’t Fight the Moonlight by Leann Rhymes. Pop. A power-ballad that rivals the work of Britney Spears. I’m sorry for harping on about this song, but it’s pure nostalgia for me, and I think it still… Read More
Posted on December 22, 2021
Song of the Day: Christmas at Ground Zero
Today’s song is Christmas at Ground Zero by “Weird Al” Yankovic. A comedy/Christmas song. Possibly the darkest humor you could ever hold during the holidays, and for that, I love it. Compared to some of the sketchy lyrics of… Read More
Posted on December 21, 2021
Song of the Day: Hazy Shade of Winter
Today’s song is Hazy Shade of Winter by The Bangles. Rock. This is a cover of the original from Simon and Garfunkel. The original is more folk-rock, whereas this is just straight rock (with more 80’s elements). The guitar… Read More
Posted on December 20, 2021
Song of the Day: The Middle
Today’s song is The Middle by Jimmy Eat World. Pop-punk/Alt-rock. A childhood/teenage staple of anyone that grew up in the early 2000’s. The opening hook makes this track instantly recognizable. Add in the drums/lyrics and you get a solid… Read More
