No Seriously... Go to Rehab

Say what you will about Amy Winehouse, but she may have the best voice of the millennium. Unfortunately for her (and her fans), she is currently going down a similarly destructive path as some of the other contributors to Every Day, Another Song who are no longer with us.

Look at the punim on that beautiful Jewish girl on the right, then look at that horrible stick figure of a bag lady on the left. No one said "Musician" was the healthiest profession, but in this day of 24/7 paparazzi coverage why do we have to wait until something worse happens before we help her. I'm hoping she can pull herself together, put down the crack pipe, and get Back (to Black) in the studio.


Song #34: Amy Winehouse - Love is a Losing Game

Sausage Fest

So looking through the rapidly growing archives here at EDAS, I noticed that my blog is a complete and utter Sausage Fest. Like a Freshman Year Frat Party, this blog is basically a group of 32 dudes flanking one hot girl, that being Sharon Jones (No, not Freddie Mercury). But this ends TODAY! Women have had an equally big impact on music as their wang-ed counterparts, so they will also have an equally important role in this blog. It is with great pleasure that I present to you the first weekly theme here at Every Day, Another Song...

LADIES NIGHT!

I love female singers, I went through a phase where I listened exclusively to the Queens of Reggae. So today, Rasta Mon-Day becomes Rasta Woman-Day. Today's song is from one of my all-time favorite talents, Marcia Griffiths. I saw Marcia in January of 2007 at the previously mentioned Alrosa Villa and she completely blew me away. At that point I was only familiar with the work she had done with my personal Reggae Hero, Bob Andy, and her work replacing the Wailers as one of Bob Marley's I-Threes, but seeing her solo was a whole other story. Even in her older years, Ms. Griffiths possessed such a raw soulful power and natural sexiness (see the album cover below) that is rarely attained for a Woman of such talent and class. She quickly became one of my favorite singers. Today's song is the title track from her 1974 Masterpiece, Sweet Bitter Love, a record that I needed to have so badly that I ended up buying it on Ebay from a seller Japan. It took like 10 weeks to arrive, but it was worth every penny, as you can see...

Tune in tomorrow for more of Every Day, Another Song Ladies Week. 

Song #33: Marcia Griffiths - Sweet Bitter Love

Still in the FUTURE!!!

Something about that newest Significant Digit makes everything still seem so Futurey. So far in 2010 (Twenty Ten) even the most mundane everyday tasks, seem like futurustic, mundane everyday tasks. So on this first Biggie Sunday, while you are enjoying your Space Brunch with Mars Milk and Saturn Rings (Bagels), listen to this amazing track from Long Island's Finest, De La Soul.

I was able to find this ridiculous picture by Googling "Space Bagels"

De La Soul occupies a special place among my favorite rappers. One of the premier groups from (Greater) New York City, De La emphasizes education over violence and building over destroying, especially in their 2004 album, The Grind Date. In fact, that album came at a rather fluid stage at my life, and it helped inspire me to stop being such an aimless bum and become the diligent and hard working man I am today. *cough* *cough*  In a way, De La Soul is Chinua Achebe, and this album is the Things Fall Apart of rap (except for the last section). Anyway, much like the book, the song takes about a minute and a half to really get started, but once it does... You'll know. Oddly enough, they both also feature appearances by Flava Flav.

Song #32: De La Soul - The Future

BUCK-CESS

I don't know if I mentioned this earlier, but I went to THE Ohio State University, so I bleed Scarlet with an unusual Gray streak in it (Also I poop Pride Stickers). Yesterday, the Buckeyes ended a long streak of embarrassing themselves on National TV on significant Holidays. It had been crushing to lose so often on the big stage, but after a little bit of Oregon Duck Hunting, Terrelle Pryor and crew took care of business. I wanted to congratulate my fellow Buckeyes on our Rose Bowl Title with a little victory music. It appears though that Queen had no problem winning on the big stage. Their 1985 Live Aid performance (video below) was voted (albeit, by a bunch of biased Lobsterbacks) the greatest live gig ever. Congrats again to The Ohio State Buckeyes on their victory, and all the fans on our ridiculous patience. Now you can go burn your couches in a fit of happiness, instead of burning them in a fit of rage.

GO BUCKEYES!

Song #31: Queen - We Are The Champions

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE

I think it's pronounced, "Twenty-Ten."

We should probably start getting used to it.

Something tells me it's going to be a good one.

UPDATE: I found this video made out of  Super 8 Home Movies from the 60's set to today's song. It's a really nice piece showcasing an extremely happy and beautiful family and I just had to share it. I have added it on top of the initial video. Happy New Year.

Song #30: The Zombies - This Will Be Our Year

A Fond Farewell to 2009

Regardless of whether you got your butt kicked, or you did the butt-kicking, it has been a very eventful 2009. Personally, I found myself experiencing moments of both, but my feet and butt can both agree that cathartic outlets have been at a premium this year. Many amenities we assumed were given have become casualties of a recession. This year has been an especially good one to learn that if you don't have a passion to fill the space that might be vacated by things (see also stuff), you might not have anything. Hold on to Health, Happiness, Music and Love this year. Thanks for sharing the tail end of 2009 with me here at Every Day, Another Song. I'll let the King of Pop (Bubbles rest his soul) play this year off. Be safe, I want to see you tomorrow in one piece.

Song #29: Michael Jackson - Rock with You

Penultimate 2009 Post

I hope you all are all getting your plans in order for NYE tomorrow. 2009 has been, for the most part, an overall wacky year. I feel that, as Americans, we have been all over the place and that we need to get back to some of the simpler, more natural things. I can think of no musical act that showcased more of a natural vibe then The Band. In today's musical climate of Auto-Tune, The Band would never have survived. There are tons of mistakes (or Artistic Decisions) in each song, but they tend to contribute more to the overall sound and feel of the album more than any amount of Robo-voice could. The Band played each concert, each rendition of each song, slightly different from any other time. It's one of the reasons they were able to keep things fresh and interesting on the road for as long as they toured. In essence, The Band toured so often they basically became musical story tellers, with the intricacies and details of the story changing each night. They passed their words on through song for many years and many miles but still remained humble. I will vouch for The Band, even with their "mistakes" they are one of the best rock groups in history, in fact, I have heard them referred to as "The Quintessential American Band.” The only problem with that statement... 4 out of the 5 of them are Canadian (These colors don't run, Levon). Today's song comes from one of my definite "Desert Island Picks". Listen to it all the way through (especially Side B) for the full effect, you will not be disappointed. Here is to 2010 being a much more good-humored and bountiful year.

Song #28: The Band - King Harvest (Has Surely Come) & Long Black Vail

Did they have a Mustache?

This band was the first Canadian Rock Band to score a #1 hit in America... Can you guess who?

Give up?

Song #27: The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature

The United States of Jameraica

Due to some saddening circumstances, I had to postpone Biggie Sunday until today. However, as you know, today is also Rasta-Mon-day, so I found myself wondering how to remedy the issue. Needing both a roots oriented reggae song from a real Rastaman and a some authentic rap from a tried and true lyricist, I decided to skip the middle man and post this gem that my old roommate used to play back in the day. It marries the two categories like they were meant to be together and It's even already dedicated to Big. Enjoy this Mash-up featuring Guru from Gangstarr and the most famous Reggae artist ever, Bob Marley.

Song #26: Bob Marley Featuring Guru - Johnny Was

Tyler

Last night, we lost a longtime member of the family. A kind, sweet, noble dog, and a great friend. Rest easily Tyler. You will be greatly missed.

Song #25: Jefferson Airplane - Good Shepherd

Biggie Sunday/Reggae Monday tomorrow...

A Sho' Nuff Bucket

It's raining well hard on this Post-Christmas day here in New York and It brings up one question...

"Is your bucket got a hole in it?"

Best Afro/Teeth combination in the biz... Eddie Bo 

The first time I heard this song, I was at a party in Brooklyn. The theme of the party was for my friend to get his roommate to like eating fish. So he threw him a party where we all ate fish and listened to funk music. Looking back, the fish was a little over cooked, but the funk came out just right. I dare you to try not to dance to this one.


Song #24: Eddie Bo - Check Your Bucket

Chingedy-Ching

Merry Christmas to you and yours from Every Day, Another Song!

Song #23: Lou Monte - Dominic The Donkey

"Imagine what he could do with a Wii Controller"

Merry Christmas Eve to all you Ladies and Gents out there, in anonymous blog-reader-world. This is a perfect time to already thank you for spending any of your Yuletide moments here at Every Day, Another Song.

(Today's title comes from one of the comments on the youtube video itself.) Click through to listen to "Three Little Bears", a rare and favorite Jimi-Jam of mine from the Axis Outtakes Collection.

More importantly, enjoy your holiday!

Song #22: Jimi Hendrix - Little Drummer Boy/Silent Night

Affirmative

I recently began listening to some "Prog Rock." I didn't think I was going to like it, probably because in the 70's when it began I wasn't born yet, as opposed to rolling a joint in my mom's basement on a copy of "Lord Of the Rings." Before long I was drawn to it's symphonic complexity and at the same time, astounded at how is similar it is to today's Jam Band music. I had figured that most Jam Bands, such as Phish, Widespread Panic, String Cheese Incident and moe. had been most influenced by the original jammers like the Grateful Dead and The Band, it appears that the overlap between Prog and today's festival circuit is just as strong.

Song #21: Yes - Long Distance Runaround