(almost) every day, a song of the day

Walk (February 16)

theotherjulie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:02:37 +0000

In salute to one of my mostest-favorite bands, I’d like to highlight the 2012 Grammy winner for Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song (from Best Rock Album, Wasting Light).
And definitely watch the vid.

“Walk” / Foo Fighters (2011)

I Stand Corrected (February 11)

theotherjulie — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:03:38 +0000

…because I thought yesterday was going to be hellacious, and it wasn’t.

“I Stand Corrected” / Vampire Weekend (2008)

Velvet Rope Blue (February 10)

theotherjulie — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:08:44 +0000

I’ve been lax. Sorry. Here, let me make it up to you. (skip the vid):

“Velvet Rope Blue” / Rob Roy (2010)

Love (Can Make You Happy) (Feb 6)

theotherjulie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:12:57 +0000

Why, oh why did I wake up with this song in my head? I can’t remember the last time I heard it. Weird.
(skip the vid)

“Love (Can Make You Happy)” / Mercy (1969)

Wow, these guys (gals?) are truly one-hit wonders. Not even a decent Allmusic bio page, and they usually have everything.

A Funky Space Reincarnation (January 28)

theotherjulie — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:23:08 +0000

I freaking love Marvin Gaye.
And this song? Everything I love about him.
Though I can’t hear it without thinking of Charlize Theron in that Dior ad.

“A Funky Space Reincarnation” / Marvin Gaye (1978)

Only the Strong Survive (January 27)

theotherjulie — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:50:55 +0000

Tell ‘em.

“Only the strong survive” / Jerry Butler (1968)

Mexican Dogs (January 25)

theotherjulie — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:01:00 +0000

Including every track from Loyalty to Loyalty, one SOTD at a time.

“Mexican Dogs” / Cold War Kids (2008)

Sister Ray (January 23)

theotherjulie — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:19:21 +0000

I don’t like to gush,* but this particular song was used in one of the best films I’ve ever seen. Ever. Ever.

“Sister Ray” / The Velvet Underground (1968)

To quote Allmusic: ” ‘Sister Ray,’ the rave-up finale to the album White Light/ White Heat, is the sound of the Velvet Underground at ground zero.”
Couldn’t have said it better myself.

*That’s a fat freaking lie. I gush all the time. In fact, I’m gushing about gushing right now. I even love the word. Say it with me: gushgushgush. Aieee!

Murderers (January 20)

theotherjulie — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:42:20 +0000

An awesome instrumental from John Frusciante of RHCP:

https://www.facebook.com/?sk=h_chr

“Murderers” / John Frusciante (2001)

Vein of Stars (January 18)

theotherjulie — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:29:49 +0000

Not always a “bucket list” kind of person, but to see these guys live? I could then probably die happy.

“Vein of Stars” / The Flaming Lips (2006)