LyricWiki:Song of the Day/Archive/July 2009
From LyricWiki
| ||||
July
- July 31, 2009: Five Man Electrical Band:Signs nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- Initially ignored upon its release as the "B" side to "Hello Melinda Goodbye", it became popular (eventually hitting #3 on the chart) when it was re-released as the "A" side. While I like the Tesla version, there's a reason the original is a classic.
Music video on YouTube
- Initially ignored upon its release as the "B" side to "Hello Melinda Goodbye", it became popular (eventually hitting #3 on the chart) when it was re-released as the "A" side. While I like the Tesla version, there's a reason the original is a classic.
- July 30, 2009: Paramore:Misery Business nominated by Mimiko.
- It got me out fo my endless ring of listening to nothing but Japanese music (and made me realize that not all American music is bad, ;) ), for one. Also, really good, beat, rather odd lyrics, that at times didn't make sense to me, but a very, very good song. Music video on YouTube
- It got me out fo my endless ring of listening to nothing but Japanese music (and made me realize that not all American music is bad, ;) ), for one. Also, really good, beat, rather odd lyrics, that at times didn't make sense to me, but a very, very good song.
- July 29, 2009: Stealers Wheel:Stuck In The Middle With You nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- Infamous for its use in the ear-cutting scene in Reservoir Dogs, this Dylanesque pop song was Stealers Wheel's biggest hit. While it's completely different, I have to admit it's amazing how much the harmony sounds like Dylan. Music video on YouTube
- Infamous for its use in the ear-cutting scene in Reservoir Dogs, this Dylanesque pop song was Stealers Wheel's biggest hit. While it's completely different, I have to admit it's amazing how much the harmony sounds like Dylan.
- July 28, 2009: Ali Project:地獄の季節 nominated by Mimiko.
- Literally meaning, "The Season of Hell", it has to be one of Ali Project's creepiest songs. And although it bares a resemblance in melody to one of their other songs ("Gesshouku Grand Guignol"), (probably because of the synthesizer common in their songs involving Neo-Classicism), reading the lyrics gave me the chills. Not to mention, Arika Takarano uses her amazing voice, yet again, ;) Music video on YouTube
- Literally meaning, "The Season of Hell", it has to be one of Ali Project's creepiest songs. And although it bares a resemblance in melody to one of their other songs ("Gesshouku Grand Guignol"), (probably because of the synthesizer common in their songs involving Neo-Classicism), reading the lyrics gave me the chills. Not to mention, Arika Takarano uses her amazing voice, yet again, ;)
- July 27, 2009: Weezer:Buddy Holly nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- One of three hit singles from the Blue Album, this is my favorite after "My Name Is Jonas". Rivers Cuomo is a great songwriter, and Ric Ocasek knows how to produce great music.
Audio on GoEar
- One of three hit singles from the Blue Album, this is my favorite after "My Name Is Jonas". Rivers Cuomo is a great songwriter, and Ric Ocasek knows how to produce great music.
- July 26, 2009: Radiohead:Videotape nominated by 99.128.249.220.
- "'Videotape" is a beautiful example of Radiohead's ability to make a song both simple and intricate at once. Backed by a single repeating piano bar, Thom Yorke sings from the perspective of a dying man recording a final message to his loved ones. The sparse arrangement and Yorke's signature falsetto give this song a powerfully emotional sound; the final verse nearly reduced me to tears the first time I heard it. Music video on YouTube
- "'Videotape" is a beautiful example of Radiohead's ability to make a song both simple and intricate at once. Backed by a single repeating piano bar, Thom Yorke sings from the perspective of a dying man recording a final message to his loved ones. The sparse arrangement and Yorke's signature falsetto give this song a powerfully emotional sound; the final verse nearly reduced me to tears the first time I heard it.
- July 25, 2009: James Taylor:Carolina In My Mind nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- Originally being from North Carolina, I can really connect to this song. It's soft-spoken, but it's incredibly powerful. Audio on GoEar
- Originally being from North Carolina, I can really connect to this song. It's soft-spoken, but it's incredibly powerful.
- July 24, 2009: Don Henley:The Last Worthless Evening nominated by Andrew Horne.
- Even though this song did not peak at #1 on any of the US charts, it still gave me attention to make it my favorite Don Henley song. This song had touched me which made me think about my grandfather who passed away of heart failure just two days after the last time I saw him four years ago (July 24, 2005). Audio on GoEar
- Even though this song did not peak at #1 on any of the US charts, it still gave me attention to make it my favorite Don Henley song. This song had touched me which made me think about my grandfather who passed away of heart failure just two days after the last time I saw him four years ago (July 24, 2005).
Preferred Date: July 24, 2009
- July 23, 2009: The Firm:Radioactive nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- The Firm's only Top 40 hit, it's a far cry from the music of Bad Company and Led Zeppelin. But that's why it rocks; it shows that Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers can move past their respective hard rocking sounds. Music video on YouTube
- The Firm's only Top 40 hit, it's a far cry from the music of Bad Company and Led Zeppelin. But that's why it rocks; it shows that Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers can move past their respective hard rocking sounds.
- July 22, 2009: Kanon Wakeshima:Still Doll nominated by Mimiko.
- Well, first of all, the melody is of the "haunting" kind (gotta love Visual-Kei), and the lyrics are absolutely...well...they're kind of haunting too, the Kanon having a conversation with some kind of doll named "Miss Alice" throughout the whole song, which although creepy, I love. Plus, it reminds me of my best friend. She showed me this song. Music video on YouTube
- Well, first of all, the melody is of the "haunting" kind (gotta love Visual-Kei), and the lyrics are absolutely...well...they're kind of haunting too, the Kanon having a conversation with some kind of doll named "Miss Alice" throughout the whole song, which although creepy, I love. Plus, it reminds me of my best friend. She showed me this song.
- July 21, 2009: Jefferson Airplane:White Rabbit nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- I think this song is even more acid rocking than "Somebody to Love". I love how the song builds and builds until the ending release. Audio on GoEar
- I think this song is even more acid rocking than "Somebody to Love". I love how the song builds and builds until the ending release.
- July 20, 2009: Grimus:Backseat Driver nominated by Duke puccini.
- This song is one of my all-time favorites. It was a radio hit in 2009, topping several charts for many weeks and the lyrics are beautiful. It has been my "song of the day" for many days this year. Music video on YouTube
- This song is one of my all-time favorites. It was a radio hit in 2009, topping several charts for many weeks and the lyrics are beautiful. It has been my "song of the day" for many days this year.
- July 19, 2009: Jefferson Airplane:Somebody To Love nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- This is one my favorite songs from the psychedelic 60s. Grace Slick has got such an awesome voice, and it ties the whole song together. Music video on YouTube
- This is one my favorite songs from the psychedelic 60s. Grace Slick has got such an awesome voice, and it ties the whole song together.
- July 18, 2009: Coldplay:The Scientist nominated by Nerdykid89.
- This is one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands. The song starts out slow with Chris Martin playing the piano, later to be joined by his bandmates' instruments in the second verse. This ballad just has such a soothing vibe; the piano and guitar melody is so simple yet so riveting. This song has amazing lyrics that details a man who is struggling with love. Audio on GoEar
- This is one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands. The song starts out slow with Chris Martin playing the piano, later to be joined by his bandmates' instruments in the second verse. This ballad just has such a soothing vibe; the piano and guitar melody is so simple yet so riveting. This song has amazing lyrics that details a man who is struggling with love.
Preferred Date: July 18, 2009
- July 17, 2009: REO Speedwagon:Ridin' The Storm Out (Live) nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- I've never been an REO Speedwagon fan before, but I think this is one of the greatest arena rock songs ever. The original studio version on 1973's Ridin' The Storm Out just doesn't compare to live REO. Music video on YouTube
- I've never been an REO Speedwagon fan before, but I think this is one of the greatest arena rock songs ever. The original studio version on 1973's Ridin' The Storm Out just doesn't compare to live REO.
- July 16, 2009: The Statler Brothers:Flowers On The Wall nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- An amusing country song from The Statler Brothers, it was a hit on both the Billboard Country chart and the Hot 100. It also gained exposure from its use in Pulp Fiction, and later when Bruce Willis referenced it in Die Hard with a Vengeance. Take a listen: Audio on GoEar
- An amusing country song from The Statler Brothers, it was a hit on both the Billboard Country chart and the Hot 100. It also gained exposure from its use in Pulp Fiction, and later when Bruce Willis referenced it in Die Hard with a Vengeance. Take a listen:
- July 15, 2009: The Yardbirds:Boom Boom nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- This is one of The Yardbirds' best blues covers (before they shifted towards pop with "For Your Love"). They were able to take John Lee Hooker's song and make it their own, while keeping it true to the original. Music video on YouTube
- This is one of The Yardbirds' best blues covers (before they shifted towards pop with "For Your Love"). They were able to take John Lee Hooker's song and make it their own, while keeping it true to the original.
- July 14, 2009: Billy Idol:White Wedding nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- I never knew the song only reached #34 on the pop chart; I thought it charted much higher. But no matter where it peaked, it's still a classic on radio stations and more than memorable. Audio on GoEar
- I never knew the song only reached #34 on the pop chart; I thought it charted much higher. But no matter where it peaked, it's still a classic on radio stations and more than memorable.
- July 13, 2009: The Doors:Riders On The Storm nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- Surpisingly reaching the Top 20 on the chart, this was the last track on The Doors' last album before Jim Morrison's death. I love the final fade out, with the sound of the pattering rain. Audio on GoEar
- Surpisingly reaching the Top 20 on the chart, this was the last track on The Doors' last album before Jim Morrison's death. I love the final fade out, with the sound of the pattering rain.
- July 12, 2009: The Doors:The WASP (Texas Radio And The Big Beat) nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- An uncharacteristically bluesy song by The Doors, the lyrics are based upon a poem Jim Morrison wrote in 1968. And I don't know why, but the spoken-word lyrics just seem to fit the song more than if they'd been sung. Music video on YouTube
- An uncharacteristically bluesy song by The Doors, the lyrics are based upon a poem Jim Morrison wrote in 1968. And I don't know why, but the spoken-word lyrics just seem to fit the song more than if they'd been sung.
- July 11, 2009: Deep Purple:Hush nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- The second track from Deep Purple's debut album is a far cry from the band's hard rock sound of years to come, but it's an awesome song from their catalogue. It's a shame Rod Evans didn't stick around. Audio on GoEar
- The second track from Deep Purple's debut album is a far cry from the band's hard rock sound of years to come, but it's an awesome song from their catalogue. It's a shame Rod Evans didn't stick around.
- July 10, 2009: The Clash:Should I Stay Or Should I Go nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- One of the most recognizable songs from the 1980s punk rock scene, this is one of The Clash's signature songs after "London Calling". It wasn't a hit on the pop chart, but it did reach the Top 20 on the Mainstream Rock chart. In my book, it's a classic either way. Music video on YouTube
- One of the most recognizable songs from the 1980s punk rock scene, this is one of The Clash's signature songs after "London Calling". It wasn't a hit on the pop chart, but it did reach the Top 20 on the Mainstream Rock chart. In my book, it's a classic either way.
- July 09, 2009: Journey:Any Way You Want It nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- Apparently influenced by Thin Lizzy front man Phil Lynott, this was one of Journey's biggest hits, reaching the Top 40, but falling just shy of the Top 20. Steve Perry has an amazing voice, and Neal Schon's guitar playing matches it completely. Music video on YouTube
- Apparently influenced by Thin Lizzy front man Phil Lynott, this was one of Journey's biggest hits, reaching the Top 40, but falling just shy of the Top 20. Steve Perry has an amazing voice, and Neal Schon's guitar playing matches it completely.
- July 08, 2009: Def Leppard:Photograph (feat. Taylor Swift) nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- I found this performance from CMT Crossroads on YouTube, and it really rocks. Def Leppard can still rock with the best of them, and it's amazing that Taylor Swift is only 19. Check it out: Music video on YouTube
- I found this performance from CMT Crossroads on YouTube, and it really rocks. Def Leppard can still rock with the best of them, and it's amazing that Taylor Swift is only 19. Check it out:
- July 07, 2009: The Dubliners:Kilkelly nominated by Ahti.
- This song's lyrics are based on letters sent to a son in America by a father left behind in Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Written in the 19th century. I think that this song is very touching. There are plenty of versions on Youtube, but the lyrics are all the same, so I linked the only version of the lyrics, which I could find. Music video on YouTube
- This song's lyrics are based on letters sent to a son in America by a father left behind in Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Written in the 19th century. I think that this song is very touching. There are plenty of versions on Youtube, but the lyrics are all the same, so I linked the only version of the lyrics, which I could find.
- July 06, 2009: Ten Years After:I'm Going Home (Live at Woodstock) nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- I've never seen the full Woodstock film, but I managed to find this TYA performance on YouTube. Rocking about 11 minutes, Alvin Lee displays a lot of his influences, including a sample of Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes" early into the song. I think "I'd Love To Change The World" really only scratches the surface of TYA's career. This is the performance that made them. Music video on YouTube
- I've never seen the full Woodstock film, but I managed to find this TYA performance on YouTube. Rocking about 11 minutes, Alvin Lee displays a lot of his influences, including a sample of Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes" early into the song. I think "I'd Love To Change The World" really only scratches the surface of TYA's career. This is the performance that made them.
- July 05, 2009: Rush:Bastille Day nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- This is one of my favorite Rush songs after "Tom Sawyer", which is saying something; I'd never really heard of them before. But there's something about this song that makes it a great rock song. Audio on GoEar
- This is one of my favorite Rush songs after "Tom Sawyer", which is saying something; I'd never really heard of them before. But there's something about this song that makes it a great rock song.
- July 04, 2009: Rush:Working Man nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- An ode to the working class and their lives, this is one of Rush's signature songs. Running just over seven minutes long, I'm not surprised it was never released as a single. But it remains as classic now as it did in 1974.
Audio on GoEar
- An ode to the working class and their lives, this is one of Rush's signature songs. Running just over seven minutes long, I'm not surprised it was never released as a single. But it remains as classic now as it did in 1974.
- July 03, 2009: Eric Clapton:I Shot The Sheriff nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- Doing for reggae what "Walk This Way" later did for hip hop, Clapton's cover of the Bob Marley song helped bring Marley's music (and reggae music in general) to national attention in the United States. It was also Clapton's first #1 hit. It's a groovy song from E.C.'s catalogue. Audio on GoEar
- Doing for reggae what "Walk This Way" later did for hip hop, Clapton's cover of the Bob Marley song helped bring Marley's music (and reggae music in general) to national attention in the United States. It was also Clapton's first #1 hit. It's a groovy song from E.C.'s catalogue.
- July 02, 2009: Baltimora:Tarzan Boy nominated by Andrew Horne.
- I heard this song while I was watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III and it was included on the soundtrack. The Tarzan yell in the chorus drew to my attention to make it my favorite Baltimora song. Music video on YouTube
- I heard this song while I was watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III and it was included on the soundtrack. The Tarzan yell in the chorus drew to my attention to make it my favorite Baltimora song.
Preferred Date: July 2, 2009
- July 01, 2009: Dick Dale:Misirlou nominated by Cubs Fan2007.
- Memorable for its use over the beginning credits of Pulp Fiction, this song is often credited with starting the surf rock craze. The song is short, but two minutes is plenty of time to get into the groove. Music video on YouTube
- Memorable for its use over the beginning credits of Pulp Fiction, this song is often credited with starting the surf rock craze. The song is short, but two minutes is plenty of time to get into the groove.
