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July 2012

August 07, 2012: Every Way That I Can by Sertab Erener

• Nominated by Chris.

Day two of the LyricWiki Eurovision Song Contest week! After Marie N had won the event in 2002 for Latvia, the location in 2003 is Riga. Amongst all artists for 26 different nations is Sertab Erener from Turkey. Her song "Every Way That I Can" mixes rhythmic elements of the traditional Turkish music, with the Western European pop music styles. With a great voice she sung and rapped Turkey to the victory. I can recommend the music video, the live performance from the show - definitely no playback, I promise.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

August 06, 2012: I Wanna by Marie N

• Nominated by Chris.

Welcome to the LyricWiki Eurovision Song Contest week! For the next 7 days, LyricWiki will present you the winners of this internetional music event as Songs of the Day. The Eurovision Song Contenst, formerly Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson, is an annual music event taking place in the country of last year's winner. During the upcoming week you will get to know a lot of European music, which includes a large bandwidth from pop to heavy metal - all as winners of the same contest, only different years. We start our journey in Estonia, 2002; Marija Naumova, better known by her international stage name Marie N performs the Latvian entry, a Pop Disco song called "I Wanna" (not to be confused with the No Angels song "Daylight in Your Eyes", which also has slight lyrical similarities in the refrain). But not it's time to enjoy the music, enjoy the live performance on stage (video).

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

August 05, 2012: Magic by Pilot

• Nominated by Chris.

Magic is one of those songs you will always recognize as soon as you listen to them once. Piano, bass, lead guitar and drums plus easy lyrics in a sing-along-friendly tune – the essential ingredients for a successful song. The song released 1974 on "From the Album of the Same Name" was covered in 2009 by Disney's superstar Selena Gomez.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

August 04, 2012: The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber

• Nominated by Cubs Fan.

Described as a rock song invading an opera house, the title track of Broadway's longest-running show is one of, if not the, most popular songs from Webber's musical. Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum did a good job performing the song in the 2004 feature film, but I don't think anyone can best the original version by Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford.

Video: Music video on YouTube

August 03, 2012: Rhymin & Stealin by Beastie Boys

• Nominated by Cubs Fan.

Sampling the drum beat from "When the Levee Breaks", the guitar riff from "Sweet Leaf", and a line from the chorus of "I Fought the Law", the first track from the Beastie Boys' debut album paints just a small picture of who they became, but it's a great song any way you look at it.

Video: Music video on YouTube

August 02, 2012: Love is Like Oxygen by Sweet

• Nominated by Cubs Fan.

I'd never considered Sweet a hard rock band before, but the perception changed upon hearing this song. It's not as bubblegum pop as songs like "Ballroom Blitz", but it's a great song from Sweet's catalog.

Video: Music video on YouTube

August 01, 2012: Queens of Noise by The Runaways

• Nominated by Cubs Fan.

Supported by Sandy West's pounding drum beat and Joan Jett's driving guitar, it's one of my favorite Runaways songs, and it kicks off their sophomore album with a bang.

Video: Music video on YouTube

July 31, 2012: Alligator Sky by Owl City

• Nominated by 180.252.128.155.

A perfect song to start a day, as Adam's voice and the fast electro beat lifts your day.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

July 30, 2012: Mowgli's Road by Marina & The Diamonds

• Nominated by 118.100.190.237.

Very, very atmospheric, and the vocal effects are genius. Turn your speakers up, play this song and take a break from reality :)

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

July 29, 2012: Zombie Centerfold by Morticians

• Nominated by 109.96.24.79.

It's really addictive, I don't know why. Check it out! It's kind of rare, but if you're into Goth/Industrial, you won't regret.

Video: Music video on YouTube

July 28, 2012: Seed by KoRn

• Nominated by 24.239.233.7.

This song has such a good meaning to it. Jon, the singer, is basically jealous because his son gets to live a normal life (Jon was raped by his mother as a child). His son thinks his father is a freak for singing about his fucked up past.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Preferred Date: July 28, 2012

July 27, 2012: Survival by Muse

• Nominated by Bibigon54.

This is a the official anthem of the summer Olympics in London. Today will be an official opening ceremony. Let's just wish our athletes win!

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 27, 2012 (In honor of the 2012 Olympics opening)

July 26, 2012: He Lives by Tedashii

• Nominated by 98.71.233.201.

This song is the best, because it lives for Jesus, and it's my favorite song.

Video: Music video on YouTube

July 25, 2012: His World by Zebrahead

• Nominated by Sonicman667.

I nominated this song because it's my favorite song and I think it deserves to be Song of the Day.

Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 25, 2012 (21st Anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog)

July 24, 2012: Carey by Joni Mitchell

• Nominated by 186.56.190.5.

This song is the audible birthday present I wish for, I like it very very much.

Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 24, 2012

July 23, 2012: Tears Dry On Their Own by Amy Winehouse

• Nominated by -redrose-.

RIP Amy Winehouse. Today is one year since her death.

Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 23, 2012

July 22, 2012: Magic by Selena Gomez

• Nominated by AnimeTomboy1998.

This song is worth being song of the day, because it kickstarted Selena Gomez's singing career and helped her achieve her dream. Happy birthday, Selena.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 22, 2012 (Selena Gomez's 20th birthday)

July 21, 2012: Destination Sky by J-son

• Nominated by 83.255.100.30.

I love this song! When I hear it I just wanna sing, it always makes me feel like I'm alive!

Video: Music video on YouTube

July 20, 2012: Good Mourning/Black Friday by Megadeth

• Nominated by 97.114.192.94.

It's Friday, let the chaos spread all day and bang your effin heads if you're a true metal head!

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

July 19, 2012: The Only Exception by Paramore

• Nominated by 180.252.128.155.

I fell in love exactly when I hear this song. A perfect song to express that there's always an exception. I always feel better after singing this song.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

July 18, 2012: Concordia by Krypteria

• Nominated by 68.238.76.36.

It's a really touching song, and sounds so heavenly.

Video: Music video on YouTube

July 17, 2012: Cool, Cool, Considerate Men by Sherman Edwards

• Nominated by Cubs Fan.

Another of 1776's showstoppers, it's one of my favorite numbers from the musical. And while I enjoy Donald Madden's version in the film and Michael Cumpsty's version in the 1997 revival, Paul Hecht's performance is just perfectly theatrical.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

July 16, 2012: That Fierce Cow Is Common Sense In A Country Dress by Slim Cessna's Auto Club

• Nominated by 24.96.4.165.

They're from Denver, so they're buddies with the likes of 16 Horsepower and are on Jello Biafra's label Alternative Tentacles. Jello calls them the band that plays the bar at the end of the universe.

Video: Music video on YouTube

July 15, 2012: Over by Gus Gus

• Nominated by Eloy.wikia.

I nominated this song because it's awesome and can't get it out of my head.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

July 14, 2012: Hunger by Amaranthe

• Nominated by 72.244.219.119.

It has got some lyrics that say to me, "Badass." Plus, this is the first song I ever heard by them, and I'm pretty impressed.

Video: Music video on YouTube

July 13, 2012: Holiday Club by Jim And The Povolos

• Nominated by Eladkse.

Since I first heard it, this song has been stuck in my head. Put simply, this song is about the friendship of the group.

Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 13, 2012

July 12, 2012: The Seller Of Souls by Van Canto

• Nominated by 92.43.66.7.

Van Canto is an innovative band, and this is one of their best original songs, with great lyrics and awesome music.

Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 12, 2012

July 11, 2012: Freaky Black Greetings by Mos Def

• Nominated by 76.99.213.150.

It's an awesome song to drive fast to with the top down, and it sounds amazing, plus it's my dad's favorite song.

Video: Music video on YouTube

July 10, 2012: It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards

• Nominated by 69.195.198.136.

A few years ago I'd have to pay someone for this information.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

July 09, 2012: I'm Still Here by Goo Goo Dolls

• Nominated by 82.131.222.162.

I nominated this song, because it is awesome, and I like Treasure Planet!

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

July 08, 2012: The Edge of Glory by Lady GaGa

• Nominated by 187.144.23.79.

This song is very special to me because when my grandma died, I listen to it all the time :c

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube

July 07, 2012: Amanda by Boston

• Nominated by 72.66.193.187.

It reminds me of myself, because my name is Amanda.

Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 7, 2012 (My 11th birthday)

July 06, 2012: Something Greater by Krosfyah

• Nominated by 69.73.217.207.

It is so true and we see these things daily. Great song, everyone should listen to the words carefully.

Video: Music video on YouTube

July 05, 2012: Dementia by Owl City

• Nominated by Thatgermanguy.

This is Owl City's (Adam Young) newest and arguably his best music yet. This song needs to gain popularity and a award like "Song Of The Day" on a popular site like LyricWiki could be just the thing to get it in the spotlight.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 5, 2012 (Adam Young's 26th Birthday)

July 04, 2012: Molasses To Rum by Sherman Edwards

• Nominated by Cubs Fan.

One of 1776's showstoppers, it's probably the most powerful song from the play. Sung by Edward Rutledge, decrying the hypocrisy of the Northern states calling for the abolition of slavery while simultaneously profiting from the slave trade, it packs a heck of punch. Clifford David ('69) and Gregg Edelman's ('97) versions are good, but John Cullum's version in the movie is my favorite.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 4, 2012 (Independence Day)

July 03, 2012: Summertime by My Chemical Romance

• Nominated by 88.15.178.245.

I nominated this song because I think that is a very beautiful song and makes me feel good when I am bad.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 3, 2012

July 02, 2012: Chocolate Cake by Crowded House

• Nominated by Sonic 1999.

I think this song is one of the greater songs by Crowded House. The song is from one of the greatest Australian albums of all time.

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 2, 2012 (21th Aniversary of Woodface)

July 01, 2012: Spy Hard (Theme From The Motion Picture Spy Hard) by "Weird Al" Yankovic

• Nominated by 24.46.54.200.

If you watched "Spy Hard" in 1997, you would know why this is so great!

Audio: Audio on GoEar
Video: Music video on YouTube
Preferred Date: July 1, 2012