S.O.D. "Whatever Gets You Through the Night " by John Lennon

3/10/2024 This is Lennon’s only solo single that went to #1 in the US. In fact, it went to #1 on three different charts in the US. His inspiration came from late night channel surfing, a mild addiction for most of us. One night while watching, he heard famous black evangelist, Reverend Ike; “let me tell you guys, it doesn’t matter, it’s whatever gets you through the night.” John wrote down the words immediately, as he always kept paper and pen by the bed side.

S.O.D. "Wherever You May Go" by The Calling

3/9/2024 Many artists seem to have a difficult time topping their debut single. Don’t know what the problem is here, but it is certainly achievable. The post grunge/alternative rock group has been active since 1996. They have nailed down eight awards from 20 nominations.

S.O.D. "Dignity" by Bob Dylan

3/8/2024 Released in 1994 from the album, “Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits Volume 3.” Dignity is defined; the state or quality of being worthy of honor, or respect. A composed or serious manner or style. A sense of pride in oneself; self respect.

S.O.D. "Molly's Lips" by The Vaselines

3/7/2024 This Scottish alternative rock band has been active since 1986. Singer, songwriter, and multi instrumentalist Frances McKee, and singer, songwriter and guitarist, Eugene Kelly, share the songwriting abilities for the group.

S.O.D. "Since My Baby Hit the Numbers" by Guitar Crusher

3/6/2024 Sidney Selby, who took the enjoyable name of Guitar Crusher, just left us in 2020. He was born in North Carolina, and resided in Germany for some time, recording his music. Possibly, he was hard on himself regarding his musical abilities, releasing just seven singles over a 70 year career. Previously known as bonecrusher, he changed his name after breaking a guitar on the head of a disruptive fan in Europe. The singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonicist’s grandson is rapper, Desiigner.

S.O.D. "Skinny Vinnie" by Goldie & The Gingerbreads

3/5/2024 Active from 1962–1967, they are the first all female rock band to be signed to a major record label. They toured in England in 1964 with The Animals, and many other popular artists during that era, including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Kinks, and The Hollies. They did a reunion show in 1997 to commemorate Women In Rock.

S.O.D. "L.A. Woman" by The Doors

3/4/2024 If you haven’t seen the film, The Doors, you should watch it twice. Once in normal mode and again with Oliver Stone’s commentary during the entire film. Rock On!!

S.O.D. "Hong Kong Garden" by Siouxsie an the Banshees

3/3/2024 This is the English group’s debut single released in 1978. It holds the significant value of being one of the most, if not the most important early post punk hit. The name of the song is taken from a take-away (carry out) restaurant in Chiselhurst, London, that members of the band frequented.

S.O.D. "Till Summer Comes Around" by Keith Urban

3/2/2024 Released in 2009, and winning the 2011 Grammy award for Best Country Male Vocal Performance. Urban is married to actress Nicole Kidman. A celebrity marriage that has lasted 18 years, that’s nice!!

S.O.D. "Shoes 'N' Hats" by Smash Mouth

3/1/2024 From their 2001 self titled album, which is their third album release. Having to do with fashion trends. How the new fashion trends become old, and the old ones always come back.

S.O.D. "Graduate" by Third Eye Blind

2/29/2024 Frontman, Stephen Jenkins, and guitarist Kevin Cadogan composed this 1997 alternative rock song. It has to do with getting signed to a record label, and life afterwards. These guys just toured the US in 2023 with no further plans listed.

S.O.D. "I Hear You Knocking" by Dave Edmunds

2/28/2024 Written by musician, composer, bandleader, and arranger Dave Bartholomew. He served for five years during World War II, and lived to be 100. Bartholomew’s partnership with Fats Domino proved to be one of the most successful songwriting teams in history. Guitarist and vocalist Smiley Lewis was the first to record the song in 1955.

S.O.D. "How D'ya Like Your Eggs in the Morning" by Dean Martin & Helen O'Connell

2/27/2024 This sounds like a pretty fun breakfast. These two did a few numbers together. You know who Dean Martin was, and Miss O’Connell was a singer, actress, and hostess. She was dubbed the big band quintessential singer of the 1940s.

S.O.D. "Far Far Away" by Slade

2/26/2024 This is the lead single from the English hard rock bands’s 1974 album, “Slade In Flames.” This was a soundtrack album for the band’s movie of the same name, which is about the band. The movie steered much of their fan base in an unforeseen direction, decreasing their popularity. Slade is still active, forming in 1966. Slade composed the tunes, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now, and “Cum On Feel the Noize,” which are mainly associated with the heavy metal group, Quiet Riot.

S.O.D. "Little James" by Oasis

2/25/2024 On the album, “Standing On the Shoulders of Giants,” Noel Gallagher wrote all of the tracks, except for this one, which was written by his brother Liam Gallagher. It is an ode to model, actor, and singer, Patsy Kensit’s son, James. During that time, Kensit and Gallagher were married. The members of Oasis went their separate ways in 2009.

S.O.D. "Open Book" by Cake

2/24/2024 From their second album, “Fashion Nugget” released in 1996. The album charted well internationally and ranked at #1 on US Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart. The most recent released work was in January 2021 in the form of a demo.

S.O.D. "I Palindrome I" by They Might Be Giants

2/23/2024 Released from the 1992 album, “Apollo 18.” The album is named after the canceled space mission and is associated with International Space Year, which was 1992. Because of this, NASA dubbed They Might Be Giants as their official musical ambassadors.

S.O.D. "The Green Manalishi (With the Two Pronged Crown) by Judas Priest

2/22/2024 Originally written by Peter Green, and released in 1970 by Fleetwood Mac. It was a blues rock/psychedelic rock song for them. In 1978 Judas Priest released a successful heavy metal version. If you were a singer in a rock band, this was the note to hit.

S.O.D. "Try a Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell

2/21/2024 Released in 1969 and written by Kurt Sapaugh, and Bobby Austin. Campbell was the first to record and perform the tune, which charted well internationally. Imagine if everybody did try a little.

S.O.D. "History Repeating" by Propeller Heads, ft. Shirley Bassey

2/20/2024 A released single from the album, “Decksandrumsandrockandroll,” released in 1997. This was the only album released by the English electronic music duo. The song was specifically written for vocalist, Shirley Bassey, and charted fairly well internationally. Here we have the genres of big beat, and jazz. The tune has snagged 12 media spots, including in the film, “There’s Something About Mary.”