S.O.D. "Do You Want to Know a Secret" by The Beatles
4/4/2023 From their 1963 debut album, “Please Please Me.” It climbed to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was one of the very first songs on which George Harrison sang lead vocals.
S.O.D. "Please Don't Go" by Ted Nugent
4/3/2023 Probably need to play more Terrible Ted. One of the most kick ass, down to earth, tells it like it is, rockers there has ever been.
S.O.D. "Route 66" by The King Cole Trio
4/2/2023 American songwriter Bobby Troup, composed this tune in 1946. The King Cole Trio recorded it the same year at Radio Recorders studio in Los Angeles. There have been quite a few versions. Route 66 runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
S.O.D. "Wonderous Stories" by Yes
4/1/2023 A single released from group’s eighth studio album, “Going For the One.” Lead singer and guitarist, Jon Anderson, wrote the song on a very beautiful day in the mountains of Switzerland.
S.O.D. "Chasing the Dragon" by Epica
3/31/2023 This symphonic metal band formed in 2002 out of Reuver, Limburg, Netherlands. That’s right, metal bands are still forming, not going away. Cross orchestral classical music with metal, and this is what you get.
S.O.D. "Red River Rock" by Johnny and the Hurricanes
3/30/2023 This instrumental rock band was active from 1957-2005. They originated in Toledo, Ohio. Their discography consists of 3 studio albums, 4 live albums, 16 compilation albums, and 28 singles. This song is an instrumental version of “Red River Valley.”
S.O.D "Beautiful" by Marillion
3/29/2023 This English rock band, active since 1979, expresses their music, mostly through the genre of neo-progressive rock. A sub genre of Progressive rock that shows off theatrics, planning in composition, and lyrics of more dramatic and emotional content. Enjoy!!
S.O,D, "Coming Down Off the Money Bag/Song of the Dog" by The Guess Who
3/28/2023 Here are two songs from their 1970 album, “Share the Land.” The Canadian rock group has been active since 1965. Raw Rock!!
S.O.D. "Chicken in the Corn" by Brushy One String
3/27/2023 This guy, Andrew Chin, plays acoustic guitar with one string, while using the body for percussion. This song got his career started in 2007 when Director and cinematographer Luciano Blotta included Chin in his documentary, Rise Up. This tells, as best it can, the story of Jamaica’s underground music world, and trying to break into the mainstream.
S.O.D. "Sara Smile" by Daryl Hall & John Oates
3/26/2023 From their self titled, fourth studio album released in 1975. The song met with very positive reception, and was the duo’s first top 40 US hit, topping out at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Both Daryl and John composed and produced, with Chris Bond playing a part in the production.
S.O.D. "Into the Breeze" by Dean Lewis
3/25/2023 This Australian singer songwriter and guitarist is someone to keep your eye on. Active since 2016, he’s already an international favorite. Dean Lewis Grant Loaney has secured 7 awards from 28 nominations.
S.O.D. "Maryland" by Vonda Shepard
3/24/2023 This NY city born singer, songwriter, musician and actress reached international success through a TV theme song. Ally McBeal was the show, and the theme song broke some records and became a popular holiday song. Shepard also co-starred on the show. Since getting her start in 1987, she has released nine studio albums, five soundtrack albums, and 14 singles.
S.O.D. "Wild is the Wind" by David Bowie
3/23/2023 This song was first performed by Johnny Mathis for the 1957 movie, “Wild Is the Wind.” It was composed by conductor, Dimitri Tiompkin, and lyricist, Ned Washington. Nina Simone released a version in 1959, and met Bowie for the first time in 1975. Bowie’s inspiration to record the song, came from Simone’s version, which he was deeply moved by. Bowie states the song is an homage to Ms. Simone.
S.O.D. "A Father's First Spring" by The Avett Brothers
3/22/2023 From the 2012 album, “The Carpenter,” which received high praise from critics. Rolling Stone ranked it at #41 on their list of the top 50 albums of 2012. The genres of indie rock, folk rock, folk punk, roots rock, and Americana are blended.
S.O.D. "Lisbon Antigua" by Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
3/21/2023 This arranger, composer, bandleader, and orchestrator has accomplished many musical works, including for film and TV. He worked with some of the greatest vocalists ever. Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis, and Nat King Cole to name a few.
S.O.D. "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" by Chicago
3/20/2023 Chicago is still going strong,after 56 years with no hiatuses. Enjoy, and don’t look at the clock so much.
S.O.D. "Hey Jude" by The Beatles
3/19/2023 If you look on Wikipedia, it states the meaning of this song. McCartney composed it as a comfort to five-year-old Julian Lennon during the separation of John and his first wife, Cynthia Powell. It was originally entitled, Hey Jules, and the suggestion came from Cynthia to make the change to Jude. It broke a few records.
S.O.D. "The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)" by Switchfoot
3/18/2023 This song was inspired by John M. Perkins. He is still with us at 92, and has accomplished much in his time. You have to work hard in order to earn 17 Honorary Doctorates. When you have accomplished the positions of civil rights activist, Christian minister, best-selling author, philosopher, and community developer, your work speaks volumes. Among other profound statements, Dr. Perkins proclaimed; “Love Is the loudest song you can sing, louder than racism, louder than fear, louder than hatred. Love is the final fight. This San Diego-based rock band has been active since 1996, and are involved with many humanitarian causes.
S.O.D. "Affirmation" by Savage Garden
3/17/2023 This single, released in 2000 was performed live by the duo during the 2000 closing ceremony at the Sydney Olympic Games.
S.O.D. "Yea! Heavy and a Bottle of Bread" by Bob Dylan and The Band
3/16/2023 Part of the Bob Dylan basement tapes. There are six CDs in this collection. You can certainly hear the youth in his voice.