S.O.D. "'Om Nia Merican" by Saul Williams
5/14/2023 Here is another artist of which we shall begin listening to today. His occupations include, rapper, singer, multi instrumentalist, songwriter, writer, poet, and actor. Enjoy!!
S.O.D. "Things I Could Be" by James Gang
5/13/2023 From the 1971 album, “Thirds,” which features Joe Walsh on the single “Walk Away,” as well as all of the other songs. The album also features the all female black vocal group, The Sweet Inspirations. One of the founding members is Cissy Houston, Whitney’s mother.
S.O.D. "I'm On This Rocket" by Tav Falco's Panther Burns
5/12/2023 This rock band from Memphis, Tennessee was one of the pioneers of blending country and blues music in the 70s and 80s. Enjoy!!!
S.O.D. "Salute to the Nurses" by Barry Sadler
5/11/2023 This remarkable man was a medic, and Green Beret in Vietnam, and beyond. He served in the Air Force and the Army. Sadler composed three albums, of which his 1966 album, “Ballads of the Green Berets,” charted at #1. From this album, the #1 single was released, “Ballad of the Green Berets.” Sadler was also an author.
S.O.D. "Brand New Day" by Sting
5/10/2023 It just so happens that brand new days happen every day. Make the most of each one, and remember to do the right thing even when no one is looking. Rock On!!!
S.O.D. "Venus' Flytrap and the Bug" by Stevie Wonder
5/9//2023 From the 1979 album, “Journey Through “The Secret Life of Plants.” It is truly an album all about plants, and we must listen to it immediately.
S.O.D. "I Wanna Go Back" by Eddie Money
5/8/2023 Written by members of the 80s rock band, Billy Satellite. The band did not last song, and released two albums. Money’s version popularized the song.
S.O.D. "So Quiet In Here" by Van Morrison
5/7/2023 This song picks up where “Into the Mystic” left off on the “Moondance” album. “So Quiet in Here” is from the album, “Enlightenment,” released in 1990, which Van Morrison produced.
S.O.D. "Hail Vermont" by Rick Pickren
5/6/2023 Mr. Pickren has been around for quite some time, and has written a State Anthem for all 50 states. He also has degrees in musicology and acting, and possesses an extensive knowledge of American railroad and cowboy history. His latest CD is, “Liberty: Songs of America.”
S.O.D. "Live, Laugh, Love" by Clay Williams
5/5/2023 A 1999 country song from the album of the same name. Mr. Walker is telling us to live life to the fullest, keeping in mind, moderation.
S.O.D. "Lighthouse" by The Waifs
5/4/2023 The Waifs, active since 1992, playing mostly folk rock, originated in Albany, Western Australia in 1992. They have released eight studio albums, and five singles, have won 11 awards from 36 nominations, and have been inducted into two Australian halls of fame. The group was founded by sisters, Donna and Vikki Simpson, and multi string instrumentalist, Josh Cunningham.
S.O.D. "Go to the Woods" by Dar Williams
5/3/2023 One of the better singer songwriters of our time, from Mount Kisco, New York. Active since 1990, she keeps with the genres of folk and alternative country.
S.O.D. "Stoned Soul Picnic" by Laura Nyro
5/2/2023 Written and released by Nyro in 1968. We urge you to listen to this artist’s sound. She left us in 1997, and is terribly missed.
S.O.D. "I Love Rock 'N Roll" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
5/1/2023 Written in 1975 by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker, when they were members of the rock band, Arrows. It was a breakthrough hit for Joan Jett in 1982, and remains her highest charting single. Aside from her amazing musical accomplishments, Jett has appeared in 27 shows as an actress, 11 times as herself.
S.O.D. "Front Porch" by Joy Williams
4/30/2023 From the album of the same name, which was released in 2019. The album was nominated for Best Folk Album at the 62nd Grammy awards. Williams has won four Grammy awards among others.
S.O.D. "Sunday Morning" by No Doubt
4/29/2023 A 1997 ska/ska punk song about a breakup. Imagine that coming from No Doubt. Charted fairly well.
S.O.D. "Cartoon World" by Eric Carmen
4/28/2023 This singer, songwriter and musician has been active since 1967. Many hit songs are to his credit. This song apparently showed up on one of the six Shrek soundtracks.
S.O.D. "Pieces of April" by Three Dog Night
4/27/2023 A successful ballad for the band in 1972, written by singer songwriter, and musician, David Loggins. Loggins wrote songs for many artists, mainly of the country genre.
S.O.D. "Baggy Trousers" by Madness
4/26/2023 Lead singer, Graham Suggs McPherson, and lead guitarist, Chris Foreman, wrote this 1980 ska/2 tone/pop song. They’re reminiscing about grade school days.
S.O.D. "Fields of People" by The Move
4/25/2023 This English rock, pop, and psychedelic band was active from 1965-1972, and again from2004-2014. They did not gain much fame in the US, however, born from this group during its demise was Electric Light Orchestra. See if you can hang for this 10:55 tune.