S.O.D. "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
11/30/2023 The inspiration for this 1980 roots, reggae song will most likely be debated for a long time to come. Was it actually birds, female backup singers, or cannabis, what? NOOOOOO!!!
S.O.D. "Rosy Won't You Please Come Home" by The Kinks
11/29/2023 From the 1966 album, “Face to Face.” The Kinks ceased all activity as of 2021. Three of the four members are still with us.
S.O.D. "Open the Front Door Richard" by Jack McVea
11/28/2023 Recorded and released in 1946, this R&B/novelty song’s origin traces back to a vaudeville routine written by African.American comedian, Bob Russell. Among others, Russell performed the routine in blackface.
S.O.D. "Five Miles Out" by Mike Oldfield
11/27/2023 From the 1982 album of the same name, inspired by a near airplane crash, in which Oldfield was a passenger. The song is sung through a vocoder, in an attempt to create authenticity of a conversation between a pilot and a traffic controller. Sometime after this event, Oldfield acquired his pilots license.
S.O.D. "And a Bang On the Ear" by The Waterboys
11/26/2023 It’s not clear if the phrase, “A bang on the ear” means saying hello, or having sex. Enjoy!!!
S.O.D. "The Brides Have Hit Glass" by Guided By Voices
11/24/2023 From their album, “Isolation Drills,” released in 2000. Between 2019 and 2023, this indie rock band from Ohio released 13 albums. Freaking incredible!!
S.O.D. "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals
11/24/2023 This 1988 dance rock song charted in 19 countries, all in the top 10, except France, with seven #1 spots. It certainly made a few “best of” lists. The English pop band was active from 1984–1992.
S.O.D. "Thank You For Being a Friend" by Andrew Gold
11/23/2023 Happy Thanksgiving!! Just one friend can make a difference. Be caring and respectable, and even offer to help. ❤️
S.O.D. "Growin' a Beard" by Ben Vaughn
11/22/2023 Mr. Vaughan is a singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist, record producer, composer, and radio host. He has been active since 1983, and has released 20 albums. Check out his 1987 album, “Beautiful Thing.”
S.O.D. "People have the Power" by Patti Smith
11/21/2023 A 1988 rock single written by Patti and her late husband, Fred Smith. Enjoy!!
S.O.D. "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" by The Temptations
11/20/2023 Great classic tune. Too many Papas are rolling stones these days.
S.O.D. "For the Price of a Cup of Tea" by Belle & Sebastian
11/19/2023 From the Scottish pop band’s seventh studio album, “The Life Pursuit,” released in 2005. The interesting mix of genres you’ll be hearing include pop, R&B, glam rock, and funk.
S.O.D. "Hey Ya" by Outkast
11/18/2023 Hip-hop, funk, pop, and soul are combined within this 2003 megahit. Written and produced by 1/2 of OutKast, André 3000, the tune broke some records, received extreme critical acclaim from fans and critics, and won 11 awards from 20 nominations, among other achievements.
S.O.D. "The Big Chair" by Tears for Fears
11/17/2023 This English new wave/pop band has been active since 1981. “The Big Chair” is from the album, “The Big Chair.” Scenes from the Big Chair is a documentary released in 1985 about the group’s massive global success at the time.
S.O.D. "Invisible Touch" by Genesis
11/16/2023 From the 1986 album of the same name, written by band members, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford. The genre of dance rock. ENJOY!!
S.O.D. "Funky Cold Medina" by Tone Loc
11/15/2023 This 1988 rap rock/hip-hop song is quite a success. The idea stemmed from an aphrodisiac cocktail called the fuzzy navel. The Beastie Boys were involved, and now there are many gin joints naming drinks after the song. The tune also contains ample instrumental and lyrical samples from other songs, mostly rock.
S.O.D. "In Dreams" by Roy Orbison
11/14/2023 This 1963 operatic ballad was used by Director David Lynch in the 1986 mystery thriller, Blue Velvet. Orbison‘s vocals visit two octaves throughout the tune.
S.O.D. "Lovin' Proof" by Dusty Springfield
11/13/2023 Another artist that was ahead of her time. Her real name was not Dusty Springfield. Dusty, was a nickname she earned from being quite the rough tomboy.
S.O.D. "Career Oppurtunities" by The Clash
11/12/2023 This 1977 punk rock single focuses on the lack of jobs in England at the time, and the menial ones that were available.
S.O.D. "Bro Hymn" by Pennywise
11/11/2023 Many sports teams use this 1991 song during their games and/or as their theme song. It is also the official 9:15 song of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club. Enjoy!!!!