Providing Musical Distractions for our Sick, Sad World
Song of the Day: Nina Simone – Feeling Good We are feeling good today and it is because of the amazing Nina Simone. Today’s Song of the Day is from Nina’s 1965 album I Put a Spell on You. Strangely enough, Miss Simone does not really sound all that happy for a song song entitled …
Song of the Day: Ou Es-Tu, Mon Amour? We will try a little something different today. Here are 2 amazing versions of the song Ou Es-Tu, Mon Amour? for your Sunday morning listening pleasure. Fist up, this classic rendition by Django Reinhardt with Stephane Grappelli. And, next this lovely version by Willie Nelson from his 1998 Daniel …
Song of the Day: Tal Farlow – Gibson Boy Tal Farlow the legendary, yet reluctant Jazz Guitar Hero’s 1955 Gibson Boy is one of the swinging-est guitar instrumentals of all time thanks to his amazing speed and effortless fluidity. Enjoy.
Videos of the Day: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1962 Apparently Goodyear Tires (!?!) commissioned these recordings in 1962 and the film was restored in the late 80’s. Enjoy some incredible Swing!
Song of the Day: Duke Ellington – Blues in Orbit Duke Ellington is the American Mozart. He was a towering, unparalleled talent with an amazing creative legacy and, what a fascinating life! Picking just one Ellington song is pure folly but, we do have one we would like to share. We love Blues in Orbit …
Video of the Day: Vince Guaraldi – Joe Cool The YouTubes claim this is Vince on vocals. We have some doubts about that but, we do love the song. And, Snoopy. Enjoy. Bonus: Supposedly Mr. Guaraldi is also the vocalist on this one. Once again, we cannot verify that but, still we love it. …
Song of the Day: The Gil Evans Orchestra – Where Flamingos Fly One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded, Where Flamingos Fly is a real showcase for Trombonist Jimmy Knepper. It is from the fabulous and innovative 1961 album, Out of the Cool by composer, arranger Gil Evans (AKA the only white guy Miles …
Video of the Day: Louis Jordan – Saturday Night Fish Fry After Friday’s Fish Fry Jam, we just couldn’t resist one more. This is Louis Jordan doing one of his signature songs Saturday Night Fish Fry on TV in 1966. Chuck Berry considered Louis Jordan his biggest influence and you can hear why on this …
Song of the Day: Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Black Drawers/Blue Piccolo This slightly bawdy, thoroughly delightful medley by the venerable Dirty Dozen Brass Band comes from their 1989 Voodoo Album. It features some inspired ensemble blowing and a nearly unhinged but, positively euphoric vocal from trumpeter Gregory Davis. Enjoy.
Here is a picture of our dog, Rocket Dog, to get you to look at our… Video of the Day: Lindy Dance Scene from Hellzapoppin’ (1941) Hellzapoppin’! was a very unusual Musical Comedy from 1941 starring the comedy team of Olsen and Johnson. It was beyond wacky and very “Meta” for it’s day. This …
