Song of the Day 56!!!

Oh Lord, am I a sucker for a good drum beat and harmonies. This song puts them together beautifully. The song is called "Two Weeks" by the band Grizzly Bear. Another plus, the video is bizarre as crap. I was whistling this song all day and knew that it should be my SOTD. So, I will shut up and let you enjoy!



Save up all the days
A routine malaise
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay

Would you always
Maybe sometimes
Make it easy
Take your time

Think of all the ways
Momentary phase
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay

Every time you try
Quarter half the mile
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay

Would you always
Maybe sometimes
Make it easy
Take your time

Song of the Day 55!!!

I have a good one for you this edition. Its called "Spinning Wheel" by Blood Sweat and Tears. Oh my god, do I love this band. Or should I say the David Clayton-Thomas era. They were smart for ditching the first guy, but they were stupid for thinking anyone could replace him. His voice makes me thank whatever higher power there is that this was recorded for future generations to hear what a great singer sounds like. Plus, the brass section is kick ass! Just hear for yourself. oh, and Michael informed me recently that the song is about a Carousel (among other things popular in the late 60's). Who makes songs about that? Awesome people, that's who. Enjoy!




What goes up must come down
Spinning wheel got to go round
Talking about your troubles it's a crying sin
Catch a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel spin

You got no money and you got no home
Spinning wheel, spinning all alone
I hear you talking about your troubles and you never, never learn
Catch a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel turn

Did you find a directing sign
on the straight and narrow highway?
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Just let it shine within your mind
And show you the colors that are real

Someone is waiting just for you
Spinning wheel is spinning true
Drop all your troubles by the river side
Catch a painted pony
On the spinning wheel ride

Someone is waiting just for you
Spinning wheel is spinning true
Drop all your troubles by the river side
Catch a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel fly

Song of the Day 54!!!

So, I have had this one sitting on my "Probable" list for a while now and I think its time to break it out. I heard of the New Pornographers quite a few years ago, but didnt really listen to them until about 4 years ago. The video today is a recent video, but this song and video are freaking awesome. I like the fake trailer with Paul Rudd and Bill Hader. The song is "Moves" and lets see if you can recognize any actors/comedians/musicians that are portraying the band and the random cameos. I'll give you two... the 32nd SOTD artist, Ted Leo, is dressed in drag and the drummer for the 52nd SOTD band Superchunk has the lead role in a nice ginger wig. Gotta love that! Enjoy!




I believe
You've had something that's mine
All this time
Slow to singalong crawl
Fork it over

I live among
The alarms, where I trip
Where they sing
Slow to singalong crawl
They come over

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Up the hill
Goes the time, rides the beat
Of my step
Slow to singalong crawl
Undiscovered

And all the years
At quarter speed, haloed and
Trembling clean
Slow to singalong crawl
Turning over

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Slow down, ladies
Slow down now

These things get louder
These things get louder

The live alarms
And your true villain love
Are kept at bay
Slow to singalong crawl
Like you wrote it

Will the beams
Be broke and crossed, motion sense
It's our heat
Slow to singalong crawl
It's not over

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Slow down, ladies
Slow down now

These things get louder
These things get louder

Slow to singalong crawl
Slow to singalong crawl

You will find moves