So summer doesn’t technically end for another couple of weeks, but realistically it is over. Typoattack and I have started school, as have many other college students, and any students who haven’t started yet soon will. In honor of the end of summer I thought it was appropriate to present one of the most well-known summer… Read More Song of the Week: “Summer of ’69” (Bryan Adams)
I didn’t have any ideas this week, but Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is coming out on DVD/Blu-ray on Tuesday so I thought I’d turn to Starlord and the crew again for inspiration. For reference, I’ve already used songs from the soundtracks of both films here, here, and here. Fleetwood Mac is an interesting band for… Read More Song of the Week: “The Chain” (Fleetwood Mac)
Wednesday will mark forty years since Elvis Presley’s death, so this week I thought it would be appropriate to honor him. I wish I could tell you that I have some deep connection with this song describe how it’s an influential masterpiece, or something like that. But there’s really only one reason that I love… Read More Song of the Week: “(You’re The) Devil in Disguise” (Elvis Presley)
So this is about a month late, but you know, there were other songs that had to be posted. So now that I have a chance I’ll show off one of the tracks from Stone Sour’s Hydrograd. A while back I posted “Duality” by Slipknot, and even earlier than that, “The Devil in I.” So if… Read More Song of the Week: “St. Marie” (Stone Sour)
Well, last Tuesday I turned twenty-four, and people will finally like me again. So I thought I’d be selfish and use this week’s song to celebrate. Note: This post was intended to go live last week, but was moved for obvious reasons. Which works out for the best, since my mother’s birthday is this week… Read More Song of the Week: “Surprise, Surprise” (Bruce Springsteen)
By now everyone is likely aware of Chester Bennington’s untimely death, so we’ve chosen to honor him this week. I’ll be honest, it’s been many years since I last listened to Linkin Park, and possibly even longer since I’ve listened to Dead by Sunrise, Bennington’s other band (which despite continuing to perform for years after,… Read More Song of the Week: “Shadow of the Day” (Linkin Park)
I’m back from Florida and I’m going to take you back to 1974. This is a live version, but except for cutting off the ending it’s nearly identical to the studio. “Beach Baby,” along with “Hooked on a Feeling,” was one of my favorite songs when I was growing up. I can’t really describe the… Read More Song of the Week: “Beach Baby” (First Class)
I don’t think this one really needs any introduction. There are three reasons I chose this song. First, it may well be my favorite song of all time, and certainly makes the top five. Really that’s kind of enough of a reason — this is my series after all — but I try to have other… Read More Song of the Week: “Beyond the Sea” (Bobby Darin)
Tuesday is the Fourth of July, so I thought it was high time we got The Boss in on our little series here. When it comes to songs about America, there are two artists that come to mind immediately: Bruce Springsteen and Green Day. While the latter, of course, is known for their often scathing… Read More Song of the Week: “We Take Care of Our Own” (Bruce Springsteen)
Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (the American Sorcerer’s Stone wouldn’t be released for another year). In honor of our beloved franchise’s birthday, I thought this song was appropriate. So first off, I don’t think I knew before now that John Williams composed “Hedwig’s Theme.” It makes sense, of… Read More Song of the Week: “Hedwig’s Theme” (John Williams)
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