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March 22, 2021 · 5:42 pm

March 22 – Song of the Day

President Joe Biden continues to face criticism for a worsening situation at the southern border of the U.S. as a surge of asylum seekers taxes resources. Immigration policy is a hotbutton issue in America, and the White Stripes addressed it way back in 2007 with the song “Icky Thump.”

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March 18, 2021 · 7:36 am

March 18 — Song of the Day

Today, AP is reporting that it looks more and more like the work-from-home trend encouraged by the pandemic will continue even once the virus is tamed. The latest sign is that Ford Motor Co. is giving 30,000 employees the go ahead to continue working from their houses. This could herald a major, longterm shift in American culture, and there is no better song to note this than “Home” by Daughtry.

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March 16, 2021 · 3:59 pm

March 16 — Song of the Day

Today, it was announced that U.S. intelligence, again, shows Russian meddling in our presidential election process. Billy Joel may have written the best song ever about U.S.-Russian relations. So, “Leningrad” is our Song of the Day.”

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March 15, 2021 · 12:28 pm

March 15 – Song of the Day

Germany, France and Italy are pausing administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to safety concerns. The move is being billed as a temporary halt (after a number of other Europeach nations took similar steps). Obviously, halting any vaccine in the midst of a pandemic has ramifications, but its nice to see these nations doing what’s believed best for citizens. Since we’re talking safety today, revisiting a huge, 1980s hit by Men Without Hats seems appropriate.

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March 13, 2021 · 9:22 am

March 13 — Song of the Day

Reportedly, the first COVID-19 stimulus checks are going out this weekend. So, we’re turning to the Pink Floyd’s meditation on money that first appeared on the 1973 album “Dark Side of the Moon.”

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March 12, 2021 · 7:13 am

March 12 — Song of the Day

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that experts are starting to tout the health benefits of silence. Simon & Garfunkel wrote and performed the definitive tune about silence way back in 1964. Now, it’s our Song of the Day.

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March 11, 2021 · 10:11 pm

March 11 – Song of the Day

Today, President Joe Biden said that he believes American life can be closer to normal by Independence Day. Trouble is, many Americans probably don’t know exactly what normal is after a year of adapting to pandemic life. This idea is reflected in the AJR song, “Normal.” So, it’s our Song of the Day.

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March 10, 2021 · 2:57 pm

March 10 – Song of the Day

Today, Variety is reporting that Kenneth Branagh has been tapped to direct a Bee Gees biopic. Branagh is a great talent, so music lovers have reason to be optimistic. Since it looks like the project is moving forward and putting the Gibb brother in the spotlight again, today’s Song of the Day is “Stayin’ Alive.”

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March 9, 2021 · 3:02 pm

March 9 – Song of the Day

Today, we are continuing to see fallout from Oprah Winfrey’s blockbuster interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The interview fanned the flames of controversy that has followed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle since they announced their engagement. The Genesis song “Duchess” actually tells the story of a singer who attains immense fame … and the negatives that can accompany it. Considering the title and subject matter, it seems like a perfect choice for our Song of the Day.

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March 7, 2021 · 3:02 pm

March 7 — Song of the Day

Tonight is the 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards broadcast. As a longtime film critic and Critics Choice member, I typically attend. This year, however, there is no big party due to the pandemic. Still, it will be fun to see who wins the big awards during a year that movies were — arguably — more important than ever. So, our Song of the Day is “Movies” by Houthouse Flowers.

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