Tag Archives: Song of the Day

February 22, 2021 · 8:00 am

Feb. 22 – Song of the Day

Today is National Margarita Day. Since, I’m a huge Jimmy Buffett fan, there was really no other choice for Song of the Day. I give you Jimmy Buffett.

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February 21, 2021 · 10:41 pm

Song of the Day – Feb. 21

Dr. Anthony Fauci, on Sunday, said that Americans need to remain vigilant even though COVID-19 cases are, at last, declining across the United States. That makes “Don’t Let Your Guard Down” by Nils Lofgren the ideal Song of the Day. The song comes from Lofgren’s 2019 album “Blue With Lou.”

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February 20, 2021 · 11:52 am

Feb. 20 – Song of the Day

The biggest news story in my feed today seems to be that Texas is continuing to struggle from the impact of a massive winter storm. Power outages combined with freezing weather have created widespread disruptions to water supplies. It’s easy to take our electrical grid for granted and forget about all the bad things that can happen when our energy supply is disrupted. So, the Song of the Day is “What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy)” by Information Society. The lyrics are about romance and communication, but it’s impossible to listen without focusing on the sample of the great Leonard Nimoy repeating the words “Pure Energy.”

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February 19, 2021 · 7:32 am

Feb. 19 — Song of the Day

Big news in my feed today is that NASA’s Perseverance rover is on Mars and ready to search for ancient life. That said, Machine Gun Kelly’s “Concert for Aliens” seems an apt Song of the Day.

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February 18, 2021 · 9:02 am

Feb. 18 – Song of the Day

A story today says research is piling up indicating that two hours outdoors may be the new 10,000 steps. In simple terms, time spent outdoors seems to have a remarkable impact on human mental and physical health, and the pandemic makes this clearer than ever. Few musicians were better at celebrating the natural world than John Denver, so I give you “Rocky Mountain High.”

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February 17, 2021 · 11:25 am

Feb. 17 – Song of the Day

The biggest news story in my inbox is that longtime talk radio host Rush Limbaugh has died at the age of 70. Figures like Limbaugh, who built their careers on partisan rhetoric, have complex legacies. No matter how one feels about his ideas, there is no debating the fact that Limbaugh was a powerful force in modern media … particularly radio. Although R.E.M. is singing about music in its great, 1991 hit “Radio Song,” the tune feels like an appropriate choice.R.

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February 16, 2021 · 2:16 pm

Feb. 16 — Song of the Day

The big news today is that massive storms are pounding much of the U.S., clogging roads and leaving many without power. I don’t think this is the type of problem the boys from Styx were reflecting on when they recorded “Snowblind,” but it’s a great song nonetheless.

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February 15, 2021 · 10:56 am

Feb. 15 – Song of the Day

Locally, Action News Now is reporting that a man who lost his home during the Camp Fire, but nonetheless worked heroically to save others, has moved back to Paradise. During times of crisis, it is easy to be singleminded, but Stephen Murray made sure both his family and others in the mobile home park where he lived were safe. As a tribute to Murray and his wife, Audrey, today’s song is “Hero” by Chad Kroeger. The song was introduced on the “Spider-Man” soundtrack.

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February 14, 2021 · 4:14 pm

Feb. 14 – Song of the Day

It’s Valentine’s Day, and my youngest son, Will, notified me that it is also Weezer Day … noted because this is the 29th anniversary of the band’s formation. Weezer isn’t noted for love songs, but the ultra-catchy “(If You’re Wondering if I Want You To) I Want You To” is about courtship. Plus, I love it … and I get to choose. Happy Valentine’s Day music lovers!

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February 13, 2021 · 1:30 pm

Feb. 13 — Bonus Song of the Day

My first Song of the Day for Feb. 13 was published before the Senate determined the outcome of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. As expected, he was acquitted, with only a handful of Republicans breaking ranks. So … it seems appropriate to add George Harrison’s “Not Guilty” as a bonus. Originally written for the Beatles White Album, the tune didn’t make the cut and was released years later.

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