Song of the day......Weezer with "Hash Pipe"

Today's song of the day is from the band Weezer, and it's actually the first Weezer song on my Song of The Day blog. There will be more for sure as Weezer has written some great songs over the years. Today's song is off of the green album, and is called "Hash Pipe." I love the verse riff in this, that walking group of power chords just really sets up the hook for the song. So, check out "Hash Pipe."

Weezer with "Hash Pipe"

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Song of the day......New Kids On The Block with "You Got It (The Right Stuff)"

Today's song of the day is by New Kids On The Block. I remember when I was in school this was huge, and everybody was doing that dance that is in the video here at the chorus. These guys kind of took Pop music over for a few years in the late 80's early '90's. So, it's Saturday, and why not give 'em a song of the day. So, here it is.

New Kids On The Block with "You Got It (The Right Stuff)"

Video by YouTube poster NewKidsVEVO

Song of the day.......Radiohead with "Bullet Proof...I Wish I Was"

Back when I was in high school I remember that my parents had a cassette deck in their car, and I would take the car to school on a daily basis, and play this collection of tapes that I had. One of those was Radiohead's magnificent album "The Bends." About two years ago I went and re-purchased the album on CD, and it was amazing to me how listening to that CD some 20 years later just takes me back to those days of driving to school listening to this album. Great CD, and this is a great track off of that album. Love the lead guitar part at the chorus on this. Just adds so much to that chorus. Great track. Check out "Bullet Proof...I Wish I Was."

Radiohead with "Bullet Proof...I Wish I Was"

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Song of the day.........AC/DC with "Stiff Upper Lip"

Today's song of the day is from veteran rockers AC/DC, and is the title track off of their Stiff Upper Lip album. Power chords, power chords, and more power chords, but it is always interesting, and they have the ability to change each song enough to keep it interesting. I love the opening to this, and then you just know once Angus' riff stops that the whole band is going to come crashing in. Every album they prove that they are not slowing down at all. Great track!!!

AC/DC with "Stiff Upper Lip"

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Song of the day........Blink 182 with "I Miss You"

This is one of my favorite Blink songs. Love that guitar part at the chorus.........Check out Blink 182 with "I Miss You."

Blink 182 with "I Miss You"

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Song of the day......AC/DC with "Hells Bells"

Today's song of the day is from the AC/DC album "Back In Black," which was the first album that AC/DC released with new singer Brian Johnson. There isn't a NFL game that goes by anymore where I don't hear those bells, and Angus' guitar riff playing that intro. It's kind of become a stadium anthem. If Meat Loaf is the master of the ballad, then these guys were, and continue to be, the master of the power chords. They've done some absolutely great things with power chords over the years. I love the intro in this, and then when the whole band kicks in during that intro riff is just great. Check out "Hells Bells," a classic from AC/DC.

AC/DC with "Hells Bells"

Video by YouTube poster acdcVEVO

Song of the day........U2 with "Pride"

I was watching the movie "42" today, and was thinking of what it must have been like to live in Jackie Robinson's America, and what bravery it took on his part to do what he did. Got me thinking about the movement led by Martin Luther King to fight for equal rights in this country for African Americans. I always get choked up when I hear U2's song "Pride," which was written as a tribute to Martin Luther King. Just a great song the has such an emotional attachment to one of our country's greatest leaders...... Enjoy "Pride," and also check out "42." A really well done movie.......

U2 with "Pride"

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Song of the day.....Meat Loaf with "Left In The Dark"

Like I said over the weekend, Meat Loaf is the king of rock ballads. I don't think anyone else's rock ballad resume is as long as Meat Loaf's. Today's song of the day is just further evidence of that, and is another track off of the "Welcome To The Neighborhood" album. I think it's honestly one of his best albums. There are some real gems on here for sure including "Left In The Dark."

Meat Loaf with "Left In The Dark"

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Song of the day........One Republic with "Counting Stars"

Today's song of the day is from the band One Republic,and is off of their latest CD "Native." The album is one of my favorites of 2013, and has been a pretty constant selection on the iPod.The entire album is just great. Probably the single that's received the most air play, and for good reason, is this single "Counting Stars." Opening with a great vocal line over this acoustic guitar part, and shortly followed by the whole band jumping in. In the live performance there is even a Xylophone added after the whole band joins in. Everything in this track is just perfect. I especially like the synth line that comes in over the chorus. It kind of ties it all together. Great track. Great band. If you can, check them out live as well. They put on an amazing live show. One of the best shows that I have ever been to was their performance at Red Rocks last year. Amazing.....

One Republic with "Counting Stars"

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Song of the day........Meat Loaf with "I'd Lie For You"

I think he's the master of the rock ballad to be honest. They are all just so good, and most clock in at close to ten minutes strong. This is one of my favorites, because it wasn't on the radio every ten minutes when I was growing up like some of his more popular tracks. It has some great guitar parts in it, and I love the drum part at the chorus. Patti Russo and Meat Loaf's vocals just mesh perfectly on this, as they do on all of Meat Loaf's albums. So, check out "I'd Lie For You."

Meat Loaf with "I'd Lie For You"

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Song of the day.......The Cardigans with "Erase/Rewind"

Today's song of the day comes to us from The Cardigans, and their album Gran Turismo. I love this album. In particular on this track the music has just got so much going on. This riffing by the guitarist, the distorted bass guitar part, and then this synth part that plays over the whole thing accentuating what the bass and lead guitar are doing. It just sounds great. Nina Persson's vocals on this are just spot on as well. Not bad for someone who has never sang professionally before The Cardigans. That starting drum riff is just a great start to the song as well. Check out The Cardigans with "Erase/Rewind."

The Cardigans with "Erase/Rewind"

Song of the day......Therapy? with "Marlow"

This is honestly one of my favorite instrumental tracks on an album. I love the riffs in this, and the vocal chanting along with the main riff. It just sounds great. I've had this track stuck in my head all day today......
Check out Therapy's "Marlow.......

Therapy? with "Marlow"

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Song of the day..........Shirley Brown with "Woman to Woman"

It's not very often that I pick an R&B song as my song of the day, but today I'm making an exception. I love the sound of the guitars on some of those R&B tracks from the '70's. This is a perfect example of this great tone, and the guitars just are so full of soul. I like how this opens with Shirley having a conversation on the phone. Kind of cool.........Then she just launches into this song, and there is that great vocal part of the chorus where she just belts it out. Check out "Woman to Woman."

Shirley Brown with "Woman to Woman"

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Song of the day....Depeche Mode with "Precious"

As these guys develop further into their career they still continue to release incredible music. Today's song of the day is from their 2005 album "Playing the Angel." In my opinion it's one of the greatest tracks they've ever recorded. I've always loved Depeche Mode's sound, but it seems like now they are incorporating more guitar than they used to. It's always been there, but it seems like it's more prominent later in their career, and used more extensively. As you can see by the video here, Martin Gore is playing guitar throughout this track. I love the vocals on this too. Dave's high note during the verses just adds so much to this track. Anyways, it's one of my favorites, so check out "Precious."

Depeche Mode with "Precious"

Video by YouTube user Andrew Boss

Song of the day.......Gravity Kills with "Blame"

This takes me back.....I can remember having this on cassette and listening to this album in the car in high school. Really dig this album. It was probably one of the first Electronic/Rock albums that I ever bought. Got me interested in Nine Inch Nails.....Ministry......Stabbing Westward. I still think this is one of the best albums of the '90's. This is one of my favorite tracks. Check out "Blame."

Gravity Kills with "Blame"

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