Song of the day........Jack Johnson with "We're Going To Be Friends"

Technically I should like Jack Johnson right? I like stuff that is very similar to his stuff musically, however, it's a struggle for me. That struggle is even more apparent on this cover that he did of the White Stripes song "We're Going To Be Friends," which is a pretty decent song on its own. I don't know if this song is one of those songs that should never be done as a cover, because I think someone could do it and it be good. I just struggle with this song to be honest. Check out Jack Johnson's cover of "We're Going To Be Friends," and then check out the original by the White Stripes, and see what you think for yourself.

Jack Johnson with "We're Going To Be Friends"

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Song of the day........Home Grown with "Kiss Me, Diss Me"

Today's song of the day is by this Orange County, CA band Home Grown. They disbanded back in 2005, but I've been really digging some of their stuff recently. Their music is kind of a mix of Rock/Pop/Punk, and their songwriting is pretty good. Check out this track off of their 2002 album "Kings of Pop," here is "Kiss Me, Diss Me."

Home Grown with "Kiss Me, Diss Me"

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Song of the day.........Wilco with "She's A Jar"

Today's song of the day is from one my favorite bands. Each and every band member in Wilco is so incredibly talented that it's really kind of a super-group in my opinion. That is pretty clear from all of the various side projects of this band....all the side projects are incredibly good as well. You don't find that all the time. So, this track if off of Summerteeth, which was a different album from their debut A.M.. Summerteeth was a lot more experimental, and you can tell that Wilco was starting to add some more layers to already incredible songwriting. I can't say enough about all of Wilco's albums.....but today let's just focus on this song "She's A Jar." Just a great song. I especially love the little harmonica part after the chorus, and the keyboard part that precedes it.

Wilco with "She's A Jar"

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Song of the day.......Persephone's Bees with "East/West"

So, today's song of the day is from Perephone's Bees, who I saw several years ago open up for The New Cars. Just a great band. I've liked a lot of the songs that they've released including this one. I just love the keys and guitar in this...... Check out "East/West."

Persephone's Bees with "East/West"

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Song of the day............Garbage with "I Think I'm Paranoid"

This song of the day is from one of the best live bands that I have ever seen. I saw them way back in the day open for Alanis Morissette when they were touring off of Version 2.0, and they blew me away. They were the hit of the show for me. It was one of the only shows where I was more impressed by the opening act then the main act. One of the first singles off of that album was "I Think I'm Paranoid," which just has this amazing chorus. I just love those guitars coming in with those driving chords at the chorus. Just great!! If you look very carefully at 2:27 in this video clip for the song live, you can see some goofy Song of the Day blogger and his wife about 5 or 6 rows deep. I'm wearing a black cap and black jacket.

Song of the day.........Garbage with "I Think I'm Paranoid"

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Song of the day..........Meat Loaf with "It's All Coming Back To Me Now"

This song is probably in my top 25 cover songs of all time probably. I really like Meat Loaf's version of this Celine Dion song. It sounds more gritty, and more Rock 'n' Roll to me I guess. Check it out......it's pretty good.

Meat Loaf with "It's All Coming Back To Me Now"

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Song of the day..........Goo Goo Dolls with "Here Is Gone"

Today's song of the day is from Goo Goo Dolls and is off of their 2002 album "Gutterflower." I thought this was a fitting song to use for the first day of 2014 since 2013 is gone......gone......gone. There are so many good Goo Goo Dolls songs, but this is one of my all time favorites. I just love the feel of it. The music in those verses just flows so nicely, and then builds right into the chorus. Check out Goo Goo Dolls with "Here is Gone."

Goo Goo Dolls with "Here Is Gone"

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