As our boys came home from World War II, they were welcomed back with this number one hit from 1945 that perfectly captured the sentiments of those who remained home while their loved ones were away. It’s a perfect record in every way. You’d be hard pressed to find a better vocalist than Crosby to deliver these hopeful, romantic lyrics in a croon that is both smooth and … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “It’s Been A Long Long Time” by Bing Crosby – Memorial Day Special
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Song Of The Day – “Knowing When To Leave” by Dionne Warwick
“Walk On By,” “Anyone Who Had A Heart,” “You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart),” “Message To Michael,” “Alfie,” “"Do You Know The Way To San Jose,” “I Say A Little Prayer” -- the list goes on and on, making an argument for the notion that the songwriting partnership of Burt Bacharach and Hal David was one of the most important in the history of pop music on par … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Knowing When To Leave” by Dionne Warwick
Song Of The Day – “Chicken Fat” by Robert Preston
It’s “Poultry in motion!” (Sadly, I didn’t write this line but it was too great to pass up.) How many of you remember this gem from the early 1960s? Even though I was only one year old when this record was released to public schools across the nation, I distinctly remember exercising to this song in gym class when I was in grade school. "Go you Chicken Fat, Go … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Chicken Fat” by Robert Preston
Song Of The Day – “Collide-A-Scope” by Todd Rundgren
I love Todd Rundgren. I’ve been a fan since the early 1970s, and at this point I don’t see that ever changing. Like Neil Young, Todd is one of the most mercurial of artists who still makes interesting records in all sorts of genres mainly to please himself. That’s made for lots of experimentation along the way resulting in all different types of records like Beatles … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Collide-A-Scope” by Todd Rundgren
Song Of The Day – “Piggies” by Theo Bikel
Broadway and film star, folk singer, songwriter, civil rights activist, and back in 1969 Theodore Bikel attempted to add pop star to his list of credentials with the release of one bright and shining album for Reprise Records. As a Broadway star, Theodore Bikel originated the role of Captain Von Trapp in The Sound Of Music on Broadway and he’s portrayed the role of Tevye … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Piggies” by Theo Bikel