Song of the Day by Eric Berman – “Footprints” by Miles Davis Quintet They were known as Miles Davis’ second great quintet featuring Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, Wayne Shorter on sax and Tony Williams on drums, but to some, they were his most important lineup. It was here that Miles was surrounded by a talented group of musicians who were much younger than he … [Read more...] about Song of the Day by Eric Berman – “Footprints” by Miles Davis Quintet
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Song of the Day – “Circle Sky” by The Monkees
Song of the Day by Eric Berman - "Circle Sky" by The Monkees Right from the beginning, it was always intended that The Monkees would make the jump from the small screen to the big screen. However, by 1968 when the group made their debut film Head, The Monkees' TV show had been cancelled and they were in dire need of some credibility in the music world. Enter film maker … [Read more...] about Song of the Day – “Circle Sky” by The Monkees
Song of the Day – “The Mercy Seat” by Johnny Cash
Song of the Day by Eric Berman – “The Mercy Seat” by Johnny Cash By the year 2000 and the third album in the American series, Johnny Cash had reestablished himself as one of the greatest singers, not just in country music, but in all music. Producer, Rick Rubin, began working with him several years before and allowed Johnny Cash do what he did best in the studio…be JOHNNY … [Read more...] about Song of the Day – “The Mercy Seat” by Johnny Cash
Song Of The Day – “Paradise Girls” by Deerhoof
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Paradise Girls” by Deerhoof Their Breakup Songs was the album that topped my Best Albums list of 2012, and now Deerhoof return with their new album La Isla Bonita. (out Nov. 4) Emanating from San Francisco (Greg Saunier, Ed Rodriguez & John Dieterich) by way of Japan (Satomi Matsuzaki), Deerhoof have released 13 albums over 20 years … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Paradise Girls” by Deerhoof
Song Of The Day – “Five Years” by David Bowie
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman - "Five Years" by David Bowie I never get tired of this guy and he's been a favorite of mine since the early 1970s…and look how friggin’ young he is in this clip! Today’s Song of the Day by Eric Berman features a clip of David Bowie from 1972 appearing on the British music TV show The Old Grey Whistle Test performing the opening song from … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Five Years” by David Bowie