Song Of The Day: Charles Bradley, “How Long”
Charles Bradley hasn’t had an easy life; listen closely and you can hear that heartache in this song. It’s not every day when a record label signs a 60+ year old singer to their first recording contract. His talent is obvious though, so better late than never. This is “How Long,” from his 2011 debut. Earlier […]
Song Of The Day: Dawn Penn, “You Don’t Love Me”
The funny thing about this song was that I first heard it during an episode of one of the best TV shows of all time, Homicide, which ran from 1993-1999. This song was released in 1993 and the scene in which they used it was, putting it mildly, vivid. It was sampled eight years […]
Song Of The Day: Angie Stone, “Wish I Didn’t Miss You”
Here is another great song from 2001; I heard this for the first time while walking down a street in Ottawa after going to the Ottawa Blues Festival. I had to go into the bar that was playing it to listen to the whole thing. This song still has a strong effect on me […]
Song Of The Day: Remy Shand, “The Way I Feel”
Today’s song was released in 2001, and I saw him perform at the TLA in early 2002. His debut album featured 11 songs and every one of them is great! He wrote every song, played every instrument and his voice is amazing. Anybody that’s ever told me they like R&B or soul I’ve played […]
Song Of The Day: Gwyn Jay Allen, “I Luv U Babe”
Today’s song is by Gwyn Jay Allen and its called “I Love You Babe.” Does it bring to mind anyone special for you? —Craig Kaplan
