Day 419- Billy Joel - Stiletto

DAY 419
Billy Joel - "Stiletto"
From "52nd Street"





I had really forgotten how much I adore this song until Glenn played it for me a couple months ago and now I am slightly obsessed with how much I adore this track.

The lyrics are smart and nicely arranged and I love the rhythm.

The beginning of the song is so jazzy and retro and then the piano and drums kick in and you just have to start groovin’!! And the story line in the song is brilliant.

How often do you even hear the word Stiletto in a song anyways, gotta give Billy some points just for that. The man is a very amazing word-smith.

Check out the song in this YouTube clip! Great song!!!

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Day 418 - Kingston - Round We Go

DAY 418
Kingston - "Round We Go"
From "Single Realease - No album at this time"





I just heard this band, Kingston, for the first time this morning and this song reminds me of how I felt about The Kooks the first time I heard them. According to their MySpace profile they have not released and album yet and are unsigned. I can't imagine they'd stay unsigned for long! Their music is really fun and energetic! I really enjoy their arrangements.

You can listen to this song and see the video on this YouTube clip.

I know nothing but what I have read about them but here is a blurb from their current MySpace profile:

The Thrilling power-pop outfit Kingston is comprised of Dan Gibson (vocals), Scott Cleary (guitar), Shohan Hustwick (bass), and Ben Barter (drums). Forming in 2006 the Auckland based band are engaging audiences with their electrifying live show and continue to do so in their rather non-stop fashion. Having just released their debut single 'Good Good Feeling' Kingston has reacted well with NZ media. Already placing in the top 40 NZ singles chart and their distinctive video proving to be a huge success on NZ music TV. Kingston were also chosen to be 2008's New Zealand Schools Tour band. This covered the whole country on a 3 month nationwide tour spanning July, August & September. With this in hand Kingston have developed a solid loyal fan base across New Zealand and are primed for good things to come. Renowned for their infectious power pop anthems Kingston are already sparking international attention and are planning to take on the US music scene in early 2009.

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Day 417- Glenn Case - OK Cupid

DAY 417
Glenn Case - "OK Cupid"




Glenn wrote this song to assist in a surprise marriage proposal for his good friend in Atlanta. The song was written with the inspiration that his friend had met his lady friend on OKCupid.com and his friend was using the songs to help him surprise her with the proposal. It was all quite romantic and wonderful And Glenn created an awesome song out of the whole thing that I think is one of my personal favorites he has ever written.

Check out the song here!

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Day 416 - Pop Levi - Dita Dimoné

DAY 416
Pop Levi - "Dita Dimoné"
From "Never Never Love"



Man, how bad am I? Not picking a single song in the whole month of March??? Wow.... gotta get back to it!

So let's kick back in with a bang!

Glenn, once again as with so many songs I list here, introduced me to this awesome song and I groove to it every time! Not a well known band but they sure created a winner with this song!

The style of music is very hit and miss with me, I am selective regarding this genre, but this is one of the most awesome "ear worms" I have ever heard!!!

It is just a fun song and I love it... check out the song on this YouTube clip.


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Day 415 - Lily Allen - Fuck You

DAY 415
Lily Allen - "Fuck You"
From "It's Not Me, It's You"



For such an eye catching title this little ditty is a happy sounding little song. The arrangement reminds me a lot of The Carpenters song "Close To You."

Glenn and I were listening to this song while putting away laundry last night and Glenn said, "I bet you love this song... it is almost like an anthem for you." Some days.... yeah. :P

It is just an incredibly fun song to listen to and it puts me in a good mood...

Check out the audio on this YouTube clip. Good stuff!


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Day 414 - Iron & Wine - Flightless Bird, American Mouth

DAY 414
Iron & Wine - "Flightless Bird, American Mouth"
From "Twilight Soundtrack"



I recently discovered Iron & Wine (a.k.a. Sam Beam)having heard this specific song on the movie "Twilight" which I personally loved. (The movie and the book series.)

I know nothing of this amazing artist but am certain that will be changing shortly as this live performance, just blew me away!!!

As strange as the lyrics may seem they are quite intriguing and oddly romantic. The words are extremely dreamy and romantic when coupled with this genius musical arrangement. You must give it at least one listen.

It sounds like you threw some oldies doo-whop and some classic folk music in a bag, shook it up, and viola! Magical music!!! :D

You can hear the studio version of this song on this YouTube clip.


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Day 413 - Ellis Paul - Take All The Sky You Need

DAY 413
Ellis Paul - "Take All The Sky You Need"
From "American Jukebox Fables"



Glenn and I were both completely floored the other day when we realized that neither of us had chosen this song on our top 10,000 blogs. Seriously... this is one of my all time favorite Ellis songs. This is one of the most wonderfully romantic songs I have ever heard.

The lyrics that grab you are:

"If you want to run I'll pack my suitcase
If you want to stay I'll make a front door key
And if you need space... to fly... free
Take all the sky you need."

That is love. Making compromises. Staying or going along side. And sometimes letting go just enough to be able to continue to hold on.

Giving a love that is genuine and unconditional.

Agape love. (Divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love.)

You can check out Ellis Paul performing this song live at Makor on this YouTube clip. Pure magic.


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