Day 217 - Poison - Something To Believe In

DAY 217
Poison – "Something To Believe In”
From "Flesh and Blood"



Don't know why, but this song just jumped in my head. I really enjoy the lyrics to this song and the arrangement. One of the better tracks on this album really...

This is kinda a cool video.... check it out...

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Day 216 - Garth Brooks - Hard Luck Woman

DAY 216
Garth Brooks – "Hard Luck Woman”
From "Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved"



I was talking to a friend at work about this song today when the electricity went out due to a big windstorm. It reminded me of how cool this song is, so I decided to pick it today.

Check out this clip of Garth Brooks performing the song with Kiss on YouTube.


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Day 215 - The Cult - Painted On My Heart

DAY 215
The Cult – "Painted On My Heart”
From "Gone In 60 Seconds (2000 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]"



I am VERY selective on the songs I really like by The Cult, but this song hit me just right the first time I heard it.... the vocal stylings hit me as gothic in a way... I like the industrial edge to the song as well... I really like the sliding guitar parts as well....

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Day 214 - Garth Brooks - Unanswered Prayers

DAY 214
Garth Brooks – "Unanswered Prayers”
From "No Fences"



So I am not a huge country fan, this is true, however, there are those select gems that really creep into my ears and make me enjoy and listen. This is one of those songs.

This tune is just so heartfelt and honest. I enjoy the way Garth sings it and the orchestration. I have had mixed feelings on Garth Brooks as a performer, but all in all I think he is a very genuine soul which the public recognized and latched on to and the record industry cashed in on. A lot of the publicity he has gotten has not been positive, but I think he has come out smelling a little fresher than expected.

This performance really shows how much he enjoys performing and how much fun he has with his fans. It really is refreshing to see a performer appreciate their audience.




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Day 213 - Ellis Paul - Did I Ever Know You?

DAY 213
Ellis Paul – "Did I Ever Know You?”
From "Translucent Soul"



I seriously believe I may likely pick every Ellis Paul song known to the world on this top 10,000 list. Just a guess.. :P

I adore this Ellis Paul song, it is one of his finest stories in my opinion.... It takes you into an era of a relationship that has evolved and changed over time.

It speaks of simpler times and reminds you to take a step outside of the jaded nature that we develop over time and remember where you came from.

Never forget, never regret...


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Day 212 - Bjork - Joga

DAY 212
Bjork – "Joga”
From "Homogenic"



This song is so intense... it has an industrialized passion throughout the track with hints of ethereal vocals that mesmerize.... it almost puts you in a trance...

Check out the song/video here. Very artistic and thought provoking...


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Day 211 - Tracy Chapman - Fast Car

DAY 211
Tracy Chapman – "Fast Car”
From "Tracy Chapman"



Of all of Tracy Chapmans songs this one if my favorite. The story she tells within the song and the emotions that shine through as she sings just go straight to your soul.

She brings the power into the song at just the right points which just draws you further into the story.

This song is so relatable just because of the description of young love... the way it starts out and the reality that slowly sinks in as we mature, learn, and grow as people.

Watch an amazing performance by Tracy singing "Fast Car" by clicking here!

Listen to the album version of the song by clicking here!


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Day 210 - Glenn Case - Human Nature (Michael Jackson Cover)

DAY 210
Glenn Case – "Human Nature (Michael Jackson Cover)”


(Photo by Ingrid Lindemann)

Isamu Jordan interviewed Glenn for the Spokane 7 and he mentioned liking Glenn's cover of "Human Nature". I like it too, and that's why I am picking it today.

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Day 209 - Electric Light Orchestra - Wishing

DAY 209
Electric Light Orchestra – "Wishing”
From "Discovery"




I remember the first time I heard this song very clearly. Glenn and I were living in Pullman, WA., and he was having a vinyl moment. I was watering the yard at our house in the "Golden Hills" community when he called out the window, "Rach, you are gonna love this song..."

He was right. I fell in love with it at that moment.

The chorus is the clincher.

There is a certain quality to Jeff Lynne's voice that is very pleasing to my ears.... his music makes me happy... :)

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Day 208 - Heart - Never

DAY 208
Heart – "Never”
From "Heart"




Glenn and I were just listening to a Heart MP3 disc we put together from our Heart music collection and when this song came on I was having a blast rocking out to it. These ladies are probably some of the most influential singer/song writer/musicians to me. Definitely musical heroes.

Check out the song, the video, and the enormous hair here!

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Day 207 - Genesis - In Too Deep

DAY 207
Genesis – "In Too Deep”
From "Invisible Touch"




This is such a gorgeous song. When I hear this on the radio, I have to listen to it all the way through.

See the video here...

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Day 206 - Bif Naked - Lucky

DAY 206
Bif Naked – "Lucky”
From "I Bificus"




I have not heard near enough of this ladies music but I do own this album. I actually bought it after hearing just one song. This track became one of my favorites. It is one of the few ballads on the album.

"Lucky" is such a deep emotional kind of song. Her vocals are so strong in certain parts that it really gave me chills the first time I heard it and has continued to do so. I love her lyrical writing style. The words she chooses to put in her songs are odd in that you don't expect them really at all. In a lot of songs you can pretty much guess the lyrical pattern but this gal is an exception to that rule, I think.

See the video here... it is very visually stimulating and interesting.

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Day 205 - Alias - More Than Words Can Say

DAY 205
Alias – "More Than Words Can Say”
From "Alias"




Cheesy lyrics, cheesy arrangement, really cheesy video, but what can I say... I love cheese! Hahaha! :)

I loved this song so much when it first came out.... I had the biggest crush on the lead vocalist... he was peeeerty... :P

Just a typical hair band ballad that made all of us girls swoon back in the day. :P

I found this live performance which actually impressed me... obviously the lead vocalist can sing really well... still perty... :P Check out that hair! :P

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Day 204 - Drowning Pool - Bodies

DAY 204
Drowning Pool – "Bodies”
From "Sinner"




This song is just hard core head banging material and it has been running through my head all day... don't know what that says about my day but whatever... Hahahahaha...

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Day 203 - Glenn Case - Criminal Charges

DAY 203
Glenn Case – "Criminal Charges”





Today is Glenn's "vinyl" birthday. And so in honor of the day my babe was born I am choosing a Glenn Case song.

"Criminal Charges" is just a sexy lil number Glenn recorded that just hits the right spot for me. He knows why I think it is so hot... ;)

Check out the song here!

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Day 202 - Billy Joel - Summer, Highland Falls

DAY 202
Billy Joel – "Summer, Highland Falls”
From "Turnstiles"




This is one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. I like everything about it, but I especially love the piano line.

I was asked to create a cover version of this song in 2004 for a secret santa style sidefight on songfight called "The Gift of Music." You can hear my version of the song here. Recently, Glenn told me that Z of Hipster, Please had nice things to say about my version of the song, and I wanted to say "Thanks, Z!"

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Day 201 - Steely Dan - Deacon Blues

DAY 201
Steely Dan – "Deacon Blues”
From "Aja"




This song has been running through my head for the last few days so I decided I need to pick it now because, well, if it gets stuck in your head in a good way, it must be a favorite, right? ;)

Steely Dan has such a jazzy rock vibe... very mellow and laid back... they are great to listen to when you just wanna sit back and be chill...

"Deacon Blues" has so many different shades within the song and I think that is the main attraction for me... it starts out as kind of a poppy and "unnoticeable" track, sort of generic almost, but when the chorus kicks in it just "HAS" you for the rest of the song...

I was unable to find a good performance of the song, but research it and listen... it is certainly worth while.


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Day 200 - The Beatles - In My Life

DAY 200
The Beatles – "In My Life”
From "Rubber Soul"




200! Woot... this is a milestone of many on this journey to 10,000...

So I felt compelled to pick a song that really moves me... "In My Life" is definitely one of those songs.

Glenn plays this song from time to time and the Halfracks, (Glenn's main band), actually performed this song at their most recent show. It was unrehearsed but very fun.

It is bands and musicians like this that keep these songs alive. All of the little people who are so in love with these tunes will never let them fade away...

A fan made a nice video of the original Beatles version of the song on YouTube you should check out.


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Day 199 - The Kooks - Ooh La

DAY 199
The Kooks – "Ooh La”
From "Inside In/Inside Out"




These guys are definitely one of my new favorite bands. This particular song just has a really cool beat, and groove. Then when the chorus kicks in, it just has a totally different poppy vibe to it. It really completes the song.

I cannot say enough good things about this band. They rock my socks.

Check out the music video for "OOh La" on YouTube


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Day 198 - Billy Joel - And So It Goes

DAY 198
Billy Joel – "And So It Goes”
From "Storm Front"




This is a beautiful song.

Check out this music video for "And So It Goes" on YouTube

These guys are definitely one of my new favorite bands.

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Day 197 - The Kooks - Sofa Song

DAY 197
The Kooks – "Sofa Song”
From "Inside In/Inside Out"




This song just suites my mood tonight... having a weird ass week.... I have been a little out of it...

I love this songs aggression. It feels good.

Check out The Kooks at their MySpace profile for some other song samples.

Check out the music video to Sofa Song on YouTube.

These guys are definitely one of my new favorite bands.

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Day 196 - Big Mountain - Baby I Love Your Way

DAY 196
Big Mountain – "Baby I Love Your Way”
From "Reality Bites: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"




Man I am having trouble getting my daily song picks in, I coulda swore I picked my song yesterday... oh well. on we go...

I do be lovin' me some reggae! And this being one of my favorite songs I was very cool with this version of this classic Peter Frampton tune. I think Big Mountain did an excellent job with this song. It is fun and danceable with a fun reggae edge.... I give it a thumbs up effort!

I first heard this song on the Reality Bites: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

Here is the video on YouTube. Check it out!


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Day 195 - Big Star - The Ballad Of El Goodo

DAY 195
Big Star – "The Ballad Of El Goodo”
From "#1 Record"




This song is really beautifully written. It is a mellow kick back kind of track. It is pleasant to the ears at just about any time.

Here is a very cool performance of Big Star performing this song on YouTube!


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Day 194 - Seduction - Breakdown

DAY 194
Seduction – "Breakdown”
From "Nothing Matters Without Love"




Okay so it is not that I am exactly big on this "group." But this song holds happy memories for me.

I can remember singing it with my sister in our bedroom and doing the fast rap part. We knew every line! We thought we were so cool... especially since we were not really into rap... and we could do it... it made us feel a weird sense of accomplishment... well at least I think it did. :P

That is a really fun memory of she and I...

This album was released in September of 1989... man I was only 12 years old! *LOL* Good times... as always...


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