S.O.D. "Thanks For the Information" by Van Morrison

9/16/2022 You can find this song on the 1986 album, “No Guru, No Method, No Teacher.” Information can be quite the whopper these days.

S.O.D. "When the Generals Talk" by Midnight Oil

9/15/2022 The Australian rocks/new wave band is in their 50th year. Their continent certainly has their back.

S.O.D. "Two Grey Rooms" by Joni Mitchell

9/14/2022 From Mitchell’s 1991 album, “Night Ride Home.” It started as an instrumental in 1982, when Joni could not seem to find the right lyrics. The lyrics came seven years later. That is incredible dedication to her craft.

S.O.D. "Kozmik" by Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers

9/13/2022 Here are Bob and Rita Marley‘s children, Ziggy, Sharon, Cedella, and Stephen. They were active from 1979 to 2002. When they started out in Brooklyn in 1979, they were in their preteen years. The four siblings currently have separate awesome careers. Erica Newell, the groups long time backing vocalist, has her own successful solo musical career.

S.O.D "Cold Missouri Waters" by James Keelaghan

9/12/2022 This Canadian singer songwriter and guitarist is sticking with folk and roots revival music. His songs often have deep meaning, as does this one. It is concerning the Mann Gulch Fire in Helena National Forest, Montana on the Missouri River in 1949. Back then there were smoke jumpers to fight fires. Extremely brave individuals.

S.O.D. "Rings" by Cymarron

9/11/2022 Enjoy this 1971 soft rock song written by musician and music publisher Eddie Reeves. It was a personal song for friends of his getting married. Cymarron had a successful version.

S.O.D. "Cool Cat" by Queen

9/10/2022 Six singles were released from the 1982 album, “Hot Space.” This was a B-side. On the album, Queen strays from their traditional rock sound, showing their talent for the genres of disco, dance, R&B, pop rock, and funk.

S.O.D. "Brown Paper Bag" by The Syndicate of Sound

9/9/2022 These guys are still around after getting their start in 1965 in California. They did however take a 20 year break from 1970 to 1990. The 1966 single “Little Girl,” is their most popular hit. It is also the name of the album.

S.O.D. "Sweet Jane" by The Velvet Underground

9/8/2022 The Underground must have liked this song, as it appears on 14 of their albums. It was written by band leader Lou Reed, and released in 1973 of the proto-punk genre. The guitar solo has made a few best of lists.

S.O.D. "To Build a Home" by The Cinematic Orchestra

9/7/2022 This touching 2007 composition was included in a short narrative film. Peter Mullan and Julia Ford provide the acting.

S.O.D. "Cherry Waves" by Deftones

9/6/2022 From their 2006 album Saturday Night Wrist. The Deftones have been active since 1988 playing different genres of rock. They have released nine studio albums, 22 singles, and 31 music videos.

S.O.D. "Plants & Worms" by Girlpool

9/5/2022 Avery Tucker; guitar, lead vocals, and Harmony Tividad, bass, lead vocals, make up this Los Angeles-based indie rock and folk duo. They also employ a touring drummer. They got their start in 2014 and are apparently breaking up sometime this year. Give ‘em a listen.

S.O.D. "One September Day" by Nina Simone

9/4/2022 From her 1965 album, “I Put a Spell On You.” She left us in 2003, and was a huge activist for civil rights. Her songs have captured tons of media spots.

S.O.D. "No Phone" by Cake

9/3/2022 No phone no phone, I just want to be alone today. If only we can make these lyrics come true for one day. If you’re an active member of society with a family, probably not going to happen. Fun video involving the general public.

S.O.D. "Ten Ton Brick" by Hurt

9/2/2022 This Virginia-based rock band got their start in 2000, and kept it going for 14 years. Three out of their six album releases landed in the top 10 on the US charts, with two of them going to #1.

S.O.D "The Wild Colonial Boy" by The Clancy Brothers

9/1/2022 A few different stories surround this traditional Irish folk song. There are Irish lyrics and Australian lyrics. The song has been recorded by numerous artists including Mick Jagger for the 1970 movie “Ned Kelly.”

S.O.D. "Crimson Ship" by Badfinger

8/31/2022 The Welsh rock group got their start in 1961 in Swansea, Wales. Before taking the name Badfinger, they were known as The Iveys. Dispersing in 1990, they left us with 10 studio albums, 10 compilation albums, and 14 singles. This song is from their debut album, “Magic Christian Music,” which is tied to, but not the soundtrack of the film “The Magic Christian.”

S.O.D. "The Pushbike Song" by The Mixtures

8/30/2022 This 1970 bubblegum pop song charted fairly well, going to #! in Australia, (the band’s homeland), and New Zealand. Thirteen other artists made a version, including Olivia Newton-John who recently passed. The Mixtures were active from 1965-1976, and released 17 singles.

S.O.D. "Dolphin Dance" by Herbie Hancock

8/29/2022 Is this what a dolphin dance sounds like? I guess it’s possible. Sit back and enjoy.

S.O.D. "Sweet leaf" by Black Sabbath

8/28/2022 Guess what this song is about. This is your brain on nature!! Ozzy seems to be a freak of nature.