Throwback Tuesday

A friend suggested that I occassionally include throwbacks in my blogs as songs of the day. So, I had decided on this one song (that will be named at a later occassion), but on the way to work today my iPod decided to play a different tune, one which is extremely hard to get out of your head, so I decided it would be appropiate to name it as song of the day:

"Little Bitty Pretty One" - Thurston Harris

It's been covered a lot by different people but I'm pretty sure this is the original one. And it's way throwback, throwback, but it's so catchy, you can't help but sing along and bop with the music :)

Free Music!!!

In conjunction with iTunes Discovery of the Week, today's song is:

"Say You Like Me" - We The Kings

Saw it last week, downloaded it and loved it. It's currently free on iTunes. I think it lasts til tomorrow so hurry :)

It's A Michael Jackson Kinda Day

I woke up this morning singing "Man in the Mirror." It's an amazing song. Listened to it on the way to work and "Hold My Hand," featuring Akon...another amazing song. Which only seems to mean that it's a Michael Jackson song kind of day. So, why  not keep a theme going and make today's Cover of the Week...

"I Want You Back" - Colbie Caillat

So, not technically a Michael Jackson song, but the Jackson 5 wouldn't have been nearly as popular without Michael. And Colbie Caillat does this song amazing justice. By far one of the best Jackson 5 covers!

Behind the Curve

I generally pride myself in being up to date in music - discovering the Top 100 songs before they are played on the radio or finding great songs by great bands that no one has ever heard of. But, apparently, I've been behind the curve some. I heard this song this past weekend, jotted down the lyrics, and looked it up last night. I told a friend about this song and their response: "I've had this song for years." Turns out that this song was released at least 4 years ago. Gah!! I could've been listing to this song, all this time. Geez! But, the important thing is I have it now, and despite it being so old, I'm sharing it because if I haven't come across it, a great majority of others probably hasn't either. So without further delay, today's song is:

"Everything Is Alright" - Motion City Soundtrack

I do believe this may replace my current new favorite "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People. Hmmmm....

A Summer Anthem:

 "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" - Jake Owen

Eh, it's already been featured on the radio, but I LOVE it and don't think think it's nearly popular enough. Listen to lyrics. It's definitely a summer anthem/favorite.

Hot Chelllllle Raaaaaaeeeee!!!

I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday weekend. After a much needed break, I'm back with new songs and July's favorites. Today's discovery...

"Bleed" - Hot Chelle Rae

I absolutely love their song "Tonight, Tonight." It's such a feel good song. But, since that song is already on the radio, it's not much a new discovery. But since it's soooooo amazing, I felt the need to share other songs by Hot Chelle Rae. I discovered this song last summer and fell in love with it. I'm pretty excited about the other songs that this band will be producing.

P.S. It's a lot of fun to shout their name out, hence the inspiration behind the post's name.

Happy Friday!!!

I have officially decided to make Fridays the "Cover of the Week" day. There are so many covers out there by amazing up and coming bands, it's hard not to share with others. And in honor of The Voice's cover of "Man in the Mirror" by Adam and Javier, I've decided that today's cover is...

"Man in the Mirror" - James Morrison

Adam and Javier did a good job, but this version is absolutely perfect. It's hard to beat Michael Jackson, but I think this cover holds its own. And the original song is so amazing, that I usually end up putting this song on repeat on my iPod :)