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This was the very first Fall Out Boy song I ever heard, what started my obsession with them, and is the song that ultimately made them so famous. It's still my favorite FOB song, with a catchy tune and clever lyrics.
Back in the days when MTV was still cool, viewers could count on being frequently blindsided by great new music from emerging artists. When "Alive & Kicking" hit the airwaves, it proved that Simple Minds could stand apart from their breakout hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)". Maybe you should forget that first hit after all—this rocker merges Jim Kerr's quirky vocals with Robin Clark's gospel-flavored scatting into a powerful breath of fresh air. And while the "ba da da" refrain looks absolutely silly on paper, just try to keep from joining in. With MTV so stale and overly-commercial these days, this song is a great reminder of a glorious age when the music mattered most. (Nomination seconded by Lyricserver.)
Never one to rest on their gothic laurels, Concrete Blonde headed off their Walking In London album with this rather unexpected number that details Johnette Napolitano's encounter with the titular character. From her raucous hyah! at the opening, you know this isn't typical Concrete Blonde fare, but it's cleverly kitschy and an awful lot of fun. Giddy-up!
New Found Glory's most popular song to date. Deny it all you want, it's a pop-punk song up there with "All the Small Things" that defined a generation of heart-on-sleeve, yet defiant teenagers and put the pop-punk genre on the map.
One of the most infamous songs of all time, this acid rock favorite influenced both the psychedelic rock and heavy metal genres. The brainchild of organist Doug Ingle, the seventeen minute opus features one of the heaviest guitar riffs in rock music. The edited three-minute version released as a single peaked at #30 on the charts. It's certainly a Song of the Day if I've ever heard one.
I listen to it so it will boost my energy and hopes and I won't give up.
Wendy And Lisa never got the credit they deserved when they were in the Revolution, but songs like this clearly demonstrate how good they really are at their craft. "Mother Of Pearl" takes an unsuccessful relationship and colors it against the backdrop of a courtroom in a classic game of "whose fault is it". No winners here—€”only guilt over what was never said and done, spelled out clearly by Wendy Melvoin's stunning guitar work and Lisa Coleman's mournful harmony. Depressing, perhaps, but hauntingly beautiful.
Weird Al's parody of yesterday's SotD "American Pie" recaps the plot of Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace with surprising accuracy; a commendable achievement, considering the song was created before the movie was released. And even though it's a parody, the lyrics are still incredibly funny; I get a kick out of listening to it.
Written to express the loss of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens, it is Don McLean's signature song. It's quite melancholy, and when I hear it, I can almost image what the news must have felt like in '59. The day the music died, indeed.
This song rules, with fast wicked guitar solos it just makes you feel badass just listening to it. And not to mention it is the hardest song on Guitar Hero 3 which is that much more badass.
As close to flat-out rock as they ever came, Culture Club's "The Dive" shows the not-so-pretty side of Boy George's smooth voice. You can actually hear the throaty imperfections of his troubled life here, but it makes for a magical and unexpected piece. With the off-kilter structure and tortured lyrics (widely believed to be about the souring of his affair with bandmate Jon Moss), it provides a shining example of the originality and creativity that made the group so popular around the world.
Awesome song. When I hear this chorus.. ahh.. I don't understand why it hasn't been SotD.
When my mother listened to it, she liked it so much. The tune has a great melody.
Winter has come in the northern hemisphere - we face the pestilent forces of nature and rely on our tools and the good fortune of the gods to help us fight towards life in the near year. Hail To The Hammer depicts us amidst the struggle. Perhaps one day we will again reach the black seas of the unknown.
An excellent remake of a highly unknown song by X-Perience. Starting with lyrically addictive and simple lyrics that contain major symbols, the beat increases and the song flows faster. Overall, very catchy and intuitive, but not hard to understand.
Like Bruce Springsteen's "We Shall Overcome", this song is about civil rights and the divide between rich and poor in America. This was Bruce Hornsby's first hit song, from his same-titled and multi-platinum album, The Way It Is from 1986. The highlight of the song is Hornsby's quick-fingered and confident piano playing, which has long been his "trademarked" sound.
You can completely relate to this song right before or after a breakup. I went through a situation like this a few months ago. This song helped me through it.
This depicts among how precious our life is. This is one of the most faith-filled songs I have heard.
Fantastic. Brilliant. I'm not good in describing something in English, but this is a song what I'm crooning everyday.
This song is dedicated to the memory of Bruce's long-time assistant Terry Magovern who died on July 30, 2007. It is a touching tribute to a friend.
This is a new song from one of Britain's best bands. This dance ballad shows the versatility and style of Bloc Party and producer Jacknife Lee. The band's between album single features lead singer Kele Okereke using a vocoder. It clashes perfectly with Russell Lissack's guitar, Gordon Moakes keyboard, and the constant beat of Matt Tong on the drums. This band is very underated, especially in America and this song is one of their best.
A breakup between a boyfriend and a girlfriend means it's the end of their relationship. This is a very emotional ballad. Although it is a highly emotional song (a standard Chicago element), it lacks the usual Chicago horns. Taking their place instead are organs, synthesizers, and guitars. Placing #1 in the Hot 100 in 1988 makes it my favorite Chicago song.
This song goes out to my champion...I believe in Ü, each and every day, baby!  :-)
Since I'm a Christian, I listen to it more often because it's a Christian song. It is a faith-filled ballad.
A real gem from the Southern rock genre, its chorus with the Talk Box stands out quite memorably, on par with the tool's association with Peter Frampton's album Frampton Comes Alive!.
Captured in this song is the essence of true loneliness with a twist only System Of A Down can add. The lyrics are repetitive, but this only adds to the mood of the song. Even though it makes my heart hurt, I love it.
This song is simply amazing!!! It has some of the best lyrics that I have ever heard. I believe more people should try listening to it, and i guarantee that they will fall in love with the song. It definitely deserves Song Of the Day.
While they became known as a Southern rock band, Blackfoot originally tried working in the hard rock genre, and this is one of their best outputs. Beginning with a harmonica intro to represent a train chugging along the tracks, followed by the guitar hook, and immediately into Ricky Medlocke's vocals, it's a great all-around song, and when you learn the lyrics, it's hard not to want to song along.
Prince surrounds himself with great musicians, and for the New Power Generation, this was their collective masterpiece. Prince takes a bit of a backseat in this one, happy to let the thunder of Michael B.'s drums and the heartstopping vocals from Rosie Gaines run the show. It's a beautiful song, but the NPG have made it breathtaking. A wise decision on Prince's behalf, and a huge credit to his musical genius.
This song speaks of the consequences of power. It packs intense energy into a quick, two minute burst of amazingness. It's certain to wake you up and have you listening to it over and over again.
An almost weepy song from the legendary Super Trouper album, this song has become so much more than it was nearly thirty years ago. Back then, it was a cautious look forward to an uncertain time. Today it takes on new meaning—we've witnessed what happened "in the end of eighty-nine", and now turn that same look towards 2009 and beyond. That eternal uncertainty makes the song as powerful as it ever was, and just as poignant despite the dated lyrics.
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