Song Of the week Archives

148: Andy Williams, ‘The Days of Wine and Roses’

We all have our weaknesses. For some it’s wine, for some it’s cocaine, for some it’s merely nostalgia.

The darker side of Valentine’s Day.

February 9, 2024 by jeff Song Of the week Vocalists 6

A singer, an actor, a hero.

January 31, 2024 by jeff Israeli Song Of the week 3

Nilsson, Part II–the many gems he made in the short time before he embarked on self-destruction.

January 25, 2024 by jeff Rock Song Of the week 3

John called him his favorite American artist. Paul called him his favorite American group. You can’t do that.

January 18, 2024 by jeff Rock Song Of the week 15

“Hi, I’m Peter, but I’m no saint.”
“Hi, I’m Paul, and I’m no saint.”
“Hi, I’m Mary, and I’m no virgin.”

January 11, 2024 by jeff Rock Song Of the week 19

A jazz recasting trumps the classical original. Gil Evans and a taste of heaven.

January 5, 2024 by jeff Classical Jazz Song Of the week 3

Old Jack Bach’s jazz.
Glenn Gould’s utter engagement.

December 28, 2023 by jeff Classical Song Of the week 1

Who can resist the greatest hot-rod carol ever?

December 21, 2023 by jeff Rock and Roll Song Of the week 9