JotD, 5/18/2013
The world of Jams was a little upside down these last 48 hours. Beyoncé is allegedly pregnant again, and Kanyé West now actually things he’s Jesus. Actually, I guess it’s just par for the norm these days. Anyway, JotD is steering clear of all that and going country tonight.
Here’s Mary Chapin Carpenter with “Shut Up and Kiss Me” (#1 on the U.S. Country chart, 1994).
Kanyé is projecting his new single, “New Slaves”, on walls around the world. Details and locations here.
JotD, 5/17/2013
I’ve been following Chaka Khan’s 100 Days Countdown she’s been doing on her website. I think it has to do with her 60th birthday, which was back in March. If you’re a huge fan, like JotD, then it’s worth sifting through some great clips, photos and other info about her 40-year career.
This is Rufus with “You Got the Love” (#11, #1 on the R&B chart, 1974).
Live-stream the Hangout Music Festival 2013 > Spin →
… Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Passion Pit, Tom Petty and a lot more.
Jammers might want to check out The Simpsons this weekend. Shit’s about to get Icelandic.
JotD, 5/16/2013
It’s been like a decade since American Idol chose a worthwhile winning artist. And it was all because of tonight’s Jam. I was listening to different versions of the song tonight: Ben E. King (of “Stand by Me” fame) originally wrote and performed the track, and the highest-charting version was done by Tony Bennett back in 1970. Disco legend Sylvester does a wow-inducing disco take on the track, JotD icon Gladys Knight does a nice rendition as well. But the queen was Shirley Bassey.
Here’s Ms. Bassey with “I (Who Have Nothing)” (#6 in the UK, 1963).
Must-listen > Camera Obscura ft. Neko Case, “Fifth in Line to the Throne”
August 27, Jammers!
Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action:
01 Right Action
02 Evil Eye
03 Love Illumination
04 Stand on the Horizon
05 Fresh Strawberries
06 Bullet
07 Treason! Animals.
08 The Universe Expanded
09 Brief Encounters
10 Goodbye Lovers & Friends
JotD, 5/15/2013
Just a quick one tonight. This is Little Dragon with a favorite from a couple of years ago. Here’s “Ritual Union” (2011).
Google Expected to Start A Competitor to Spotify →
The service is expected to be announced as early as Wednesday, and reflects agreements the company has made with the three major music labels.
