Song a Day 2020

Peaches by The Presidents of the United States of America

Fun fact: Caspar Babypants lives in my neighborhood.

Caspar Babypants is the stage name of children’s music artist Chris Ballew, who is also widely known as the singer of The Presidents of the United States of America.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspar_Babypants

I Have Seen by Zero 7

Downtempo chill.

Trombone Institute of Technology by Michael Davis

This is the ringtone for my son Logan, and today is his birthday. A fine bass trombonist and founding member of Ten Man Brass Band. Call your dad!

Forbidden Nectar by Jack Black

¡Viva Lucha Libre!

Englishman in New York by Sting

Okay- I have a crush on Sting (it’s ok, my wife knows…)

Private Idaho by The B-52’s

What does it mean?

Why Idaho? Schneider explained to the Idaho Statesman that it was the wacky reputation of the state, saying, “Idaho is pretty mysterious to all of us. I know it’s a beautiful state, but then I know there’s also a lot of crazy right-wingers and all that stuff.” He added, “The song’s about all different things. It’s not like a parody of Idaho or anything.”

Song Facts

Birthday by The Beatles

Today is my birthday. I like this version from Anthony Michael Hall and the movie “Sixteen Candles”

Power of Love by Deee-Lite

What do you do when you have a restless toddler? Put ’em in a jumpy swing, hang it from your door jam and have them dance to this song. This is my son who was dancing; you’ll have to imagine the yellow car is a jumpy swing bouncing up and down.

Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits

1978. This track came out in 1978 but it sounds like it was written yesterday. Mark Knopfler serious guitar god and guitar collector.

Mexican Radio by Wall of Voodoo

Stan Ridgway for President.