Song of the Day: “Somebody Else” - Jeff Bridges

Yesterday, I saw a DVD critic screener of Crazy Heart, and it was, well, crazy good. Sad, sweet, emotional and with the best music I’ve heard in a film all year.

So, in turn, the hard question - which song do I feature here on my blog?

Now, while “I Don’t Know” was my favorite, “Hold on Now” has been in all the commercials and “The Weary Kind” was nominated for an Oscar - I’m going with “Somebody Else.” I think it best captures the idea of the film, while still being mainstream enough to get people interested. It’s more rock-country then country-country (which could, and would, turn people away), and is so so so very catchy.

Also, who doesn’t love The Dude rocking out? That’s what sold me on it.

Please, PLEASE see this film. You won’t be disappointed.

Song of the Day: “Cape Cod Kawassa Kawassa” - Peter Gabriel and Hot Chip

This cover of Vampire Weekend’s best song is maybe, possibly, almost-certainly THE GREATEST THING I’VE EVER HEARD! *cry of happiness*

Song of the Day: “A Heady Tale” by The Fratellis.

I downloaded a crap load (offical unit of measurement) of indie rock over the weekend. This was one of the highlights. I’m loving The Fratellis more and more, plus how can you hate the lyrics: “Pull me up a chair and keep your money / There’s no guarantees / Won’t you please forgive me, but you know / Cold blooded women make me sneeze.” Awesome.

Song of the Day: “Sleepyhead” - Passion Pit

This song is unbelievably catchy/trippy. I’ve had it on repeat for the last ten minutes and, you know what? I’m about to play it again.

Song of the Day: “Ca Plane Pour Moi” - The Presidents Of The United States Of America

Who doesn’t love a happy-go-lucky cover of Plastic Bertrand’s French 1977 single. It’s pretty much one of life’s little two-minute joys.

Song of the Day: “Oogie Boogie’s Song” - (a cover by) Tiger Army

It is now somewhere between Halloween and Christmas, and so, a perfect opportunity to share this excellent cover. I’m assuming you know the original - If not, please form a line so I can give a long sigh to each of you.

Song of the day: “Don’t Stop Believin’” - Glee Cast

In honor of an unexpected but excellent ending to an unexpected but excellent show, today’s Song of the Day is all Glee, all the time … Well, not all the time, but for the next three minutes, fifty seconds, boy is it ever! Enjoy.

Song of the Day: “If You’re Wondering If I Want You To (I Want You To) (Acoustic)” - Weezer featuring Sara Bareilles

A little while ago, I mentioned an enjoyment of Weezer’s new single. That joy has now been upped ten fold with an acoustic version featuring Sara “No Freakin’ Love Songs ” Bareilles. It makes me want to dance…after I put on some nerd glasses and Converses, of course.

Song of the Day: “Hong Kong Garden” - Siouxsie and the Banshees

The famous Allison Johnson made me a mix of girly-rock, including this jem of a strange-80’s-alternative-punk-awesomeness. Rock on? I say so.