Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/
I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
Here’s the link for when that day comes: http://rdo.fm/r/4qntu )
But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.
Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.
Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!
Please share the post to help spread the word!
Regardless of everything going on in the world that is way more important than my daily post, I will continue, nonetheless, in case someone is looking for a few minutes of respite.
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It’s been about five weeks since my personal music player ran through this current stretch of songs.
I’ve spoken about my player before, because it was my interpretation of the music on it against a quarantine, stay at home backdrop, that was one of the reasons I started this category.
Well, the backdrop continues to change, so the music continues to evolve.
The last time I listened to today’s song selections, we hadn’t yet heard about George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others who were unjustifiably murdered.
#BlackLivesMatter!
Mavis Staples [Hall of Fame] continues to release music that is as relevant as what she put out over fifty years ago with her family, The Staple Singers [Hall of Fame]!
Last month when I heard “Change” from Mavis‘ “We Get By” album, I had the same reaction that I usually have when I hear the song: What a powerful song!
Now when I hear it, I still think it’s powerful, but it’s also taken on a sense of urgency!
The song didn’t change. Conditions changed!
The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Change” by Mavis Staples!!!
Another song that continues to blow me away is “How Many Years?” by Luti!
The song is on his Philby Award winning album, “Whistleblower!”
My introduction would be similar to the one above.
The only difference with that description is that the song is older, so even more lives were lost between the two songs.
I couldn’t find a studio version of the album, but I did find this live performance with many local musicians I’ve featured before:
Luti (guitar, lead vocals),
Dan Hazlett (trumpet),
Tracy Kash (flute, vocals),
Bobby Pennock (vocals),
Annie Capps (vocals),
Sharon Tse (percussion),
Rod Capps (bass),
John Finan (guitar)
Scott Williams (drums)
The video wasn’t made for maximum sound quality, but it’s pretty good!
The song is outstanding!
This must have been amazing to play live, as well as to be in the audience!
“We all pray to one God/
We all need to love!”
Today’s Bonus The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “How Many Years?” by Luti!!!
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