Michael Kiwanuka is one of the most underrated artists in the business today. His album Kiwanuka released in 2019 is one of the best records to be released in the last five years released, and his debut back in 202 was stellar as well. Here, he scorches the earth with his tribute to Bill Withers.
Category: Of the Day
Live Video of the Day: Tom Jones and Jools Holland – Whispering Grass (Later…With Jools Holland)
Sure he’s lost just a bit off of his vocal fastball, but heck, it’s 2021, and who among us hasn’t. Here Sir Tom entertains on the New Year’s Eve episode of Later…With Jools Holland.
Video of the Day: Lilly Hiatt – P-Town
The latest video from Lilly Hiatt, daughter of John Hiatt. Her latest record Walking Proof is an overlooked gem from 2020.
Live Video of the Day: Early James High Horse (Live From Easy Eye Studios)
Early James is one of the great new finds of 2020. Coming from Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye studios he is a perfect stablemate for one of the best production houses around. This one is live from Easy Eye.
Cover Song of the Day: Lana Del Rey – Summertime
An exquisite version of the Gershwin version of “Summertime.”
Video of the Day: Elton John – The Last Song
A deepest of the deepest cuts from Elton John released on his 1992 record, The One. The song centers around a father coming to grips with the sexuality of his son who is dying from an AIDS-related illness. This was also the first single released to benefit Elton’s AIDs foundation. Bernie faxed the lyrics to Paris shortly after Freddie Mercury had died.
Song of the Day: Edenthorn – A Matter of Opinion
This Durham four-piece kicks it like some hybrid cross of Pearl Jam and the Foo fighters.
Live Video of the Day: Heart – Stairway To Heaven (Kennedy Center Honors)
This one never gets old. Jason Bonham, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page sitting next to John Paul Jones, Heart along with gospel backing and a full choir, Simply exquisite. Here’s hoping there can be a comeback for events like this one sponsored by the White House.
Video of the Day: Alice Cooper – Elected
Alice Cooper for president, of course. Here is his latest campaign ad updated for 2020.
Video of the Day: Greta Van Fleet – My Way, Soon
With the pinnacle of their career perhaps behind them Greta Van Fleet still is one of the best Rock and Roll bands in the business. Here is their latest video in advance of a new record hopefully coming out soon.
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