I was fortunate enough to see The Raconteurs at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles in 2008, the same year they released their Consolers Of The Lonely album. Prior to the release of this album, the only thing I had heard by them was the song “Steady, As She Goes.” Despite really liking Consolers Of …
I was a senior in high school when “My Name Is” hit the radio and MTV. Because the song was played on those various outlets, the clean version was always the one you heard unless you bought the album. It was really the first time I recall hearing alternate lyrics used as a clean version, …
Despite the group being from Michigan, I never really heard The Stooges played on the radio that much when I was growing up. I remember hearing “I Wanna Be Your Dog” on rare occasions, but it was never something that really hit deep enough to make me want to check out more from the band. …
When I first chose these songs, the only thing I was thinking about was the idea of highlighting music with a connection to Michigan. As I started to type this intro, I thought more about the songs themselves and had to laugh. Without even realizing it, I ended up choosing two songs that each have …
While all great songs have a tendency to stick in your head after hearing them, these two would usually stay in mine for a few days straight after listening to them. Each start off with instantly recognizable guitar lines and take off from there. Song: “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”Artist: The SupremesSongwriter(s): Brian Holland, Lamont …
I would be amiss if I did not start where it all started for me – in Michigan. In fact, this entire first week will likely be dedicated to songs and/or artists that have some connection to the state. With Motown probably being the most recognizable musical contribution of Michigan, it will certainly be well …