Wish Lists, Best of list, Worst of list, It's the list time of year, really anything you can think of. Here we will take a stab at the Root Down In The Shadow - Song of the Year.
With tons of great music out there I decided to break these down into a few categories. We'll have Pop/Rap, Funk, Expecting more in '13, Rock/Metal/Alt Metal, Local, Fun & Old School. But to get this started right, we'll kick off with the basic Song Of The Year. Everyone should have heard these by now, and should love them. Check the links.. some of these songs are FREE DOWNLOADS!!!!
In no particular order...
1. "TEBOWIE" by Jimmy Fallon
When I first heard about this song, I wanted nothing to do with it, as the Tebow phenomenon was just so tiresome. But after I bought Blow Your Pants Off for the wife, for her anniversary present, I couldn't get enough of this son. Jimmy Fallon completely nails this song, including an incredible Bowie impression!
2. "Sophia" by Laura Marling
I like this song so much, that it is the ring tone for my alarm in the morning.
3. "Freedom at 21" – Jack White
My daughter Molly's favorite artist of the moment.
4. "I want to Be Relieved" – Spirit Family Reunion
I heart Spirit Family Reunion
5. I've previously professed my love of Shovels & Rope in 2011, when I discovered Gasoline within a sampler from American Songwriter. I could hardly wait for this year's O Be Joyful with lead single "Birmingham"
6. "1904" by Tallest Man on Earth. I liked this song, but didn't love it. Funny though, once my Brosef played it off of my iPod I loved it. Expect to hear more about this band, especially on many year end albums of the year lists, including mine!
7. "Le Grande" by Laura Gibson
This video doesn't do justice to the style of Laura Gibson, but does show off a great song. For more about Laura Gibson check her out her recent Tiny Desk Concert or find her on my Cover Songs of the Year list
8. Kimbra – Settle Down. This potential pop princess is quirky and crazy. The energy she brings live is fantastic. Can't wait to hear more from her away from the launching by Gotye
9. All The Rowboats – Regina Spektor
10. Another Jimmy Fallon, from Blow Your Pants Off, "Reading Rainbow"
11. "The Only Place" – Best coast
12. Mugison – Áfall
13. The Chieftans featuring the Low Anthem - "School Days Over"
From the Voice of Ages compilation with current "folky" artists accompanying the Chieftans. This has been done before with the Chieftans and other genres such as country.
14. Marathon runner – Yellow Ostrich
15. Thieves and Kings – Peach Kings
With tons of great music out there I decided to break these down into a few categories. We'll have Pop/Rap, Funk, Expecting more in '13, Rock/Metal/Alt Metal, Local, Fun & Old School. But to get this started right, we'll kick off with the basic Song Of The Year. Everyone should have heard these by now, and should love them. Check the links.. some of these songs are FREE DOWNLOADS!!!!
In no particular order...
1. "TEBOWIE" by Jimmy Fallon
When I first heard about this song, I wanted nothing to do with it, as the Tebow phenomenon was just so tiresome. But after I bought Blow Your Pants Off for the wife, for her anniversary present, I couldn't get enough of this son. Jimmy Fallon completely nails this song, including an incredible Bowie impression!
2. "Sophia" by Laura Marling
I like this song so much, that it is the ring tone for my alarm in the morning.
3. "Freedom at 21" – Jack White
My daughter Molly's favorite artist of the moment.
4. "I want to Be Relieved" – Spirit Family Reunion
I heart Spirit Family Reunion
5. I've previously professed my love of Shovels & Rope in 2011, when I discovered Gasoline within a sampler from American Songwriter. I could hardly wait for this year's O Be Joyful with lead single "Birmingham"
6. "1904" by Tallest Man on Earth. I liked this song, but didn't love it. Funny though, once my Brosef played it off of my iPod I loved it. Expect to hear more about this band, especially on many year end albums of the year lists, including mine!
7. "Le Grande" by Laura Gibson
This video doesn't do justice to the style of Laura Gibson, but does show off a great song. For more about Laura Gibson check her out her recent Tiny Desk Concert or find her on my Cover Songs of the Year list
8. Kimbra – Settle Down. This potential pop princess is quirky and crazy. The energy she brings live is fantastic. Can't wait to hear more from her away from the launching by Gotye
9. All The Rowboats – Regina Spektor
10. Another Jimmy Fallon, from Blow Your Pants Off, "Reading Rainbow"
11. "The Only Place" – Best coast
12. Mugison – Áfall
13. The Chieftans featuring the Low Anthem - "School Days Over"
From the Voice of Ages compilation with current "folky" artists accompanying the Chieftans. This has been done before with the Chieftans and other genres such as country.
14. Marathon runner – Yellow Ostrich
15. Thieves and Kings – Peach Kings
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