TSotD (The Song of the Day) » Funk http://tsotd.com From my head to your ears. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Penguin Prison – "Don't Fuck With My Money" (2011) http://tsotd.com/2012/01/19/penguin-prison-dont-fuck-with-my-money-2011/ http://tsotd.com/2012/01/19/penguin-prison-dont-fuck-with-my-money-2011/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:28 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=6644

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1cYJuxC_DY

]]> http://tsotd.com/2012/01/19/penguin-prison-dont-fuck-with-my-money-2011/feed/ 0 Edwin Starr – "War" (1970) http://tsotd.com/2011/11/12/edwin-starr-war-1970/ http://tsotd.com/2011/11/12/edwin-starr-war-1970/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:37:30 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=6439

www.youtube.com/watch?v=01-2pNCZiNk

"END THE WAR! TAX THE RICH!" was the popular chant in the Veteran's Day march in Rochester yesterday on Veteran's Day! "THE PEOPLE … UNITED … WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED!"

]]> http://tsotd.com/2011/11/12/edwin-starr-war-1970/feed/ 0 Of Montreal – "Wraith Pinned to the Mist" (2005) http://tsotd.com/2011/09/02/of-montreal-wraith-pinned-to-the-mist-2005/ http://tsotd.com/2011/09/02/of-montreal-wraith-pinned-to-the-mist-2005/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:00:10 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=6212

www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8cCPH1qnYI

]]> http://tsotd.com/2011/09/02/of-montreal-wraith-pinned-to-the-mist-2005/feed/ 0 Jamie Lidell – "Multiply" (2005) http://tsotd.com/2011/06/30/jamie-lidell-multiply-2005/ http://tsotd.com/2011/06/30/jamie-lidell-multiply-2005/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:00:57 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=6021

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkqIsSTWSsc

]]> http://tsotd.com/2011/06/30/jamie-lidell-multiply-2005/feed/ 2 The Sugarhill Gang – "Rappers Delight" (1979) http://tsotd.com/2011/06/28/the-sugarhill-gang-rappers-delight-1979/ http://tsotd.com/2011/06/28/the-sugarhill-gang-rappers-delight-1979/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:00:45 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=6015

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf5xbpmPcOk

]]> http://tsotd.com/2011/06/28/the-sugarhill-gang-rappers-delight-1979/feed/ 0 Janelle Monáe – "Wondaland" (2010) http://tsotd.com/2011/06/07/janelle-monae-wondaland-2010/ http://tsotd.com/2011/06/07/janelle-monae-wondaland-2010/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:00:34 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=5965

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlo4oYaF4YE

]]> http://tsotd.com/2011/06/07/janelle-monae-wondaland-2010/feed/ 0 James Brown – "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" (1970) http://tsotd.com/2011/03/16/james-brown-get-up-i-feel-like-being-a-sex-machine-1970/ http://tsotd.com/2011/03/16/james-brown-get-up-i-feel-like-being-a-sex-machine-1970/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:12:46 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=5931

www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4HU8B_-zPQ

"Shake your money maker!"

Click here for more info on James Brown – Sex Machine – "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine".

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]]> http://tsotd.com/2011/03/16/james-brown-get-up-i-feel-like-being-a-sex-machine-1970/feed/ 0 Pretty Lights – "Finally Moving" (2006) http://tsotd.com/2011/02/02/pretty-lights-finally-moving-2006/ http://tsotd.com/2011/02/02/pretty-lights-finally-moving-2006/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:18:45 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=5738

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk9XYQMRiLY

Taking up your precious time, but in a good way!

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]]> http://tsotd.com/2011/02/02/pretty-lights-finally-moving-2006/feed/ 0 Cee Lo Green – "Fuck You" (2010) http://tsotd.com/2011/01/05/cee-lo-green-fuck-you-2010/ http://tsotd.com/2011/01/05/cee-lo-green-fuck-you-2010/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:24:32 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=5568

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc0mxOXbWIU

Hey… it is a good song. And the word "fuck" has been getting a lot of "cleaning" lately thanks to songs like this. It is certainly heard more and more in songs and movies, which might be a bad thing actually… allow me to explain…

"Fuck" is an extreme expression. It is one of the last words available to us to express intense anger, dissatisfaction, astonishment, etc. If the "cleaning" proceeds and the word becomes something like the more commonplace and tame "crap" or "damn", then will we be able to truly express ourselves? Possibly not. Perhaps it should be a word saved for "special occasions"?

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PpSezfH3o

Love the song, but I don't know if I can watch the video more than once. It is provocative. Hair where there usually isn't so much usually is. (And probably not safe for work.)

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]]> http://tsotd.com/2010/09/13/galactic-feat-cheeky-blakk-do-it-again-2010/feed/ 2 Lipps Inc. – "Funkytown" (1980) http://tsotd.com/2010/09/10/lipps-inc-funkytown-1980/ http://tsotd.com/2010/09/10/lipps-inc-funkytown-1980/#comments Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:48:36 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=4802

www.youtube.com/watch?v=izWRKl06XEY

It is so bad, it is good. One of those infectious songs that you listen to a little bit because it tickles some part of your brain, until you realize that even brief exposure means it will be stuck in your head all day. And for me, it has the bonus of being the name of my wireless network at home. I'm sure it makes my neighbors wonder. I like that. He he!

PS: "'Funkytown' is often considered to be one of disco's last stands." according to Wikipedia. How funny is that!? Like Disco is a cowboy in bell bottom pants in some western, in a town named "Funkytown", making its last stand for mirror-balls, chest hair and polyester. Sadly Disco died, but people like me keep dragging its dead corpse out for a good time!

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]]> http://tsotd.com/2010/09/10/lipps-inc-funkytown-1980/feed/ 2 Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – "100 Days, 100 Nights" (2007) http://tsotd.com/2010/08/20/sharon-jones-the-dap-kings-100-days-100-nights-2007/ http://tsotd.com/2010/08/20/sharon-jones-the-dap-kings-100-days-100-nights-2007/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:57:39 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=4660

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ouI5KcyHfE

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: The perfect remedy when looking for some new stuff that feels like the old stuff. Brilliantly they limit themselves to sound equipment, recording methods, and even instruments that would've been available in the 1970s. The latest gadgets are totally overrated.

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]]> http://tsotd.com/2010/08/20/sharon-jones-the-dap-kings-100-days-100-nights-2007/feed/ 0 Janelle Monáe (feat. Big Boi) – "Tightrope" (2010) http://tsotd.com/2010/08/14/janelle-monae-feat-big-boi-tightrope-2010/ http://tsotd.com/2010/08/14/janelle-monae-feat-big-boi-tightrope-2010/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:53:58 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=4615

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwnefUaKCbc

Before I split for Canadia today with G to go see Arcade Fire in concert on an island off the coast of the excellent city of Toronto, I thought I'd check out the opening musicians,The Sadies and Janelle Monáe. I have only been awake long enough to watch one video of each and I am a bit mesmerized by this song and video by Janelle Monáe, "Tightrope". There is an element of soul to the song that feels genuine and different. In this one song I am doubtful she is as some of her R&B-Pop brethren. I find myself excited to see her as well as Arcade Fire now. So without further adieu, wish us luck! We have to pick up our tickets en route, and then also catch a ferry because the concert is on an island. I get the feeling it is going to be a long and exciting day, filled with some moments of wonder between stretches of boredom.

PS: The Sadies seemed promising too. Should be a fun lineup!

PPS: Although very very different than the original song, this "Tightrope (Wondamix)" featuring B.o.B and Lupe Fiasco is worth a watch if for no other reason than to see Janelle dance!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvf3Vc2NzI4

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]]> http://tsotd.com/2010/08/14/janelle-monae-feat-big-boi-tightrope-2010/feed/ 1 Erykah Badu – "Honey" (2007) http://tsotd.com/2010/08/04/erykah-badu-honey-2007/ http://tsotd.com/2010/08/04/erykah-badu-honey-2007/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:05:57 +0000 TSotD http://tsotd.com/?p=4555

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFkHylBiPyQ

I'm certainly lacking in my Rhythm and Blues collection. I know I like some of Erykah Badu's stuff, including this song in particular, but I am open to suggestions if anyone has any to broaden my horizon. There is certainly much I have never heard, but then again I suppose that is true across all genres. I have a day job to keep, you know!

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYHxGBH6o4M

I'd like it if my selections always matched my mood, but sometimes they are completely the opposite, or completely random. Frequently they are a song stuck in my head too. There is no rhyme or reason to it all. I'll say this though. My blog. My choice. Though I do accept suggestions!

Today's choice is highly influenced by a viewing of some Chappelle show skits last night, thanks to some friends of mine. It is well worth the watch for all you "Super Freak" fans!

Chappelle's Show's Rick James Sketch with Charlie Murphy – Part 1:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRFDGtGEquI

Part 2:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUb06iLjTKA

Just remember… "I'm Rick James, bitch." and "Cocaine's a hell of a drug." ;)

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