Showing posts with label Blue-Eyed Soul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blue-Eyed Soul. Show all posts

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Song of the Day: "Who You Are" (Jessie J)


"Who You Are" - Jessie J

  • Writers: Jessica Cornish, Toby Gad, and Shelly Peiken
  • Producer: Toby Gad
  • Classification: Blue-Eyed Soul, British Soul, and Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Lava, Universal Republic
  • Featured on 2011's "Who You Are."

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Song of the Day: "Syrup & Honey" (Duffy)


"Syrup & Honey" - Duffy

  • Writers and Producers: Duffy and Bernard Butler
  • Classification: Blue-Eyed Soul, British Soul, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul
  • Featured on 2008's "Rockferry."

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Song of the Day: "Black and Gold" (Sam Sparro)



"Black and Gold" - Sam Sparro
  • Writers: Sam Falson (aka Sam Sparro) and Jesse Rogg
  • Producer: Jesse Rogg
  • Classification: Blue-Eyed Soul
  • Record Label: Island Records
  • Released in 2008 from Sam Sparrow

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Song of the Day: "Sunday Morning" (Maroon 5)



"Sunday Morning" - Maroon 5
  • Writers: Jesse Carmichael and Adam Levine
  • Producers: Matt Wallace and Mark Ender
  • Classification: Blue-Eyed Soul, Rock Soul, & Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: J Records
  • Released in 2004 from "Songs About Jane."
  • Peaked at #31 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Song of the Day: "Syrup & Honey" (Duffy)


"Syrup & Honey" - Duffy
  • Writers and Producers: Duffy and Bernard Butler
  • Classification: Blue-Eyed Soul, British Soul, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul
  • Featured on 2008's "Rockferry."

Friday, June 17, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Crazy For You" (Adele)


Back in 2008, Adele appeared at the famed Montreux Jazz Festival. During her set, Adele performed an acoustic version of her song "Crazy For You," which is featured on her debut album "19." Back by only her guitar, Adele's vocals take center stage and truly showcase the international talent that she's become. Watch the video bellow and Enjoy!


Friday, June 10, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Unwritten" (Natasha Bedingfield)


Over here in the States, Natasha Bedingfield's breakout hit was her 2006 US release of her hit "Unwritten." Though Natasha had released other songs before, it was "Unwritten" that moved the singer-songwriter from a bubbling under act to a full blown recognizable act. With that said, watch Natasha Bedingfield belt out a phenomenal live version of her hit "Unwritten."

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Song of the Day: "Change" (Daniel Merriweather)



"Change" - Daniel Merriweather
  • WritersDaniel Merriweather and Andrew Wyatt
  • Producer: Mark Ronson
  • Classification: Blue-Eyed Soul, British Soul, and Hip-Hop Soul
  • Record Label: Columbia Records
  • "Change" was released in 2008 from Love & War
  • It reached #8 on the UK  Singles Chart.

Live Video of the Day: "She Said" (Plan B)


Rapper and singer-songwriter Plan B is slowly making a name for himself in the States with his opening act stint on Adele's recently postponed North American tour. With that said, I was able to see him and his band in action at her Chicago show and I was very impressed with his rapping skills and the musical content of his songs. Therefore check out his live performance of his joint "She Said" bellow from his recent appearance on Le Grand Journal.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Song of the Day: "Syrup & Honey" (Duffy)


"Syrup & Honey" - Duffy

  • Writers and Producers: Duffy and Bernard Butler
  • Classification: Blue-Eyed Soul, British Soul, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul
  • Featured on 2008's "Rockferry."

Friday, May 27, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Crazy For You" (Adele)


Back in 2008, Adele appeared at the famed Montreux Jazz Festival. During her set, Adele performed an acoustic version of her song "Crazy For You," which is featured on her debut album "19." Back by only her guitar, Adele's vocals take center stage and truly showcase the international talent that she's become. Watch the video bellow and Enjoy!


Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Daydreamer" (Adele)


Going to see Adele tonight in Chicago and I am really excited to hear her voice live for the first time. With that said, "Daydreamer," from Adele's debut album "19," is one of my favorite tracks from her discography and I really hope she performs an acoustic version of it tonight. With that said, for those who can't see her live, check out her performing "Daydreamer" on "Later... with Jools Holland" back in 2008. Watch it bellow and Enjoy!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Turning Tables" (Adele)


"Later... with Jools Holland," has been on point these past few weeks. With that said, Adele stopped by the BBC show roughly two weeks ago where she performed several of the tracks from her current international smash sophomore album "21." With that said, today's live video of the day, finds Adele cooing out her torch ballad "Turning Tables," which is one of my numerous favorites from her album "21." If you don't have it yet, make sure you go out and pickup a copy of Adele's amazing album, which I believe is 2011's Album of the Year. Either way you feel, check out her touching performance of Turning Tables," bellow and Enjoy!

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Set Fire To The Rain" (Adele)


During Mother's Day today, rewatch Adele performing on "The Graham Norton Show," where she crooned out a phenomenal version of her single "Set Fire To The Rain," from her international smash sophomore album "21." Check out her powerful performance bellow and Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Take It All" (Adele)


Adele recently appeared on "Later... with Jools Holland," where she performed several songs from her acclaimed album "21." During her time on the show, Adele performed the stirring ballad "Take It All," from "21" with the sol accompaniment of her pianist. Watch her effortless performance bellow and Enjoy!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Rolling in the Deep" (Adele)


Adele continues her worldwide promotional effort for her international smash sophomore album "21." Performing the first single from the album back in her home country, Adele coos out a perfect rendition of her #1 single "Rolling in the Deep" on "Later... with Jools Holland." Watch her pitch perfect performance bellow and Enjoy!

Friday, April 29, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Set Fire To The Rain" (Adele)


While everyone in the world was captivated by The Royal Wedding, Adele was busy performing on "The Graham Norton Show," where she crooned out a phenomenal version of her single "Set Fire To The Rain," from her international smash sophomore album "21." Check out her powerful performance bellow and Enjoy!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Song of the Day: "Set Fire To The Rain" (Adele)


"Set Fire To The Rain" - Adele
  • Writers Adele &  Fraser T. Smith
  • Producer: Fraser T. Smith
  • Classification: Blue-Eyed Soul, British Soul, Rock Soul, & Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: XL
  • Released in 2011 from "21"
  • Peaked thus far at #88 on the US Billboard Hot 100