Song of the Day

Nobody is associated more with our song of the day than Ray Charles. But the music for “Georgia On My Mind” was written by Hoagy Carmichael. Stuart Gorell wrote the lyrics. Carmichael recorded it September 15, 1930.

More than a wedding march, the Song of the Day, Canon in D, has been foundational for songs in every modern genre. Johann Pachelbel was baptized on this day in 1653.

From native territory, to the French to the Spanish, back to the French, and then becoming a United States territory, New Orleans has earned its multi-cultural background.

Dolly Parton wrote the Song of the Day in 2019 for “27: The Most Perfect Album.” The compilation album, includes songs from various artists about each of the 27 amendments.

Dog days didn’t get their name because it’s so hot, it’s even unbearable for a dog; not are the temperatures so hot they drive a dog mad — kinda like right now in Southwest Florida and the deep south.

Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong was born August 4, 1901 in New Orleans. He sang "What a Wonderful World" in 1967 in an attempt to bring about racial harmony. Unfortunately, the song flopped in the U.S.

Leonard Cohen's long-time muse, Marianne Ihlen, passed away on July 28, 2016, three months before he did. He wrote the Song of the Day, "So Long, Marianne" in 1967.

Think of Guns N’ Roses’ debut album as a marathoner who starts way back in the pack, but slowly and steadily moves to the front until he ends up winning the race. “Appetite for Destruction” was all but ignored when it came out July 21st, 1987. Five weeks later it was ranked only 182nd on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart.

Our Song of the Day, “Born to be Wild” by Steppenwolf, is the best-known song in the movie, "Easy Rider." This counter-culture film was released July 14, 1969.

Ringo Starr was the final piece of the puzzle that would become the most influential band of all time.