Song of the Day

Let My Love Open the Door – Pete Townsend – Song of the Day

by Tony Shea May 20, 2014

This week we’re celebrating the greatness of three folks who share the same birthday: Joey Ramone, Pete Townsend and Andre the Giant. What stars aligned to bring these three utterly unique individuals into the world on May 19, we may never know, but their collective awesomeness remains undiminished. Pete Townsend is one of the greatest […]

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Black Keys [Song of the Day] Fever

by Tony Shea May 13, 2014

If new albums are being released then it must be Tuesday. The Black Keys dropped their new album Turn Blue today. The duo from Akron Ohio have now released 8 albums featuring their original blend of blues garage rock, including the lead track from the new album, “Fever” which the band performed on Saturday Night […]

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Career Opportunities – The Clash – [SONG] of the Day

by Tony Shea April 8, 2014

It was today back in 1977 that the Clash released their self titled album. One of the great debuts in rock history, Rolling stone ranked the album #81 on their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. My favorite track is “Career Opportunities”. Here’s a blistering version that feels very alive! **You should […]

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SONG of the Day – Your Love – Frankie Knuckles – RIP

by Staff April 2, 2014

Chicago house music legend Frankie Knuckles died yesterday at the age of 59. A pioneering “voice” on the music scene, Knuckles had been in the game since the 70’s, helping to pave the way from disco to electronica. Frankie Knuckles RIP. Follow us on Twitter to see all of our updates.

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Eric Idle’s Greatest Hits

by Tony Shea March 29, 2014

image via Eric Idle turns 71 today. One of the founding members of Monty Python, the funniest comedy troop of all time – no disrespect to Kids in the Hall – Idle has penned a number of classic comedy songs. Below are a few of his greatest hits.

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Frank Sinatra’s First [Song] of the Day – Our Love – 1939

by Tony Shea March 18, 2014

Today marks the anniversary of the recording of Frank Sinatra’s first song, “Our Love,” back in 1939 along with the Frank Mane Orchestra. However, I would suggest that a better song from the same time period is “Our Love Affair” that Ole’ Blue Eyes recorded with the superior Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in 1940 – the […]

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The Good Old Days – Pete Doherty – The Libertines – Song of the Day

by Staff March 12, 2014

Pete Doherty the front man for The Libertines and Babyshambles turns 35 today. Notorious for his myriad drug problems as well as his romantic relationships with Kate Moss and the late Amy Winehouse, Doherty wrote many of his songs while working as grave digger/fliller at Willesden Cemetery in London. Part Paul Weller and part Ian […]

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Prince – Let’s Go Crazy – Live – Song of the Day

by Staff March 9, 2014

This re-worked version of “Let’s Go Crazy”, featuring the purple one with his new afro and his hot backing cadre, is absolutely awesome – a rare chance to see Prince working a small room with only a few thousand people, as opposed to an arena, in Manchester UK from just a few weeks back. Prince […]

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Patsy Cline – Sweet Dreams – Song of the Day

by Staff March 5, 2014

Today marks the anniversary of the death of Patsy Cline in a plane crash back in 1963. Born Virginia Patterson Hensley in 1932, Patsy Cline was the first female inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973. **To see more of our curated content, you should like Shea Magazine on Facebook HERE!**

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Vivaldi – Winter – Song of the Day

by Staff March 4, 2014

Famed Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi celebrates his 336th birthday today.  Think of that.  Born in Venice, he was a Catholic priest in addition to being a master violinist. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 40 operas and a number of violin concertos, including the timeless Four Seasons.

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Aces High – Song of the Day – Iron Maiden – Guitarist Adrian Smith Turns 57

by Staff February 27, 2014

Adrian Smith turns 57 today. Part of the guitar onslaught that is Iron Maiden, along with compatriots Dave Murray and Janick Gers, Smith has been with the band in several stints for more than 20 years now. Featuring an attack that is pure speed, Maiden puts more riffs into a single song than most bands […]

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Happy Birthday to the Fat Man – Song of the Day – Fats Domino

by Shea Garage February 26, 2014

Fats Domino turns 86 today (that’s right – he’s still alive). One of the true pioneers of rock n’ roll, Fats is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Rolling Stone magazine voted him 25th on their list of Greatest Artists of all Time. Here’s the song that launched him in […]

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No – Door Wide Open – Song of the Day

by Shea Garage February 18, 2014

  Today marks the release of NO’s debut album El Prado on the Arts and Crafts label. The band from Los Angeles’ Echo Park district has a sound that may remind you alternately of Joy Division or Leonard Cohen or perhaps their east-side compatriots Airborne Toxic Event. Their debut single “Door Wide Open” has launched […]

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