"Under Ice" by Kate Bush

Updated March 19th, 2012:

I decided that although I love "It's Now Winter's Day" by Tommy Roe, it is not a song that I would play over and over.  In other words it is not what I would rate as a "10", it is a "9".   Fortunately, I played this Kate Bush song in my show on KCQN Utah a couple of weeks ago, and it fits perfectly in with the "Icy" songs I was posting around the end of November last year.  It is also definitely one of my favorite songs.  There are many videos using this song on YouTube.  I picked a few that were interesting.  Do a search on YouTube for a plethora of others.

YouTube (with lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLybSmx_pzQ
YouTube (short film): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvlAzxaumLw
YouTube (fil ok remix): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHrYZYFg9_I

Original post for November 30, 2011:

"It's Now Winter's Day" by Tommy Roe

Boggles my mind that it has been almost 45 years since this record hit the charts...

YouTube (Winter Scenes): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kIv8MDAm_Y
YouTube (45 RPM): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlVuolgp6QM

"Ice" by Sarah McLachlan

Okay, this isn't totally a Winter song, but it is kinda Icy.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrbGEVilpsI
YouTube (Live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezIebBYLAwE

"Icy Cold as Winter" by Swing Out Sister

I was sick last night and was too tired to post a song, so this is my song for Monday. November 28, 2011.  I've decided to try to do a week of Winter/Cold/Icy songs (assuming I can think of that many).  Starting off with yet another great song from Swing Out Sister:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IXFjpqATsI

"World" by New Order

Rachel update 25-Mar-2017: for the second time this morning I've been greeted with this: "This video contains content from WMG, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds. | Sorry about that." when I clicked on a link.

Sigh!

So here is a video officially posted by Rhino that will hopefully work  :)

YouTube (Official): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXzs47qy2Pk

I was watching this video again (I really like the video for this song) and noticed that the woman that turns and enters the hotel is wearing a hat similar to my "go to" hat.  SueZQ calls it my "ladies who wear hats" hat.

YouTube (Hat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXzs47qy2Pk&t=2m2s

Original post:

I like many of the older New Order tracks, but for some reason I fell in love with the entire "Republic" album.  Listening to these tracks tonight I am reminded that it is a masterpiece.  I love every song on this album, but if I have to pick one I guess it would be "World":

I turn sideways to the sun
And keep my thoughts from everyone
It's a Jungle, I'm a freak
Hear me talk but never speak

YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6gBZiiygMk

1. Regret: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgTtg9FdLAQ
(alternate): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCPhfyBurmA
2. World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6gBZiiygMk
3. Ruined In A Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7wmRXEHizI
(making of video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8kHEeMPCLo
4. Spooky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qc-1spEDBI
5. Everyone Everywhere: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQBqF3gmyQY
(live jazz festival):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KO0zeP6ftY
6. Young Offender: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHSGdP1raxk
7. Liar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgNbqxxih0o
8. Chemical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijUryaF69aw
9. Times Change: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DROu5lwk0Ws
10. Special: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMkir4RRILM
11. Avalanche: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPRw-_jOhFA

"Burning Bridges" by Naked Eyes

I've decided to have a Twin Spin of Naked Eyes, since I had so much trouble deciding which song last night.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl_tLlbTUiQ

"Low Life" by Naked Eyes

I didn't realize how good Naked Eyes were in the 80's, it wasn't until the 90's when I discovered how great they were.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjREv-4qXhU

"Hello It's Me" by Nazz

Some people may not know it, but this is the original version of this song by Todd Rundgren's band Nazz, from around 1968.  I've always like this version better than the uptempo remake.  This song still reminds me of high school and one of my girlfriends.  The two versions sound basically the same, the description and comments are different.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dwSOoQXgQU
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtNQvt99P2w

"Hella Good" by No Doubt

This song just rocks!!  "You got me feeling hella good so let's just keep on dancin'....""

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtTj4cramPM

"Place That's Insane" by The Northern Pikes

Starting off the N's with a somewhat obscure number.  I couldn't find a studio version YouTube but this live version from 1990 is really good.  The 2009 version is good too and has a little intro about the origin of the song.

YouTube (Live 1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blGrDZm-E54
YouTube (Live 2009): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC0fPfDR370

"Goodbye Miss Swift" by Swing Out Sister

Although this album is a little strange to listen to because many of the tracks are quite short, I still very much enjoy it.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GUSabXevc0

"Everyday is Like Sunday" by Morrissey

Yet another cheerful song from Morrissey ;)

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmPKVvxFb1c

"Across The Alley From The Alamo" by The Mills Brothers

My Grandfather loved the Mills Brothers so we had all of their albums.  I have several favorites of theirs but this one has been a favorite lately.  The two versions I found seemed a bit different so I posted them both.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr7rrZrZU7U
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaluvGwCWXE

Update 4-Nov-2014:

I forgot to check first and reposted this song, before deleting it I thought I would add that posting to this post...

I think this is my favorite Mills Brothers song.  The line about Duz and Lux is so funny, that was so long ago.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erzfo6zejjM

"Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield

Over 40 years and still a great song...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpD8FpGpBjE

YouTube (Live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK5GZKtSdy8

"London" by Barry Manilow

I was tired again last night and forgot to post this, so this is my song for Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011.  It is another of my very favorite Barry Manilow songs.  I don't believe it was ever a hit.

Rachel  update 3-Jan-2017: added link.  I originally posted this on the 18th, but at some point I changed the date to the 17th so it matched the date for the song.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pGOsw7U6dE
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrxaBoEPJVU

"How Can The Labouring Man Find Time For Self Culture?" by Martini Ranch

I love this song and now I love the video!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn5WOTj-mFk

"Randy Scouse Git" by The Monkees

I have decided to do another week of M's.  My debate over which Monkees song I should have posted continued after my post last week.  And I really wanted to post some other M's as well, so here we go with week deux.

YouTube (TV): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpXcSN_6K-4
YouTube (Mono LP): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hdOoDLKXyQ
YouTube (Live 6-17-2011): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzyL29JYt_E

"Alpine Crossing" by Swing Out Sister

Oops, several nights of insomnia resulted in my falling asleep before I had a chance to post a song last night.  So this is my selection for Monday, November 14th, 2011.  As a bonus for my being late with this post I have found some other really fun Swing Out Sister videos that Andy posted on YouTube that I've included here!

YouTube (album): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-hvyTdOTtU

And here is a rehearsal for Andy's Jubilee party earlier this year:

YouTube (rehearsal): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AglaBVeXZlg

Andy's birthday cake from his Jubilee party: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWyIOswskxM

Andy's made a very cool tribute for the 25th Anniversary of the Pet Shop Boys' West End Girls:

> Uploaded by iiiiiiandy on Jan 12, 2011
> It was 25 years ago today..
>
> Hard to imagine, but this week a quarter of a century ago 'West End Girls' by the
> Pet Shop Boys went to number one in the UK. We were just developing our sound
> at that time, and that record was a big influence on us. So, 25 years later, here's my
> little instrumental tribute..

West End Girls 25th anniversary tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWLPQtOTzgg

"Now Is The Time (For Love)" by Missing Persons

A friend took me to this damaged merchandise store and they had a bunch of CDs  and cassettes for something like 79 cents.  I bought a whole box of different cassettes, but Rhyme and Reason is the one that stood out.  I kept it in my car and played it all the time.  Loved the entire album.  I think I later bought the record, and the CD when it was finally released years later.  I had a terrible time picking just one song as the title for this post.  This one jumped out while I was listening to the videos, so I picked it, but they are all wonderful.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ALYkLMYns

Rhyme and Reason:

1. The Closer You Get: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6z9Dunu51s
2. Give: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaXZ8GrOH5E
3. Now Is The Time (For Love): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj0riWAzuW8
4. Surrender Your Heart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPCafIGC-H4
5. Clandestine People: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7mmfny1N6U
6. Right Now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhLNqrSLh1k
7. All Fall Down: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3aWthkJwA
8. Racing Against Time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRlwxGvuLaU
9. Waiting For A Million Years: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs1t2n3TWhM

"Pleasant Valley Sunday" by The Monkees

I think the Monkees got a bad rap.  I still enjoy many of their songs 44 years later, like this one.  (Man, they look young in these videos!)

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIQ3NWXJV0I

"Sex Kills" by Joni Mitchell

"Governed by greed and lust, just the strong doing what they can and the weak suffering what they must."

YouTube (Live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrByVdX_ZXI

"When October Goes" by Barry Manilow

I know some people scoff at Barry Manilow, but I really enjoy some of his work.  I think this is a great song and very appropriate for this season.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Reiqwbo4b7Q

"Grieg Piano Concerto" by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra

One of my all time favorite classical pieces.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKFfV2jlxnQ

"Overkill" by Men At Work

Starting off the M's with my theme song:

"Especially at night,
I worry over situations,
I know will be alright
Perhaps it's just imagination"

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcu7OCIqlqE
YouTube (Scrubs): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrGmcuj44DQ

"Who's Been Sleeping" by Swing Out Sister

And I could reach the sky, if I could stop myself from falling down the stairs...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewpJ3zOJWV4

"One Fine Morning" by Lighthouse

Rachel update 6-Jul-2017: I notice I didn't have a link to the album version (5:11), so I've added a link for that and another for the 45 RPM single (3:16).  I also found a video with the version from the Quadraphonic album.  Wow!

YouTube (45 RPM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uDpEOEOWjg
YouTube (album): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvVN_KRriTM
YouTube (Quadraphonic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGDDK82lvz0
YouTube (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qB76FlXfvs 

Original post:

It's that horns thing again.  I remember blasting this song on my stereo when I was a teen.  And this album is definitely one of my favorite albums of all time.  A couple of tracks sound a little different than the album versions I remember, but they are close.  I couldn't find "Sing, Sing, Sing" on YouTube.

YouTube (45 RPM): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLKpexd0e3g

1. Love of a Woman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXxduhPY4h4
2. Little Kind Words: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uK_e7tz1YI
3. Old Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dZ8qReZ9Ek
4. Sing, Sing, Sing
5. 1849: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELJmgmeEvVM
6. One Fine Morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvVN_KRriTM
7. Hats Off (To The Stranger): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQnLWyH0Jug
8. Show Me the Way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3wWoiZzDmE
9. Step Out On The Sea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OikoBS8jms
10. Sweet Lullabye: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eue6D-dDbYw

"Living In A Box" by Living In A Box

At the Capital International Women's Day 2018

Rachel update 9-Mar-2018: the original link I posted is dead, added new links and a photo of me at the Utah State Capital with Planned Parenthood from yesterday (International Women's Day 2018).

#BirdsAndTheBeehive

YouTube (Topic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0NUgTKS5XE
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svVaEWQaoSo
YouTube (official): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHzfhU8t5i8
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZaIFvcUoSY
YouTube (alternate): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6LLAHFidn8
YouTube (discussion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaCvXDgTtY8

Original Post:

A wacky song and a wacky video, but I enjoy it.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sq8VDXlWQk

"Elusive Butterfly" by Bob Lind

Don't be concerned, I've decided to do a twin spin of Bob Lind.  I've always loved this song and I just had to post it today.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPH8RxDZ_eY

"Drifter's Sunrise" by Bob Lind

Another song that I have loved for years.  I remember finding this album in the cut out bin at "Thrifties" and I was so excited to find an album that I really wanted in the discount bin!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqm1HMFn1bE

"Drive Baby Drive" by Shona Laing

I remember driving to break up with someone, it was raining like crazy and this song came on the stereo.  Now this song always reminds me of driving in the rain that day.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7BY-iWGidg

"Is There Anyone Home" by Gordon Lightfoot

It was extremely difficult to choose which Gordon Lightfoot song to post today.  I flip-flopped several times.  You can expect more later...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SudbXUVM3D0