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Song of the Day: Cha Cha Cha features the words and music of Dernst Emile II, Philip Lawrence, Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Terius Gray and Bruno Mars. The song appears on Bruno’s #1 Billboard Hot 200 album, “The Romantic“, which was released on February 27, 2026. I’ve been listening to…

Song of the Day: Layla, words and music by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon, appears on the 1970 album, “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,” the only album recorded under the name of the rock band Derek and the Dominos. The song was inspired by a love story from Persian…

Song of the Day: Salad Days [YouTube link], composed by jazz pianist Jason Rebello, is only one of the featured tracks from the artist’s 2016 solo piano album, “Held“. Lyrical and expressive, the composition displays Rebello‘s technical savvy and harmonic and melodic sense. I only recently discovered the classically trained pianist’s…

Song of the Day: Abracadabra is credited to a host of writers, including the members of Siouxsie and the Banshees, since it incorporates elements of their 1981 song “Spellbound“. Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga is also among the credited writers, and she delivers this #1 Billboard Hot Dance/Pop hit with gusto. From…

Song of the Day: I’m Still Standing features the words of Bernie Taupin and the music of Elton John, who celebrates his 79th birthday today! A paean to resilience and being a “true survivor” (hear! hear!), this hit song from John’s robust discography appears on his 1983 album, “Too Low…

Song of the Day: Telemann Sinfonia, paraphrase from Trio in A Minor was written by Baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann, who was born on this date in 1681. This composition has been engrained in my consciousness since I played violin in the orchestra at David A. Boody Junior High School,…