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Song of the Day: Better Call Saul (“Burnin’ Coal”) [YouTube link], composed and performed by pianist Les McCann, first appeared on the artist’s 1969 album, “Much Les“. It provides a jazzy backdrop to a key scene in Season 4, Episode 8 (“Coushatta”) of BCS, which premiered on September 24, 2018.…

Song of the Day: Better Call Saul (“Grazing in the Grass”), music by Philemon Hou, lyrics by Harry Elston, was first recorded in 1968 by Hugh Masekela as an instrumental and, later on, in a 1969 vocal version, by Friends of Distinction [YouTube links]. But it’s an instrumental rendition by…

Song of the Day: Better Call Saul (“Alfonso Muskedunder”) was composed by Norweigian DJ Todd Terje, from his 2015 studio album, “It’s Album Time“. The song is featured in Season 3, Episode 3 (“Sunk Costs”) of BCS, which premiered on April 24, 2017. Check out its official video, but more…

Song of the Day: Better Call Saul (“Sugar Town”) features the words and music of Lee Hazlewood. Nancy Sinatra’s recording of it hit #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1966 and #1 on the East Listening chart one month later. The song is featured on her 1966 album,…

Song of the Day: Better Call Saul (“Scorpio”) [YouTube link], composed by Dennis Coffey, hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the Soul Singles chart, as part of the artist’s 1971 album, “Evolution” (Dennis Coffey and the Detroit Guitar Band). This funk instrumental is heard over one…

Song of the Day: Better Call Saul (“Gloria’s Step, Take 2”) [YouTube link], composed and performed by Bill Evans, was recorded live by the jazz piano great with his legendary trio, featuring Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums. It was released as part of “Sunday at the…

Song of the Day: Better Call Saul (“Smoke on the Water”), composed and performed by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice of the English rock band Deep Purple. This song, which hit #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, chronicles the 1971 fire at Montreux Casino.…

Song of the Day: Better Call Saul (“Banzai Pipeline”), composed by the great Henry Mancini, appears on the 1963 album, “Uniquely Mancini,” showcasing the maestro’s big band sound. It’s also heard in Season 1, Episode 10 (“Marco”) of BCS, which first aired on April 6, 2015. It appears during one…

Song of the Day: Better Call Saul (“Tune Down”) [YouTube link], composed and performed by Chris Joss, appears on the musician’s 2009 album, “Sticks“. This cool, bluesy vibe is heard in Season 1, Episode 7 (“Bingo”) of BCS, which first aired on March 15, 2015. Oh, those Kettlemans! And congratulations…