Song of the Day

**9/11/09

Bo Diddley - I'm a Man

--------------He's gotta spell it out for you. Bo Diddley's proud and provocative "I'm a Man" is rooted in American blues, bringing a sensual and shouting howls up and over harmonica and sharp, jagged guitar. For those unfamiliar with Bo Diddley, he's known as "The Originator" for transitioning blues to rock and roll - not a small milestone in America's social history book. To say that Bo Diddley's music was instrumental in the material of Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly, and Eric Clapton is an understatement. Takea listen to a few of his songs - you'll discover the foundations of what has influenced generations and generations of rock n' roll. Get "I'm a Man" from Bo Diddley's 1958 self-titled album.

Song of the Day

**3/13/09

Alicia Keys - Fallin'

----------If you can't listen to Keys' vocals in the first few seconds of "Fallin'" without getting chills, you need some soul searching. "Fallin' " sways with gospel tones and tugs at heartstrings with sweeping vocals. The classically trained pianist/R&B wonder made her relapse into romance a Billboard, radio, and MTV sensation. Her 2001 debut album Songs in A Minor sold a staggering 11 million copies, got her five Grammys, and flaunted her talents as an accomplished vitruoso.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=712cMG7DYY0