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

**4/6/09

Money Talks - AC/DC

-------------It's a rock n' roll throwback night, and who better to have as a featured band than AC/DC? Yes, the true Thunder from Down Under has given us the legendary schoolboy looks and smart-ass antics of Angus Young, the late Bon Scott's gritty wail, and some of the most recognizable riffs in rock and roll.

"Money Talks" is for all the gold diggers. Young's blues-tinged progression charges the song with an electricity that can only be found in strip clubs and bars. The lyrics are begging, but Brian Johnson (who replaced Scott in 1980) is anything but the victim. He just wants it. All of it. Get "Money Talks" from AC/DC's 1990 album, The Razor's Edge.