As today is Orson Welles’s birthday, it seems appropriate that today’s song of the day should come from the score of one of his best films, Touch of Evil.
As today is Orson Welles’s birthday, it seems appropriate that today’s song of the day should come from the score of one of his best films, Touch of Evil.
I’m Free was originally recorded by The Rolling Stones in 1965 and was the last track on the Out Of Our Heads album. To quote Rolling Stone Magazine, the original song was a “folk rocker.” The version by the Soup Dragons was much more psychedelic and featured a verse from Jamaican reggae performer, Junior Reid. I’m Free became the band’s biggest hit, reaching the number 2 spot on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart.
Director Matthew Amos has also directed videos for Stereo MCs, Jesus Jones, Slipknot, and Blur. He’s also film several awards shows and stage productions for the BBC.
This 1970 film, which was heavily influenced by Clint Eastwood’s Spaghetti westerns, featured a soundtrack from Ennio Morricone. It only seems appropriate that his excellent work should also provide us with our song of the day.
I love the look of this video. It’s all very vibrant and energetic, making it a great fit for the song being played.
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Happy May 4th!
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James Brown would have been 93 years old today.
Here he is, with the song of the day:
This video for For Whom The Bells Tolls was filmed at a show at the San Diego Sports Arena in 1992. Beavis was at this concert and Lars Ulrich pointed right at him and said, “There’s Beavis!”
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Back in the day, Slayer gave Tipper Gore nightmares.
This song found a new audience when it was used to break up a hippie music festival on South Park.
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With today being May Day, it seems appropriate that today’s song of the day should be this blistering attack on Che Guevara, a racist and misogynistic sociopath who far too many people view as being a hero just because his face looks good on a t-shirt.