Category Archives: Song of the Day

Song of the Day: Why? by Herve Villechaize

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Since I just reviewed the final Tattoo episode of Fantasy Island, let’s say goodbye with today’s song of the day.

In 1981, at the height of Fantasy Island’s popularity, Villechaize released a song called “Why?”  It’s all about trying to understand why people have to fight and why people cannot just accept the wisdom of peace-loving children.  The video at the top of this post was recorded for a TV show on which Villechaize appeared.  Unfortunately, I don’t know which show it was for and the video upload itself is not the best quality.  Apparently, the split-screen visual effect that gives us two Herves singing at once was a part of the show.

That said, why do we always have to fight?

Brad’s Song of the Day – “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

In keeping with my theme of celebrating Arkansas in pop culture today, I’ve chosen superstar Glen Campbell and one of his classic hits for my song of the day. Campbell was born in Billstown, Arkansas, which is about 20 miles from where our kids were raised in Southwest Arkansas. I know several members of his family, and they are so proud of Glen. And why shouldn’t they be?! From cranking out hit records to starring in the movie version of a great work of Arkansas literature, TRUE GRIT, Campbell is a one-of-a-kind talent, and all of Arkansas is proud to call him our own! Enjoy my friends!

Song Of The Day: Coming Into Los Angeles by Arlo Guthrie

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

We’ll be coming into Los Angeles in another 12 hours or so.  And then, it’ll be onto Dallas.  It was a good vacation but I’m definitely ready to jump back into things.  I have to say thank you to my fellow writers here at the Shattered Lens and especially my wonderful sister, the one and only Dazzling Erin Nicole, for keeping the site thriving while I was gone.

Here’s today’s song of the day.  For the record, I will not be bringing in a couple of keys.  I still love Arlo, though!

Brad’s Song of the Day – “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

Just in case some of you may have forgotten, “Achy Breaky Heart” was a big hit. As a matter of fact, it was the number one song on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on this day, June 27th, of 1992. It was so big that it became the first country single to be certified platinum since “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton in 1983. Whether you loved it or hated it, you could not avoid it.

Take a trip down memory lane with me, Billy Ray, and Achy Breaky Heart!