I’ve had this song stuck in my head — or at least, I’ve had the bassline stuck in my head — ever since I watched Woodstock ’94.
Tag Archives: Song of the Day
Song of the Day: Main Theme From Patton by Jerry Goldsmith
Happy Flag Day!
Today’s song of the day comes from the score of 1970’s Patton.
Song of the Day: Title Music From A Clockwork Orange by Wendy Carlos
Seeing as how today is Malcolm McDowell’s birthday, it only seems right that today’s song of the day should be one that was used in his best-known film.
The Title Music For A Clockwork Orange was, of course, adapted from Music For The Funeral of Queen Mary, composed by Henry Purcell.
Song of the Day: Superman March by John Williams
Since today is Superman Day, it only makes sense that today’s song of the day should John Williams’s rousing Superman March from 1978’s Superman. In this video from 2023, John Williams conducts the Saito Kinen Orchestra.
Song of the Day: Fade to Black, performed by Gordean Simpson
Today’s song of the day is the haunting final song from Paul Lynch’s 1980 classic, Prom Night.
Song of the Day: A Close Friend by James Newton Howard
Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a belated happy birthday to the great composer, James Newton Howard! Today’s song of the day comes from his score for Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Song of the Day: Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John
Last week, I had so much fun watching Xanadu with #FridayNightFlix that there really wasnt question as to what today’s song of the day would be,
Song of the Day: “Skinny Love” by Bon Iver
Case Wright
This is greatest saddest song ever. Sometimes the people we are attracted to the most are the WORST choices for us.
Song of the Day: Theme from Magnum Force by Lalo Schifrin
Seeing as how today is Clint Eastwood’s birthday, it seems only appropriate that our song of the day should come from the score of one of his best films. From 1973’s Magnum Force, here is Lalo Schifrin’s theme:
Song of the Day: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly — Main Theme (composed by Ennio Morricone)
Today’s song of the day is the main theme from Leone’s best-known film, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
Ennio Morricone’s score is as much of a character in this film as the ones played by Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, and Lee Van Cleef. It perfectly sets the moods, telling us that we’re about to see something that is truly epic. The opening notes, which have so often been parodied but which have never lost their power, truly capture the feel of Sergio Leone’s mythical vision of the old west.
