Nina Simone- I Put a Spell on You
It’s undeniable that Nina Simone breathed new life into her now more famous version of this classic. Her voice is soultry, haunting, a little bit naughty, and you can’t help but to be hypnotized.
-Kimberly
dc: thanks for submitting, kimberly!
India.Arie- Ready for Love
i’ve had this song on deck for a long time. it’s a great love song. if you’re still looking for love, hold on! there are billions of people out there. that isn’t really all that inspiring, but i’m trying to be optimistic. enjoy.
-the skinny miracle
EDIT: video now works. i had no idea it didn’t before. oops.
John Legend - Ordinary People
This is dedicated to Happy Mushroom today. I know its tough right now hun just remember none of us knows which way to go at times. If this song ain’t the truth about relationships I don’t know what is. Just know I’m here for you if and when you need me.
-CaliDre
Jens Lekman - Your Arms Around Me
Thank you thank you thank you Drew Barrymore for using this song so aptly in the pool scene of Whip It. It was such a perfect song to use at that moment and I have absolutely fallen in love with it and with Lekman.
Jens (pronounced Yens) is of course Swedish. Apparently the staff here at DC has a fetish for the Swedes - what can we say. I’m so addicted to the quality of his instrument right about now that I might have to go out and buy all of his cds. Next time I get paid that is! Damn my poor cash flow.
But yes - I love everything about this song. Its romantic and deep and dark and so insanely beautiful that it hurts. If my life had a soundtrack this song would be the theme. At least I’d hope that events played out so that this song could be the theme : )
Anywhoo - I guess I’ll just have to settle on listening to this track on repeat for the next 2 weeks. I’m sure you’ll be forced to do the same (unless you find yourself in a higher tax bracket then myself!)!!! ENJOY!!!
-CaliDre
Yaw- Where Will You Be?
a good friend of mine put me onto this. be careful when you listen to this one. it might make you think about someone you’d prefer to forget. you might find yourself on your knees in the rain, crying your eyes out, and raging at the heavens. yes. you might become aaron hall. can’t say i didn’t warn you. the man can sang, though. enjoy (at your own risk!).
-the skinny miracle
Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are
I could be in a marketplace in Timbuktoo with a million foreign sounds invading my ears and an MJ song - any MJ song - could come on and be instantly recognizable. Michael had that rare gift of a having a voice so distinct that even with literally hundreds of songs recorded anyone can pick him out of a line up.
My love for lil’ Mike has never waned and this has got to be one of my favorite songs. I mean…I say that all the tiem but it’s always true. This song doesn’t waste anytime warming up. Mike dives right in and everytime I’m diving in with him. So let me tell you where it’s at…right here! Sit back and enjoy. I know I am.
-CaliDre
David Cook - Permanent
David Cook has been one of the few American Idols who I have liked from the beginning of the season to the end. From his audition to the finale I have always felt Mr. Cook. I love his cool rocker vibe and how he tears up songs from other genres while adding his twist to it. Don’t even get me started on his version of Lionel Richie’s Hello (one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite artists done so damn well).
Needless to say, besides Kelly Clarkson, David Cook is the only AI contestant who has a CD I have purchased. I should prolly go buy 1 or 2 others but I’m just lazy. So for now enjoy my favorite song from his album.
-CaliDre
Peggy Lee - Fever
I don’t remember what I was doing or watching, but Beyonce’s remake of this song came on and I was utterly flabbergasted. She just doesn’t do this song any justice.
Peggy Lee was one classy dame and she made this song sizzle. There is this amazing heat - cool and smoldering that she brings to this song. Even that little quality where she rushes through saying “fe-vah” really quickly…like she was a little rushed for breath and had to get out quickly - LOVE IT!
So here’s to the classics. Enjoy!
-CaliDre
Jackie Wilson - (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
Jackie Wilson - (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
Whuddup DailyCrack? I know its been a while but after a whole lot of craziness (burnout, illness, work, artistic differences, and a broken toe) I’m back. Oh how I have missed you all and what better song to come back to you all with then Jackie Wilson? I’m sorry that I left you and I promise not to ever do it so abruptly again. So let’s just keep lifting each other up aiight? Here’s to a pleasent start to your day!
-CaliDre
PS - Looks like a lot has changed since I was gone. Still not sure how I feel about it but I’m sticking to what I know for now. I’d love to hear your thoughts on old v. new DC tho? Tell me - what do you think?
U2 - I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
Every so often i think it’s good to reflect on what life and all the things that have gone on in the past week, month, or year. This song as always been a reminder to always keep striving ahead, pushing onward and moving forward. Because when you stop, you just might settle for anything.
