Song of the Day - Let No Man Put Asunder - Mary J. Blige

We got love too good to throw away

It's not over between you and me

It's not over, don't want to be free

What has been joined by God, by God

Let no man put asunder

Oh no, don't throw it away

Don't throw it away

On this Martin Luther King Day 2017, Dr. King's message of freedom and liberty for all is all the more important as we await the transition of power and contemplate what is to come. Freedom doesn't come easily or without a price, and those of us that love our country have to stick together and continue to work hard, more now than ever, for the freedoms that those who've come before us had worked to hard to achieve. Enjoy the day!

Song of the Day - I Have Seen the Rain - P!nk, with Jim Moore

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Happy Memorial Day all!  Yes, Memorial Day Weekend is well known as the unofficial start of summer, and it's one holiday we all look forward to, but I think that many of us often overlook the true meaning behind this day of remembrance.  Well, throughout the history of this great country, more than 1.1 million American servicemen have been killed in action during wars from the Revolution all the way up until the current war on terror. (PBS News Hour)  That's a lot of people, and without them, we very may well not be enjoying the lives we have today.  Today is a day to celebrate, honor and remember.

In commemoration of the day, here's a very special song from P!nk and her dad, Mr. James T.  Moore. Moore served in the Vietnam War and wrote this tune during his tourney in that faraway place more than 40 years ago.  The song appears on P!nk's I'm Not Dead album and here's a clip of the very first time the singer performed it live, together with her dad.  It's a sweet and tender moment, and I think it suits the day just fine.  Happy Memorial Day... 

Song of the Day - Loves Me Like a Rock - Paul Simon

When I was a little boy

And the Devil would call my name

I'd say "now who do

Who do you think you're fooling?"

I'm a consecrated boy

Singer in a Sunday choir

My mama loves, she loves me

She gets down on her knees and hugs me

She loves me like a rock

She rocks me like the rock of ages

And she loves me

She loves me, loves me, loves me, loves me

Every year, on this day, I always have trouble finding just the right song to post.  Usually I peruse my own music collection first, then invariably do a Google search for some ideas.  I mean, the song has to be special, right?  A mother is one of the most pivotal people in anyone's life, the one who had you, the one who takes care of you, the one person who loves unconditionally, and is proud of you no matter what.  Lo and behold I found a song I never would have associated with Mother's Day, but was listed on one of those holiday song lists on the Internet, and it's perfect.  So check out the classic Loves Me Like a Rock, by Paul Simon, and go out and give your mama some love.  Happy Mother's Day!

Song of the Day - Suavamente (NYC Remix) - Elvis Crespo

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Today is Cinco de Mayo, a day marking the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.  The anniversary is really a minor day of note in Mexico, but in the past couple of decades it has become the Mexican version of St. Patrick's Day here in the States,  In other words, it's just another excuse to drink beer whilst celebrating Mexican culture (Dos Equis anyone?).  I don't really know any Mexican music, but I have been known to listen to Latin music in general here and there, but I figured I'd post at least a Spanish song to commemorate the day.  Here's an infectious dance number from 1998.  It's the nasally-voiced Elvis Crespo and his hip-shaking, Spanglish remix of Suavemente...

A Veteran's Day Song of the Day - American Pie - Don McLean

Today, as many of us enjoy a mid-week day off, we should take the time to honor and appreciate all of the veteran's out there who have protected and served us throughout our history and even today. It takes a brave person to do what they do and many have sacrificed their lives so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have in this great country of ours.  Here's a timeless lil patriotic ditty that we all know and love, so click play, enjoy and Happy Veteran's Day...

Independence Day Song of the Day - R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.

Song of the Day - Oh Mother - Christina Aguilera

So Mother, I thank you

For all that you've done and still do

You got me, I got you

Together we always pull through

It's a beautiful May day outside and a perfect one to celebrate mother's everywhere.  A mother is one of the most enduring and important relationships one has in life.  Her love is unconditional, and as such she deserves to be treated like a queen not only on Mother's Day, but every day.  Happy Mother's Day!