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Song of the Week: “Sink Into Me”

Taking Back Sunday‘s upcoming album, New Again hits shelves June 2. In the meantime, they have tons of widgets (see above) and appearances to keep their fans excited. You can pre-order the Limited Edition Package Car Kit now here.

To listen to a stream of first single, “Sink Into Me” for Quicktime click here. For Windows click here.

Be sure to visit their MySpace to hear title track “New Again” in its entirety. If that’s not enough for you, Taking Back Sunday will be performing at Bamboozle tomorrow as well as touring the East Coast allowing fans to listen to the new album with them! Catch them at the locations below:

Monday, May 4 – Philadelphia, PA
3:00pm
Tunes
910 Route 73 N
Marlton, NJ

5:00
Journeys
Plaza @ King of Prussia
160 N Gulph Rd, SP #1056
King Of Prussia, PA

8:00pm
Denny’s
47 Industrial Hwy
Essington PA, 19029

Tuesday, May 5 – New York, NY
4:00pm
McCaren Park
Bedford Ave and N 12th St
Brooklyn, NY 11222

8:00pm
Journeys
Herald Center
1293 Broadway
New York, NY

Thursday, May 7 – Boston, MA
Noon
Whitehorse Tavern
116 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134

2:00pm
WFNX Event
Fan Pier (near the Bank of America Pavilion (across from Seaport Hotel) on Atlantic Ave)

5:00pm
Newbury Comics
859 Boston/Providence Hwy
Route 1
Norwood, MA 02062

8:00pm
Denny’s
152 Endicott St
Danvers, MA 01923

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Top 10 Songs of the 1960s

Last night I went to a tribute concert for the Rat Pack and it got me thinking. Surprisingly, I knew most of the songs performed throughout the night thanks to my parents’ music selection growing up. While the majority of the songs featured were from the 60s, I started wondering about all the hits from that era and others I might like.

Low and behold, I present to you my Top 10 list. I realize this barely scratches the surface of the amazing music that came out of this fruitful decade, but thought I’d share with you some of my favorites (in no particular order). What songs did I miss? Which artists should I have showcased? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

1. “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin

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2. “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles

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3. “My Way” by Frank Sinatra

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4. “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees

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5. “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys

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6. “Like A Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan

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7. “Walk On By” by Dionne Warwick

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8. “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations

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9. “Baby Love” by The Supremes

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10. “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon And Garfunkel

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These are only a few of the hits from the 60s. What did I leave out?

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Song of the Week: “Fly Me To the Moon”

While I’m sure many of you music lovers out there have heard of the Rat Pack, which featured prominent musicians Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, there may be some who have no knowledge on this talented quintet. The Rat Pack played predominately in the early 1960s, appearing together onstage and in films and it would definitely behoove you to check them out (there’s plenty of videos on YouTube).

I can’t tell you how many CD’s by the members of the Rat Pack I’ve bought my parents over the years, so when they told me about a show tonight focusing on the music of these immensely talented artists, of course I said I’d go.

This brings me to this week’s song of the week. One of my favorites from Ol’ Blue Eyes aka Frank Sinatra. Watch the video below of Sinatra performing “Fly Me To the Moon” at the Kiel Opera House in St. Louis on Father’s Day 1965. The words just seem to roll off his tongue with such ease. What do you think? Do you have a favorite song from the 60s?

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Song of the Week: “Ghost Town”

I’ve been hearing a lot about Shiny Toy Guns lately, so I decided to check them out for myself. While I only had maybe a minute glimpse at their set during South By Southwest, I’ve heard wonders about their live performance. After taking a listen to their MySpace and some songs on YouTube, I stumbled on their single “Ghost Town” and liked what I heard.

While the song itself sounds more like it’d be played at a club, it has been a hit on the modern rock charts. Charts aside, there’s much more meaning behind the song. On their Web site, a fan asked the story behind the track to which Shiny Toy Guns wrote, “Ghost Town is anything that holds you back, that puts a ceiling on your life or your goals. Its an anthem for any and all who want to get out of the ‘ghost town’ in their lives and want to move forward and progress to become the people they always wanted to be.”

They continue, “The song is sort of our anthem about how you can and very much will be able to do anything that you want to do, whenever you want too, with the right motivation and the desire and will to break free from whatever is keeping you living in a ghost town.”

Can you relate? You can watch the music video for “Ghost Town” here. Be sure to visit their Web site as well as give their tunes a listen on MySpace. I’m hoping to catch a show of theirs soon, so I’ll be sure to let you know how they are live!

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Song of the Week: “Delia”

I absolutely love this song by The Canon Logic. I also think this record player is the coolest thing ever. Come on, click the red play button and it plays their song? Pretty clever. If you like what you hear and you’re in the Jersey area come check them out at Maxwell’s in Hoboken tonight as they play with Plushgun and Nightmare of You. If you do make it out, be sure to find me and say hi!

If you like what you just heard, be sure to visit The Canon Logic on MySpace or read my interview with them from CMJ here.

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Song of the Week: “Lucky”

I just heard “Lucky” on the radio last night on my drive home by Jason Mraz, featuring Colbie Caillat and realized how much I love this song! Watch the video below and I think you’ll see why. Enjoy!

“Lucky” Official Video With Colbie Caillat
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Song of the Week: “Untouchable”

I don’t know about where you live, but here in Jersey it’s just over 60 degrees and the perfect weather to drive around with your sunroof and windows open blasting music. At least that’s what I did today! I have to tell you, after being in Texas where the temperature was 80+ then coming home to 30 degrees wasn’t the nicest transition, but it’s okay because today made up for the past few days!

This brings me to this week’s “Song of the Week,” Luna Halo‘s “Untouchable.” It is one of those perfect summer songs. After seeing them live and replaying their MySpace page over and over again, I cannot get this song out of my head! Turns out Taylor Swift must love it just as much as I do since she has covered it in the past. You can listen to both versions below. Which do you like better?

For a stream of Luna Halo’s song “Untouchable” click here. You can also watch it on YouTube.

Below is Taylor Swift’s acoustic cover of “Untouchable.”

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Song of the Week: “I Don’t Know”

Lisa Hannigan has been getting quite some attention as of late. From being named one of Rolling Stone‘s Breaking Artists to touring with Damien Rice and Jason Mraz, Hannigan is one name that won’t be disappearing anytime soon. The Irish folk singer has an airy voice with a little bit of edge to it. Her emotion-filled song, “I Don’t Know” is a fanciful, yet romantic song about wanting to know more about someone who you seemingly know nothing about. Intrigued yet?

Watch Hannigan perform “I Don’t Know” live on Colbert below and for more on her, be sure to visit her MySpace.

The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Lisa Hannigan Pt. 2

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Song of the Week: “Live Your Life”

“Life is an interesting journey, you never know where it will take you,” T.I. says introducing his music video. He continues, “Sometimes on the way to where you’re going you might think, ‘This is the worst time of my life.’ But you know what, at the end of the road, through all the adversity, if you can get where you wanted to be, you remember whatever don’t kill you will make you stronger, then all the adversity was worth it.”

Cue Rihanna and the song begins. Listen closely.

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I like the song so much I made it my ringtone. So, whenever someone calls me I’m constantly reminded, “Just live your life.”

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Song of the Week: “Did You Miss Me”

I recently received the MP3 for Tortured Soul‘s first single, “Did You Miss Me” off their upcoming release in an email. With a blend of R&B;, house and soul, the single is bound to have your feet stomping along to the beats throughout the track. While it brings about a danceable 70s vibe, the song is undeniably catchy and after just one listen you’ll be forced to hit that repeat button.

To listen to a stream of “Did You Miss Me” click here. Love to know what you think! If you like what you hear, be sure to pick up the album, Did You Miss Me, due in stores March 24.