Song of the Day #3,109: ‘I’ve Loved These Days (Live)’ – Billy Joel

billy_joel_songs_atticHere’s a wonderful Billy Joel track first released on 1976’s Turnstiles and later on the 1981 live compilation Songs in the Attic (that’s the version featured here).

Turnstiles was written after Joel left Los Angeles to return to his native New York and exercise more control over his music (he produced the album himself). That move is reflected in such titles as ‘New York State of Mind’ and ‘Say Goodbye to Hollywood.’ On this track, he admits that, while it’s time for him to move on, he’ll have fond memories of his life in L.A.

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Song of the Day #3,107: ‘Texas Flood’ – Stevie Ray Vaughan

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[Verse 1]
Well it’s floodin’ down in Texas
All of the telephone lines are down
And I’ve been tryin’ to call my baby
Lord, and I can’t get a single sound

[Verse 2]
Well dark clouds are rollin’ in
Man I’m standin’ out in the rain
Yeah floodwater keep a rollin’
Man it’s about to drive poor me insane

[Absurd Solo]

[Verse 3]
Well, I’m leavin’ you baby
Lord, and I’m goin’ back home to stay
Well back home there’s no floods or tornados
Baby, and the sun shines every day