Mod of the Day

Shirley Bassey | Everything’s Coming Up Roses

Today’s feature: “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” (1965), by Welsh powerhouse singer Shirley Bassey. Although it’s originally from Gypsy, this 1976 video features a performance on an oil rig! Modulation around 2:00.

Shirley Bassey | You Needed Me

A 2005 Shirley Bassey performance of “You Needed Me” featuring TWO modulations! 2:10 and 2:44 Enjoy!

The Supremes | I Hear a Symphony

Today we feature the Supremes singing “I Hear a Symphony” (1966). Listen around 1:09 for a series of modulations that are sure to brighten your day.

Whitney Houston | I Learned From the Best

Today we feature a classic Whitney Houston hit “I Learned From the Best” (1998). The key change is around 3:20, but listen to the whole song.

Elvis Costello + Burt Bacharach | I Still Have That Other Girl

Today’s modulation is brought to you by Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach’s “I Still Have That Other Girl” (1998). The huge modulation is around the 2:09 mark. Enjoy!

Love Will Find a Way (from “Lion King 2”)

We continue this week with “Love Will Find A Way” from 1998’s Lion King 2. Uplifting moments can be found around 1:30 and 2:30. Enjoy!

Billy Ocean | Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car

Billy Ocean’s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” (1988) went to #1 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Black Singles charts, as well as #3 on the UK Singles chart. Modulation around 3:40.

Celine Dion | (You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman

Here is Celine Dion’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman” (1996). Co-written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and first performed by Aretha Franklin in 1967, this cover version adds a modulation to the original tune (2:37).

Yeo Valley advertisement

Modulation of the Day would like to present the 2011 commercial for Yeo Valley, a large farming operation in the UK. There is a modulation, around 1:20, that you don’t want to miss. But don’t miss the huge number of boy band cliches which are served up throughout!

Michael Buble | Me and Mrs. Jones

Today we feature Michael Buble’s rendition of the classic “Me and Mrs. Jones” (2007), originally performed by Billy Paul in 1972. The #1 original version was written by Gamble and Huff, along with Cary Gilbert. Modulation around 2:30. This is a solid one!!