2000s – Page 21

Paul Simon | Everything ‘Bout It Is a Love Song

MotD fan Mont Chris Hubbard contributed this 2006 tune, “Everything ‘Bout It Is a Love Song,” from Paul Simon:

“This song’s final verse is a half-step higher – no big whoop – but the way he gets there is very interesting!”

Chris Thile | I’m Nowhere and You’re Everything

American Bluegrass/Newgrass mandolinist Chris Thile, known for his work with Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, released his fourth solo album, Deceiver, in 2004. After a chaotic bridge from 2:50 to 3:10, “I’m Nowhere and You’re Everything” modulates at 3:10, 3:42, and 4:06.

From The Houston Chronicle‘s review: “If you expected Thile to cater to Bluegrass orthodoxy and Newgrass’ oft-meandering constructs, this album’s title suggests you’ve been duped.”

Whitney Houston | Deck the Halls / Silent Night medley

Merry Christmas Eve! We end our holiday programming where we began, with the legendary Whitney Houston and a medley of “Deck The Halls/Silent Night” (2003). THREE key changes at 0:50, 1:40, and 2:28. Have a wonderful evening and holiday tomorrow!

Barbra Streisand | One God

Not your traditional Christmas song, but if Babs puts it on her Xmas album (2001) that’s good enough for me. Key change at 2:32.

The Blenders | O Come, All Ye Faithful

The Blenders are today’s version of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (2002), with a key change at 0:52. Enjoy!

James Taylor + Ray Charles | Sweet Potato Pie

Today we feature James Taylor’s “Sweet Potato Pie,” performed here with Ray Charles (2004). Key changes at 1:59 and 2:14.

Carrie Underwood | Whenever You Remember

Here’s Carrie Underwood’s track “Whenever You Remember,” released in 2005. Key change at 2:46.

Fountains of Wayne | Stacy’s Mom

“Stacy’s Mom,” a 2003 power pop classic by Fountains Of Wayne, written by Adam Schlesinger, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance. The New Yorker magazine’s Ben Greenman called it the “second-catchiest song ever written about a girlfriend’s parent” (after Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson.”) The initial key of E Major shifts to G major at the bridge (2:25).

Roberta Sa | Pelas Tabelas

A performer of Portuguese lineage, Roberta Sá is one of the most recognized artists of her generation in Brazil. Her version of the classic tune “Pelas Tabelas” (2005) modulates twice (1:15 and 2:21).

Kelly Rowland | Stole

After gaining fame as part of Destiny’s Child, vocalist Kelly Rowland released “Stole” in 2002. The lyrics detail the anguish of multiple young lives lost to violence. The tune was a smash hit in the UK and Australia, but didn’t perform nearly as well in the US.

The form alternates between an intro and verse built around a Cmajor/Asus2 vamp and a chorus with a repeating Gmin/Dmin/Cmin pattern (first appearing at 0:45).