usedguitar.com’s Tune of the Day

Songs in keeping with the general vibe of usedguitar.com, selected daily. You need Spotify to listen.

Sick As A Dog – Aerosmith

May 18, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Friday, May 18 2012 is “Sick As A Dog” by Aerosmith from 1976′s Rocks. I grew up in Connecticut in the Seventies and we…

You Ain’t Going Nowhere – The Byrds

May 16, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Wednesday, May 16 2012 is Bob Dylan’s “You Ain’t Going Nowhere” by the Byrds from 1968′s Sweetheart of the Rodeo. This one should really…

Matty Groves – Fairport Convention

May 14, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Monday, May 14 2012 is “Matty Groves” by Fairport Convention. Prior to 1969′s Liege & Lief Fairport Convention was your standard folk rock group…

Green Onions – Grateful Dead (Rochester, NY – June 30, 1988)

May 13, 2012

This week’s entry to the Deadhead Corner Tune of the Day is their rendition of Green Onions from Rochester in 1988. This was the only time they played the Booker…

Los Angeles, I’m Yours – The Decemberists

May 12, 2012

LA Dispatch. Our Tune of the Day for Saturday, May 12 2012 is “Los Angeles, I’m Yours” by the Decemberists from 2003′s Her Majesty. An update on the FBB’s “Sin…

Without Expression – Terry Reid

May 11, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Friday, May 11 2012 is “Without Expression” by Terry Reid which originally appeared on 1968′s bang, bang you’re Terry Reid. Terry is probably best…

In A Broken Dream – Python Lee Jackson (with Rod Stewart)

May 8, 2012

Note: Please welcome George Champale as usedguitar.com’s Cultural Editor. When not traveling the world George will be picking some tunes for us. A man of wealth AND taste, he has…

It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue – Grateful Dead (San Francisco, CA – Juy 16, 1966)

May 6, 2012

This weeks’ entry in the Deadhead Corner Tune of the Day is another cover — Bob Dylan this time. It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue is a song the Dead…

Look At Miss Ohio – Gillian Welch

May 5, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Saturday, May 5 2012 is “Look At Miss Ohio” by Gillian Welch from 2003′s Soul Journey. Featuring of course the impeccably tasteful guitar playing…

She’s Crafty – Beastie Boys

May 4, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Friday, May 4 2012 is “She’s Crafty” by The Beastie Boys from 1986′s License to Ill. Doing the sample justice. Rest in Peace, MCA.…

Sweet Jane – The Velvet Underground

April 23, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Monday, April 23 2012 is “Sweet Jane” by the Velvet Underground from 1970′s Loaded. Just what we happen to be listening too at the…

The Weight – Grateful Dead

April 23, 2012

This week’s entry in the Deadhead Corner Tune of the Day is “The Weight” from the Nassau Coliseum from the spring 1990 tour in honor or the passing of Levon…

W.S. Walcott Medicine Show – The Band

April 17, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Tuesday, April 17 2012 is “W.S. Walcott Medicine Show” by the Band from 1972′s Rock of Ages. We could have picked any cut on…

Hony Tonk Women – The Rolling Stones

April 16, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Monday, April 16 2012 is “Honky Tonk Women” by the Rolling Stones. Released as a single in 1969 it spent 4 weeks at the…

Dancin’ In The Street – Grateful Dead (South Yarmouth, MA – October 27, 1979)

April 15, 2012

This week’s entry in the Deadhead Corner Tune of the Day is Dancin’ In the Streets from the Cape Cod Coliseum in October of 1979. After the ’75 hiatus the…

James McMurtry – Choctaw Bingo

April 13, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Friday, April 13th 2012 is Choctaw Bingo by James McMurtry from 2002′s Saint Mary Of The Woods. Darkly epic not without a sense of…

Sheena Is A Punk Rocker – Ramones

April 12, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Thursday, April 12, 2012 is Sheena Is A Punk Rocker by the Ramones from 1977′s Rocket to Russia. The Beach Boys surf the Lower…

Dead Flowers – The Rolling Stones

April 11, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Wednesday, April 11 2012 is “Dead Flowers” by The Rolling Stones from 1971′s Sticky Fingers. The Stones first take on Bakersfield Country (there would…

Memphis Jane – Buddy & Julie Miller

April 10, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Tuesday, April 10 3012 is “Memphis Jane” by Buddy & Julie Miller from 2009′s Written in Chalk. Thanks to Andy for the suggestion. This…

Memories – The Silos

April 9, 2012

Our Tune of the Day for Monday, April 9 2012 is “Memories” by The Silos from 1987′s Cuba. Nice low tech minimalist vibe. This whole set holds up nicely 25…

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