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Mildred Bailey - At Sundown Released on: At Sundown - Mildred Bailey Sings album Released in: 1955 Genre: Jazz Mildred Bailey · At Sundown "At age 17, Mildred Bailey moved to Seattle and worked as a sheet music demonstrator at Woolworth. She married and divorced Ted Bailey, keeping his last name because she thought it sounded more American than Rinker, which was of Swiss origin." See Previous Song of the Day

Jimmy Ross - Sad Sam Composed by: Mel Turner Released in: 1981 Genre: Electronic "Later in life,  Jimmy Ross took his mother's last name, Ross. During his teenage years in the Navy. He quickly became known for his singing capabilities on board of the ship. Making extra money in local bars and clubs whenever they went ashore. Ross quickly became recognition for his talent after leaving the Navy." See Previous Song of the Day 

Helen Merrill - The Thrill Is Gone Genre: Jazz Recording on: November 1, 1984 - November 3, 1984 Composed by: Ray Henderson and Lew Brown "In the 1980s and '90s, a contract with Verve Records and high profile performances in America returned Helen Merrill to prominence. Noted for her emotional, sensual vocal performances, her career continues in its sixth decade with concerts and recordings." See Previous Song of the Day

Daniel Grau - Atlantis Released On: Cruisin Genre: Jazz Duration: 8:15 "Daniel Grau recorded nine LPs between 1974 and 1983. Just for fun, Grau asked some of the musicians who frequented the studio regularly to use their free time to record some of their own songs and compositions under the name La Orquestra De Daniel Grau." See Previous Song of the Day 

DIIV - Bent (Roi's Song) Written by: Zachary Smith Genre: Indie Rock Released on: Is the Is Are album "DIIV consists of Zachary Cole Smith, lead vocals and guitar, Andrew Bailey, guitar, Colin Caulfield vocals and bass, and Ben Newman, drums. They crafted the soundtrack to personal resurrection under the heavy weight of metallic catharsis upheld by robust guitars and vocal tension." See Previous Song of the Day 

Lester Young Quartet - Just You, Just Me Released: 1944 Genre: Jazz Tenor Saxophone: Lester Young "Although many of his recordings in the 1950s were excellent, showing a greater emotional depth than in his earlier days, Lester Young was bothered by the fact that some of his white imitators were making much more money than he was. 1956's Jazz Giants album found him in peak form. Also, a well documented engagement in Washington, D.C. with a quartet and a last reunion with Count Basie at the 1957 Newport Jazz Festival." See Previous Song of the Day 

Electric Light Orchestra - Witness Release on: October 10, 2014 Genre: Electronic Released on: ElopartII album "Electric Light Orchestra II was where Jeff Lynne started rebuilding the sound of Electric Light Orchestra following the departure of Roy Wood from the original lineup. It was as personal an effort as Lynne had ever made in music, showcasing his work as singer, songwriter, guitarist, sometime synthesizer player, and producer." See Previous Song of the Day