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@qotdct.bsky.social
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(You may not be familiar with those two Grammy categories, but both "Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals" and "Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella" have been around in one form or another since 1963!)
January 21, 2026 at 1:59 AM
(You may not be familiar with those two Grammy categories, but both "Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals" and "Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella" have been around in one form or another since 1963!)
2nd #SongOfTheDay, 1/20/2026:
"Fight On" by the Westerlies
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
"Fight On" by the Westerlies
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
The Westerlies – "Fight On"
YouTube video by The Westerlies
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM
2nd #SongOfTheDay, 1/20/2026:
"Fight On" by the Westerlies
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
"Fight On" by the Westerlies
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
1st #SongOfTheDay, 1/20/2026:
"Something In The Water" ('acoustic-ish' mix) by Lawrence
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
"Something In The Water" ('acoustic-ish' mix) by Lawrence
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
Lawrence - Something In The Water (acoustic-ish)
YouTube video by Lawrence
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:49 AM
1st #SongOfTheDay, 1/20/2026:
"Something In The Water" ('acoustic-ish' mix) by Lawrence
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
"Something In The Water" ('acoustic-ish' mix) by Lawrence
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/20/2026
#Quote by: United Nations General Assembly President @albaerbock.bsky.social, at an event for the UN's 80th anniversary
#Quote by: United Nations General Assembly President @albaerbock.bsky.social, at an event for the UN's 80th anniversary
January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/20/2026
#Quote by: United Nations General Assembly President @albaerbock.bsky.social, at an event for the UN's 80th anniversary
#Quote by: United Nations General Assembly President @albaerbock.bsky.social, at an event for the UN's 80th anniversary
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
The second #MLKDay ceremony in #Norwalk, 1/19/2026,
held in Norwalk City Hall's concert hall,
featuring several gospel performances [3, 4]
Keynote speaker: former CT governor Dannel Malloy [2]
The second #MLKDay ceremony in #Norwalk, 1/19/2026,
held in Norwalk City Hall's concert hall,
featuring several gospel performances [3, 4]
Keynote speaker: former CT governor Dannel Malloy [2]
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 AM
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
The second #MLKDay ceremony in #Norwalk, 1/19/2026,
held in Norwalk City Hall's concert hall,
featuring several gospel performances [3, 4]
Keynote speaker: former CT governor Dannel Malloy [2]
The second #MLKDay ceremony in #Norwalk, 1/19/2026,
held in Norwalk City Hall's concert hall,
featuring several gospel performances [3, 4]
Keynote speaker: former CT governor Dannel Malloy [2]
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
The day's first #MLKDay ceremony in #Norwalk, 1/19/2026,
held at Norwalk High School
Keynote speaker: Mayor Barbara Smyth [2-3],
plus a speech by State Senator @bobduffct.bsky.social [1] and the Dr. King Service Awards [4]
The day's first #MLKDay ceremony in #Norwalk, 1/19/2026,
held at Norwalk High School
Keynote speaker: Mayor Barbara Smyth [2-3],
plus a speech by State Senator @bobduffct.bsky.social [1] and the Dr. King Service Awards [4]
January 20, 2026 at 2:56 AM
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
The day's first #MLKDay ceremony in #Norwalk, 1/19/2026,
held at Norwalk High School
Keynote speaker: Mayor Barbara Smyth [2-3],
plus a speech by State Senator @bobduffct.bsky.social [1] and the Dr. King Service Awards [4]
The day's first #MLKDay ceremony in #Norwalk, 1/19/2026,
held at Norwalk High School
Keynote speaker: Mayor Barbara Smyth [2-3],
plus a speech by State Senator @bobduffct.bsky.social [1] and the Dr. King Service Awards [4]
Bonus #SongOfTheDay, 1/19/2026:
"Don't Tell Me The Time" (1987)
Happy Birthday to the Motels' Martha Davis!
[Charting pop hit]
"Don't Tell Me The Time" (1987)
Happy Birthday to the Motels' Martha Davis!
[Charting pop hit]
Martha Davis - Don't Tell Me The Time (1987)
YouTube video by ClassicVideos80s
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Bonus #SongOfTheDay, 1/19/2026:
"Don't Tell Me The Time" (1987)
Happy Birthday to the Motels' Martha Davis!
[Charting pop hit]
"Don't Tell Me The Time" (1987)
Happy Birthday to the Motels' Martha Davis!
[Charting pop hit]
#SongOfTheDay, 1/19/2026:
"Modern Man" (1996) by Marilyn Scott,
with timely lyrics that reference Dr. Martin Luther King near the end
Co-writers: Marilyn and the Yellowjackets' Jimmy Haslip (who co-produced with her) and Russell Ferrante
#MLK #MLKDay
"Modern Man" (1996) by Marilyn Scott,
with timely lyrics that reference Dr. Martin Luther King near the end
Co-writers: Marilyn and the Yellowjackets' Jimmy Haslip (who co-produced with her) and Russell Ferrante
#MLK #MLKDay
Modern Man
YouTube video by Marilyn Scott - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:55 AM
#SongOfTheDay, 1/19/2026:
"Modern Man" (1996) by Marilyn Scott,
with timely lyrics that reference Dr. Martin Luther King near the end
Co-writers: Marilyn and the Yellowjackets' Jimmy Haslip (who co-produced with her) and Russell Ferrante
#MLK #MLKDay
"Modern Man" (1996) by Marilyn Scott,
with timely lyrics that reference Dr. Martin Luther King near the end
Co-writers: Marilyn and the Yellowjackets' Jimmy Haslip (who co-produced with her) and Russell Ferrante
#MLK #MLKDay
(An interesting side note: Dave Frishberg released his original "Snowbound" in 1993 - the same year that Donald Fagen put out an unrelated song by the same name! We showcased Donald's on Twitter back in 2011.)
Michel Gondry - Snowbound - Donald Fagen (Partizan Classics 1993)
YouTube video by Partizan Official
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 2:58 AM
(An interesting side note: Dave Frishberg released his original "Snowbound" in 1993 - the same year that Donald Fagen put out an unrelated song by the same name! We showcased Donald's on Twitter back in 2011.)
4th #SundaySong, 1/18/2026:
the appropriate "Snowbound" (2024 Dave Frishberg cover)
from her final album "A Little Taste", a tribute to Mr. Frishberg
the appropriate "Snowbound" (2024 Dave Frishberg cover)
from her final album "A Little Taste", a tribute to Mr. Frishberg
Snowbound
YouTube video by Rebecca Kilgore - Topic
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 2:54 AM
4th #SundaySong, 1/18/2026:
the appropriate "Snowbound" (2024 Dave Frishberg cover)
from her final album "A Little Taste", a tribute to Mr. Frishberg
the appropriate "Snowbound" (2024 Dave Frishberg cover)
from her final album "A Little Taste", a tribute to Mr. Frishberg
3rd #SundaySong, 1/18/2026:
"Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams" (2001 cover) by Rebecca Kilgore,
from "Harlem Butterfly", her tribute to Maxine Sullivan
"Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams" (2001 cover) by Rebecca Kilgore,
from "Harlem Butterfly", her tribute to Maxine Sullivan
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
YouTube video by Rebecca Kilgore - Topic
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 2:48 AM
3rd #SundaySong, 1/18/2026:
"Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams" (2001 cover) by Rebecca Kilgore,
from "Harlem Butterfly", her tribute to Maxine Sullivan
"Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams" (2001 cover) by Rebecca Kilgore,
from "Harlem Butterfly", her tribute to Maxine Sullivan
2nd #SundaySong, 1/18/2026:
"Not A Care In The World" (1996 cover),
the title cut to one of several collaborations between Rebecca Kilgore and pianist/composer Dave Frishberg (1933 - 2021)
"Not A Care In The World" (1996 cover),
the title cut to one of several collaborations between Rebecca Kilgore and pianist/composer Dave Frishberg (1933 - 2021)
Not A Care In The World
YouTube video by Rebecca Kilgore and Dave Frishberg - Topic
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 2:46 AM
2nd #SundaySong, 1/18/2026:
"Not A Care In The World" (1996 cover),
the title cut to one of several collaborations between Rebecca Kilgore and pianist/composer Dave Frishberg (1933 - 2021)
"Not A Care In The World" (1996 cover),
the title cut to one of several collaborations between Rebecca Kilgore and pianist/composer Dave Frishberg (1933 - 2021)
1st #SundaySong, 1/18/2026:
"He Needs Me" (1994 Arthur Hamilton composition)
by Portland, Oregon's own Rebecca Kilgore (9/24/1949 - 1/7/2026),
accompanied by Dan Barrett's Celestial Six
"He Needs Me" (1994 Arthur Hamilton composition)
by Portland, Oregon's own Rebecca Kilgore (9/24/1949 - 1/7/2026),
accompanied by Dan Barrett's Celestial Six
He Needs Me
YouTube video by Rebecca Kilgore - Topic
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 2:41 AM
1st #SundaySong, 1/18/2026:
"He Needs Me" (1994 Arthur Hamilton composition)
by Portland, Oregon's own Rebecca Kilgore (9/24/1949 - 1/7/2026),
accompanied by Dan Barrett's Celestial Six
"He Needs Me" (1994 Arthur Hamilton composition)
by Portland, Oregon's own Rebecca Kilgore (9/24/1949 - 1/7/2026),
accompanied by Dan Barrett's Celestial Six
1st #SaturdaySong, 1/17/2026:
"Zydeco Sont Pas Salés" (Clifton Chenier cover)
by the Rolling Stones with accordionist Steve Riley,
from the various-artists collection "A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco"
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Regional Roots Music Album
"Zydeco Sont Pas Salés" (Clifton Chenier cover)
by the Rolling Stones with accordionist Steve Riley,
from the various-artists collection "A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco"
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Regional Roots Music Album
The Rolling Stones and Steve Riley - Zydeco Sont Pas Salés [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Valcour Records
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 3:45 AM
1st #SaturdaySong, 1/17/2026:
"Zydeco Sont Pas Salés" (Clifton Chenier cover)
by the Rolling Stones with accordionist Steve Riley,
from the various-artists collection "A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco"
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Regional Roots Music Album
"Zydeco Sont Pas Salés" (Clifton Chenier cover)
by the Rolling Stones with accordionist Steve Riley,
from the various-artists collection "A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco"
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Regional Roots Music Album
1st #SongOfTheDay, 1/16/2026:
"All 4 U" by @ledisi.bsky.social
#2026GrammyNominee: Best R&B Album ("The Crown")
"All 4 U" by @ledisi.bsky.social
#2026GrammyNominee: Best R&B Album ("The Crown")
Ledisi - ALL 4 U (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Ledisi
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
1st #SongOfTheDay, 1/16/2026:
"All 4 U" by @ledisi.bsky.social
#2026GrammyNominee: Best R&B Album ("The Crown")
"All 4 U" by @ledisi.bsky.social
#2026GrammyNominee: Best R&B Album ("The Crown")
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/16/2026
#Quote by: U.S. Senator Maria @cantwell.senate.gov (D - WA),
on the restored funding for #science agencies in Congress' bipartisan appropriations bill
#Quote by: U.S. Senator Maria @cantwell.senate.gov (D - WA),
on the restored funding for #science agencies in Congress' bipartisan appropriations bill
January 17, 2026 at 12:24 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/16/2026
#Quote by: U.S. Senator Maria @cantwell.senate.gov (D - WA),
on the restored funding for #science agencies in Congress' bipartisan appropriations bill
#Quote by: U.S. Senator Maria @cantwell.senate.gov (D - WA),
on the restored funding for #science agencies in Congress' bipartisan appropriations bill
#SongOfTheDay, 1/15/2026:
"Old Folks" (Sarah Vaughan cover) by the Christian McBride Big Band with Samara Joy
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album ("Without Further Ado, Vol. 1")
"Old Folks" (Sarah Vaughan cover) by the Christian McBride Big Band with Samara Joy
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album ("Without Further Ado, Vol. 1")
Christian McBride (Big Band) - “Old Folks" feat. Samara Joy (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Christian McBride
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 AM
#SongOfTheDay, 1/15/2026:
"Old Folks" (Sarah Vaughan cover) by the Christian McBride Big Band with Samara Joy
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album ("Without Further Ado, Vol. 1")
"Old Folks" (Sarah Vaughan cover) by the Christian McBride Big Band with Samara Joy
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album ("Without Further Ado, Vol. 1")
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/15/2026
#Quotes by: @carlobuontempo.bsky.social and Samantha Burgess [ @oceanterra.org ] of the @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Climate Change Service [ #C3S ]
#Quotes by: @carlobuontempo.bsky.social and Samantha Burgess [ @oceanterra.org ] of the @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Climate Change Service [ #C3S ]
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/15/2026
#Quotes by: @carlobuontempo.bsky.social and Samantha Burgess [ @oceanterra.org ] of the @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Climate Change Service [ #C3S ]
#Quotes by: @carlobuontempo.bsky.social and Samantha Burgess [ @oceanterra.org ] of the @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Climate Change Service [ #C3S ]
#SongOfTheDay, 1/14/2026:
"Thoughts And Dreams" by the John Patitucci Trio
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Album ("Spirit Fall")
"Thoughts And Dreams" by the John Patitucci Trio
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Album ("Spirit Fall")
Thoughts and Dreams
YouTube video by John Patitucci - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
#SongOfTheDay, 1/14/2026:
"Thoughts And Dreams" by the John Patitucci Trio
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Album ("Spirit Fall")
"Thoughts And Dreams" by the John Patitucci Trio
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Album ("Spirit Fall")
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/14/2026
#Quote by: Andrea Barton Reeves, Commissioner of #CT's Department of Social Services,
discussing the state's budget increase for 211 staff and more
#Quote by: Andrea Barton Reeves, Commissioner of #CT's Department of Social Services,
discussing the state's budget increase for 211 staff and more
January 14, 2026 at 9:57 PM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/14/2026
#Quote by: Andrea Barton Reeves, Commissioner of #CT's Department of Social Services,
discussing the state's budget increase for 211 staff and more
#Quote by: Andrea Barton Reeves, Commissioner of #CT's Department of Social Services,
discussing the state's budget increase for 211 staff and more
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Folk Album
1st #SongOfTheDay, 1/5/2026:
the title cut to "Wild And Clear And Blue" by I'm With Her,
featuring Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan, and Sara Watkins
#FavoriteSongsOf2025
the title cut to "Wild And Clear And Blue" by I'm With Her,
featuring Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan, and Sara Watkins
#FavoriteSongsOf2025
I’m With Her - Wild and Clear and Blue (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by ImWithHerVEVO
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 1:29 AM
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Folk Album
#SongOfTheDay, 1/13/2026:
"Little Brown Jug" (cover)
by former Carolina Chocolate Drops members @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social and Justin Robinson
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Folk Album ("What Did The Blackbird Say to The Crow?")
"Little Brown Jug" (cover)
by former Carolina Chocolate Drops members @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social and Justin Robinson
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Folk Album ("What Did The Blackbird Say to The Crow?")
Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson - Little Brown Jug (Official Video)
YouTube video by Rhiannon Giddens
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
#SongOfTheDay, 1/13/2026:
"Little Brown Jug" (cover)
by former Carolina Chocolate Drops members @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social and Justin Robinson
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Folk Album ("What Did The Blackbird Say to The Crow?")
"Little Brown Jug" (cover)
by former Carolina Chocolate Drops members @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social and Justin Robinson
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Folk Album ("What Did The Blackbird Say to The Crow?")
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/13/2026:
Liz Burdock, CEO of Oceantic Network, in response to yesterday's ruling in favor of #CT and #RI 's #RevolutionWind project
Liz Burdock, CEO of Oceantic Network, in response to yesterday's ruling in favor of #CT and #RI 's #RevolutionWind project
January 14, 2026 at 1:18 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 1/13/2026:
Liz Burdock, CEO of Oceantic Network, in response to yesterday's ruling in favor of #CT and #RI 's #RevolutionWind project
Liz Burdock, CEO of Oceantic Network, in response to yesterday's ruling in favor of #CT and #RI 's #RevolutionWind project
#SongOfTheDay, 1/12/2026:
"Line 'Em Up" by Trombone Shorty and the New Breed Brass Band
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Regional Roots Album ("Second Line Sunday")
"Line 'Em Up" by Trombone Shorty and the New Breed Brass Band
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Regional Roots Album ("Second Line Sunday")
Trombone Shorty and New Breed Brass Band - Line Em Up
YouTube video by Trombone Shorty
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
#SongOfTheDay, 1/12/2026:
"Line 'Em Up" by Trombone Shorty and the New Breed Brass Band
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Regional Roots Album ("Second Line Sunday")
"Line 'Em Up" by Trombone Shorty and the New Breed Brass Band
#2026GrammyNominee: Best Regional Roots Album ("Second Line Sunday")