Quote Of The Day, Connecticut 🌎
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#SongOfTheDay, 9/24/2026:
"Baila! Dance Like No One's Watching" (2023)
by pianist Donald Vega [Nicaraguan heritage],
from "As I Travel", a #2025GrammyNominee for Best Latin Jazz Album
#HHM #HHM2026
"Baila! Dance Like No One's Watching" (2023)
by pianist Donald Vega [Nicaraguan heritage],
from "As I Travel", a #2025GrammyNominee for Best Latin Jazz Album
#HHM #HHM2026
Baila! Dance Like No One's Watching
YouTube video by Donald Vega
youtu.be
September 25, 2026 at 1:02 AM
#SongOfTheDay, 9/24/2026:
"Baila! Dance Like No One's Watching" (2023)
by pianist Donald Vega [Nicaraguan heritage],
from "As I Travel", a #2025GrammyNominee for Best Latin Jazz Album
#HHM #HHM2026
"Baila! Dance Like No One's Watching" (2023)
by pianist Donald Vega [Nicaraguan heritage],
from "As I Travel", a #2025GrammyNominee for Best Latin Jazz Album
#HHM #HHM2026
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/24/2026
#Quote from: longtime Univision news anchor María Elena Salinas [Mexican heritage],
interviewed by @arizonapbs.bsky.social's @tedsimons.bsky.social
#HHM #HHM2026
#Quote from: longtime Univision news anchor María Elena Salinas [Mexican heritage],
interviewed by @arizonapbs.bsky.social's @tedsimons.bsky.social
#HHM #HHM2026
September 25, 2026 at 12:56 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/24/2026
#Quote from: longtime Univision news anchor María Elena Salinas [Mexican heritage],
interviewed by @arizonapbs.bsky.social's @tedsimons.bsky.social
#HHM #HHM2026
#Quote from: longtime Univision news anchor María Elena Salinas [Mexican heritage],
interviewed by @arizonapbs.bsky.social's @tedsimons.bsky.social
#HHM #HHM2026
5th and final #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
"Acknowledgement" (1965) by #JohnColtrane,
the opening number on his legendary LP "A Love Supreme"
Piano: McCoy Tyner
Double bass: Jimmy Garrison
Drums and percussion: Elvin Jones
#Coltrane100
"Acknowledgement" (1965) by #JohnColtrane,
the opening number on his legendary LP "A Love Supreme"
Piano: McCoy Tyner
Double bass: Jimmy Garrison
Drums and percussion: Elvin Jones
#Coltrane100
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme, Pt. I – Acknowledgement
YouTube video by JohnColtraneVEVO
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2026 at 1:39 AM
5th and final #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
"Acknowledgement" (1965) by #JohnColtrane,
the opening number on his legendary LP "A Love Supreme"
Piano: McCoy Tyner
Double bass: Jimmy Garrison
Drums and percussion: Elvin Jones
#Coltrane100
"Acknowledgement" (1965) by #JohnColtrane,
the opening number on his legendary LP "A Love Supreme"
Piano: McCoy Tyner
Double bass: Jimmy Garrison
Drums and percussion: Elvin Jones
#Coltrane100
4th #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
"Big Nick" (1963),
from the collaborative album " #DukeEllington & #JohnColtrane",
on which Mr. Coltrane switches to soprano sax for one track
#Coltrane100
"Big Nick" (1963),
from the collaborative album " #DukeEllington & #JohnColtrane",
on which Mr. Coltrane switches to soprano sax for one track
#Coltrane100
Big Nick
YouTube video by Duke Ellington - Topic
youtu.be
September 24, 2026 at 1:35 AM
4th #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
"Big Nick" (1963),
from the collaborative album " #DukeEllington & #JohnColtrane",
on which Mr. Coltrane switches to soprano sax for one track
#Coltrane100
"Big Nick" (1963),
from the collaborative album " #DukeEllington & #JohnColtrane",
on which Mr. Coltrane switches to soprano sax for one track
#Coltrane100
3rd #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
"Miles' Mode" (1962) by John Coltrane,
referencing his past collaborator Miles Davis,
found on his second of two LPs called "Coltrane"
#Coltrane100
"Miles' Mode" (1962) by John Coltrane,
referencing his past collaborator Miles Davis,
found on his second of two LPs called "Coltrane"
#Coltrane100
Miles' Mode
YouTube video by John Coltrane - Topic
youtu.be
September 24, 2026 at 1:27 AM
3rd #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
"Miles' Mode" (1962) by John Coltrane,
referencing his past collaborator Miles Davis,
found on his second of two LPs called "Coltrane"
#Coltrane100
"Miles' Mode" (1962) by John Coltrane,
referencing his past collaborator Miles Davis,
found on his second of two LPs called "Coltrane"
#Coltrane100
2nd #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
the title cut to "Giant Steps" (1960),
written and performed by #JohnColtrane
#Coltrane100
the title cut to "Giant Steps" (1960),
written and performed by #JohnColtrane
#Coltrane100
John Coltrane - Giant Steps (2020 Remaster) [Official Audio]
YouTube video by John Coltrane
youtu.be
September 24, 2026 at 1:22 AM
2nd #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
the title cut to "Giant Steps" (1960),
written and performed by #JohnColtrane
#Coltrane100
the title cut to "Giant Steps" (1960),
written and performed by #JohnColtrane
#Coltrane100
1st #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
"Locomotion" (1958), from the LP "Blue Train",
written and performed by #JohnColtrane
#Coltrane100
"Locomotion" (1958), from the LP "Blue Train",
written and performed by #JohnColtrane
#Coltrane100
Locomotion (Remastered 2003/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
YouTube video by John Coltrane - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2026 at 1:15 AM
1st #SongOfTheDay, 9/23/2026:
"Locomotion" (1958), from the LP "Blue Train",
written and performed by #JohnColtrane
#Coltrane100
"Locomotion" (1958), from the LP "Blue Train",
written and performed by #JohnColtrane
#Coltrane100
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/23/2026
#Quote from: legendary jazz saxophonist #JohnColtrane (1926 - 1967),
born one hundred years ago today,
in a 1966 interview with @newsweek.com
#Coltrane100
#Quote from: legendary jazz saxophonist #JohnColtrane (1926 - 1967),
born one hundred years ago today,
in a 1966 interview with @newsweek.com
#Coltrane100
September 24, 2026 at 1:13 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/23/2026
#Quote from: legendary jazz saxophonist #JohnColtrane (1926 - 1967),
born one hundred years ago today,
in a 1966 interview with @newsweek.com
#Coltrane100
#Quote from: legendary jazz saxophonist #JohnColtrane (1926 - 1967),
born one hundred years ago today,
in a 1966 interview with @newsweek.com
#Coltrane100
Coverdale & Page - Pride And Joy (Remastered)
YouTube video by GxaxRock
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2026 at 12:35 AM
2nd #SongOfTheDay, 9/22/2026:
"The Deeper The Love" (1989-90) by @whitesnakeofficial.bsky.social,
featuring David Coverdale
[AOR: top-5 / Pop: top-30]
"The Deeper The Love" (1989-90) by @whitesnakeofficial.bsky.social,
featuring David Coverdale
[AOR: top-5 / Pop: top-30]
Whitesnake - The Deeper the Love (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Whitesnake TV
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2026 at 12:30 AM
2nd #SongOfTheDay, 9/22/2026:
"The Deeper The Love" (1989-90) by @whitesnakeofficial.bsky.social,
featuring David Coverdale
[AOR: top-5 / Pop: top-30]
"The Deeper The Love" (1989-90) by @whitesnakeofficial.bsky.social,
featuring David Coverdale
[AOR: top-5 / Pop: top-30]
1st #SongOfTheDay, 9/22/2026:
"Mistreated" (1974) by Deep Purple
Happy 75th Birthday to David Coverdale!
He sang with that band for three years, starting with the "Burn" LP.
"Mistreated" (1974) by Deep Purple
Happy 75th Birthday to David Coverdale!
He sang with that band for three years, starting with the "Burn" LP.
Mistreated
YouTube video by Deep Purple - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2026 at 12:22 AM
1st #SongOfTheDay, 9/22/2026:
"Mistreated" (1974) by Deep Purple
Happy 75th Birthday to David Coverdale!
He sang with that band for three years, starting with the "Burn" LP.
"Mistreated" (1974) by Deep Purple
Happy 75th Birthday to David Coverdale!
He sang with that band for three years, starting with the "Burn" LP.
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/22/2026
#Quote by: #Connecticut 's state hero #NathanHale,
the 21-year-old teacher-turned-spy,
who was executed by the British 250 years ago today
#America250 #America250CT #CTHistory
#Quote by: #Connecticut 's state hero #NathanHale,
the 21-year-old teacher-turned-spy,
who was executed by the British 250 years ago today
#America250 #America250CT #CTHistory
September 22, 2026 at 11:27 PM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/22/2026
#Quote by: #Connecticut 's state hero #NathanHale,
the 21-year-old teacher-turned-spy,
who was executed by the British 250 years ago today
#America250 #America250CT #CTHistory
#Quote by: #Connecticut 's state hero #NathanHale,
the 21-year-old teacher-turned-spy,
who was executed by the British 250 years ago today
#America250 #America250CT #CTHistory
#SongOfTheDay, 9/21/2026 [ #WorldPeaceDay / #InternationalDayOfPeace]:
"Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" (2025 cover)
by Malene Mortensen and Christian Sands,
from their 2026 album "Malene & Christian"
"Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" (2025 cover)
by Malene Mortensen and Christian Sands,
from their 2026 album "Malene & Christian"
Malene Mortensen & Christian Sands - Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream (END TO WAR VIDEO)
YouTube video by StuntRecords
www.youtube.com
September 22, 2026 at 12:08 AM
#SongOfTheDay, 9/21/2026 [ #WorldPeaceDay / #InternationalDayOfPeace]:
"Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" (2025 cover)
by Malene Mortensen and Christian Sands,
from their 2026 album "Malene & Christian"
"Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" (2025 cover)
by Malene Mortensen and Christian Sands,
from their 2026 album "Malene & Christian"
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/21/2026
#Quote from: @unicef.org's Maryanne Murray Buechner and journalist @ethansacks.bsky.social
Today is #WorldPeaceDay, also called the #InternationalDayOfPeace.
#Quote from: @unicef.org's Maryanne Murray Buechner and journalist @ethansacks.bsky.social
Today is #WorldPeaceDay, also called the #InternationalDayOfPeace.
September 22, 2026 at 12:02 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/21/2026
#Quote from: @unicef.org's Maryanne Murray Buechner and journalist @ethansacks.bsky.social
Today is #WorldPeaceDay, also called the #InternationalDayOfPeace.
#Quote from: @unicef.org's Maryanne Murray Buechner and journalist @ethansacks.bsky.social
Today is #WorldPeaceDay, also called the #InternationalDayOfPeace.
4th and final #SundaySong, 9/20/2026:
"Maybe" (2022) by Duncan Sheik
"Maybe" (2022) by Duncan Sheik
Duncan Sheik - Maybe (Audio)
YouTube video by Duncan Sheik
youtu.be
September 21, 2026 at 12:53 AM
4th and final #SundaySong, 9/20/2026:
"Maybe" (2022) by Duncan Sheik
"Maybe" (2022) by Duncan Sheik
3rd #SundaySong, 9/20/2026:
"On A High" (2002) by Duncan Sheik,
whose remix hit #1 on the dance charts
"On A High" (2002) by Duncan Sheik,
whose remix hit #1 on the dance charts
On a High (2006 Remaster)
YouTube video by Duncan Sheik - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:48 AM
3rd #SundaySong, 9/20/2026:
"On A High" (2002) by Duncan Sheik,
whose remix hit #1 on the dance charts
"On A High" (2002) by Duncan Sheik,
whose remix hit #1 on the dance charts
2nd #SundaySong, 9/20/2026:
"The Winds That Blow" (2001) by Duncan Sheik
"The Winds That Blow" (2001) by Duncan Sheik
The Winds That Blow
YouTube video by Duncan Sheik - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:44 AM
2nd #SundaySong, 9/20/2026:
"The Winds That Blow" (2001) by Duncan Sheik
"The Winds That Blow" (2001) by Duncan Sheik
1st #SundaySong, 9/20/2026:
"She Runs Away" (1996), written and sung
by singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik (11/18/1969 - 9/17/2026)
"She Runs Away" (1996), written and sung
by singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik (11/18/1969 - 9/17/2026)
Duncan Sheik - She Runs Away (Official Video)
YouTube video by Atlantic Records
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:39 AM
1st #SundaySong, 9/20/2026:
"She Runs Away" (1996), written and sung
by singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik (11/18/1969 - 9/17/2026)
"She Runs Away" (1996), written and sung
by singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik (11/18/1969 - 9/17/2026)
#SaturdaySong, 9/19/2026:
"Still Water" (1989-90)
Happy 75th Birthday to Canadian musician Daniel Lanois!
He wrote both the music and lyrics here, while members of U2 and the Neville Brothers make up part of his backup band.
"Still Water" (1989-90)
Happy 75th Birthday to Canadian musician Daniel Lanois!
He wrote both the music and lyrics here, while members of U2 and the Neville Brothers make up part of his backup band.
Daniel Lanois "Still Water"
YouTube video by nydrletv1
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM
#SaturdaySong, 9/19/2026:
"Still Water" (1989-90)
Happy 75th Birthday to Canadian musician Daniel Lanois!
He wrote both the music and lyrics here, while members of U2 and the Neville Brothers make up part of his backup band.
"Still Water" (1989-90)
Happy 75th Birthday to Canadian musician Daniel Lanois!
He wrote both the music and lyrics here, while members of U2 and the Neville Brothers make up part of his backup band.
#SongOfTheDay, 9/18/2026:
"Black Rice" (2024), written and performed by pianist, #Windsor native, and @uofhartford.bsky.social professor Zaccai Curtis (Puerto Rican heritage),
from "Cubop Lives!", the 2025 Grammy winner for Best Latin Jazz Album
#HHM #HHM2026
"Black Rice" (2024), written and performed by pianist, #Windsor native, and @uofhartford.bsky.social professor Zaccai Curtis (Puerto Rican heritage),
from "Cubop Lives!", the 2025 Grammy winner for Best Latin Jazz Album
#HHM #HHM2026
Black Rice (feat. Luques Curtis, Willie Martinez, Camilo Molina & Reinaldo De Jesus)
YouTube video by Zaccai Curtis - Topic
youtu.be
September 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
#SongOfTheDay, 9/18/2026:
"Black Rice" (2024), written and performed by pianist, #Windsor native, and @uofhartford.bsky.social professor Zaccai Curtis (Puerto Rican heritage),
from "Cubop Lives!", the 2025 Grammy winner for Best Latin Jazz Album
#HHM #HHM2026
"Black Rice" (2024), written and performed by pianist, #Windsor native, and @uofhartford.bsky.social professor Zaccai Curtis (Puerto Rican heritage),
from "Cubop Lives!", the 2025 Grammy winner for Best Latin Jazz Album
#HHM #HHM2026
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/18/2026
#Quote from: Bobby Sanchez (D, Puerto Rican heritage), upon becoming #NewBritain 's first mayor of Latin descent
#HHM #HHM2026
#Quote from: Bobby Sanchez (D, Puerto Rican heritage), upon becoming #NewBritain 's first mayor of Latin descent
#HHM #HHM2026
September 19, 2026 at 12:25 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/18/2026
#Quote from: Bobby Sanchez (D, Puerto Rican heritage), upon becoming #NewBritain 's first mayor of Latin descent
#HHM #HHM2026
#Quote from: Bobby Sanchez (D, Puerto Rican heritage), upon becoming #NewBritain 's first mayor of Latin descent
#HHM #HHM2026
Bonus #SongOfTheDay, 9/17/2026 (appropriately posted near midnight):
"Haunted House" (1995)
Happy Birthday to Cassandra Peterson,
better known as @therealelvira.bsky.social, Mistress Of The Dark!
"Haunted House" (1995)
Happy Birthday to Cassandra Peterson,
better known as @therealelvira.bsky.social, Mistress Of The Dark!
HAUNTED HOUSE - ELVIRA (HALLOWEEN SONG)
YouTube video by Pirate Radio U.S.A.
youtu.be
September 18, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Bonus #SongOfTheDay, 9/17/2026 (appropriately posted near midnight):
"Haunted House" (1995)
Happy Birthday to Cassandra Peterson,
better known as @therealelvira.bsky.social, Mistress Of The Dark!
"Haunted House" (1995)
Happy Birthday to Cassandra Peterson,
better known as @therealelvira.bsky.social, Mistress Of The Dark!
(An English translation for part of its lyrics: "The planet does not belong to one group; It was created for all to walk on it.")
#SongOfTheDay, 9/17/2026:
"Estampa" (2002) by Ruben Blades,
from "Mundo", Grammy winner for Best World Music Album
#HHM #HHM2026
"Estampa" (2002) by Ruben Blades,
from "Mundo", Grammy winner for Best World Music Album
#HHM #HHM2026
Estampa (Album Version)
YouTube video by Rubén Blades - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2026 at 2:09 AM
(An English translation for part of its lyrics: "The planet does not belong to one group; It was created for all to walk on it.")
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/17/2026
#Quote by: entertainer Ruben Blades [Panamanian heritage],
who will be honored at next month's @billboard.com Latin Music Awards
#HHM #HHM2026
#Quote by: entertainer Ruben Blades [Panamanian heritage],
who will be honored at next month's @billboard.com Latin Music Awards
#HHM #HHM2026
September 18, 2026 at 2:01 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 9/17/2026
#Quote by: entertainer Ruben Blades [Panamanian heritage],
who will be honored at next month's @billboard.com Latin Music Awards
#HHM #HHM2026
#Quote by: entertainer Ruben Blades [Panamanian heritage],
who will be honored at next month's @billboard.com Latin Music Awards
#HHM #HHM2026
