I picked Down's Ghosts Along the Mississippi in part because Halloween is coming up this week and the word "ghosts" is in the song title, and partly because, well, if you're not used to listening to heavy metal, this song will likely scare the heck out of you. It's really a  straightforward song about fighting

In case you didn't notice, Halloween is almost here. In fact, last night at my local pubs, it looked like Halloween had already arrived. If you're looking for some music to set the mood, here's a song that may help: Mississippi Moon Dog from Molly Hatchet's 1998 CD Silent Reign of Heroes, a southern rock

Greg Brown In celebration of tonight's full moon, here's a spooky swamp song from Iowa native Greg Brown: Mississippi Moon from One More Goodnight Kiss (1988). Browse through other Song of the Day picks here.

Getting a little swampy this week with Mississippi Moon from Seattle's Too Slim and the Taildraggers (from Tales of Sin and Redemption, 2003). Browse through other Song of the Day picks here.