Sal Donato, our resident composer, and social critic has been working with WWN reporter and lyricist Boyce Day to chronicle America during the pandemic. They covered the pain of communities coming apart, the fear of disease, and more. And then they met Steven Harris. Harris, 27, had been separated from his girlfriend since the beginning of … READ MORE
SAL GIVES VOICE TO BOYCE—GAL PAL QUESTIONS CHOICE! Sal Donato, our resident newsreader-in-song, has begun to collaborate with staff writer Boyce Da“He’s a good kid,’ Sal said. “A real wordsmith.” The pair has already written four or five songs about the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting quarantine. This week, the two join forces for “It’ll Be … READ MORE
“Social distancing is medically necessary but also takes an emotional toll,” said Sal Donato. “That was the first line I jotted down. But it wasn’t good for a lyric. I mean, lots of things rhyme with ‘toll’ — there’s ‘bowl,’ ‘mole,’ ‘remote control.’ I guess it could have worked. Still, I thought I needed a more personal … READ MORE
Sal Donato, our musical correspondent, has been quarantined like everyone else. He has had good days and bad days. But as an artist, he has tried to think of others, and how they are coping with this new world. Here is his new song, “These Days.” Music by Luciano Salvatore, Lyrics by Boyce Day: There is … READ MORE