I always enjoy having readers reach out to me with song or artist requests. Lately I have gotten a few such messages, which warms my heart completely. To those who… Read More »Reader’s Choice/Tom’s Top Tunes: Song #35/250…Down to the River by Ben Caplan
As written in a previous post that you can read here, John Lennon’s view of the world around him became more cynical and jaded as his career and life unfolded.… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #31/250…Working Class Hero by John Lennon
If I were to say the name Amityville to you, what would your initial reaction be? If, like me, you are of a certain vintage then your first reaction would… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #30/250…Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus
“All I Have To Do Is Dream” by The Everly Brothers is one of those songs that is exactly what most listeners believe it to be. It is a love… Read More »Readers Choice: Song #27/250…All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers
The stories behind your favourite songs. Today we are going to spend some time together discussing one of the most grand and glorious songs ever recorded in modern music history,… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #28/250: A Day in the Life by The Beatles
“Still Crazy After All These Years” was the title track and the third single released from Paul Simon’s fourth solo album. It hit the airwaves in 1975 and went on… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #27/250: Still Crazy After All These Years by Paul Simon
“Puff the Magic Dragon” was a #1 hit song for the 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. It is a children’s song about a dragon and a small boy… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #26/250: Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul and Mary
Today’s song choice was nominated by my pal, rawgod, and is a very inspired choice. “Shape of Things” is not just another song, and The Yardbirds are not just another… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #25/250: Shape of Things by The Yardbirds
Athens, Georgia sits about one hour to the northeast of Atlanta. The city boasts a population of approximately 125,000 citizens. It is home to the University of Georgia and is… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #24/250: Nightswimming By R.E.M.
Hank Williams Sr. is definitely one of the most iconic figures in all of American music history. He was a prolific songwriter and a talented singer who became the face… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #23/250: Cold, Cold Heart by Hank Williams Sr., covered by Tony Bennett and by Norah Jones