image from Richard and Linda Thompson’s spotify page “Dimming of the Day” is a song written by Richard Thompson and performed with his then-wife Linda Thompson on their 1975 album “Pour Down Like Silver.” The first time I heard the song it was sung by Bonnie Raitt on her 1994 release album, “Longing in Their…
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Music that strikes a chord — “John Brown” Bob Dylan song cover by State Radio
State Radio, performing live at Terminal 5 in NYC on 11/23/07 I’m in the process right now of listening to a 4-cd set of Bob Dylan covers by other musicians, called, “Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan.” I am very much enjoying this set and must thank the library system for having…
TSM 168 — Home (for Bob Dylan)
Photography by Artist, Jasper James Slapped by labels, sprinkled with stardust, and he’s worn the tread off of more than a few pair of boots. He’s snapped more strings than gum snapped at a bazooka joe convention. He’s been spelled by potions and powders, fondled by hungry groupies, and chiseled by more than a few…
Hanspostcard’s Song Draft — Round 1 Pick 5 “Gardenia,” from Post Pop Depression, by Iggy Pop (2016)
[Post Pop Depression] discuss[es] issues of what happens when your utility is at an end, and dealing with your legacy. – Iggy Pop Hello everyone. It is a real honor and pleasure to be invited to Hans’ song draft. Being a person who likes patterns and order, I was trying to figure out how to…
Hanspostcard’s Movie Draft, Round 11 Pick 7, “Begin Again” (2013)
Dan: You can tell a lot about a person by what’s on their playlist.Greta: I know you can. That’s what’s worrying me.– from, “Begin Again” Title: “Begin Again”Released: 2013Genre: Music*Director and Writer: John CarneyStarring: Keira Knightly, Mark Ruffalo, James Corden, Hailee Steinfeld, Catherine Keener, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def,) Adam Levine, Karen Pittman, Paul Romero,…
dVerse — MTB — I Promise
ORIGINAL POEM (SONG) I’m Not Sayin’, by Gordon LightfootI’m not sayin’ that I love youI’m not sayin’ that I’ll care if you love meI’m not sayin’ that I’ll careI’m not sayin’ I’ll be there when you need meI can’t give my heart to youOr tell you that I’ll sing your name up to the skyI…
A2Z 2021 Jethro Tull Songs Day 26 — CraZed Institution, from Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll, Too Young to Die
And here we are, at the 26th day of 2021’s A to Z Challenge. It’s been a blast to create the daily posts and to read such enjoyable offerings from so many. Thank you for reading about the fabulous Jethro Tull and listening to some of their best tunes, commenting and for making the…
