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haiku about canes
One bloom climbing the rotted walking cane * Thin man, thin cane; long shadow * walking cane in dry grass leaving the present where it is * The stones in my mind are quiet and smooth.
Interview with John Hiatt
Many artists have had success with John Hiatt’s songs, (Bonnie Raitt, Ronnie Milsap, Iggy Pop, Three Dog Night, and the Neville Brothers), everyone that is, except Hiatt. He released his first record in 1974. But it wasn’t until his 1987 … Continue reading
From note to note in my head (a talk with Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, Bobby McFerrin, Steve Earle & Al Green)
I’ve been thrilled by music since my earliest memories. I’ve always wanted to take part in the magic somehow. So I took a few guitar lessons in the second grade-enough to play “Old MacDonald” in a recital, and I played … Continue reading
Posted in Bob Dylan, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, music, singing, The Joy of Life
Tagged al green, al green interview, Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan singing, bobby mcferrin, bobby mcferrin interview, bobby mcferrin singing, Boz Scaggs, Boz Scaggs interview, Boz Scaggs singing, Kenny Loggins, singing, Steve Earle, Steve Earle Bob Dylan, Steve Earle interview
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Steve Earle’s opinion on what makes a singer good
I read an interview in which folk rocker Steve Earle called Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello “great singers.” Neither one of them had voices that could be considered good conventionally. So I asked him to expand on his comment. Why … Continue reading
Bob Dylan: Blood in My Eyes
Blood in My Eyes from World Gone Wrong — the album that sold me on Bob Dylan: Blood in My Eyes
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Tagged Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan Blood in My Eyes, Bob Dylan video, Bob Dylan World Gone Wrong
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Interview with musician Josh Ritter
Can an easy going guy who had a comfortable upbringing thanks to two supportive parents create good art? In the case of singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, the answer is a resounding yes. Out of the gate, critics praised his work. They … Continue reading
Posted in Bob Dylan, Boston, folk music, Girl in the War, Golden Age of Radio, Hank Williams, interview, Johnny Cash, Josh Ritter, Me and Jiggs, Nashville Skyline, The Animal Years
Tagged Bob Dylan, Boston, folk music, Girl in the War, Golden Age of Radio, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Josh Ritter, Josh Ritter interview, Me and Jiggs, Nashville Skyline, The Animal Years
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Susan Tedeschi: a singer at a crossroad
By Gene Myers (I interviewed Susan right after “Hope and Desire” came out. Those who thought it a misstep, might also see her newest album, “Back to the River” as course correction. But to the singer, it all made sense.) … Continue reading
Posted in blues, Bob Dylan, Chicago blues, Freddy King, Gatemouth Brown, interview, Johnny Guitar Watson, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, singers, singing, Susan Tedeschi, T-Bone Walker, The Beatles, West Side Soul
Tagged blues, Bob Dylan, Chicago blues, Freddy King, Gatemouth Brown, Johnny Guitar Watson, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, singers, singing, Susan Tedeschi, Susan Tedeschi interview, T-Bone Walker, The Beatles, West Side Soul
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Column: An awesome singer to the right ears
As the CD of my new song plays, my singing sounds more soulful than Marvin Gaye. My voice has more character than Bruce Springsteen’s. My harmonica wails sadder than Junior Wells’. And I write better songs than Joni Mitchell. In … Continue reading
Posted in columm, The Joy of Life
Tagged bob, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Breslin, marvin gaye, singing, The Joy of Life colum, The Joy of Life Gene Myers
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How to Appreciate Bob Dylan’s Singing Voice
“How to Appreciate Bob Dylan’s Singing Voice” is by Blake Guthrie and can be found on eHow. It’s a running joke that Bob Dylan can’t sing. Countless wannabe comics have mined this fact for use in their lame bits for … Continue reading
Posted in Bob Dylan, folk music, singing voice
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Column: Soaring from note to note in my head
What does it take to be happy? I ask that question each week in The Joy of Life. My goal for each column is to share experiences that make me smile. Usually, these are little moments, little revelations that arise … Continue reading
Posted in music, musician, singers, Singers on singing, singing, The Joy of Life
Tagged al green, al green interview, Bob Dylan, bobby mcferrin, bobby mcferrin interview, Boz Scaggs, Boz Scaggs interview, gene myers, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Loggins interview, singers, Singers on singing, singing, singing voice, Steve Earle, Steve Earle interview, The Joy of Life, vocal technique, vocalists
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Interview with Joan Baez
The folk songs that Joan Baez sang in the early 60s made her a star. As much as she is known for these ballads, she is also known for political activism. Baez has stayed true to the songs that made … Continue reading
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Tagged 60s, Bob Dylan, folk music, Joan Baez, Joan Baez interview, political activism, political change
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