“A Song I Love” is part of an occasional series where I discover, or in this case, rediscover a song I really enjoy. Wikipedia: “Jeb Loy Nichols is a Wales-based American-born singer, songwriter, musician, and artist. His music combines elements of soul, country, folk, reggae, and blues. In 1997, Nichols released … Continue reading A Song I Love – Heaven Right Here
I would be remiss if, on the passing of Meat Loaf at 74, I did not repost one of the great rock songs of all time. (Songwriter Jim Steinman died early in 2021). As a bonus, I give you this video wherein Mr. Loaf (born … Continue reading A Song I Love – Paradise By the Dashboard Light – Meat Loaf
Reblog from 2016 Yesterday was Independence Day in the US so we went to see a fireworks display. The orchestra played the usual fare of Broadway, Americana and such, and of course, invariably play the “1812 Overture” which kicks off the fireworks. But for me … Continue reading A Song I Love – The Stars and Stripes Forever – Guy Van Duser
Wikipedia: In Greek mythology, Europa was the mother of King Minos of Crete, a woman with Phoenician origin of high lineage, and after whom the continent of Europe was named. The story of her abduction by Zeus in the form of a white bull was a Cretan story. Most of the love-stories concerning Zeus originated from more ancient tales describing his … Continue reading A Song I Love – Europa – Santana
You might well be saying to yourself, “Wait, I know that song. Didn’t the Moody Blues do that?” Well, yes they recorded it (for a live album) and it sure sounds like something they’d write. But they didn’t and for that matter, neither did Justin … Continue reading A Song I Love – Forever Autumn – Justin Hayward
I wrote this post a while back with no greater motive than love of the song. But in light of recent events, let’s dedicate this to the Brits who remain, as ever, strong and resilient. On his album, The Interpreter: Live at Largo, singer Rhett … Continue reading A Song I Love – Waterloo Sunset – The Kinks
I’m aware that horn-driven rock isn’t for everyone. And further that Chicago have sometimes tarnished their own reputation by playing some treacly, watered-down shit. But in the early days they were a smokin’ hot band. I recently watched a documentary on TV about the great … Continue reading A Song I Love – Movin’ In – Chicago
My Songs I Love – as opposed to Song of the Week – are tunes that, for me, have withstood the test of time. “Radar Love” is Music Enthusiast-certified as one of the greatest driving songs of all time. (Double whammy: song about driving that’s … Continue reading A Song I Love – Radar Love – Golden Earring
I had initially drafted this post to celebrate what I – and pretty much everybody – thought was going to be a Hillary Clinton win. But to see we are all shocked here would be a tremendous understatement. I don’t think even Trump’s supporters thought … Continue reading A Song I Love – River Boulevard – The Pointer Sisters
In 1990, a documentary by Ken Burns called The Civil War was broadcast on American TV. Over and above the quality of the show as a great insight into that particularly disastrous war, there was a song played frequently on the soundtrack called “Ashokan Farewell.” … Continue reading A Song I Love – Ashokan Farewell
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