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- All Shook Up: How Rock 'N' Roll Changed America - Glenn C. Altshuler
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Category Archives: Americana
“There’s a Rugged Road” – Judee Lynne Sill (1973)
A couple of years ago, Rolling Stone ran a story with the title “10 Folk Albums Rolling Stone Loved in the 1970s You Never Heard.” Among the 10 is one by Judee Sill called Heart Food, released in 1973. Judith … Continue reading
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“On the Road” – Micheal Johnson (1973)
“On the Road” is a song I have always loved. I first heard it on John Denver’s 1974 album “Back Home Again.” You can find all the credits courtesy of Discogs at the link. That album had other gems on … Continue reading
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“Dublin Blues” – Guy Clark (1995)
Guy Clark was an iconic American songwriter and folksinger with more than twenty albums to his credit. In 2014 he won a GRAMMY for “My Favourite Picture of You.” His songs have been recorded by a great many of the … Continue reading
“Black Day in July” – Gordon Lightfoot (1968)
As much as music is frequently used to highlight important issues, there has always been a tension between the inspiration of the songwriter and the business interests of those who run the music world not to rock the boat (so … Continue reading
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“Pancho and Lefty” – Townes Van Zandt (1972)
If people know anything from the late singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt (1944-1997), it’s this song. Van Zandt first recorded “Pancho and Lefty” for his 1972 album The Late Great Townes Van Zandt. It’s been widely covered including in a duet by … Continue reading
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