Category: Singer Songwriter
Song of the Day: Aaron Lee Tasjan – If Not Now When
There is more that a little Jeff Lynne and George Harrison on this song. The third song to be released from his upcoming record Karma For Cheap that comes out on August 31st.
Song of the Day: John Hiatt – Cry To Me
Earlier in the year we had a new record from John Prine. Now, coming in October, we will be treated to yet another sure to be first class album from John Prine, The Eclipse Sessions.
Video of the Day: Kevin Gordon – Saint On A Chain
Tilt and Shine, the latest album by Kevin Gordon is a storytellers paradise. With his songs covered by the likes of Irma Thomas, Southside Johnny and Levon Helm, this one just might put him on the map.
Song of the Day: Elvis Costello and the Imposters – Unwanted Number
Look Now is the new album to be released by Elvis Costello later in the year. “Unwanted Number,” the first single to be released from the album, is a David Bowie inspired gem.
Live Video of the Day: David Crosby and Chris Thile – Guinnevere (Live From Here)
On this superb live version of “Guinnevere” Chris Thile joins David Crosby on stage to play the part of Graham Nash. This is from the April 14, 2018 episode of the musical series Live From Here that featured a solo David Crosby.
Song of the Day: Richard Thompson – The Storm Won’t Come
The new Richard Thompson record, 13 Rivers, is due to arrive in August. In the meantime,cleanse your musical palate with this masterclass in guitar work and songwriting from the upcoming release.
John Prine: The Tree of Forgiveness
In this short film, Prine spends a typical afternoon driving around Nashville while talking about his journey from midwestern mailman to career songwriter. He plays an emotional version of “Summer’s End,” from The Tree of Forgiveness, his first album in 13 years, while fans including Dan Auerbach, Rosanne Cash and Todd Snider share their favorite Prine lyrics.
Video of the Day: John Prine – Knockin’ On Your Screen Door
For his latest record, The Tree of Forgiveness, John Prine locked himself in a room at the Omni hotel in Nashville with dozens of notebooks, scraps of paper, and other bits and pieces of songs he had laying around the house and completed the tunes that ended up to be on the album. The result was a tremendous album with songwriting on par with his best work. The video shows John hanging out with some musician friends as he bounces around Nashville having fun just being John Prine.
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