Christine Lavin : Prisoners of Their Hairdos [ purchase ] My recent run of television-related posts would suggest a discussion of The ...

Suzanne Vega : Tom’s Diner [ purchase ] Sitting at the counter unnoticed even by the man who pours her coffee, she watches the people wi...

Suzanne Vega : 99.9 F Degrees [ purchase ] Speaking of elevated temperatures, I have been waiting for Susan’s post, before I put this one up...

This week, we have had songs by brothers, sisters, and by parents and their children. But no one else has tackled married couples. Perhaps t...

Suzanne Vega : Ironbound - Fancy Poultry [ purchase ] During Metals week, I was hard at work shopping for a new file host, and making impro...

Suzanne Vega : Luka [ purchase ] One thing that happens in abusive relationships is that the abuser isolates the victim. She knows that any ...

There really *is* no place like home - so comforting to once again be under my own roof, with my own family and dog... and my own CD collec...

Suzanne Vega : Small Blue Thing [ purchase ] Small. Blue. Thing. Three short words which combine to form an intricate puzzle. There is a sen...

Suzanne Vega : Anniversary [ purchase ] The first song I ever posted on Star Maker Machine was by Suzanne Vega. It was during Songwriting we...

Suzanne Vega : Caramel [ purchase ] I’ve searching around for some “treats” for this week, and I have reached a conclusion: all such songs a...

Suzanne Vega: The Queen And The Soldier [ purchase ] My wife and I compliment each other very well. When it comes to songs, I usually respo...