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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Resolutions: Outskirts of Town

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Jimmy Witherspoon : Outskirts of Town [ purchase ] Outskirts of Town is a classic blues song. B B King, The Allman Brothers, and Big Bi...

Resolutions: We're Gonna Change The World

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Matt Monro : We're Gonna Change The World (link DMCAed) For most people it’s enough to resolve to lose weight, quit smoking, save money...
Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Resolutions: I’m Gonna Be an Engineer

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Bobbie McGhee : I‘m Gonna Be an Engineer [ purchase ] I don’t usually post quizzes here, but I have a few questions for our readers as ...
Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Resolutions: Tamara

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Juliana Hatfield: Tamara [ Purchase ] There's lots of quotes about tomorrow, most of which are about change, about how tomorrow will be...
Monday, January 3, 2011

Resolutions: I Won't Be Your Dog Anymore

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Paul Kelly: I Won't Be Your Dog Anymore [recent web-only recording; purchase alternate live version here ] For every battered woman who...

In Memoriam/ Resolutions: Gregory Isaacs - Write Myself a Letter

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Gregory Isaacs : Write Myself a Letter [ purchase ] In 2010, the world lost three important reggae artists, Yabby You, Sugar Minott, an...
Saturday, January 1, 2011

In Memoriam: Alex Chilton

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The Box Tops: The Letter [ purchase ] Big Star: I'm In Love With A Girl [ purchase ] Alex Chilton: Baron of Love Pt. 2 [ purchase ] Cha...

In Memoriam: Kate McGarrigle

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Kate and Anna McGarrigle : Tell My Sister [ purchase ] Happy new year to all of our readers. Before we leave 2010 behind completely, le...
Friday, December 31, 2010

In Memoriam: Abbey Lincoln

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Abbey Lincoln : Talking to the Sun [ purchase ] Give a listen to Talking to the Sun. The song opens with just the drums. That’s just on...
Thursday, December 30, 2010

In Memorium: Hank Jones, Herb Ellis, and James Moody

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Hank Jones – Herb Ellis – James Moody Hank Jones : Smoke Gets In Your Eyes [ purchase ] Herb Ellis : Sweet Georgia Brown [ purchase ] ...
Monday, December 27, 2010

In Memoriam: Robbie Jansen & Tony Schilder

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Tony Schilder Trio feat. Robbie Jansen : Montreal (Album out of print) The jazz scene of Cape Town, South Africa, is quite unique. A port ci...

In Memoriam: Lhasa de Sela

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Lhasa de Sela : Anywhere on This Road [ purchase ] Lhasa de Sela, Lhasa to her fans, was born in Mexico and eventually settled in Montr...
Sunday, December 26, 2010

In Memoriam: Ronnie James Dio

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Ronnie Dio & The Prophets: Love Pains [purchase?] Elf: Happy [purchase] Elf: Good Time Music [purchase] Roger Glover: Love Is All (f...
Friday, December 24, 2010

Soundtrack Songs (Holiday Edition): True Blue Miracle / Keep Christmas With You

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Sesame Street Cast: True Blue Miracle [ purchase DVD ] There's much to recommend this song, though the best part, for me, is hearing th...
Thursday, December 23, 2010

Soundtrack Songs (Holiday Edition): When The River Meets The Sea

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Emmet & Alice Otter: When The River Meets The Sea [ purchase on DVD] Rose Polenzani w/ Session Americana: When The River Meets The Se...

Soundtrack Songs (Holiday Edition): Baby It’s Cold Outside

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Leon Redbone and Zooey Deschanel : Baby It‘s Cold Outside [ purchase ] Baby, It’s Cold Outside is one of those accidental holiday songs. The...
Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Soundtrack Songs (Holiday Edition): Christmas Time Is Here

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Vince Guaraldi Trio : Christmas Time is Here [ purchase ] Sarah McLachlan ft. Diana Krall : Christmas Time is Here [ purchase ] I...
Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Soundtrack Songs (Holiday Edition): You’re a Mean One, Mr Grinch

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Thurl Ravenscroft : You‘re a Mean One, Mr Grinch [ purchase ] I grew up in a Jewish home, so I don’t get nostalgic for most of the old ...
Monday, December 20, 2010

Soundtrack Songs (Holiday Edition): Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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Judy Garland : Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas [ purchase ] Liz Story : Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas [ purchase ] Tom...
Sunday, December 19, 2010

Soundtrack Songs (Holiday Edition): Silver Bells

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Bob Hope & Marilyn Maxwell : Silver Bells Bing Crosby & Carol Richards : Silver Bells Kate Smith : Silver Bells [ purchase ] Vonda S...
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