Archive for the ‘Music’ category

Singing the Blues: Guy Mitchell 1956

January 21, 2012

Till The End of Time: Perry Como 1945

January 21, 2012

My friend Michelle gave me her year yesterday. She and Ralph, both friends dating from my Peace Corps days, were born the same year. I didn’t hear from Ralph but Michelle responded for both of them.

Happy Birthday, Michelle and Ralph.

Rum and Coca-Cola: The Andrews Sisters 1945

January 21, 2012

At Last: Etta James

January 20, 2012

Etta James died today. This was her biggest hit.

I’d Rather Go Blind: Etta James

January 20, 2012

Martian Love Song: Pete Seeger

January 19, 2012

This is from Gazette, Vol. 1

Linda Goes to Mars: John Prine

January 19, 2012

This version came from Great Days-The John Prine Anthology Disc 2. It can also be found on German Afternoons.

Dirty Old Town: Ewan MacColl

January 17, 2012

Dusty Old Dust (So Long It’s Been Good to Know You): Woody Guthrie

January 17, 2012

In the Pines: Dave Van Ronk

January 16, 2012

This is from his album The Folkways Years, 1959-1961. The link to Smithsonian-Folkways is in the right side column. Drop by to check out their amazing catalogue.