Archive for the ‘Music’ category
Singing the Blues: Guy Mitchell 1956
January 21, 2012Till The End of Time: Perry Como 1945
January 21, 2012My 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, 2012At Last: Etta James
January 20, 2012Etta James died today. This was her biggest hit.
I’d Rather Go Blind: Etta James
January 20, 2012Martian Love Song: Pete Seeger
January 19, 2012This is from Gazette, Vol. 1
Linda Goes to Mars: John Prine
January 19, 2012This 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, 2012Dusty Old Dust (So Long It’s Been Good to Know You): Woody Guthrie
January 17, 2012In the Pines: Dave Van Ronk
January 16, 2012This 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.


