Archive for the ‘Music’ category

Walking in Jerusalem (Just Like John): The Country Gentlemen

August 11, 2011

I don’t know why, but I was in the mood for a bit of gospel. This is from Classic Southern Gospel released by Smithsonian-Folkways.

Clear White Light: Lindisfarne

August 11, 2011

Turn Your Radio On: John Hartford

August 9, 2011

This is from his 1971 album Aero-Plain.

Annie’s Song: John Denver

August 9, 2011

There was an article in the paper today about how the move to name a peak in the Rockies after John Denver has hit a snag. It seems the government says it is policy to avoid adding names to peaks in federal wilderness areas though a peak in Denali Park was recently named after Senator Ted Stevens. Another group, against the naming, is just anti-Denver saying his music is too syrupy. One person called him a human muppet. I used to stand with the syrupy group but have since changed my mine. I am again a John Denver fan.

Saint James Infirmary: Snooks Eaglin

August 8, 2011

Today is Smithsonian Folkways day. I haven’t had one for a while, and I was feeling guilty. Both of today’s songs are from a great album called Classic Sounds of New Orleans. You don’t have to buy the whole album; you can just download a song if you’ve a mind to. I find rooting around in the Smithsonian Folkways site always nets me a surprise. Give it a try!

Lonesome Road: Billie and De De Pierce with Emile Barnes

August 8, 2011

Summer Night: The Chimes

August 7, 2011

Summer Sun: Koop

August 7, 2011

Thanks, Larry!

Summer Rain: Carl Thomas

August 7, 2011

That Sunday, That Summer: Nat King Cole

August 7, 2011