Archive for the ‘Music’ category

I’m a Little Cookie: John McCutcheon

October 16, 2010

This is from Mail Myself to You.

Mr. Jelly Roll Baker: Leon Redbone

October 16, 2010

Go back to 1992 and Up a Lazy River for this song.

Peanut Butter: Chubby Checker

October 16, 2010

You can find this on It’s Pony Time/Let’s Twist Again.

Good Morning Little Schoolgirl: Sonny Boy Williamson

October 15, 2010

Sonny Boy Williamson made the first recording of this song  in 1937.

This song is from The History of Rhythm and Blues, 1925-1942.

What Did You Learn in School Today: Pete Seeger

October 15, 2010

This Tom Paxton cover is from the Smithsonian Folkways album Broadside Volume Two.

If I Go, I’m Goin: Gregory Alan Isakov

October 14, 2010

This is from his 2009 album This Empty Northern Hemisphere which has the neatest album cover to say nothing of the fantastic music inside. He is joined here by Brandi Carlile.

Tonight We Ride: Jennifer O’Connor

October 14, 2010

My friend Pete sent me a few Jennifer O’Connor songs. He knew I’d love her voice. You can find this song on her 2006 album Over the Mountain & Across the Valley Back to the Stars.

Country Road: James Taylor

October 12, 2010

This song was written by James and appears on his second album, Sweet Baby James.

You Were on My Mind: Ian and Sylvia

October 12, 2010

This song was written by Sylvia Tyson in 1964. It was originally performed by her and Ian for their 1964 album, Northern Journey. It was We Five I remember singing this, and their version went directly to the Billboard Top Five in 1965.

Columbus: Mary Black

October 11, 2010

From The Heart of Studio A: The Folkscene Collection is where you’ll find this song.