I like this solemn and meandering song from Leonard, which whisks you away with its personal chant and reflection on love, its prodding medieval-like sound, and the sense that the thoughts are just appearing to him there and then. On…
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Wagon Wheel (2004) – Old Crow Medicine Show
Such is my fascination with this song, I wrote about Wagon Wheel just after the inception of my blog back in 2014, but today we take a proper look at this Americana gem written by Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor…
Tagged with: Bob Dylan, josh turner, Ketch Secor, Old Crow Medicine Show, rock me mama, Wagon Wheel
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Vivir Mi Vida (2013) – Marc Anthony
I can’t think of a bigger celebratory Latin song, or one more universally adored by both Latin and Anglo audiences, than Vivir Mi Vida (Eng: Live My Life). The spectacular video below encapsulates just how massive it is, and I…
Old Man (1972) – Neil Young
Old Man might be one of Neil’s most quintessential and recognisable songs. I liked it most for its plodding acoustic rhythm which settles in after the introduction. I have to hand it to Neil – he sure could create these…
Viva Forever (1997) – Spice Girls
Melanie C (far right) has featured here as a solo artist, but Spice Girls haven’t – until today. I never grow tired of listening to today’s featured track, Viva Forever. Whenever it comes on my playlist, I know I’m going…
Visa Para Un Sueño (1989) – Juan Luis Guerra
More music posts have appeared here from Juan Luis Guerra from the Dominican Republic than any other Latin American artist. One of the first CD/DVDs I bought here upon arrival in Bogotá was a Juan Luis compilation which still adorns…
Tagged with: a visa for a dream, Juan Luis Guerra, Ojalá Que Llueva Café, Visa Para Un Sueño
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Veinte Años (1956) – María Teresa Vera
I first heard “Veinte Años” (Eng: Twenty Years) in the 1999 documentary celebrating Cuban music, Buena Vista Social Club (image inset). It’s hard to know where to begin with this iconic Cuban song, since it has been performed by many…
Tagged with: Buena Vista Social Club, compay segundo, cuba, María Teresa Vera, omara portuondo, trova, Veinte años
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More Than a Woman (1977) – Bee Gees
Barry certainly goes all out in his falsetto vocals here, but it never feels overdone. It’s strange how I didn’t like this light disco tune when I was young – perhaps dismissing it as cheesy, overly commercial pop that saturated…
Under The Red Sky (1990) – Bob Dylan
Under the Red Sky is the title track of one of Bob Dylan’s most scorned albums. I admit it’s not high on my pecking order either, but it does contain some good songs, including today’s featured track. Dylan certainly raised…
Van Diemen’s Land (1988) – U2
This short, meditative, hymn-like song from U2 never gets old. It sent chills down my spine when I first heard it, and it still does today. I also like how rare this kind of song is for U2 – a…
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