Like fellow Australian singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers yesterday, David Bridie is no stranger to this blog. I’ve lost count how many posts have appeared here from him as a solo artist and his folky and rootsy band – My Friend The…
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Pixie Dust (2023) – Christina Perri (Special Edition Dust)
You did read that correct…this is a Special Edition ‘Dust’ post. Guess who just popped their head out from the motherhood covers to deliver us another classic song? The one and only Christina Perri. On October 20, my favourite female…
All The Tired Horses (1970) – Bob Dylan
I always enjoyed listening to Bob Dylan’s ridiculed 1970 record Self Portrait starting with today’s featured track All the Tired Horses which opens the double album. I like the beautiful interplay of voices and instruments on All the Tired Horses.…
All Things Must Pass (1970) – George Harrison
As I grow older and a little bit wiser, some music artists like George Harrison leave an indelible mark or feel like a kindred spirit the more I hear from them. Today’s track All Things Must Pass is another one…
California Dreamin’ (1965) – The Mamas & the Papas
California Dreamin’ is one of the most instantly recognisable pop tunes from the 1960’s. It became a signpost of the California sound, heralding the arrival of the nascent counterculture era. I must have heard this song a thousand times but it never disappoints. The…
All Over You (1994) – Live
I remember when Live‘s outstanding record Throwing Copper came out in 1994. It was the bee’s knees and played everywhere. I didn’t hear any other music by them except from this album. Today’s song transports me to where I lived…
Auto Rojo (1993) – Vilma Palma e Vampiros
We are turning the heat up a good notch with today’s cheeky and raunchy track Auto Rojo (Red Car). It is by Argentine rock band Vilma Palma e Vampiros. This song sounds like it took a serious nosedive into the…
At My Window Sad and Lonely (1998) – Billy Bragg & Wilco (written by Woody Guthrie)
Billy Bragg and Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy alternated lead vocals on Mermaid Avenue; the iconic album of previously unheard lyrics written by American folk singer Woody Guthrie. Today’s song At My Window Sad and Lonely was sung by Jeff Tweedy and it comes a year…
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Amor de Loca Juventud (1997) – Buena Vista Social Club (written by Rafael Ortiz)
Amor de Loca Juventud (The Love of Crazy Youth) is the second song to feature here from the music documentary Buena Vista Social Club. Director Wim Wenders and guitarist Ry Cooder teamed up again (after Paris, Texas) to celebrate Cuba’s…
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