It's always been fascinating to me how a piece of music can trigger memories, but I suppose it's really not that surprising. After all, one of the reasons music appeals to us as individuals is its ability to generate moods and feelings, so memories wouldn't be far behind. I was recently listening to an old … Continue reading Hank Williams And The Hunt For The Elusive Sassafras
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DVD REVIEW: Glen Campbell – Good Times Again
Glen Travis Campbell, Apr 22, 1936 -- Aug 8, 2017 Although Glen Campbell has a well-known history as a big country music star, with mega-hits on songs such as "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," and "Wichita Lineman," a lot of today's music fans might not realize that he started in pop music. They … Continue reading DVD REVIEW: Glen Campbell – Good Times Again
Remembering Janis Martin – The Female Elvis
Last week, a lady passed away at age 67 in a hospital not too far from her lifelong home in Virginia. Her death, along with a little of her history, was reported in the national media but didn't make much of a ripple in the music world, and that's a cryin' shame. Her name was … Continue reading Remembering Janis Martin – The Female Elvis
Bobby Helms Was Something Special
While I was growing up, I often heard adults talking about some of the musicians who were popular at that time, and many of those artists are still pretty well known today. However, there were others who seemed to be huge stars in those days but are now largely forgotten, and sometimes I wonder why. … Continue reading Bobby Helms Was Something Special
REVIEW: Acadien Cajun Band – All Night Long
Although the 2nd anniversary of Katrina's slam-bang of Southern Louisiana has passed, the area is still very much in the news and in the thoughts of a lot of people -- not only those who still live there, but many others who have spent time in the area and retain fond memories. With that in … Continue reading REVIEW: Acadien Cajun Band – All Night Long
Appreciating The Gentle Giant – Don Williams
Don Williams (May 27, 1939 – September 8, 2017) Sometimes simpler is better. I've enjoyed listening to a lot of country music singers through the years, and at times my tastes have veered off in strange directions, but when it comes to just kicking back and enjoying the sound of a country crooner, it's tough … Continue reading Appreciating The Gentle Giant – Don Williams
Remembering Elvis — Via Terry Stafford
With the approach of the thirtieth anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, we're inevitably being flooded with articles about the King, even though there's not much left to discover about him. Maybe the way to mark the occasion is from an entirely different perspective, and if imitation is really the sincerest form of flattery, then we … Continue reading Remembering Elvis — Via Terry Stafford
REVIEW: Joe Warren Cormier – Pure Cajun
I've been fond of Cajun music for a long time, and one of these days I'll write more about my memories of Cajun Country, that area of Southern Louisiana famous for bayous, music, and larrupin' good food. But my purpose today is to review a (sort of) new album from Cajun performer Joe Warren Cormier … Continue reading REVIEW: Joe Warren Cormier – Pure Cajun
REVIEW: Chet Atkins – The Essential Chet Atkins
Here's an interesting bit of information -- if you put "the essential" into Amazon music's search field, you'll get back over 4,000 hits. Even allowing for duplicates and different editions, it's obviously a popular term in the naming of music albums. But although the term might be overused, it's also meant as a signal that … Continue reading REVIEW: Chet Atkins – The Essential Chet Atkins
Did Boxcar Willie Really Ride The Rails?
It's pretty well accepted that geezers are fond of trains and I'm no exception. In fact, I've written several times about traveling by train and also about the connections that seem to have always existed between railroads and music, most recently focusing on the classic train named The City Of New Orleans. That relationship between … Continue reading Did Boxcar Willie Really Ride The Rails?
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