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Jimmy Webb “Dorothy Chandler Blues” – Listen

August 14, 2020 Jonathan Aird 2

A little bonus Track to end the week with. Jimmy Webb is probably best known for his collaboration with Glen Campbell, and songs like ‘Galvaston‘ and ‘Wichita Linesman‘. Naturally he also had a solo singer-songwriter career, […]

Bert Wills “The Storm” – Listen

August 14, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Kentucky born, Texas living singer Bert Wills brings us a history lesson to finish our week. On ‘The Storm‘ Bert Wills capture a steady beat of anticipation leading up to a description of the great hurricane […]

What should I do, Americana UK?

August 13, 2020 Jonathan Aird 2

And today we have a problem not of the heart, not even an angst twisted issued drawn from the human condition. Our enquirer today, the near meteorologically named Mr Fogerty has a singular concern which is […]

Track Premiere: Michael Colton “Leave The Light On”

August 13, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Today’s song is the upcoming new single from Michael Colton, which will be generally available from tomorrow and precedes an upcoming EP which will be released this Autumn. ‘Leave the Light On‘ is a ballad which […]

Chuck Prophet “The Land That Time Forgot” (Yep Roc Records, 2020)

August 12, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘The Land that Time Forgot’ finds Chuck Prophet in something of a nostalgic mood, although when he looks back it can be with anger usually conveyed by a sarcastic sneer – but there’s also fondness, regret, compassion, […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 2

Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

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On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

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