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VERSIONS: “Get Rhythm”
Johnny Cash had originally wanted to record gospel songs for Sam Phillip’s Sun Records in Memphis but he only got a record contract when he came back with some rockabilly-style songs he had written. At the […]
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Classic Clips: Ry Cooder, Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White “You Must Unload” – 3rd April 2016 at The Ryman
As a young bluegrass player, Ricky Skaggs was part of the group of musicians that included Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, and Sam Bush who kept the bluegrass fires burning in the ‘70s. Though he definitely had […]
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The Song Remains: Dwight Twilley (1951-2023)
Power Pop original who influenced future generations of musicians. There has been a sense of shock in the music world with the announcement that Dwight Twilley has departed this life. Dwight Twilley with his friend Phil […]
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The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Ljubinko Zivkovic
It has been said before (if not always), that creating a list of the top 10 artists ‘ever’ in any genre is almost an impossible task. There are always at least ten more other artists that […]
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More People Really Should Know About: Blackie & The Rodeo Kings
A lot of people seem drawn to americana for the folksy melodies and the sumptuous vocal harmonies, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. But, if you like your americana music a little darker and to […]