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The Byrds from Hi Parader magazine = December 1968

For The Sake Of The Song: The Byrds “You Don’t Miss Your Water”

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The Byrds from Hi Parader magazine = December 1968
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For The Sake Of The Song: The Byrds “You Don’t Miss Your Water”

March 16, 2026 Comments Off on For The Sake Of The Song: The Byrds “You Don’t Miss Your Water”
The wonderful You Don’t Miss Your Water, from The Byrds’ seminal 1968 Sweetheart Of The Rodeo album, was first written and recorded on the Stax label by soul singer William Bell in 1961. Bell was the […]
Artwork for Morgan Nagler's album I've got northing left to lose and I'm losing it
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Morgan Nagler “I’ve Got Nothing to Lose, and I’m Losing It”

March 16, 2026 Comments Off on Morgan Nagler “I’ve Got Nothing to Lose, and I’m Losing It”
Indie/americana debut solo album for experienced newcomer. Sometimes a musical career takes a few detours before arriving at its true destination. For Morgan Nagler, the path has been circuitous; long before she became a respected songwriter […]
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Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sunsinger & the High Seas, The Bear, Luton – 7th March 2026

March 16, 2026 Comments Off on Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sunsinger & the High Seas, The Bear, Luton – 7th March 2026
The Hanging Stars have a way of grabbing your attention. On the strength of the soundcheck at The Rambling Roots Review last April, their merch stand was breached and several records purchased, even before the set […]

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