Gone At Last by Paul Simon
SONG OF THE DAY “Gone At Last” by Paul Simon Still Crazy After All These Years, Columbia, then Warner Bros., 1975). Written by Paul Simon. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Seven Bridges Road (Live Version) by The Eagles
SONG OF THE DAY “Seven Bridges Road (Live Version)” by The Eagles (Eagles Live, Asylum Records, 1980). Written by Steve Young. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Us by Regina Spektor
“Us” by Regina Spektor (Soviet Kitsch, Sire Records, 2004). Written by Regina Spektor.
Feeling Good by Nina Simone
SONG OF THE DAY “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone (I Put a Spell on You, Philips, 1965). Written by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Everybody’s Talkin’ by Tedeschi Trucks Band
SONG OF THE DAY “Everybody’s Talkin’ ” by Tedeschi Trucks Band (Everybody’s Talkin’, Sony Legacy, May 22, 2012). Written by Fred Neil. WHERE I HEARD IT Woodstock Radio!! INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) Tedeschi Trucks Band will release their first live album, Everybody’s Talkin’, on May 22. The double CD, which was recorded in October …
One More Shot – Levon Helm Tribute Week
The Legend of Jesse James is a 1980 country music concept album by various artists singing songs by English songwriter Paul Kennerley, based on the story of American Old West outlaw Jesse James. The album features Levon Helm singing the role of Jesse James, Johnny Cash as Frank James, Charlie Daniels as Cole Younger and …
Anna Lee (Live)- Levon Helm Tribute Week
“Anna Lee” is another great track (track 9, in fact) and performance from Ramble at the Ryman , the 2011 live album recorded by American rock multi-instrumentalist Levon Helm during his September 17, 2008 performance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The album won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Americana Album.
Ophelia (Live) – Levon Helm Tribute Week
“Ophelia”, a Robbie Robertson original, is Ramble at the Ryman’s first track. The 2011 live album was recorded by American rock multi-instrumentalist Levon Helm during his September 17, 2008 performance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The album features six songs by The Band and other cover material, including songs from previous Helm solo releases. Helm’s band …
Don’t Do It – Levon Helm Tribute Week
“Baby Don’t You Do It” is a 1964 single by American singer Marvin Gaye, and was written by Holland–Dozier–Holland. The Band recorded the song numerous times under the title “Don’t Do It”; the different versions, both studio and live, appear on several of their albums and box sets. “Don’t Do It” was the encore performed …
Long Black Veil – Levon Helm Tribute Week
“Long Black Veil” is a 1959 country ballad, written by Danny Dill and Marijohn Wilkin and originally recorded by Lefty Frizzell. The song has become a standard and has been covered by a variety of artists in country, folk and rock styles. In 1968, it appeared on The Band’s debut album, Music from Big Pink. …