Who Knows? So I thought I'd mix it up a bit today and focus on a song, a great song, perhaps one of the greatest songs ever written, "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys. One of the most recognizable songs ever, it has a delicacy and a simple and tentative romanticism that is, to me, irresistible. This first is a rehearsal version that I first heard on the wonderful Fluxblog some time ago and I'm not sure (Thom Campbell will will [...]
Jonatha Brooke and I go way back, she just doesn't know it. She was the inspiration for my first AIM screenname (JBrooke710) and one of the first artists I can remember having an active need to own their entire catalogue (I do.) Hands down one of the finest songwriters alive, a quintessential songwriter's songwriter, and a lightning rod in the world of female musicians. She even started her own record label, so she's about as indie as it gets. I found these stellar live recordings recently, so I'm putting those up-front. Then a few other must-listens I [...]
Here is another artist that has become more popular since going solo. Of course, some would argue that Jonatha Brooke was The Story with a little Jennifer Kimbell tossed in the mix for vocal variety and funky harmonies. Jonatha is what critics call "a songwriters' songwriter." Meaning, her lyrics are dense and esoteric; her chord structure is unusual; and her melodies are sometimes difficult to duplicate. I have included songs from what I think is her best solo album: Steady Pull. How Deep Is Your Love [...]
From time to time, artists play live for the people of National Public Radio. I converted three of these performances, containing a legendary British songwriter/guitarist, an up-and-coming dude from Maine and a songwriter's songwriter. Richard Thompson Oops! I Did It Again She Said It Was Destiny Blackleg Miner Tempted Shenandoah Performance Details [...]
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