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Why "Always On My Mind" Became A Hit For Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson made “Always On My Mind” one of his signature songs. Upon hearing the song for the first time, Nelson knew that he...
"The Pretender:" Dreams Versus Ordinary Life
This song is about a man who gives up his dreams to live a life of routine monotony due to the crushing necessity of...
"For A Dancer": Life Lessons In Jackson Browne's Lyrics
Jackson Browne wrote “For A Dancer” in memory of a modern dancer friend who died tragically in a fire. When Jackson’s wife, the model...
An Insight Into Jackson Browne's Unique Music
Jackson Browne's guitar techniques, lyrics, and melodies stand apart from the crowd. What he says through his music is sometimes searing, sad, and occasionally,...
Discovering the Beauty of the Song "Cornflower Blue"
I first heard "Cornflower Blue" as the opening song on Kate Wolf's 1983 double album "Give Yourself to Love." As I listened to the...
Nanci Griffith Remembers The Dust Bowl Days With "Trouble In The Fields"
“Pluck” is the word that comes to mind when I think of Nanci Griffith and her music. In terms of stature, Nanci can be...