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Category Archives: Singer Songwriter
MICKEY NEWBURY – I Came to Hear the Music – (Elektra) – 1974
Newbury was friends with Townes Van Zandt and occupied the same territory as him but no cult has developed around Newbury since his death as it has with Townes. Townes is great but, Newbury is better. They both write direct … Continue reading
SHAWN PHILLIPS – Contribution – (A&M) – 1970
I’m a late convert to the joys of Shawn Phillips. Read my other comments on him on this blog. Phillips tended to be associated with "hippie music" and I tended to avoid hippie music in my youth. And even … Continue reading
ARLO GUTHRIE – One Night – (Warner Brothers) – 1978
If you need proof that Arlo was something beyond the son of Woody or the disciple of Bob Dylan then listen to this album. The album isn’t totally successful ,but, Arlo’s scope and vision clearly place him at the … Continue reading
MICKEY NEWBURY – Lovers – (Elektra) – 1975
This is a slice of personal country Americana. As usual Newbury’s lyrics and accompanying music cut deep. Newbury has a knack for conveying emotions through music, and by that I mean “music” not just lyrics. Like the songwriters … Continue reading
STEVE FORBERT – Steve Forbert – (Epic) – 1982
Poor Steve Forbert. He was burdened with the title “the new Dylan” when his first LP was released in 1978. Forbert’s specific attributes for the “new Dylan” title were his Americana shaggy troubadour persona, conversational lyrics with sophisticated wordplay, … Continue reading
DAVID BLUE – Stories – (Asylum) – 1971
David Blue has secured a footnote in musical history by virtue of the fact that he was a contemporary and friend of Bob Dylan. It seems that Blue wasn’t a hanger on or imitator. He was the same age, … Continue reading
CARLY SIMON – Hello Big Man – (Warner Brothers) – 1983
Question: Carly, what happened? Answer: The 1980s. Carly was one of the best of the many female singer songwriters to emerge from the 1970s. “You’re so Vain” is still one of the best break-up / get back at … Continue reading
DENNIS LAMBERT – Bags & Things – (Probe) – 1972
I hate records where the track listing on the back doesn’t match the running order. I had no knowledge about Lambert and maybe you don’t either, unless you are a Filipino. The guy is a bona fide pop superstar … Continue reading
MICHAEL DINNER – Tom Thumb The Dreamer – (Fantasy) – 1976
Another 1970s singer songwriter. Clearly there are a million stories out there that need telling. Dinner put out two albums in the mid 70s, this being the second one. Apart from that there seems to be little information … Continue reading
THOMAS & RICHARD FROST – Self Titled – (MCA) – 1972
For all of you musician friends of mine who think you have missed the boat and don’t know why – check out (below) the music bio to these guys. These two brothers could not catch a wave, try as … Continue reading
