We have Al Stewart to thank for these playlists. I was looking through my library at artists I haven’t listened to for quite a while, and stopped at Al Stewart. I took a boo at Modern Times, with “Carol” being the opening track. It’s a good, bouncy pop song, with …
When looking for a respite from a maddening world, I find the ethereal voice of Sandy Denny to be just what I need. Although her life was cut tragically short as a result of substance abuse, she remains one of the best vocalists we’ve ever enjoyed. Denny had this uncanny …
I think everyone’s happy to kick 2020 to the curb and hopes that 2021 brings better days. Here’s a little playlist that speaks to optimism, hope, love and change for which we’ve been fighting a long time. There’s also a bit of a nostalgic tinge to remind us from whence …
Psychedelic music is one of my favourite genres. There is always something interesting going on in the psychedelic realm. The United States of America certainly underscores this. Their sole album was released in 1968 and is an intriguing listen. There are all sorts of elements in here: early electronica experimentation, …
What does it say about us that we’re still dealing with similar issues now (equality, environment, social justice, economic disparity to name a few) that we were facing in the ’60’s & ’70’s? Add to that this virus and our maddening reactions to it. We can spin ourselves psychologically into …
This is a masterpiece of an album. It’s 50 years old now (as of this writing) but it passes the test of time exceedingly well. From Santana, for me, it’s a very close second to Santana III, which is my desert island album. There is a whole blend of styles …
’Tis the season! Here are a few songs that embrace & share the spirit of Christmas. And we certainly need to share that spirit this year. I have to include my favourite carol, “The Huron Carole”, and no one does that better than Tom Jackson. Merry Christmas to you all!
Ellen McIlwaine has been working in the music industry for well over 50 years, but has not achieved a level of recognition equal to her talent. She is a slide guitar expert a la Bonnie Raitt, and routinely explores all aspects of music, from blues to rock, reggae and Indian …
I’m always looking for quirky themes around which to build a playlist. One of the must-have criteria is that the resulting playlist is one that I will want to listen to several times, so that cuts out the creation of a playlist just to create a playlist. So, I was …
If you have a soft spot for psych pop from the late ’60’s, then I think you’ll enjoy The Savage Resurrection’s one & done album, released in 1968. With exception of a 21 year old, the rest of the band were teenagers when they recorded this (link to band’s wiki). …
