Category Archives: folk blues

SONG OF THE DAY Robbie Basho – Blue Crystal Fire

Posted on October 3, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

In the mid-60’s when the sounds of Indian music began filtering into Western mainstream pop, Ravi Shankar was one of the pioneering artists to introduce this exotic sound. The Beatles and many other bands of that era began incorporating the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jackson C Frank – The Spectre

Posted on October 1, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Although Jackson C. Frank only released one official album in 1965, there is a lot more to be discovered if you dig a little deeper. Known as one of the forgotten legend’s of the 60’s, the story of Frank’s life is … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Country Joe & The Fish – Death Sound Blues

Posted on September 22, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

With its slick guitar howls, fated lyrics and rattling percussion, Death Sound Blues is a song all about the foreboding demise of love.  Anguished vocals flood in after a lengthy sleek intro, opening with the line, “I hear that death sound, baby, Oh, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Barbara Dane – You Don’t Know Me/You Don’t Know My Mind

Posted on September 17, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

How much do I love this woman!! Following yesterday’s Barbara Dane stunner, I couldn’t resist following it up with this feisty little number..and given half the chance I’d happily have a ‘Barbara Dane month!’ This epic lady, a singer/activist and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Barbara Dane – I Am a Weary and Lonesome Traveler

Posted on September 16, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Though there have been many renditions of Lonesome Traveller over the years, Barbara Dane’s 1966 version has always struck a chord on my heart-strings. Originally written as a skiffle song by Lee Hays and Walter Lowenfels in 1950, today’s song was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abner Jay – My Middle Name is the Blues

Posted on August 29, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

I was at a complete loss tonight for a song and then this little stunner presented itself to me and I was immediately smitten…this is something else! Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia in 1921 Abner Jay was a multi-instrumentalist best known … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard – The One I Love is Gone

Posted on August 26, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

American bluegrass singer-songwriter, double bassist and guitarist, Hazel Jane Dickens began making music in the 1960’s when she teamed up with her friend, the bluegrass singer, banjoist and guitar player, Alice Gerrard. Known for her lonesome singing style Dickens vocals … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jackson C. Frank – Blues Run the Game

Posted on July 31, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“…one of the best forgotten songwriters of the 1960’s.”  (Rolling Stone journalist David Fricke) Anyone familiar with the music of the folk singer-songwriter, Jackson C. Frank will know about his tragic life story and his all-too-short music career. Jackson C. Frank released his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Deep Dark Woods – Fallen Leaves

Posted on November 20, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

The slightest mention of anything ghostly and macabre and my ears prick up! Couple this with an immensely haunting and captivating tune and you have just made my night….The Deep Dark Woods have done just that! Hailing from Saskatoon, Canada … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mattiel – Count Your Blessings

Posted on September 16, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Definitely not lacking on the talent front, Georgia-born Mattiel is an ad designer, illustrator, set builder and (more recently) a singer-songwriter!  Her youth was spent on her mother’s farm and as an adolescent she would often listen to her mother’s … Continue reading →

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